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The women’s Sea-Hawks soccer team has won the 2014 Subway Atlantic University Sport championship.
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Golden milestone President Kachanoski recognizes alumni celebrating 50-plus years since graduation during a special MUNdays event.
Fall convocation
The Gazette wraps up its convocation coverage with three inspiring orations and stories of student success.
Lasting impact National honours for researchers By Krista Davidson
Memorial
University researchers received two of
five national research awards presented at an awards ceremony in Ottawa, Ont., on Nov. 3 – one of them regarded as the highest honour a researcher can receive in the social sciences and humanities. Ethnomusicologist Beverley Diamond was presented with the 2014 Gold Medal of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The award recognizes her contributions to the social, cultural, economic and intellectual life of Canadians through her research. The Gold Medal, valued at $100,000, is the highest award one can receive from SSHRC, the national research funding body for the social sciences and humanities. A second major national award went to Kirk Luther, a PhD candidate in Memorial’s Faculty of Science. Mr. Luther was awarded the 2014 SSHRC Talent Award for his research on human behaviour within the criminal justice system. The Talent Award is valued at $50,000. Dr. Diamond is a faculty member in Memorial’s School Chris Hammond photo
of Music and Faculty of Arts. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Ethnomusicology at Memorial. She is also a fellow of the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation and the Royal Society of Canada, nationally respected, peernominated organizations comprising the most talented and accomplished scholars and experts in Canada.
From left are Kirk Luther and Dr. Beverley Diamond.
Face Forward: President’s Report 2014 released Memorial
activities happening at Memorial. “Face Forward features select stories and examples of how, across all our campuses, we are focused on meeting the needs of students, developing innovative living and learning spaces, building and renewing appropriate infrastructure for 21st-century teaching,
University has released its annual
research and public engagement and making a
report, titled Face Forward: President’s Report 2014.
difference in our communities,” he said.
President Gary Kachanoski marked the report’s and Skills Kevin O’Brien on a tour of the online report at Confederation Building Oct. 30. The report provides an overview of the university’s accomplishments across the span of teaching and learning, research and public engagement, as well as the work undertaken in administrative support and
The report has been built throughout the past Chris Hammond photo
release by taking the Minister of Advanced Education
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academic and fiscal year as a series of themed, online chapters to reflect the pioneering work of Memorial’s faculty, students and staff. The themes include Memorial up North; health and well-being; student success; culture, heritage and creative arts; and oceans.
Dr. Gary Kachanoski and Minister Kevin O’Brien
infrastructure development.
“I encourage you to learn more about the exceptional people at Memorial University, our faculty, staff, students and alumni, and what they all do as active
The highlights of the past year include the opening
a living memorial to the sacrifices of those who
engaged citizens to make the world a better place to
of a new 200-bed student residence on Grenfell
fought in the First World War was highlighted
live – safer, more prosperous, more interesting.”
Campus, the completion of the 500-bed new student
this year as Memorial began its five-year WW100
residence complex on the St. John’s campus and
commemoration program.
remarkable work by students, faculty and staff. In addition, Memorial University’s genesis as
President Kachanoski said the highlights of the report are illustrative of the exciting initiatives and
To see some of the faces of the people who are working together to move Memorial forward as well as to view their stories and the vital signs and financial highlights for 2013-14, visit www.mun.ca/presidentsreport.
Sustainability a VPC priority The body that oversees and directs the operations
“Such a significant commitment required that
of the university has created a pan-university strategic
senior-level university administrators become more
advisory
engaged in sustainability, leading to the creation of
committee
on
sustainability.
The
Vice-
Presidents Council recently approved the terms of reference for its University Sustainability Committee (USC).
the USC,” Dr. Reynolds said. As per its terms of reference, the committee is responsible for overseeing the development of the
The chair of the committee is Dr. Cecilia Reynolds,
sustainability action plan, to monitor progress of the
deputy provost (students) and associate vice-president
plan’s implementation and make recommendations
(academic) undergraduate studies.
to the VPC on university-wide initiatives and policies
“I am looking forward to working with the members
related to sustainability. It can establish ad hoc
of the committee and with the wider university
committees to help undertake this work and receive
community to identify and address sustainability
advice and recommendations from them, as well as
issues and opportunities,” she said.
from the campus-specific sustainability committees.
According to Dr. Reynolds, the USC is built on the
Its membership includes representatives from the
foundational work of the Advisory Committee on
St. John’s campus, Marine Institute and Grenfell
Sustainability, which was active from 2007-12, and
Campus, including leaders from student unions,
the university’s Sustainability Office. A key driver for
administration, facilities, research, communications
the creation of the USC was the Memorial University
and the Sustainability Office. The USC meets quarterly
Sustainability Declaration, signed in October 2009,
or more often as needed.
which commits the university to developing an
Dr. Reynolds said that the USC has identified three
action plan with measurable outcomes in the areas of
priorities for its work in 2015—waste management,
the university’s environmental impacts: governance
transportation and education—and will be releasing
and operational policies and systems; academic
a report in the new year on current sustainability
curriculum, research and outreach on sustainability;
activities at Memorial.
and
working
and
living
environments
on
all
campuses.
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For more information on the committee, see www. mun.ca/vpc/faqs/MUN_Sustainability_Committee.pdf.
Communities within Nunatsiavut want to maintain the Inuktitut language and are working hard to preserve
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the language. Inuktitut has been taught in the school system for a number of years; however, with less and less adults knowing the language, younger generations are not able to practise what they learn. To target the adult
your next project
population, a pilot project to teach Inuktitut to these groups is nearing the end of the development stage with hopes of implementation in late 2015. “Language and cultural identity go hand-in-hand,”
By Diane Keough
Ms. Lane said. “Strengthening the Inuktitut language will strengthen the Inuit culture. It is critically important
Yaffle.ca is Memorial’s online connecting tool. One of its most significant
within Nunatsiavut to preserve the Inuktitut language.”
jobs is to provide a way for people from outside Memorial to ask for research help. With hundreds of community-suggested opportunities to
The project:
choose from, your next project is just a click away. Here’s one …
There has been a great deal of work done in the area of language preservation and development in recent years
The opportunity:
by various local groups and agencies. However, at this
Inuktitut was once the sole language used within
point little is available to determine the results of this
Nunatsiavut. With its distinct writing system and its
work. Ms. Lane says there is a need to evaluate the level
use in remote Inuit communities, it developed a unique
of interest of learning the Inuktitut language in the
dialect with a separate literary tradition. However, the
Nunatsiavut communities. In addition, there is also an
language, once used for generations, is now nearing
opportunity to evaluate the pilot program to determine
extinction. Although Nunatsiavut claims more than
its effectiveness with the target groups.
4,000 inhabitants of Inuit descent, only 550 reported Inuktitut to be their first language in the 2001 census. “Over the past couple of generations, the English language became more and more integrated, and now it
“Language research can be seen as a sensitive topic,” said Ms. Lane. “However, the time is right for research on Inuktitut as it endangered, and we are working hard to preserve it.”
is the primary language used over Inuktitut,” said Jodi Lane, education manager, Nunatsiavut Government. “We
Interested in learning more about this project? The Harris
are now at a point where some generations of Inuit no
Centre’s co-ordinator of knowledge mobilization would be happy
longer understand Inuktitut, and language preservation
to tell you more. Call Amy Tucker at 709-864-6115 or email at
has become extremely important.”
amy.tucker@mun.ca.
