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It’s been a whirlwind and historicallygroundbreaking three-and-a-half years

for Justice Louise Arbour, the Universityof Alberta’s second annual Visiting Lec-turer in Human Rights.

Arbour, newly appointed to Canada’sSupreme Court in Sept., 1999, served asthe chief prosecutor for the InternationalCriminal Tribunal for the former Yugo-slavia and for the International CriminalTribunal for Rwanda for three years, par-ticipating in aninternationalshift from therecognition ofhuman rightsto their activeenforcement,what she refersto as the “thirdera” of interna-tional justice.

“I’m allow-ing myself toput the pastthree years inperspective andtaking the free-dom to thinkout loud aboutthe progress made,” Arbour told the ca-pacity crowd at the Winspear Centre onMarch 9. In particular, she underlined theimportant role the Canadian legal com-munity “has to and needs to” make in theservice of world justice, especially the“dramatic passage from declaring rightsto enforcing rights,” an “unprecedented,unexpected breakthrough” in globaljustice.

Referring to her background as anassociate law professor at Osgoode LawSchool in Toronto, Arbour told the audi-ence her lecture would summarize thebroad strokes of international humanrights law history and place it in a con-temporary context. Starting with the ear-liest attempts at international legal actionin the field (attempts by European na-

Arbour retraces history of human rights lawInsists biggest obstacle facing international courts is “lack of widespread credibility”By Gilbert A. Bouchard

tions to legislate how they waged war anddecided what form of belligerent actionwas permissive), she described the emer-gence of a “protective regime” of humanrights and dignity. She then turned to anexploration of future challenges, particu-larly in the touchy area of territorialityand national sovereignty, jurists will faceas they move to make enforcement ofhuman rights “the rule rather than theexception.”

Given Arbour’s impressive andgroundbreaking history as an internationaljurist, her statements were typically Cana-dian, as reflected in the understated toneshe held throughout her talk. She ex-plained how under her leadership, thetribunal began its work while conflict was

actively underway and was the first tobring charges against a sitting head of state(Yugoslav President Slobidan Milosevic).It was also the first to press charges ofgenocide since the Nuremberg trials fol-lowing World War II. In short, Arbour sawthe international court as having the unen-viable responsibility of “putting tyrants ontrial, keeping them under the rule of law.”

Arbour also suggested our uniqueCanadian experience, especially since theintroduction of the Charter of Rights, isan excellent tool in helping Canada usherin a new era of international law. Canadi-ans, she says, have produced “a genera-tion which has seen first hand the evolu-tion of human rights and the introductionof enforcement-oriented human rights.”

She said the biggest obstacle facinginternational justice is the “lack of wide-spread credibility” a truly internationalcourt needs to operate. “Establishment ofthat legitimacy is the first and biggestchallenge of a permanent internationalcriminal court,” she said, stressing that an“international court will have to pre-existconflicts.” This would necessitate anunprecedented level of internationalcooperation, a goal Arbour believes iswithin our reach.

The only wrinkle in Arbour’s addresswas an interruption by a Canadian-bornwar crime suspect, Nicholas Ribichm,who attempted to shout down the justicemoments after she mentioned the“intensely political” circumstances sur-rounding any decision to prosecute inter-national rights violations. Ribichm facescharges on four counts of hostage takingrelating to his alleged involvement in aSerb army unit that kidnapped fourUnited Nations peacekeepers in 1995.(Ribichm, who refuses to speak to themedia, had been distributing leaflets tothe incoming crowd prior to the talk—one titled “An Unindicted War Criminal:Louse Arbour and the InternationalCrimes Tribunal”—charging thatArbour’s court took NATO’s side inlast year’s bombing of Yugoslavia.)

Echoing one of the sub-themes of hertalk (the need for reconciliation and truth-seeking in the mediation of internationalconflict), Arbour listened patiently to therambling outburst, thanked Ribichm forhis comments and continued her talk. Hewas then removed from the hall by twoplains-clothes police officers.

In his closing remarks, U of A Presi-dent Roderick Fraser echoed Arbour’scall for reconciliation and truth-seeking,pointing out the University’s own motto(“Quaecumque Vera”—whatsoeverthings are true) is a “charge to us asindividuals and collectively to seek thetruth and justice” in our efforts to securehuman rights for all. ■

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The “bone biographer”Dr. Owen Beattie is known around the worldfor his expertise identifying human remains.

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The wondrous world of genetically modified foodGetting the facts and allaying the fears is critical.

But what do consumers do in the meantime?

Taking a standOntario chancellors affirm value

of liberal arts education.

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Justice Arbour underlined the important role of the Canadian legal community in promoting global justice.

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Ontario chancellors take a stand on liberal arts educationFirst-ever meeting produces statement on the importance of a well-rounded university training

It was a clear cut statement from a groupnot normally vocal: “The liberal arts and

sciences must continue to be a seminal partof Ontario’s higher education. This is a prac-tical idea as much as a philosophical one.”

For the first time ever, this stand on theliberal arts—and more funding for thepost-secondary sector in general—wasexpressed in a statement recently signedby 16 university chancellors, individualswho make up an impressive part of thewho’s who of Ontario society.

In an unprecedented move, these chan-cellors gathered recently on the Glendoncampus of York University in Toronto to talkabout the state of post-secondary education.

The meeting was called by the chancel-lors themselves.

Without reservation, they expressedpride in the institutions to which theywere appointed and confidence in theadministrations that run them.

Following the meeting, the chancellorsissued a statement they say was releasedby coincidence after Premier Mike Harrissparked some discussion about the value

of liberal arts education. Harris was quoted in the Toronto Star

saying those “thinkers’’ who study Latinand Greek lack “the skill sets that areneeded’’ in a high-tech economy. Sincethen, he’ retreated slightly, saying he’s notagainst the arts.

Here’s the statement in its entirety:• Higher education is of the utmost

importance to the future of Ontario.To prepare the leaders of tomorrow,we need a university system that ischaracterized by excellence, accessi-bility, diversity and flexibility.

• The liberal arts and sciences mustcontinue to be a seminal part ofOntario’s higher education. This is apractical idea as much as a philo-sophical one. A number of recentstudies have clearly underlined thata well-rounded, general education—learning to think, to write and toexpress one’s ideas clearly—is asvaluable to future employability astechnical or technological training.

• To meet these goals, the universitiesneed renewed funding. Both govern-ment and the private sector (for it isincreasingly a shared concern) mustjoin in an effort to see that the needsof tomorrow—for a well-educatedworkforce and a new generation ofleadership—are met.