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Noseworthy leads Sea-Hawks to AUS title with two-goal performance
The Sea-Hawks women’s soccer team after their Atlantic University Sport championship victory. By Dalhousie Sports Information Special to the Gazette
despite the hurricane-like weather that poured down
Painter nearly gave the Varsity Reds a 2-1 lead in the
on Wickwire Field. In the 15th minute, Hannah Rivkin
dying minutes of the first half when she found herself
nearly opened the scoring when she got her head on a
alone against the goalie, but she fanned on the shot and
They’ve done it. The second-seeded Memorial
beautiful pass in by Jane Pope, but the ball sailed just
the game remained tied going into halftime.
University women’s Sea-Hawks soccer team has won
right of the UNB net.
the 2014 Subway Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Championship. Jesse Noseworthy scored two goals in the second half to give the Sea-Hawks a 3-1 lead over the top-ranked
And that’s when the Sea-Hawks decided to dictate
Meggie Spicer of UNB was all alone in the box with
their own fate.
the ball in the 19th minute but she couldn’t corral the
Jesse Noseworthy scored off a pass from Jane Pope to
ball into the net as the ball skipped wide to keep the
give the Sea-Hawks their first lead of the game in the
game scoreless.
65th minute after she connected with a solid strike
University of New Brunswick (UNB) Varsity Reds. It
UNB’s Hayley Gates, who had just one goal in the
in a mad scramble in the box. She followed it up with
is the first AUS soccer banner for Memorial (men’s or
regular season, found herself on the receiving end of a
another beauty of a goal from inside the box after a
women’s) since 1973 and the first ever in the women’s
nearly perfectly place corner kick from Lucy Parkin in
great pass from Jane Pope to make the game 3-1. Despite
team history.
the 27th minute and headed in a laser of a header past
never finding the back of the net during the final,
Hannah Noseworthy to give the Varsity Reds a 1-0 lead.
Pope’s passing and vision were critical to the Sea-Hawk’s
against the Varsity Reds this season, but they won when
Lauren Cubbon came up with a huge defensive play
offensive success all game as she fed her teammates with
it mattered as they handed the Varsity Reds just their
when she headed away a Memorial shot on the goal line,
second loss in all of 2014.
The Sea-Hawks had lost both previous matches
precision passes time and time again.
but the Varsity Reds failed to get the ball out of their end
Despite strong pressure from the Varsity Reds, the
It was a dark and stormy day for the final of the
and their strong offensive pressure was finally rewarded
Sea-Hawks were up to the task defensively. They’d hold
2014 Subway AUS Women’s Soccer Championship. The
with a goal, as Rivkin nailed a header that bounced over
on to win 3-1 to capture the championship in thrilling
spirit of the Sea-Hawks wasn’t dampened in the least
the line to tie the game at one in the 36th minute. Kayla
fashion.
Two-way communication
STUDENTVIEW
The Labrador Inuit and Keith Russell
Samantha Fitzpatrick
their people face. Russell spoke at length on the struggles of land claim disputes and made a point of stating that, in his experience, Aboriginal Peoples are not against development, but simply want to be included in the conversation, especially when they
Canada’s
been
council (representing more than 6,000 southern
are directly affected by the outcome (e.g. Muskrat
fighting for recognition for a long time — within
Aboriginal
population
has
Inuit), has accepted the apology and said he is willing
Falls). Ms. Baikie said the same.
government policy, media and society more generally
to work with the new minister.
One
of
the
major
difficulties
Ms.
Baikie
— and, somehow, they find the determination and
I do not doubt that the Inuit whom Keith Russell
has encountered while working in her field is
strength to continue fighting despite continually
now presides over have a general willingness to
communicating that which is second nature to her —
being ignored, demeaned and attacked by much larger
co-operate with him, nor do I wish to imply ill of
her culture, her heritage and the land she calls home
opponents. Of course, the words “fight,” “attack” and
Russell’s intentions. I would like to suggest though,
— in a way that her co-workers may understand. It is
“opponent” have violent, oppositional connotations,
that even if he stays true to his promise and puts
an undoubtedly frustrating obstacle, but she realizes
which are not necessarily indicative of the general
his best foot forward in representing Labrador’s
she must persevere; positive change will not be
stance taken by Canadian Aboriginal groups.
Aboriginal
possible otherwise.
The Labrador Inuit and Inuit-Métis, of the Northern and
Southern
regions
respectively,
are
prime
examples of this. Just recently, for instance, Keith
population,
the
communication
difficulties that are already prevalent between
We must therefore question how Keith Russell’s
Aboriginal groups and government certainly face
new role as minister will contribute to these already
further challenges as a result of Russell’s election.
deep-seeded challenges faced by the Labrador Inuit.
Russell, infamous for past faux pas when dealing with
During a presentation given as part of the
Even to the most open of minds, understanding
Aboriginal groups, was appointed minister of Labrador
Aboriginal Diversity Sharing Session held on Oct. 24,
another’s culture takes time and dedication. Though
and Aboriginal affairs. In September, he denounced
Caitlyn Baikie, a fourth-year geography student and
his apologies may have been genuine, it will be his
claims of Aboriginal spiritual connections to the land
proud Inuk from Nain, shared sentiments similar to
actions moving ahead which will determine whether
surrounding Muskrat Falls, calling them “mumbo
those expressed by Todd Russell during his visit to
Russell is truly dedicated to this task.
jumbo.” He has since issued a public apology and has
Grenfell Campus this past February. Both possess
been given the benefit of the doubt by many. Todd
strong connections to their culture and their land,
Samantha Fitzpatrick is a fourth-year English major at Memorial.
Russell, president of the Nunatukavut community
and are fully aware of and vocal about the issues
She can be reached at samantha_fitzpatrick@hotmail.com.
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PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
NOTABLE
Dr. Christopher Kovacs was guest editor of the
conference in Houston, Texas, and The Role of
Dr. Conor Maguire has been appointed chair of the
September 2014 issue of Clinical Reviews in Bone and
Vitamin D in Mineral Homeostasis during Fetal
Discipline of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, for a three-
Mineral Metabolism, and also contributed two research
Development, Pregnancy, and Lactation: Insights
year term, starting Sept. 1, 2014.
papers: Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein: Not
from Animal Models and Clinical Studies. Dr. Kovacs
Just a Parathyrin Mimic but a Key Regulator of
is also author of two textbook chapters: Interactions
Dr. Andy Foster was re-appointed associate dean
Diverse Tissues and Physiological Systems and The
of
(undergraduate and administration), Faculty of Science,
Role of PTHrP in Regulating Mineral Metabolism
Parathyroid Function and Disease during Pregnancy,
during Pregnancy, Lactation, and Fetal/Neonatal
Lactation, and Fetal/Neonatal Development both in
Development. His 80-page comprehensive review
the textbook Parathyrroids, third edition, edited by
Dr. Aimee Suprenant was appointed associate dean
article,
Bilezekian, Marcus, Levine, Marocci, Silverberg, and
(undergraduate and administration), Faculty of Science,
Potts, published in September 2014.
for a further three-year term, starting Sept. 1, 2015.
760 references, was published in the October 2014
Professor Messod Salama, Department of French and
Dr. Shree Mulay was reappointed associate dean,
issue of Physiological Reviews. His clinical review article
Spanish, published an article Between Aggada and
Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty
Osteoporosis Presenting in Pregnancy, Puerperium,
Haggadah. The Ballads of El paso del Mar Rojo and
of Medicine, for a three-year term starting Aug. 1, 2014.
and Lactation was published in the December 2014
A Passagem do Mar Vermelho among the Sephardim
issue of Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and
and the Crypto Jews of Portugal, in Actas de la XV.