• Whatever new funding mechanismsare developed, they should permituniversities themselves to manageenrolment demand and to maintaina diverse and forward-looking cur-riculum and program of research.

The people of Ontario are, and shouldbe, proud of their universities and whatthey stand for. They—we—should worktogether to see this pride is maintained.

THE CHANCELLORS OF ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES:The Honourable Lincoln Alexander,

former lieutenant-governor of Ontario(Guelph); Avie Bennett, chair, presidentand CEO, McClelland & Stewart (York);John Cleghorn, chair and CEO, RoyalBank of Canada (Wilfrid Laurier); JohnCraig Eaton, businessman and philan-thropist (Ryerson PolytechnicUniversity); Peter Godsoe, chair andCEO, Bank of Nova Scotia (Western);Peter Gzowski, broadcaster and author(Trent); Melvin M. Hawkrigg, chair,Orlick Industries (McMaster); Eric L. R.Jackman, president, Invicta Investments(Windsor); The Honourable Henry N. R.Jackman, former lieutenant-governor ofOntario (Toronto); Arthur Kroeger, for-mer deputy minister with the federalgovernment (Carleton); HuguetteLabelle, former president, CanadianInternational Development Agency(Ottawa); The Honourable Peter

Lougheed, former premier of Alberta(Queen’s); Val O’Donovan, chair, ComDev International (Waterloo); JamesRedpath, president, RME CapitalCorporation (Nipissing); Robert Welch,former attorney general of Ontario(Brock); Rev. Lois Wilson, senator andformer United Church moderator(Lakehead)

OUR CHANCELLOR RESPONDS…The Honourable Lois Hole, lieutenant-governorof Alberta and chancellor, University of Alberta

Iwholeheartedly agree with the statementissued by the Ontario university chancel-

lors. These issues are so applicable toAlberta.

It is absolutely true that higher educa-tion is of the utmost importance to thefuture of our province, that critical think-ing is as important to future employabilityas technical or technological training(please refer to the 1997 Senate Task Forcereport Success by Degrees), and that weare so very proud of our universities.

I, for one, hold great pride in theUniversity of Alberta, its students, facultyand staff, and confidence in the adminis-tration that runs it. The liberal arts and sci-ences must continue to play a central rolein the education of our youth, and I amproud that Alberta provides access to awell-rounded, general education in ouruniversities. ■

MLA/citizens committee to review post-secondary funding frameworkAgroup of MLAs and private citizens

have established a review committee tolook at post-secondary funding issues andmake recommendations on the fundingframework. Consultations will begin thisMarch and continue until May with post-secondary institutions, provincial facultyand student associations, governmentdepartments and other stakeholders.

Committee members include Medicine

Hat MLA Rob Renner, who will serve asChair; Wetaskiwin-Camrose MLA LeRoyJohnson; Calgary-Glenmore MLA RonStevens; outgoing Students Finance BoardChair Fred Clarke; and Kjersti Powell, out-going board chair of Keyano College.

Recommendations will be forwardedto the learning minister by August andtaken into consideration in future budget-ing processes and in the development of

Alberta Learning’s 2001/04 business plan. Alberta Learning’s funding to post-sec-

ondary institutions is provided throughgeneral operations grants and targeted(envelope) funding such as the AccessFund (which is aimed at increasing thenumber of student spaces in key programareas) and the Performance Envelope(which rewards progress towards goals setout by the Alberta government). ■

Victory, thy name is Pandas volleyballSixth consecutive win ends the season on a high; Sawula named Coach of the YearBy Phoebe Dey

Since the University of Alberta Pandasvolleyball team captured its sixth

straight national title, congratulatory e-mails have been pouring in from sup-porters from across the country.

Some wrote they angered other barpatrons when they turned the channel toTSN on March 4 to catch the Pandas inaction, but by the end of the game every-one was glued to the set. Other writers saidthey had to leave the room for awhile orturn the television off because the dramaticaction on the court was too much to bear.

Spectators everywhere were treated toa nail-biting finish as the U of A narrowlydefeated the University of Manitoba bytwo points in the final set of the best offive series. Experience and desire are whatspurred on his squad to victory, said LorneSawula, interim head coach while LaurieEisler was on maternity leave.

“Our positive emotion and the way wecontrolled that took us to a higher level,”said Sawula, named CIAU Coach of theYear. “It’s an act of passion for the sportand maybe that allowed us to give thatextra effort.”

Sawula is now looking to next yearwhen CIAU two-time player of the yearJenny Cartmell and national tournament

MVP Christy Torgerson will have to bereplaced.

“They’re rare and special people butwe have some in the wings that are goingto have to step up,” said Sawula. “Butwhen you lose your quarterback, you haveto deal with it, so it will be interesting tosee how it all comes together.”

Sawula attributes much of the U of A’sathletic success—the win came on theheels of a gold-medal victory by thePandas hockey team—to the relationshipbetween the university and its athletes.

“Not many universities in Canada cansay they have that kind of support,” he

said. “When other universities talk aboutexcellence, it’s lip-service because they setparameters for their teams. Here if some-body needs help, we get that support fromthe dean of physed to the president of theuniversity to the Students’ Union.”

The team is now tied with the 1982-1988 Winnipeg Wesmen for the record ofsix consecutive wins.

Meanwhile, the host Pandas basketballteam lost in the bronze medal round to theUniversity of Regina 66-53. The men’s bas-ketball team plays for the national crownthis weekend in Halifax. ■

The trip to Winnipeg marked the Pandas eighth consecutive appearance in a CIAU tournament.

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Modifying the genetically modified foods debateGetting the facts—and allaying the fears—in the public domain is critical, researchers say. But what do consumers do in the meantime?By David DiCenzo

Can you imagine eating a food thatmay not only reduce your risk of gettingcancer, but also combat the aging of yourbody? Residents in a Houston, Tex., testmarket don’t have to imagine—they’realready sampling such an item. TheBetaSweet, a maroon carrot loaded withthe anti-oxidants beta-carotene and antho-cyian, was created with those very ideas inmind. But researchers like Dr. LeonardPike of Texas A&M University (the manbehind the BetaSweet) are now beingexamined under a microscope just as closeas the very genes they study.

The wonder carrot in question is aGMO—genetically modified organism—which is a plant or animal with at least onegene transferred from another organism.Many products contain GMOs, but theidea of manipulating nature doesn’t sitwell with many members of the generalpublic.

Michael Kalmanovitch, the owner ofEarth’s General Store on Whyte Avenue inEdmonton, says there are benefits toGMOs but that hasn’t convinced him theyare necessary or even desirable. “I justdon’t want them in my food,” he says. “We have to ask ourselves whether therisks from GMOs outweigh any damagethey may cause to the health of the peopleor animals eating them.”

Risk is a big consideration in the grow-ing debate over GMOs. Just how manyrisks are we facing, and to what degree?Will tampering with the gene pool lead toproblems down the road? The answer,even from the scientific perspective, isuncertain.

While biotech companies around theworld are now using GMO technology in afor-profit manner, the original idea of com-bining organisms was introduced withsomething else in mind—fine tuning agri-culture, a practice as old as farming itself.On a wider scope, there are concerns thatwe are going to encounter a problem sus-taining a planet that is rapidly becomingover-populated and over-cultivated. Timemay realistically be running outand part of the scientists’ stanceis that they are developingalternative methods to maxi-mize food production for aworld in danger.

“My perception is we areapproaching a food crisis, inour lifetime and our chil-dren’s,” says Dr. Walter Dixon,a professor in the U of A’s agri-cultural, food and nutritionalscience (AFNS) department.“It’s something we need to beconcerned about.”

In a divided battle betweenscientists and a fearful public,Dixon represents the middleground: proceed forward butwith caution. He feels sciencehas done a poor job of keeping the publicinformed about research but the professoris also concerned with the “paranoia”shared by many who have no idea of whatGMO technology entails.

“There is targeted intervention done toobtain a biological end but people assumewe’re just rolling the dice,” says Dixon. Heargues there is no scientific proof, at thispoint, suggesting GMOs could be harmful,and much of the fear is based on specula-tion. (It is, however, impossible to predictany future risks.) “When people object,

it’s almost out of a motherhood issue—’Don’t touch the food I eat.’”

“I believe there is great potential inGMOs,” adds Dr. Stephen Moore, anAFNS beef cattle specialist at the U of A.“Already many people have benefitedgreatly through drugs such as insulin andgrowth hormones produced using geneti-cally modified microorganisms. There ispotential for improvements in productionefficiency and quality in food and fibre

through the use of GMOs. Ithink it is important all theissues surrounding GMOs arediscussed widely. Theseinclude not only food safetybut social issues such as cor-porate hegemony, disenfran-chisement of rural communi-ties and environmental con-cerns.”

Biotech companies havearguably become the biggestplayer of all when it comes tothe GMO issue. St. Louis-based Monsanto, a 98-year-old organization that nowfocuses solely on food, agri-culture and health, boastsannual sales nearing the $7.5billion U.S. mark. When the U

of A registered its Quantum canola, ablackleg-disease resistant strain, the royal-ty dollars started pouring in—in the mil-lions of dollars. Those figures are enoughfor people like Kalmanovitch to desperate-ly hold up the caution sign.

But the foods Monsanto is geneticallyengineering, according to information onthe corporation’s Web site, will give theconsumer attractive options. “Now and inthe near future, the products of foodbiotechnology provide food qualityimprovements which include better tasteand healthier foods,” it reads. “Agronomic

or ‘input’ traits create value by givingplants the ability to do things that increaseproduction or reduce the need for otherinputs such as chemical pesticides or fertil-izers…Already, we’re growing potatoesthat use 40 per cent less chemical insecti-cide than would be possible using tradi-tional techniques.”

But if GMOs are all the rage for com-panies like Monsanto, then why are corpo-rate giants hopping off the bandwagon?Montreal-based Seagram’s, one of theworld’s largest distillers, quietlyannounced in February theywould no longer accept genet-ically modified corn for itsproducts.

“It’s a landmark decision,”Greenpeace’s Lindsay Keenansaid recently in the TorontoStar. PepsiCo Inc.’s Frito-Laydivision also refuses to usesuch corn and McCain FoodsLtd. has said they will notaccept genetically modifiedpotatoes. The decisions suggest consumervoices are being heard.

Whether the research of GMOs willeventually stop is another matter. “I thinkthere is a place for them if consumers wantthem,” says Kathryn Dorrell, editor oftrade magazine Food in Canada, based inToronto. “These products should belabeled. Consumers have the right toknow.” She is confident the technology issafe and is quick to point out Canada hashigh standards with regards to what is anacceptable product.

Some who oppose the idea of geneti-cally modifying a plant or animal willnever be convinced scientists are doingnothing more than playing God. But onekey in furthering the discussion is commu-nication between the groups involved,something that has been lacking. Dorrell

believes the increased media attention onGMOs has at the very least forced theindustries to start a communications cam-paign, which will make more informationavailable.

Tim Caulfield, law professor andresearch director of the U of A’s HealthLaw Institute, is also trying to encouragecommunication. As a member of theCanadian Biotechnology AdvisoryCommittee, he and his group will look atGMO issues with input from all sides, butdeveloping legislation won’t be easy.

“It’s a fascinating policyissue because there is attentionbetween scientific evidence andpublic perceptions of danger,”Caulfield says. “Despite theevidence disseminated, there isa perception of risk.” He feelsthere are viable arguments onboth sides.

“What you want is actualparticipation—informed partic-ipation,” he says. “And how do

we get that? We don’t know yet. It’s ahuge challenge. We want informed partici-pation without coercing the public.”

From a scientific perspective, Dr. Dixonpoints out the intentions for developingGMOs are good ones, like minimizing theimpact to an already fragile environment.“We live in this world, too,” he explains.But for an individual like Kalmanovitch,the term “beneficial” is subjective. “I havehealth concerns for a product that no onecan guarantee the safety of,” he says.

The arguments are hardly similar tocomparing apples to oranges—geneticallymodified or not. ■

A Philosophers’ Café April 1, featuring TimCaulfield, will tackle the GMO debate. For fur-ther information, view the Web site at: www.ualberta.ca/PUBLICAFFAIRS/phil/philcafe2.html

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Long-time electronics technician has expert’s touchPhysics department’s electronics supervisor lands Outstanding Technician of the Year awardBy Dan Rubinstein

When Lars Holm started working as ayoung technician in the University of

Alberta’s Department of Physics in 1959,his expectations about the new job weremodest.

“My original plan was to stay forabout two years,” he says. “I was fromsouthern Alberta and I thought this wastoo far north for me. As it turned out, itwas the perfect job.”