Prof. Peggy Coady was appointed associate
Obesity. Recent guest lectureships include Clinical
British Conference on Judeo-Spanish Studies. (Queen’s
dean, course-based master’s programs, Faculty of
Round Table on Bone Disease in Pregnancy at the
Mary and Westfield College, University of London-
Business Administration, for a three-year term, starting
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Bar Ilan University-Tel Aviv, 2014), pp. 261-277.
Sept. 1, 2014.
titled
Bone
Development
and
Mineral
Metabolism in the Fetus and Neonate: Roles of the
PTHrP
with
Receptors
and
Signaling
and
for a further three-year term, starting Sept. 1, 2015.
Calciotropic and Phosphotropic Hormones, and citing
Dr. David Innes was appointed head of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, for a one-year term,
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Diamond on behalf of the entire university community
starting Sept. 1, 2014.
and thank her for her contribution. Her research will The Gold Medal is presented annually to an individual whose sustained leadership, dedication and originality
have a lasting impact on Canadians and the social,
Dr. Katherine Side was appointed associate dean,
economic and cultural issues that pervade our world.”
School of Graduate Studies, for a one-year term, starting
of thought have inspired students and colleagues alike,
Kirk Luther, the recipient of the 2014 SSHRC Talent
and will provide an opportunity to enrich Canadian
Award, is a student in the psychology PhD program
society.
of Memorial’s Faculty of Science. His work focuses on
Dr. Roselyne Okech was appointed program chair,
Sept. 1, 2014.
Dr. Diamond’s body of research is extensive; she
improving policing practices and protecting the human
Tourism Studies, Division of Social Science, Grenfell
has explored a variety of topics ranging from issues
rights of vulnerable youth in Canada. The Talent Award
Campus, for a one-year term, starting Sept. 1, 2014.
of cultural diversity and indigenous modernity, to the
recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual
development of cross-cultural perspectives on gendered
holding a SSHRC doctoral or post-doctoral fellowship
Dr. Maura Hanrahan is the recipient of the Canadian
and technologically mediated musical practices and the
or scholarship and who has a talent for research,
Coast Guard Alumni’s Polaris Award in recognition
exploration of music as a means of both defining and
knowledge mobilization and a clear potential to be a
of outstanding contributions to the presentation and
decolonizing intercultural relationships, and music as a
future leader within and/or outside the academic sector.
public awareness of the marine heritage of the province
“Receiving the SSHRC Talent award is invaluable
of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Polaris Award is
medium for addressing rights and social change. “This amazing award will enable a broader public
in ensuring that I can effectively share my research
given every 2-3 years. It will be presented by the Coast
discussion of how indigenous arts speak to the important
findings and it enables me to continue working toward
Guard Newfoundland Region Alumni Association
issues of our time,” she said. “My presentations and
my goal of improving the criminal justice system,” said
in St. John’s at a gala dinner in December, 2014. The
publications
Mr. Luther.
award consists of a framed scroll for the recipient and a
on
contemporary
indigenous
music
are motivated by my desire to see settlers give more
“Kirk Luther exemplifies what it means to be a rising
respectful attention to this remarkable realm of creative
academic star – he is a committed advocate for the
activity. In this way, I hope to enrich Canadian society
social justice of youth and dedicated to improving the
and enhance respect for cultural diversity within and
understanding of our criminal legal system,” said Dr.
Dr. Edgar Williams was one of five deserving
beyond our borders.”
Ray Gosine, vice-president (research), pro tempore.
individuals throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
“This is a significant personal and professional
Mr. Luther is the recipient of the 2013 SSHRC
brass porthole in the recipient’s honour in the Coast Guard’s base in St. John’s.
recognized for their significant contributions to their
Choice
Winner
communities and the province. The sixth annual
Three-Minute
Thesis
Seniors of Distinction Awards were presented on Oct.
body of work,” said Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and
competition and the first place winner in the
1 by Clyde Jackman, minister of Seniors, Wellness and
vice-chancellor. “I am delighted to congratulate Dr.
eastern regional Three-Minute Thesis competition.
Social Development, at the Capital Hotel in St. John’s.
accomplishment that speaks to the high quality and
Storytellers
significant impact of Dr. Beverley Diamond’s scholarly
at
the
Award, national
the
People’s
2013
Dr. Williams has written extensively on the need for increased numeracy in Canada and in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was instrumental in the development of basic education programming which developed into the present-day Adult Basic Education Program, a means by which adults can achieve high school equivalency. Dr. Williams retired from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, in 2004.
OBITUARIES Dr. Barbara Barrett Dr. Barbara Barrett, an honorary degree recipient of Memorial University and a theatre director, passed away Oct. 25, 2014. She was 92.
CORRECTION Christine Carter is the School of Music’s new assistant professor of saxophone and clarinet, not Florian Hoefner, as was stated incorrectly in the Sept. 24 Gazette.
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FRAMEWORKS AT WORK Memorial’s frameworks in action Dr. John Hawboldt
Dr. Beverly FitzPatrick
By Heidi Wicks
professionals in all disciplines, to their patients and to the
The three overarching frameworks guiding Memorial’s future direction—the Research Strategy Framework,
public, so they have to be taught to convey information
the Teaching and Learning Framework and the Public Engagement Network—are the result of several years of
A recent study
consultations with the university community and the
Pharmaceutical Education rated communication and
people and organizations of Newfoundland and Labrador.
critical thinking skills among the top five attributes
assessments
This regular feature will help showcase the frameworks in
that graduating pharmacy students should have.
communication skills about specific pharmacy cases.
action by sharing projects and highlighting the successes
These skills are as important for pharmacists as drug-
After each exam, Drs. Hawboldt and FitzPatrick teach
that are bringing them to life.
related knowledge.
a class where they work with the students to explicitly
in the American Journal of
Drs. John Hawboldt and Beverly FitzPatrick, School of Pharmacy, are using research to inform teaching and learning, and vice versa, by focusing a new study
TEACHING AND LEARNING
on the assessment and improvement of students’ skills in these areas.
The scholarship of teaching and learning
in a clear, succinct manner to specific audiences.” In the study, the students complete five written that
require
critical
thinking
and
address how they can improve these skills in their exam responses and other relevant pharmacy cases. Third-year student Elisabeth Gesch is pleased that critical thinking is a focus in her program. “Students become frustrated when memorization
“They need to be taught to think critically in a variety
alone doesn’t grant them top marks, yet memorizing
of situations,” said Dr. Hawboldt. “Communication is
facts and lecture notes doesn’t produce an effective
another skill that pharmacy students need instruction
pharmacist. We will use these skills throughout our
to master. Our graduates have a responsibility to
careers, and I have no doubt that we will all enhance
communicate their knowledge with other health-care
our knowledge and skills during this process.”
Golden moment Celebrating five decades and more since graduation By David Penney
It was a gathering
of the great ones.
Memorial University alumni celebrating 50 years or more since graduation got together to mark that milestone at the President’s Golden Celebration on Oct. 26. The School of Music hosted the ceremony, one of the key events held during MUNdays, Memorial’s spirit week. Members of the class of 1964, as well as graduates of earlier years, were presented with a commemorative gold pin in recognition of their exceptional and long-standing relationship with Memorial. (academic) pro tempore, was the master of ceremonies for the event that included performances by School of Music faculty and staff as well as a special address from Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and vice-chancellor. “I don’t think you could have imagined what would happen after you started your journey with
Dennis Flynn photo
Dr. Noreen Golfman, provost and vice-president
Alumna Victoria Badcock and her son Gordon Badcock at the President’s Golden Celebration.
Memorial, but I am sure you will agree it was truly life changing,” Dr. Kachanoski told the group. “You became part of our Memorial family and some of the greatest ambassadors for our university.”