More than four decades later, Holm isstill a technician at the U of A. But not justany technician; the electronics supervisoris this year’s recipient of the Nat RutterOutstanding Technician of the Year Award.

“When I got the phone call telling me Iwon, I was quite elated,” says Holm,who’ll be presented with a certificate andprize at the Scientific Research Society’sannual general meeting March 29. “It’salways a surprise to win these things.”

The award, named after earth andatmospheric sciences professor emeritusDr. Nathaniel Rutter and given out annu-ally since 1997, recognizes technicianswho’ve made significant contributions totheir departments. And Holm has certainlydone that over the course of his longtenure on campus.

Born in Standard, Alta., and educatedpredominantly at the Southern AlbertaInstitute of Technology, Holm’s first jobwas at the federal Department of Defence’sSuffield Research Station near MedicineHat. When three scientists from the researchstation moved their work to the U of A, theyasked Holm if he’d like to join them.

Primarily responsible for designingand building cutting-edge electronic com-ponents for research projects at the U of Aand around the world—especially data-acquisition systems for particle accelera-tors—Holm’s work is often described witha stream of superlatives.

His innovative work on one particularproject led to the development of a pre-cise- timing discriminator, now a standardelectronic module in every nuclear andparticle-physics laboratory.

“It is no exaggeration to say that hisdesign expertise has been crucial to thesuccess of a very large number of projectsat the Centre for Subatomic Research andin laboratories around the world, includ-ing TRIUMF in Vancouver, [the] BatesLaboratory at MIT in the U.S.A., SAT-URNE near Orsay in France and CERN atGeneva in Switzerland,” says U of Aphysics professor Dr. John McDonald.

“Perhaps the greatest achievement ofLars’ career is the way in which he hasmentored and supported the developmentof the staff of the electronics shop. Larsmakes sure his co-workers have every

opportunity possible to develop theirknowledge and skill and he is quietlyeffective in showing by example how tobecome a true professional.”

McDonald, who has worked with Holmfor 35 years, remembers one day when hewas a young scientist and Holm was help-ing him work on a piece of equipment.

“All of a sudden we heard a pingnoise,” recalls McDonald, “and we bothknew that something had broken. Both ofus just looked at each other—because nei-ther of us wanted to look at the equip-ment. Then Lars went away to sort it out.”

It was the only time, says McDonald,Holm seemed at a loss over what to donext.

Asked to cite a few specific achieve-ments from his years at U of A, Holmprefers instead to talk about meeting chal-lenges across the entirety of his career.“When any project was completed—andwas successful—it was a highlight,” hesays, “to find out the data was good and apiece of equipment did what it was sup-posed to do.”

“His dedication to the job is unparal-leled in my opinion,” says fellow techni-cian John Hewlett, who’s formed an “elec-tronics team” with Holm for about 30years. “He’s very committed to makingour equipment top notch and keeping usat the forefront of electronics design.”

“He is able to work with physicists who have physics goals in mind,” adds Dr. Nathan Rodning, associate chair of theDepartment of Physics. “They want to meas-ure something using physics techniques andLars is able to figure out the electronicsaspects. That’s a pretty rare talent.” ■

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• The Outstanding Technician of the Year award is

sponsored by the University of Alberta Chapter,

Society of the Sigma Xi (the Scientific Research

Society).

• The award was introduced in 1996-97 and is

named after Dr. Nathaniel Rutter, professor emer-

itus of earth and atmospheric sciences, who

founded the award.

• There have been three previous winners: Malcolm

McIntyre, 1999 (Department of Biological

Sciences); William Clark, 1998 (Department of

Biological Sciences); and George Braybrook, 1997

(Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences).

Board of Governors approves 6.2 per cent tuition hikeBy Geoff McMaster

The Board of Governors approved a 6.2tuition increase for all students at its

March 3 meeting, provoking cries of“shame, shame” from students assembledin protest.

The board voted eight to five in favourof the increase as about 60 students watchedthe proceedings, some wearing signs thatread, “Debt is not my birthright,” “Fight thehike” and “Eating is my priority.”

The decision, which will raise the aver-age tuition bill by about $220, left manystudents visibly and audibly upset.

“I feel completely disempowered,”said first-year student Marika Schwandt.“It’s pure laziness. They just don’t care,

and it’s not worth it to them to consideralternatives. It’s going to mean extra debtfor me.” She added she was also disap-pointed in what she felt was a low-studentturnout to the meeting.

Vice-President (Finance and Admin-istration) Glenn Harris pointed out, as hehas in previous forums, expenditures aregrowing more rapidly than revenue, andeven with the tuition increase of 6.2 percent (and a slight increase in core fundingfrom the province), the university stillexpects to face a shortfall of about $9.6million over the next three years.

“It’s the reasonable middle ground totake,” said Harris. Vice-President

(Academic) Doug Owram said to increasetuition lower than 6.2 per cent would riskcompromising the quality of academicprograms.

In a presentation to the board beforethe vote, Students’ Union PresidentMichael Chalk urged administrators tofind ways of reducing expenditures with-out cutting staff and faculty, perhaps bytargeting other areas of the budget, such as“fringe benefits,” travel and furniture.

“There is still room to go lower. The6.2 [increase] is better than we’ve seen in along time, but it’s not low enough.” Chalkalso argued the university needs to lobbythe government in a more organized and

effective manner. Graduate Students’ Association

President Laura Bonnett repeated her posi-tion that since graduate students make avariety of contributions to the university,including teaching, they should be grantedsome tuition relief.

Board member Dr. Fordyce Pier, musicdepartment chair, stressed the need forcompromise. “Knowing that students paytoo much money…still leaves me with thedaily nightmare that I can’t pay to giveyou the programs to which you’re enti-tled,” he told the students. “We can onlycome up with the best balanced offer wecan find.” ■

NSERC extends UniversityFaculty Award to aboriginalsby Geoff McMaster

Aboriginal men and women will now beeligible for the Natural Sciences and

Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC)University Faculty Award.

The program, launched in 1998, hadbeen open only to universities appointingwomen scientists and engineers to aca-demic positions. The change wasannounced at the National AboriginalAwards March 10 in Vancouver.

“This is an area where aboriginal peo-ples have been under-represented for fartoo long,” said NSERC President Dr. Tom

Brzustowski. “We hope this initiative willstimulate and encourage talented nativemen and women to consider an academiccareer in science and engineering.”