College on Parade Street in St. John’s. She recalled some early memories, including stories of her father who fought in the First World War.
at Memorial, she was able to experience a college that was dedicated to those men who fought and died on the battlefield alongside her father. To honour them,
The celebration, now in its second year, had more
“I was just three months old in 1914 when my father
she embraced the opportunity. Her recollections of
than 150 guests in attendance. This included indi-
went overseas as part of the Newfoundland Regiment,”
what preoccupied her as a young girl in 1934 reflect
viduals who received their commemorative pin at
she said. “He was gone for six years, and when he
the spirit and innocence that those who died were
last year’s ceremony and who returned to welcome
came back it was really the first time I met him. He
fighting to protect.
the latest members of this select group. Among
was wounded at Beaumont Hamel but he managed to
“Of course, what I remember most about Memorial
the returning members was Victoria Badcock, a
survive and get through the rest of the war. I had been
was chasing the boys,” she said. “And having to wear
graduate of the class of 1934. At 100 years old,
sleeping in the bed with my mother since I was a baby
the academic gowns to class, we were always trying
Ms. Badcock was celebrating the 80th anniversary
so what I remember most as a child is being upset that
to get around that one way or another. Being with
of her graduation from what was then called the
this strange man was taking my place!”
friends and learning – it was a wonderful time for us
homes sciences program at Memorial University
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CONVOCATION 2014
....................................................................................................................... Friday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m., Corner Brook
ORATION HONOURING Gordon Churchill Slade Madam
Chancellor:
centuries,
Excellence in the Public Presentation of Historic Sites, the
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have preserved fish. The
Royal Canadian Geographic Association Gold Medal, the
agent of preservation – salt – was an external commodity, as
Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and
there was no local source for it. The salted cod was sent out
the Order of Canada.
For
from our coastal communities, convincing proof of our rich
The world whose remnants Gordon Slade is preserving
resources and our resourcefulness. Fortunately we have a local
has gone the way of the salt cod fishery, but that past feeds
source for the agent of another kind of preservation. Gordon
Gordon Slade’s vision of a sustainable future, whether in
Slade’s work on the conservation of historical buildings at
the ocean through the use of cod traps that keep fish alive
Battle Harbour in Southern Labrador has brought people back
and do not damage the ocean floor, or beside the ocean in
to our original fishing ports to sample a new coastal resource,
communities where visitors can see both the past and the
our cultural heritage.
future. If the fish now are merely fresh ingredients in elegant meals rather than the basis of the economy, the history of
Gordon Slade’s career is closely tied to the fishery. The Placentia Bay native spent 20 years in federal and provincial
research on the site to demonstrate that Battle Harbour was
the fishery is an equally fresh ingredient in a growing cul-
fisheries departments, before moving into economic and
historically significant as a shipping and administrative cen-
tural tourism industry that is developing a new economy and
regional development, eventually becoming Newfoundland
tre and arranged for an architectural study of the remaining
new kinds of jobs that keep people on the historic coasts so
vice-president of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
18th- and 19th-century buildings. Using that information he
long used for other purposes. Gordon Slade’s preservation
and receiving the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence
was able to secure funding and the donation of the prem-
of Battle Harbour “over a couple of bottles of Scotch and a
in Public Service for his accomplishments. After his appoint-
ises themselves in order to restore the site to reflect the early
few meetings,” as Battle Harbour interpreter Mike Earle put
ment as executive director of Memorial’s International
history of European settlement and the operation of the cod
it, is an achievement that fully justifies the awards which fol-
Centre, Mr. Slade undertook the direction of the Opportunity
and sealing industries of Southern Labrador. An unused salt
lowed it.
Fund, Memorial’s successful fundraising program, and then
fish processing site, the disintegrating reminder of a declin-
In a poem composed in 2010, posted on the Battle Harbour
became chief executive officer of the Cruise Ship Authority
ing industry, therefore became a burgeoning cultural tour-
Facebook page, Gordon Slade wrote, “Time, we can make
of Newfoundland and Labrador. Mr. Slade also served as
ism site, fostering new types of employment and once more
it wait, wait for us to linger and catch up.” That line sums
executive director of One Ocean, an organization facilitating
making the coast alive with incomers. His work has not
up what he has done. By seeing the past through the eyes
relationships between the fishery and oil industries. Clearly,
been confined to Battle Harbour, however. He has also been
of the future, Gordon Slade has made time wait, so we can
Gordon Slade’s strength is looking at a familiar landscape, see-
a member of the Sir William Coaker Heritage Foundation
access the past and share it with the world as we once shared
ing existing structures and organizations with fresh vision,
in Port Union, the Ryan Premises National Historic Site at
another abundant resource. In recognition of his work in
and sharing that vision effectively.
Bonavista and the Red Bay National Historic Site, and now
the preservation of communities and their heritage, Madam
Thus, when he saw the historical buildings of Battle
chairs the Shorefast Foundation, which is developing Fogo
Chancellor, I present for the degree of doctor of laws (honoris
Harbour, he saw an opportunity – if fishing was no lon-
in ways the early European fishers could not have imag-
causa), Gordon Churchill Slade.
ger sustainable there, the existing structures must be given
ined. The value of Mr. Slade’s work has been recognized
another purpose. He organized funding for historical
with numerous awards, including the Manning Award for
E. Holly Pike
University orator
....................................................................................................................... Friday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m., St. John’s
ORATION HONOURING Anna Mary Curren Madame Chancellor, It should come as no
by the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network with the
surprise that today Memorial University is honouring our
Anna M. Curren Service Award, presented by her to major
very own, the inimitable, much-travelled Anna Mary Curren.
legislative and civilian awardees. It was just as well that Anna
Proud to be called a “feisty Newfoundlander,” Anna began her
was a member of the Soroptimist Society – she needed all the
remarkable journey on Leslie Street, St. John’s, was educated at
optimism she could muster in helping to change history.
Prince of Wales College on LeMarchant Road, then Memorial
And, Madame Chancellor, I must record that like her emi-
University College on Parade Street. Leaving these shores, she
nent forebears, Wilfred Grenfell and Florence Nightingale,
studied nursing at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and
Anna combines her passion for the political and the prag-
Dalhousie University in Halifax. Then, after acquiring that
matic with her passion for creative writing. She has written
ticket to ride for all feisty, counter-culture Newfoundlanders –
a historical novel Love, Above the Reach of Time, the devoted
a Volkswagen Beetle – she headed out to California to further
love story of Lady Eleanor Butler and the Honourable Sarah
her career as a nursing educator, entrepreneur and human
Ponsonby whose courage and independence inspired unmentionable parts of their anatomy. Just be thankful that
Wordsworth, Byron and the Duke of Wellington. Anna
Madame Chancellor, Of course, it is no surprise that we
Anna Curren capitalized on her professional skills and the
has recently scripted a play about these remarkable women,
have called home this accomplished woman from San Diego,
entrepreneurial acumen inherited from her beloved father,
thereby adding to the extensive literature in gay and lesbian
to receive Memorial University’s most distinguished hon-
Wallace Curren, and built a major medical supplies company,
studies.
our. We have a long tradition of honouring those who, like
Wallcur, to provide trainee nurses and doctors throughout
Madame Chancellor, It is no surprise that this altruistic
Anna, make history and leave lasting legacies. After all, our
North America with practice medical kits. So instead of prac-
and passionate lover of the rich diversity of human life holds
campus in Corner Brook pays homage to Sir Wilfred Grenfell,
tising on us, they had safe, accurate and realistic clinical sim-
the high position of Commander of the Order of St. John of
our Harlow Campus in England esteems Lord Stephen Taylor,
ulation practice.