Under the award program, NSERChelps pay the salaries of those selected bya multi-disciplinary committee in an annu-al competition. There are currently 19women at Canadian universities who holdthe University Faculty Award, and 25more will be offered the award by the endof the month. ■

Pharmacy students Lauren Brown and Chad Laughy promoting their faculty at West Edmonton Mall duringPharmacy Week, March 6-10.

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Old IBM shares create endowments in four facultiesBy Geoff McMaster

It’s the stuff dreams are made on in themodern age. In the early ‘60s, a U of Aengineering alumnus bought a few sharesfor a paltry $400 each in the company thatemployed him before he died in 1964.Today those shares have multiplied to 880and are worth well over $100,000. Thecompany? You guessed it—IBM.

Now his sister, who wishes to remainanonymous, is cashing in the shares tosupport scholarship endowments in fourfaculties at the U of A. It’s the first time a

single donor has contributed to that manyfaculties at the university. In addition, shehas also pledged most of her estate to theU of A in her will.

“I keep seeing the [tuition] fees goingup and how students are going into debt,and I just felt I’d like to help them,” shesaid. “My brother did well on awardswhen he was at university, and I had a jobfor the summers in my department. Weput ourselves through university, but therewere a lot more opportunities then. Today

kids are having a really hard time…therearen’t the jobs available and the ones thatare don’t take them very far.”

The donor has set up two new endow-ments in the names of her mother andfather to complement the two alreadyexisting in the names of herself and herbrother. The funds will support areas ofstudy that were life passions for eachmember of her family.

She is herself a U of A alumna (science),and so her endowment will support a

$2,000 scholarship for a student graduat-ing in science. Her brother’s endowmentwill support an undergraduate engineer-ing scholarship worth $2,500.

Her mother had a great interest in historyand her dad had a great love of the out-doors. The endowment in her mother’s namewill therefore support a graduate historystudent to the tune of $1,500. Her father’sfund will go towards an undergraduatescholarship, worth $2,500, in the Faculty ofPhysical Education and Recreation. ■

Austria steps to the right—and the world quickly reactsBy Dr. Markus Reisenleitner, associate director, Canadian Centre for Austrian and Central European Studies

Austria has been making internationalheadlines lately, since the far-right

Freedom Party (FPOe) entered into a coali-tion with the Austrian Conservative Party(OeVP) to form a government. People inVienna took to the streets in protest andinternational reaction was swift: Israelrecalled its ambassador, the U.S. andCanada suspended high-level diplomaticcontacts, and the other 14 European Union(EU) member states signed a declarationasserting they would “notpromote or accept any bilat-eral official contacts at polit-ical level with an Austriangovernment integrating theFPOe.”

What prompted thesefairly strong diplomaticmeasures? The internationalpress reverberated with paststatements by the FPOe’scharismatic party leader,Joerg Haider, suggestingNazi sympathies, mostprominently his praise ofthe “orderly employmentpolicy of the Third Reich”and of the Waffen-SS as“decent men of good charac-ter.” These are words whichhave earned him a place on the modern-day demagogues’ wall in the Los AngelesMuseum of Tolerance alongside DavidDuke and Jean-Marie Le Pen.

NOT JUST THE RIGHT WING AT PLAYYet the 27 per cent of the Austrian vote

which Haider won in the last electionobviously cannot be attributed to right-wing sentiment alone. The Freedom Partystarted its stellar ascent in 1986, whenHaider took over its leadership and thor-oughly changed the profile of what hadbeen an insignificant centre-right forum.Capitalizing on its leader’s uncanny giftfor changing his formulaic demands andrhetorical style for different target audi-ences (including the far right), the Freedomparty presented itself, in time-honouredpopulist fashion, as an anti-establishmentparty for “the common folk.” It catered tothe dissatisfaction of many voters with thepolitical system that had seen the twomajor parties, the Conservative Party andthe Social Democrats, consistently sharingmore than 90 per cent of the vote since1955. Voters also rose to the bait ofHaider’s strict anti-immigration slogans.Despite Austria’s low unemployment rate(4.5 per cent in 1999) and already restric-tive immigration policies, Haider was ableto fuel fears about “uncontrolled” immi-gration by stressing its supposed side

effects of unemployment, increased crimeand loss of cultural identity.

More recently, in a bid to furtherenlarge the party’s base, Haider success-fully created a “yuppie” image for itwhich, in combination with repeatedattacks on “wasteful public spending” andthe “excesses of the welfare system,” alsoattracted younger voters and industrialists.

In the Oct. 3 election, the SocialDemocrats emerged on top with 33 per

cent of the vote, the FreedomParty and the ConservativeParty were tied for secondwith 27 per cent, and theGreens brought up the rear (7 per cent). After prolongednegotiations between the oldcoalition partners brokedown over budget issues, theConservatives quickly cameto an agreement with Haider.Each party was given fiveministries, with Haider him-self remaining out of the fed-eral parliament and soonafter quitting as leader of theparty, leaving a faithful lieu-tenant in command whileretaining his post as gover-nor of Carinthia. (This

manoeuvre was clearly intended to shieldhim from any unpopularity the new gov-ernment may encounter while allowinghim to retain his populist, aggressiveopposition rhetoric. In a public speechsoon after his resignation, he lashed outagainst his critics, calling French PresidentJacques Chirac a “pocket Napoleon” andthe EU an “occupying force.”)

EU SEES GRANDER ROLE The program of the new government is

basically neo-liberal, favouring privatiza-tion and a reduction of the welfare system,and revealing no xenophobic or neo-fascisttendencies. However, the coalition’s right-wing policies are evident in its commit-ment to increased public spending for thearmy and families (aimed at encouragingmothers to stay home), while cutting backon pension benefits and health care.

Why then the fierce international reac-tion, especially from the EU? This has tobe seen in the context of the EU’s self-image of what it should and couldbecome: a United States of Europe—notjust an economic club but a community ofvalues which the FPOe is seen as endan-gering. Since its foundation in 1957, theEuropean Union has assumed many fea-tures of a nation-state: it has a constitution(the “founding treaties”), a parliament(elected by general vote), a government

(the European Commission) and a commoncurrency (the Euro). Citizens of the 15 member states are also European citizens.They enjoy the rights of free movement andfree employment in Europe, and are entitledto protection by other EU countries abroad.Several preambles to the treaties affirm theEU’s commitment to human rights, and out-law discrimination based on nationality, sex,race or ethnic origin.