Jerusalem, an ancient, international, multi-faith organiza-
rights activist. And what a prodigious career it has been.
and, most recently, our new residence complex celebrates Dr.
But, Madame Chancellor, Anna is so much more than an
tion, whose sovereign head is Queen Elizabeth II. Their motto
Cluny MacPherson, John Shiwak and that other nurse and
author of medical texts and an innovative business entrepre-
Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum – dedication to the service of
educator, Frances Cluett.
neur; she is a nationally admired advocate of human rights.
humanity – could be Anna’s mantra.
Anna, like her remarkable compatriots, shares in equal mea-
Her philanthropic work in bettering the education and work
We are not the only ones to recognize her distinguished
sure the unwavering vision to make life better, the courage to
prospects for girls and women and for individuals who have
leadership and be inspired by her achievements. The most
overcome ignorance and prejudice and the tenacity to get the
served time in prison is only part of her ongoing commitment
recent of her many awards was from the City Council of San
job done. The texts used by her nursing students in California
to justice for all. She has given fully and without equivocation
Diego, on behalf of the people of San Diego. They proclaimed
were confusing and inadequate so, Anna wrote her own. In
to a major issue of our time. Our recognition of her unpar-
Nov. 9, 2013, as the Anna M. Curren Day.
the process, she demystified her favourite subject, mathemat-
alleled, lifelong commitment to ending the discrimination
Madame Chancellor, We cannot be outdone by our
ics, making it accessible to generations of students through
against the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT)
Californian cousins, so I ask you to award to Anna Mary
empirical examples, not transcendent theories. She taught
community is most timely. For over a decade, she worked with
Curren, not just a day but the degree, in perpetuity, of doctor
them how to calculate precisely, so now fewer people die
the national governing branch of the Servicemembers Legal
of laws (honoris causa) on the condition that she continues to
from adverse drug events (ADE). This best-selling text, Math
Defense Network (SLDN) in Washington, D.C., to end the dis-
come home every year to see old and new friends, that she
for Meds, and its companion volume, Dimensional Analysis for
criminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which President
enters her play in next year’s St. John’s International Women’s
Meds, has sold well over a million copies worldwide.
Obama repealed in 2011, stating: “It is time to recognize that
Film Festival, and that she continues to make us proud of who
Madame Chancellor, I warrant that there is not a person
sacrifice, valour and integrity are no more defined by sexual
we are and whom we love.
on stage, or in the audience who, at some time or another,
orientation than they are by race or gender, religion or creed.”
has not faced having strange substances injected into tender,
Anna’s championship of gay civil rights has been honoured
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Dr. Annette Staveley
Deputy public orator
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CONVOCATION 2014
....................................................................................................................... Friday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m., St. John’s
Oration honouring Roger William Peattie Chancellor: We are daily threatened with the
of such Victorian luminaries as Ruskin, Morris, Swinburne
demise of the book but we should expect that because, 40
and the numerous members of the Rossetti family (the focus
years ago, we were being told of the death of the author and
of his research), of the great painters of the period: William
it follows that without authors there can be no books. We
Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais, Ford Madox Brown and
note with some sadness the closure of the many small, inde-
Edward Burne-Jones, and of the work of the great Victorian
pendent bookshops which gave such pleasures of discovery
children’s illustrators: Walter Crane, Randolph Caldecott
that no voyage to fabled lands could match. However, as
and Kate Greenway. These are to delight the mind but with
that most literate newspaper, The Economist, told us only last
them – to delight the eye – is an extraordinary collection of
week such obituaries are a little premature and it is clear that
Victorian bindings: books whose covers are artistic produc-
while these threats make great if recurrent copy, the book
tions in their own right, masterpieces of the bookmaker’s art.
has an undeniable durability. First the newspaper, then the
Madam Chancellor, we must see this as a natural progres-
radio, then the cinema, then the television were all charged
sion because Roger Peattie was born into paper. His father
with being bookslayers. Yet there has been a great growth
of thoughts and worlds with all the resonances of that word.
worked in the Grand Falls mill producing newsprint for
in mass-market bookselling and book prizes (the Nobel, the
Flesh, text, texture...from parchment as paper and leather
Lord Northcliffe’s massive newspaper chain. So, with such
Booker, the Giller, the Governor-General’s, the Winterset) all
coverings to the use of glue and silk bindings and various
a beginning it was almost predetermined that Roger Peattie
draw great public attention, are mainstream news. If this is
animal-based dyes and inks, the tactile “gravity” of the book
should go into books. He came to Memorial to do his BA
death it is an awfully crowded and manifestly popular grave.
is of particular relevance.”
and MA in English and, along the way, a remarkable trans-
Our candidate, Roger Peattie, through his studies in the
formation occurred: newsprint was converted into fine bond
constant and competitive commercial and technological
Pre-Raphaelites, became so aware of this essential nature
as Dr. Peattie made his way from the raw world of pulp and
change? It lies in the nature of the book which is in itself
of the book that he – with his wife Marlene – gathered in a
paper to the refined world of Victorian publishing, printing
a remarkable piece of technology – simple yet complex,
most remarkable collection of 19th-century texts. During his
and bookbinding. For this collection, for his contributions
compact and convenient. The greatest tribute to its success
doctoral studies as a Rothermere scholar at the University of
to research on the book and on Pre-Raphaelite literature, for
is the fact that the e-readers and tablets attempt to emulate
London in the early ’60s, he, wandering the bins and bar-
his continuing contributions to Memorial’s intellectual life,
it but do not always succeed in so doing. As the man who
rows of London book dealers, became captivated by books
Chancellor, I present to you for the degree of doctor of laws
heads Amazon’s Kindle division puts it: the book is “a really
and began this library. He carried on collecting through-
honoris causa, Roger William Peattie.
competitive technology [one that is] portable, hard to break,
out his academic career at the University of Calgary and,
Shane O’Dea
has high-resolution pages and a ‘long battery life.’” As one
in 1996, brought the collection here to Memorial when he
Public orator
scholar tells us: “Books are, very importantly, not an artefact
returned to live here following his retirement. This library is
of the mind, but of physical culture; they are an incarnation
a most important research resource for the study of the work
submitted photo
Whence this durability, whence this capacity to survive
From left are Nemanja Shambaher, Devin Philpott, Jalal Aboodarda and Michael Monks.
Talking exercise Exercise physiologists gather for knowledge exchange covered
Dr. Kevin Power, who co-chaired the
“We’re very proud of our students and
well all aspects from basic cellular and
conference with Dr. Duane Button,
their efforts in their research and how
and
molecular mechanisms of exercise, to
said the highlight for him was seeing
they represented our labs and HKR.”
trainees came to St. John’s from all over
the practical application of this knowl-
Memorial’s HKR alumni present.
Canada as well as the United States
edge in health, fitness and high perfor-
“We know all of these people person-
such as nutritionists and kinesiolo-
and Europe for the annual Canadian
mance programs,” said Dr. Anderson, a
ally and to see how far they have come
gists engage with scientists in an effort
Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
professor of musculoskeletal disorders
in their work and how it has changed
to bring research to practice. There
conference Oct. 22-25. The event was
at the National Research Centre for the
was really interesting.”
was also a roundtable and symposium
hosted by the School of Human Kinetics
Working Environment in Copenhagen,
and Recreation (HKR).
Denmark. “It was great to see the many
“I
By Michelle Osmond
About 350 professors
For
symposium
speaker
Dr.
think
the
conference
Several HKR students also presented at the conference.
The conference saw practitioners
where CSEP scientists met with physicians and other practitioners to dis-
Lars
enthusiastic and skilled students par-
“Many professors mentioned the stu-
cuss the role of exercise and physical
Anderson, it was his second time in St.
ticipate and present their work at this
dents and their work, noting just how
activity in the prevention and treat-
John’s and although the weather left some-
conference. This gives hope for future
much they were doing in HKR and how
ment of diseases and disorders, such
thing to be desired, the conference did not.
research in this area.”
well it was being done,” Dr. Power said.
as diabetes.
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STUDENT SUCCESS ....................................................................................................................... Challenge accepted
exercises at CMS. Currently, more than 100 different ship models ranging from small fishing trawlers to large crude carriers reside in CMS’ databases. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Mr. Savinov’s position is a unique role for a naval archi-
By Kim Thornhill
tect and one that provides him the opportunity to At
the
Marine
Institute’s
Centre
for
work independently and as a part of the larger CMS
Marine
team.
Simulation (CMS), a multi-talented team of expert developers combine their talent and the latest
Already equipped with educational experience
technology to provide a true interactive virtual
in naval architecture and a bachelor of technology
environment for its marine transportation clients.
degree, the value in his newly minted degree for Mr.
One of those experts is Ilya Savinov, a naval
Savinov came in the ability to see the broad indus-
architect (numeric modeller), who crossed the
try applications of technology translated into cur-
stage during Memorial’s recent fall convocation
rent and very real-world information and scenarios.
ceremonies to receive his master of technology
“The MTM program allowed me to see the prac-
management (MTM) degree. In his position, Mr.
ticality in my daily work as a part of a bigger pic-
Savinov’s work is crucial to the development of
ture,” he said. “The program was applicable to my
virtual ship models, specifically their performance and manoeuvrability characteristics for simulation
work and really has allowed me to build on my
Ilya Savinov
work, educational and life experiences.”
Rare syndrome no impediment
not able to focus on writing exams in the classroom or even in the gymnasium with all my peers because it was extremely intimidating seeing others leave before me or realize the limited time I
By Janet Harron
had to write exams.” Convocation is a special event for many people.
Mr. Rabbani is originally from Ontario. He opted
This fall, it was perhaps a little more special for
to attend Memorial after spending his formative
the Rabbani family than for most.
years in Atlantic Canada and because of Memorial’s
Ibrahim Rabbani, who graduated with a BA in
excellent reputation and smaller class sizes, as
philosophy at Memorial’s recent fall convocation
well as his desire for new experiences. He singles
ceremonies, suffers from a rare genetic condition
out Dr. Suma Rajiva, Department of Philosophy,
known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. The con-
and Dr. Jennifer Porter, Department of Religious
dition affects 1 in 4,0 0 0 people. As a result, he
Studies, as being particularly inspiring.
has various cognitive and visual spatial learning
“Each of them gave me a reason to push my
issues causing him to stress over exams and to
knowledge and abilities to the limit. In their
have challenges with his long- and short-term
courses, I was able to stay interested, and invest
memory.
the most time and effort I could muster into my
With support and encouragement from the team at Memorial’s Glenn Roy Blundon Centre, Mr.
assignments.”
Ibrahim Rabbani
To show their gratitude to Memorial and to
Rabbani was able to gain confidence and work
increase awareness of 22Q , Mr. Rabbani’s family
toward his best academic results. This included
with Memorial’s Accommodations for Students
has established a scholarship in his name to be
the implementation of academic accommodations
with Disabilities Policy.
awarded annually to an undergraduate student in
when writing his tests and exams, in accordance
“I have high exam anxiety,” he explained. “I was
Iranian student says Memorial a ‘good choice’
the Faculty of Arts who has a recognized disability.
in 2011. Dr. Herzarkhani told Ms. Assadiour about Memorial, the province and the city and she decided to follow in his footsteps. “All of what he said motivated me to apply for this
By Susan White
university,” she said. “I was very sure that this was a
For Ghazal Assadipour, leaving Iran to pursue
good choice.”
a PhD in Canada was the right decision.
However, a demanding program combined with the
Ms. Assadipour, originally from Tehran, gradu-
challenges of studying in another language, being
ated with a PhD in management from the Faculty
away from family and friends and living in a new
of Business Administration at convocation in St.
country proved daunting and Ms. Assadipour consid-
John’s on Oct. 17.
ered dropping out of the program early in her studies.
After completing undergraduate and graduate
“I was far away from my family, I had to handle
degrees in computer engineering and industrial
everything myself. This was the first time I was living
engineering respectively at the University of Tehran,
by my own. So everything was new: the country, the
she applied for doctoral studies at Memorial.
program, this style of living … It was very different.”
“One of my classmates actually, he was two years
However, she persevered and is now a lecturer in
ahead of me [at the University of Tehran], he was
operations management at the business faculty. She
studying here [and] he suggested me to apply for
Ghazal Assadipour
still feels that studying at Memorial was the right
this university,” she said. That classmate, Dr. Behzad Herzarkhani, was the
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“I think I have more options here.”
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Nursing practitioners make a difference
the program were working full-time as registered nurses.” In Leah Hann’s work as a community health
By Marcia Porter
nurse, she noticed a gap in the care of older adults, It wasn’t the first time April Coles and Leah Hann
especially those living at home.
donned caps, gowns and pink-lined nursing hoods and
“I have a passion for caring for the older adult in
walked across the stage at the Arts and Culture Centre.
the community setting,” said Ms. Hann. “There’s a
But it was a satisfying accomplishment for the
need to expand the clinical role for adults aging at
two School of Nursing graduates who are among
home and as a nurse practitioner I’ll be able to con-
the first group of students to receive their mas-
tribute to the future direction of care for the aging
ter of nursing nurse practitioner (MN-NP) degrees
population.”
from the newly revised program launched in 2012
Ms. Coles is currently an intensive care nurse and
with funding from the Department of Health and
this January she’ll join Eastern Health’s plastic sur-
Community Services.
gery program in a nurse practitioner role.
“Graduating from the nurse practitioner master’s program was a significant accomplishment for me and my classmates,” said Ms. Coles. “All of us in
“As a nurse practitioner I’ll be able to provide holistic, comprehensive, and coordinated health
Leah Hann
care to patients from adolescent to geriatric care.”
Education grad overcomes stroke By Lisa Pendergast
Dav id Collins credits the suppor t of his family,
made the dean’s list.
f riends, classmates and professors for completing his
degree
af ter
a
life-threatening
Mr. Collins says that he could not have accom-
health
plished this w ithout suppor t.
incident.
“For me, attending the convocation ceremony
Mr. Collins began the bachelor of educa-
wasn’t just about f inishing the program. It was
tion (primar y/elementar y) program at Grenfell
a time to celebrate my recover y w ith my fam-
Campus in May 2012, but af ter just t wo semes-
ily, f riends, classmates and professors,” he said.
ters, he suffered a stroke.
“Their suppor t, and sometimes k ick in the pants,
“For the next seven days, there was a question
made me stop feeling sorr y for myself and star t
of if I would sur v ive,” said Mr. Collins. “W hen I
liv ing again.”
f inally was awake, I was completely paralyzed on
Currently, Mr. Collins is substit uting and is
the right side of my body. There were cognitive
look ing for ward to hav ing his ow n class one
impairments as well.” It was a long road to recover y, but w ithin a
David Collins and his wife Kirsty Collins.
year, he was back in class. “For the next nine months, I continued rehab before ret urning to Grenfell in September 2013,”
day. He hopes his experiences w ill motivate his st udents. “I want to encourage those children just like
he said.
my family, f riends, and my Memorial family
Not only did he complete the program, he
Motivated Grenfell grad
encouraged me.”
as a tour guide and an orientation leader.