The emergence of democratically elect-ed far-right parties like the FPOe has raisedquestions about how important those com-mitments are and about the future of theEU in general, particularly in the context ofthe planned enlargement to former East-Bloc countries, such as the Czech Republic,Hungary and Poland. The FPOe has madeit very clear in the past that it wouldoppose enlargement. In the last election itcampaigned against the “overpopulationby foreigners” of Austria. The EU’s warn-ing to Austria is motivated by its constitu-tional principles, and is intended to be aclear statement that the union is not pre-pared to tolerate a national governmentthat questions its common foundation.

IMPACT OF ISOLATIONIs this an overreaction? Not necessarily.

While Austria has been a stable democracywith a comparatively good track record inhuman-rights issues since the SecondWorld War, the EU feels the FPOe’s pastpronouncements to be sufficiently worri-some to require a strong reiteration of its“common values.” From its point of viewsuch issues are not “internal affairs” forEU member states. European constitution-al law supersedes national law, and its

treaties are binding on member states.Will isolation affect Austria? In view of

the suspension of all high-level contacts, itwill definitely become more difficult for itto exert international political influenceand to find a forum for major Austrianconcerns, such as environmental issues.

Economic consequences are more diffi-cult to predict. Austria’s main industry istourism and economic ties both with andoutside the EU are strong. A tarnished rep-utation and international isolation couldwell create problems.

The cancellations of several artistsfrom high-profile cultural events like theSalzburg Festival and the Styrian Autumnhave raised fears of an economic fall-out.But international outrage is generallyshort-lived, and the stability of the curren-cy is not threatened. The Austrian econo-my is also sound. Austria may thus wellbe spared severe economic hardship.

A great deal will depend on the actionsof the new government. Doubtless Haiderwill continue to exert a strong influence.His resort to right-wing rhetoric indenouncing demonstrators as organizedleft-wing agitators from abroad and blam-ing the police for not coming down hardenough on them shows that he remainsunfazed by international pressure.

New governments are always unpre-dictable, and this one is especially so. Theinternational commitment to watchingAustria adds a new dimension that showshow sensitive the issue of far-right politi-cal parties and their position in a democracyis, and how much the future of theEuropean project will depend on howthese issues are handled. ■

Why then the fierce intern-

tional reaction,especially

from the EU? This has to be

seen in the context of the

EU's self-image of what it

should and could become:

a United States of Europe—

not just an economic club but

a community of values.

Reisenleitner: a tarnished Austrian reputation and international isolation could well create prob-lems for the country.

Tina

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Symposium airs discouraging view of international peaceHumanitarian intervention must be accepted as a lengthy and expensive process, experts sayBy Geoff McMaster

International peace-building efforts in war-torn countries can only work when nations

intervening have something to gain, said Dr.Jean Daudelin, a senior researcher withOttawa’s North-South Institute, at a univer-sity symposium last week.

Admitting his position is somewhatcontroversial, Daudelin told the sympo-sium, called Peacebuilding inPost-Conflict Societies, thatbecause of the high cost andrisk involved in long-termpeace-building operations,clearly defined national inter-ests give such operations“staying power.” In theory, hesaid, we need “a rule of lawthat transcends national states”to protect the citizens of theworld. In practice, however,such laws simply don’t work.

“There has to be something significantat stake for a country to support humani-tarian intervention,” he said, adding onereason the U.S. didn’t commit more, andearlier, to the war in Balkans was it stoodlittle to gain strategically or economicallyas a nation.

In a session on the role of internationalgovernment institutions, Daudelin argued

intervention should only be considered inthe case of “massive human rights viola-tions,” either when the state in question hascompletely collapsed, or when it is wellorganized but “devotes its capacity toslaughtering people or to ethnic cleansing.”To bring about real peace, however, interna-tional powers must accept that they’re in it

“for the long haul.”“Humanitarian interven-

tion cannot be construed as ashort-term, limited opera-tion… where everything canbe wrapped up by 2,000 sol-diers in five months,” he said.In some cases peace buildingmust be accepted as a “long,protracted endeavor,” per-haps lasting decades. Andthis is enormously expensive.

Daudelin commended theinternational community for putting upsubstantial funding in recent years forpeace building, but in the end “theresources committed are simply not up tothe task,” he said. The estimated cost ofkeeping peace in Kosovo, for example, isabout $325 million, and so far only a frac-tion of that amount has been raised.

Panel member Dr. Kassu Gebremariam,

instructor of black social and politicalthought and African studies at Wayne StateUniversity in Detroit, said he has littlehope for the role of international organiza-tions in peace building. He said it’s largelydoomed because it fails to understand the“indigenous knowledge” of the countriesin conflict.

“What about the wisdomof the elders? There has to beanother form of capital to tapinto, which these countrieshave to offer—the wisdomcapital of its elders,” he said,insisting that any peace-build-ing effort must start fromregional, grass-roots organiza-tions and progress to moreuniversal coalitions.

Dr. Adekeye Adebajo,associate of the InternationalPeace Academy, discussedconflict in Liberia and Sierra Leone, WestAfrica’s “tragic twins.” More than 200,000people have died and about one millionrefugees have fled these countries ravagedby civil wars in the past decade.

While disarmament in Liberia beganfour years ago, with some 10,000 weaponssince then handed over to United Nations

authorities, post-war reconstruction has“been marred by human rights abuses.”Assistance from the UN, meanwhile, has“only trickled in.”

In Sierra Leone the situation remainsfar more grim, said Adebajo. Six monthsafter the signing of a peace agreement,sporadic fighting has continued in the

countryside. There have also been peacekeepers heldhostage and restrictionsplaced on their freedom ofmovement. Only 10,000 of anestimated 45,000 fighters hadactually been disarmed by theend of January.

“The international com-munity must provide theresources to restructureSierra Leone’s new army…It’s crucial for future stabil-ity that an army with equal

factional and regional representation becreated that enjoys the confidence of thepopulation.

Adebajo also urged the internationalcommunity to “dig deeper” and go“beyond empty promises” to secure peacein Sierra Leone and prevent a resurgence ofwar in Liberia. ■

Human rights anthology takes stock of late 20th centuryMore than 50 contributions—from war crimes to bioethics—in this far-reaching collectionBy Geoff McMaster

You’d be hard pressed to find a morecomprehensive range of views on

human rights than those assembled in thisnew volume from University of AlbertaPress. Peace, Justice and Freedom: HumanRights Challenges for the New Millenniumpresents almost all the lectures given at theNovember 1998 International Conferenceon Universal Rights and Values, hosted bythe U of A.