By Melanie Callahan
The Pasadena, N.L., native graduated last month at Grenfell Campus’s convocation ceremony with If you’ve studied at Grenfell Campus in recent
a bachelor in education (primary/elementary). In
years, you probably know Terry Randell.
2011 he completed a bachelor of arts in environ-
And there’s a good reason for that. Since Mr.
mental studies.
Randell first attended Grenfell Campus in 20 05
“I enjoy being active and staying informed
working towards his first undergraduate degree,
about what is going on around me,” he said. “That
he has taken on an active role in student life. He
interest leads to me helping out as I can. I enjoy
has held positions in the student union includ-
and am really interested by policy and adminis-
ing councillor-at-large, vice-president (executive)
tration work. “
and president. He’s been a member of Memorial’s
Mr. Randell is currently seeking employment as
Senate, of the vice-president (Grenfell Campus)
a teacher in the province with his eyes set on pur-
search committee, academic council, Rotaract
suing graduate studies. Wherever his employment
and the Western Sports and Entertainment Board.
search takes him, he plans to take an active role
Since his first year, Mr. Randell has volunteered
in the community.
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Improving safety in harsh environments By Jackey Locke
For the second
Dr. Nigel Rusted Lectureship in Medical Humanities 2014
year in a row, safety and
integrity experts and researchers came together in St. John’s for the Safety and Integrity Management of Operations in Harsh Environments Workshop. From Oct. 22-23, more than 130 experts from industry, academia and government discussed challenges that arise as a result of harsh environments to develop a collective action plan to ensure safer designs and operations. “We need to enhance our understanding and practice with regards to safety and risk management,” said Dr. Faisal Khan, Vale Research Chair in Process
James E. Moran PhD
Safety and Risk Engineering and head of process engineering at Memorial. “This workshop provides an international platform to share our knowledge.
This presentation by Dr. James
By sharing knowledge, we strengthen our belief and
Moran reconstructs the
take a step closer to developing innovative solutions to prevent failures, incidents and accidents, thus
fascinating tale of
improving safety and integrity.”
an early Canadian epidemic
Keynote speaker Romney Duffey, president, DSM Associates Inc., spoke about safety and expressed
and the attempts to understand
the importance of workshops that focus on safety
and control it. St Paul’s Bay
and asset integrity.
disease, as this epidemic was
“It’s absolutely essential,” he said. “I was so pleased to learn that Memorial has a safety and
called, was a greatly feared
risk program. This is a never-ending journey we’re
infectious illness in late
on. It’s technically challenging, physically challenging, enduringly challenging and financially
eighteenth-century Quebec.
challenging. However, we are doing our very best
From 1775-1790 this disease was a health problem of major proportions
to ensure the safety of our assets and the safety of
in dozens of parishes in the British colony. It appeared to be both endemic
our operations. “We need to reassure the public that we are doing that and I believe that as programs mature and develop and new programs are introduced, it goes a long way in increasing knowledge and increasing confidence and increasing safety.” During the two days, sessions included discussions on design and operational integrity in harsh environments, efficient winterization strategies,
and epidemic in nature, and possibly some form of non-venereal syphilis. By 1785, it had created enough concern to elicit an ambitious response, which brought to bear the combined energies of the British colonial government, the Catholic clergy, and the medical profession. Leading the medical charge was physician James Bowman, who instructed parish priests to administer mercury and to keep track of patients’ progress.
corrosion prevention and control and condition monitoring in harsh environments and safety. Dr. Khan says that such an event could not
Main Auditorium Health Sciences Centre Memorial University of Newfoundland Friday, November 14, 2014 Noon-1 p.m.
happen without the hard work of an exceptional committee. “I would like to thank the organizing committee, who did excellent work,” he said. “I would especially like to acknowledge the hard work of Dr. Salim Ahmed, the organizing committee lead, who facilitated smooth operation of the event.” The next workshop is planned for March 2016.
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OUTANDABOUT
Spirit week I Love Grenfell celebrations took place in Corner Brook recently, as did I Love MUNdays and I Love MI MUNdays in St. John’s. Pictured above is the Parade of Flags event, led by some of Grenfell Campus’s international students. Dr. Mary Bluechardt, vice-president (Grenfell Campus), is at centre.
For more on these events and other news at
Friday, Nov. 7
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Tuesday, Nov. 18
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Treatment of Pulmonary Vascular Disease, 1-2
Course and Teaching Evaluations, 2-4 p.m., ED-
Recital Hall, School of Music, Sponsor: School of
p.m., Health Sciences Centre, main auditorium,
5021, Sponsor: DELTS, Professional Development
Music
Sponsor: Division of BioMedical Sciences
Experiences for Educators
Digital Communication and Advertising, 9 a.m.-
Wednesday, Nov. 19
5 p.m., B-4019, Sponsor: Gardiner Centre
Application to Graduate School: Tips and
Wednesday, Nov. 5 Experiential
Learning,
2-4
p.m.,
ED-5013,
Sponsor: DELTS, Career Development and
Speech-Language
Experiential Learning
1-1:50 p.m., SN-3060, Sponsor: Department of
Pathology
as
a
Career,
Linguistics
Strategies, 3-4 p.m., online webinar, Sponsor:
Thursday, Nov. 13
What You Can Do with an Arts Degree: A Panel
School of Graduate Studies
Discussion and Networking Session, 12-2 p.m.,
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: A Modeling
Houston Social Night for Alumni and Friends, 6-9
The Landing, University Centre, Sponsor: Faculty
and Numerical Simulation Study, 2-3 p.m., HH-
p.m., The Tasting Room City Centre, 818 Town
Antiviral Immune Defenses in the Newborn
of Arts
3017, Sponsor: Department of Mathematics and
and Country Blvd., Suite 100, Houston, Texas,
Infant, 10-11 a.m., Health Sciences Centre,
Statistics
Sponsor: Alumni Affairs and Development
Lecture
Is Our Drinking Water?, 7:30-8:30 p.m., EN-2006,
Monday, Nov. 10
Blood Donor Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,
Sponsor: Faculty of Engineering and Applied
New York City Dinner and Social Night for
University
Science, Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Alumni and Friends, 6-9 p.m., Patrick Conway’s,
Canadian Blood Services
Newfoundland
40 E 43rd Street, New York, NY, Sponsor: Alumni
B,
Sponsor:
Division
of
BioMedical Sciences
Speaking of Engineering Public Lecture: How Safe Centre,
The
Landing,
Sponsor:
Thursday, Nov. 20 14th Annual Ottawa Affinity Newfoundland and Labrador Celebration with Alan Doyle, 6-11
Affairs and Development NL Forum 2014, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, St. John’s, Sponsor: Harris Centre
Theatre
Book Launch for Bringing Home Animals, 7-9
p.m., Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, Ont.,
p.m., The Pantry, 70 Clinch Crescent, Sponsor:
Sponsor: Alumni Affairs and Development
ISER Books, Department of Anthropology
Watch Your Step: Staying Active and On Your Feet as You Age, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Foran Greene
Barry Canning: Live and Intimate Performance,
Faculty of Education Information Session, 1-1:50
Room, St. John’s City Hall, Sponsor: Office of
Friday, Nov. 14
9-11 p.m., Canadian Room, Fairmont Château
p.m., ED-3005, Sponsor: Faculty of Education
Public Engagement, School of Human Kinetics
PhD Oral Defence of Michael Pappoe, 1-4 p.m.,
Laurier, Ottawa, Ont., Sponsor: Alumni Affairs
and Recreation
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and
and Development
Thursday, Nov. 6
Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies
Do We Need Formants in Speech?, 3:30-4:30 p.m.,
PhD Oral Defence of Seyed Masoud Ansari, 1-3
SN-3060, Sponsor: Linguistics Seminar Series
p.m., IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and
St. Paul’s Disease: Health Crisis in 18th-Century