There are 54 papers in all, from suchinternational luminaries as South AfricanArchbishop Desmond Tutu, UnitedNations High Commissioner MaryRobinson and Chinese dissident WeiJingsheng, as well as from numerousCanadian human rights crusaders. Theytake on every context imaginable, fromrace, gender, theenvironment andthe transnationalcorporate agenda tosexual orientation,war crimes and therights of children,the poor and thedisabled.

There are alsolesser known con-tributors fromAfrica, Asia, Europeand the Americas.“Some have escapedwar and torture. Others are former politicalprisoners forced into exile because of theircalls for freedom of speech and democracy,”write Gurcharan S. Bhata and J.S. O’Neill,

co-editors of thecollection.

The purpose ofthe Edmonton con-ference, for thoserequiring a memo-ry jog, was to markthe 50th anniver-sary of the UnitedNations UniversalDeclaration ofHuman Rights. Butas Robinson so elo-quently remindedher audience, itwas hardly a timefor celebration, notwhen “millions arestill victims of tor-ture, repression,hunger and terri-ble poverty; whenmillions of chil-dren are dying because they do not haveaccess to safe water or basic health care;when trafficking in women and children ison the increase in many places; when dis-crimination on the basis of race, ethnicityand religion denies populations all aroundthe world their most basic dignity.”

Having just returned from a visit tothe Hobbema First Nations reserve beforeher presentation, she also pointed out onedoesn’t have to travel far to find humanrights abuses. She said there was “painamong the people I met, flowing particu-larly from the past, but also a sense of

exclusion in the presentas they combat thoseproblems.”

For hundreds ofdelegates who attend-ed the conference,however, it was achance to share strate-gies and look forwardin the struggle forhuman dignity at theturn of a new century.In fact Peace, Justice andFreedom opens with areminder of how muchhas yet to be done: amessage from [AungSan Suu Kyi, checkspelling please], theBurmese dissident andNobel laureate wholed a pro-democracymovement against

Burma’s authoritarian rule. She apolo-gizes for being unable to attend the con-ference “largely because of the sad situa-tion of human rights in my own country.”

In one addition to the conference pro-ceedings, Secretary of State for LatinAmerica and Africa David Kilgour out-lines some of the events since that land-mark meeting 16 months ago. With par-ticular reference to the genocidal regimeof Slobodan Milosevic, he stresses theneed for international peacekeepingforces willing to fight for ethical princi-ples rather than economic or territorial

interests. He argues the war in Kosovowas fought “because decent people can-not sit back and watch systematic, state-directed massacres of other people.”

Peace, Justice and Freedom also includesa number of contributors from our ownfaculty. Drs. Jim Butler (renewableresources) and David Schindler (biologi-cal sciences) argue for the protection ofthe environment as a necessary conditionfor the protection of human rights; Dr.Richard J. Sobsey (educational psycholo-gy) discusses human rights, bioethics anddisability; and Leslie Green (political sci-ence) takes on the issue of crimes againsthumanity and the law.

And there are papers included fromJustice Minister and former U of A lawprofessor Anne McLellan, who writesabout the role of Canadian courts inincorporating universal human rightsstandards; and from Board of GovernorsChair Eric Newell, who discusses effortsto balance economic, environmental andhuman development in “Syncrude’sworld.”

Completing the package are two docu-ments which place all of the discussion incontext: the human rights declarationpassed in 1948 and the EdmontonResolution unanimously adopted at theinternational human rights conference. Alltold, this volume is an impressive array ofinsight on the accomplishments of the past50 years, and a solid place from which tobegin reflection on where we’re headed inthe next 50. ■

IN MEMORIAMKaren Pilkington, 1959-2000

Karen Pilkington was a much-lovedadjunct instructor in the Department of

Philosophy from 1996-1999. She died ofleukemia March 10in Calgary, with herpartner and family around her. She hadstruggled with the disease for sevenmonths, and appeared to be recoveringwell after a bone marrow transplant. Thecancer returned suddenly, and took her life

eight days later.It is difficult to find words for what

Karen meant to so many of us, or for thechasm left by her death. She embodied somany of the qualities we strive for in ourlives as scholars and teachers. She wasengaged and curious across the breadth ofthe discipline,passionate and lucid in herown projects in epistemology and the his-tory of philosophy, and a wonderful inter-locutor. She also was a gifted teacher,mani-festing a love of the discipline that manyof her students learned to share, and a

rigour that they sought to emulate.Karen’s friends,colleagues and stu-

dents are invited to gather on Tues., March21 at 3:30p.m. in Humanities 4-29, toremember and celebrate her place in ourlives.There’ll be the chance to speakimpromptu, but if you know of words orremembrances that you’d like to con-tribute, please contact Dr. David Kahane.

In the last week of her life, members ofthe Department of Philosophy, in consulta-tion with Karen, talked about how wemight honour her and the immense

amount that she gave to her students andcolleagues. We have established the KarenPilkington Memorial Fund, the proceeds ofwhich will fund scholarships and/or stu-dent awards in philosophy in keepingwith Karen’s wishes. Her family has askedthat those wishing to do something in hermemory give to this fund in lieu of flow-ers. Tax-deductible donations (payable tothe University of Alberta) can be sent tothe Karen Pilkington Memorial Fund,Department of Philosophy, University ofAlberta, Edmonton, Canada T6G2E5. ■

There has to be some-

thing significant at stake

for a country to support

humanitarian intervention.

—Dr. Jean Daudelin, sym-posium participant fromthe North-South Institute

Decent people cannot

sit back and watch

systematic,state-

directed massacres of

other people.

—Secretary of Statefor Latin America andAfrica David Kilgour

There has to be another

form of capital to tap into,

which these countries

have to offer—the wisdom

capital of its elders

— Dr. Kassu Gebremariam

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‘Science Sunday’ opens Museums and Collections to kidsBy Gilbert A. Bouchard

Six-year-old Hilary Zak, one of the U of A’syoungest budding archeologists, was

quite impressed with her afternoon’slabours last week at “Science Sunday.” TheMarch 5 event was a first for the Universityof Alberta Museums and CollectionsServices.

Zak especially enjoyed working on amock dig in the archeology lab where shefound some bone scraps and other artifactsnecessary to make clothing from hides inher little rectangular bin.

Not all of the 200 youthful participantsin the inaugural event are aspiring thespi-ans and more than a few might one dayconsider careers in the sciences, says LisaBarty, Museums and Collections’ educa-tion coordinator. She and her partners inthe mineralogy and paleontology muse-ums created a broad selection of child-friendly activities including the creation of“paleo-puppets,” fossil rubbings andpaper-crystal construction.