p.m., Sijiminfu Roast Duck, Beijing, China,
Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies
Quebec, 12-1 p.m., main auditorium, Faculty of
Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies, Office of
Medicine, Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine
Alumni Affairs and Development
Third Annual Alumni Dinner in Beijing, 6-10
Explore a Boreal Forest through Poetry and Multimedia, 8-9:30 p.m., A-1046, Sponsor:
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Department of English and Office of the Vice-
Graduate Studies Workshop: Understanding
Dr. Nigel Rusted Lecture in the Medical
Modeling, Design and Control of a Small Marine
President (Academic)
Foreign
Humanities, 12-1 p.m., main auditorium, Faculty
Current Energy Conversion System, 1-3 p.m.,
of Medicine, Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and
Credentials,
10-11
a.m.,
IIC-2014,
Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Ceremony of Remembrance, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies
Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies Bringing Home Animals: A Symposium, 10
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, Sponsor: School of Music
School of Graduate Studies Town Hall Meeting,
a.m.-4 p.m., QC-4028, Sponsor: Department of
Saturday, Nov. 22
1-3 p.m., IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research
Anthropology
MUN Wind Ensemble: Mothership, 8-9:30 p.m.,
Bachelor of Social Work Information Session, 1-2
and Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate
p.m., Coughlan College, room 2012, Sponsor:
Studies
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, Sponsor:
Saturday, Nov. 15
School of Social Work
School of Music
Un Duo in Tre, 8-9:30 p.m., D.F. Cook Recital An Introduction to Graduate Studies at Memorial
One Match Swabbing Event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The
University, 3-4 p.m., online webinar, Sponsor:
Landing, University Centre, Sponsor: Canadian
School of Graduate Studies
Hall, School of Music, Sponsor: School of Music
Monday, Nov. 24 PhD Oral Defence of Ian Hayes, 2:30-4:30 p.m.,
Blood Services
Sunday, Nov. 16
IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and
Winter Woods Walk Family Program at MUN
Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies
From Gallipoli to the Rhine: The Sydney Frost
Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 306 Mount
Second Annual Film Colloquium, 6-11 p.m.,
Story from World War I, 8-9:30 p.m., Hampton
Scio Rd., St. John’s, Sponsor: MUN Botanical
Information
IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and
Hall, Marine Institute, Sponsor: Wessex Society
Garden
Investigating and Interviewing Techniques, 9
Innovation English as a Second Language: What Do They
Gathering
Using
Professional
a.m.-5 p.m., B-4019, Sponsor: Gardiner Centre Blood Donor Clinic, 3:30-7:30 p.m., R. Gushue
Monday, Nov. 17
Hall, (upstairs), Sponsor: Canadian Blood Services
Human Resources Succession Planning, 9 a.m.-5
Hear?, 2-3:30 p.m., ED-2030B, Sponsor: DELTS,
p.m., B-4019, Sponsor: Gardiner Centre
Language Support
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This meal brought to you in part by the United Way By Michelle Osmond
Morris
a
was moved to action after hearing a
serious illness last year and couldn’t
suffered
story of how VON services enabled an
drive for eight weeks. She also lost
elderly gentleman with mobility issues
interest in cooking and didn’t have
to improve his mobility such that he
much of an appetite. So, her daughter
was able to walk his daughter down the
arranged the Meals on Wheels program
aisle on her wedding day.
for her through the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON). “Because of my medical problems, I need to have at least one substantial
“This is just one example, and there was story after story of such examples. The stories of how VON helps continue to keep me motived.”
meal a day,” explained Ms. Morris. “If
Dr. Sandra LeFort, a professor in the
it weren’t for Meals on Wheels, I would
School of Nursing, has been a VON
have to have someone pick things up
board member for eight years.
for me. So getting three meals a week
“I was impressed by the community
delivered to my door is a real help and
support programs that VON sponsors,”
the volunteers are wonderful people.”
she said. “These are real needs in the
The Meals on Wheels program is one of the VON programs that get help
CHRIS HAMMOND PHOTO
Theresa
Theresa Morris is one of many people who receive Meals on Wheels.
community that serve not only seniors but many people.”
from the United Way of Newfoundland
Dr. LeFort says community support
and Labrador. Memorial employees
programs, like Meals on Wheels, are
have the chance to give to the United
invaluable. She says numerous volunteer
“Fundraising is challenging in these
Way through the payroll deduction
drivers deliver meals every day and that
times of restraint, so the support by
campaign until the end of this month.
without the service, many seniors would
United Way has been critically important
campaign,
Jennifer Jewer, an instructor at the
not be eating well-balanced meals. As
to keeping our programs going,” noted
are helping organizations like us to
Marine Institute, has been on the VON
well, the social contact with the senior
Dr. LeFort. “The great thing about
provide much needed services in the
board for four years and recently took
means that the volunteer assures the
the United Way is that it supports so
community and are helping to make
on the role of chairperson. Ms. Jewer
client is safe and often stops to chat
many really important programs that
our society a better place.”
Term two
Dr. Noreen Golfman, provost and
serve the school well and guide the
vice-president (academic) pro tempore,
next generation of global business
recommended
leaders.”
with them, reducing their isolation in some cases.
Zerbe reappointed as dean of business faculty Dave Howells PHOTO
Dr. Wilfred Zerbe
Dr. Wilfred Zerbe
Ms. Jewer thinks the reasons for
the
term
renewal,
which was unanimously endorsed by the board.
giving are obvious. “By
donating
to
the
Memorial
payroll
employees
Since his appointment in 2010, Dr. Zerbe has focused on developing
“Dr. Zerbe is an experienced leader
By Susan White
otherwise would not exist.”
international
partnerships,
which
with a track record of success during
has helped to grow the business
his first term as dean of the Faculty of
school’s student numbers in spite of
has been
Business Administration at Memorial
declining local enrolment. Under his
renewed as dean of the Faculty of
University,” said Dr. Golfman. “His
leadership, the faculty also renewed
Business Administration for a second
commitment to research excellence,
its international accreditation by the
five-year term, effective January 2015.
innovation
Association to Advance Collegiate
The Board of Regents approved the
partnership
renewal at its meeting on Oct. 16.
and
international
opportunities,
among
other key priorities, will continue to
Schools of Business (AACSB) – the highest
standard
that
a
business
school can achieve worldwide – and implemented a chair in corporate governance
and
transparency
as
well as a new master of science in management degree.
@
“We’re
an
e xcel lent
busi ness
school a nd we del iver e xcel lent prog ra m m i ng,”
ACCESS. ENGAGEMENT. LEARNING.
sa id
Dr.
Zerbe.
“We are continuing to improve the relevance of our teaching and learning and public engagement programs to better meet the business needs of
“TEChNoLoGy IS kEy foR
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
TodAy’S CLASSRooMS ANd wE ENSuRE IT IS PRoPERLy dESIGNEd, INSTALLEd
and the world.” Dr. Zerbe came to Memorial from the University of Calgary, where he was a faculty member at the Haskayne
ANd MAINTAINEd. ” Classroom technology @DELTS is responsible for learning and meeting spaces, and shared/non-shared multimedia classrooms on the St. John’s campus. Visit us at delts.mun.ca
School of Business and held positions as associate dean (MBA) and associate dean (executive education). He received his PhD in commerce and business administration from the
Todd Constantine
University of British Columbia and
Classroom Technology
holds bachelor and master’s degrees in psychology. His research interests focus on emotions in organizations, organizational
research
methods,
service sector management, business ethics and leadership.
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