“This event showcases the collections,highlights some key learning opportunitiesand underlines the fact that learning canbe fun,” she says. “This open house wassponsored by the Friends of the U of AMuseums—in partnership with Museumand Collection Services and the twodepartments that house these collections—to open up the collections to the community,

especially the children,” Barty says. “Thesechildren are going to be our students, ourresearchers, of the future.”

Museums and Collections Servicesmaintains 35 collections with over 17 mil-lion individual artifacts, 80 per cent in thenatural sciences, she says. “The collectionsare used for teaching and research purpos-es and also play a community servicesrole, what we see as our third mission.”

Since Museums and CollectionsServices doesn’t have its own central facili-ty to house its diverse holdings, Bartyadds, events like this are necessary tomake the collection accessible.

And when they say accessible, theymean it. No “Do-Not-Touch” signs here.Children touring the mineralogy collec-tion were to poke, probe, scratch, smelland peer under a microscope at the vari-ous mineral specimens on display in thejam-packed collections room, filled as it iswith more than 10,000 mineral and rocksamples.

“It’s the smell of money,” joked Dr. PatCavell, the Department of Earth andAtmospheric Sciences collections coordina-tor, as she enticed a budding mineralogistto smell at a sample of petroleum-infusedstone from the oil sands.

Cavell is justifiably proud of her hold-ings, a 10,000-sample-strong collection dat-

ing back to the early days of the 20th cen-tury, including some fossils collected andmounted by the famous Edwardiandinosaur hunter George F. Sternberg.

As fun as the event was, when asked if

she wanted to grow up to become anarcheologist, young Hilary responded inthe negative. Despite this whirlwind intro-duction to the world of science, she stillwants to be a movie star. ■

Oscar picks for Princess ticketsContest giveaway includes two double-guest passes to Princess Theatres

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the 72nd annualAcademy Awards are slated for March

26, and to help you make your picks, filmbuffs Trevor Buckle and Anna Fodchuknarrow down the options for you.

And if you want a chance at winningone of two double-guest passes to Princess

Theatres, courtesy once again of PrincessTheatres, fill out the Folio checklist below.

The deadline is Friday, March 24, 2 p.m.Please forward your entries to: 400Athabasca Hall. Winners will be annou-nced in the March 31 edition of Folio.

NO FRONT RUNNERS THIS YEAR

By Trevor Buckle, public relations assistant, Faculty of Science

With no front runners in the “big” cate-gories, I decided to poll two of my

campus colleagues for their thoughts. JillBagwe, Faculty of Science, chose The SixthSense for best picture, Kevin Spacey(American Beauty) for best actor and HillarySwank (Boys Don’t Cry) for best actress.Aidan Rowe, Graphic Design andPhotography Services, chose AmericanBeauty, Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening(American Beauty) for those same categories.

Now here are my picks and why, firstfor best picture: American Beauty was avoyeuristic glimpse at the self-destructionof a suburban family. The Green Mile wasentertaining and powerful. The Insider wascrafted well and also had some standoutperformances. The Sixth Sense, this year’ssleeper hit, wowed everyone who saw it(you’ve got to love that ending!). However,my choice for best picture is The CiderHouse Rules. It’s a beautifully crafted filmpresenting a classic “coming-of-age” tale.The performances were outstanding, thescript first-rate, and although it dealt witha lot of tough issues, it did so with respect.

Best actor: Kevin Spacey made thedestruction and reinvention of oneselfalmost look fun. Russell Crowe (TheInsider) and Denzel Washington (TheHurricane) were great as men up againstforces larger than themselves. Sean Penngave a multi-layered performance as amusician in Sweet and Lowdown. However,Richard Farnsworth (The Straight Story) wasable to communicate more in one glance orin one small gesture than any of the othernominees. He was brilliant, and he getsmy vote.

Best actress: Annette Bening was rivet-ing. Janet McTeer (Tumbleweeds) was aknock-out as the ever-wandering mother.Julianne Moore (The End of the Affair)glowed on-screen as a woman tornbetween God and her lover. Meryl Streep(Music of the Heart) was probably the weak-est nominee in this category. It’s HillarySwank who really stands out here (BoysDon’t Cry) and she is my choice.

INSTINCT SAYSTHE SIXTH SENSEFOR BEST FLICK

By Anna Fodchuk, undergraduate programadviser, Department of Psychology

Iwas pleasantly surprised by the nomina-tions for best picture which included The

Sixth Sense. How many of you suspectedthis one would be next to Golden Globewinner and best picture nominee AmericanBeauty?

I wasn’t initially interested in seeingAmerican Beauty but was pleased I did forone scene only: the “floating bag.” It spokeso simply of living. Kevin Spacey andAnnette Bening performed well but themovie’s message—”when you’ve got noth-ing to lose, you might as well risk every-thing”—can be destructive, as the endingdemonstrates. I’m tired of movies thatdon’t give a sense of hope.

The Cider House Rules presents an excel-lent performance by the ever-lovedMichael Caine, a best supporting actornominee. However, the movie left mewondering: does it really depict how farwe have to go to get to where we belong?

The Green Mile and The Insider are wortha see—another Steven King success and aninteresting based-on-a-true story movie,respectively. But thriller The Sixth Senseshines for me. Directed by M. NightShyamalan, the film has a well-writtenscript which creates suspense and pro-vides an unexpected ending. It also sets astage for excellent performances by 12-year old Haley Joel Osment (best support-ing actor nominee) and Bruce Willis.

Performances by best actor nomineestriumphed over best actress nominees.Denzel Washington’s performance (TheHurricane) is his best yet and he’s definitelymy choice for best actor. There is only oneactress nominee who has left me in “Ah”and that’s Hilary Swank’s performance inBoys Don’t Cry. ■

No "Do-not-touch" signs here: children touring the mineralogy collection poked, probed, scratched, smelled andpeered under microscopes at the various mineral specimens on display.

And the nominees are:BEST PICTURE:

❑ American Beauty

❑ The Cider House Rules

❑ The Green Mile

❑ The Insider

❑ The Sixth Sense

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE:

❑ Russell Crowe, The Insider

❑ Richard Farnsworth, The Straight Story

❑ Sean Penn, Sweet and Lowdown

❑ Kevin Spacey, AmericanBeauty

❑ Denzel Washington, The Hurricane

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE:

❑ Annette Bening, American Beauty

❑ Janet McTeer, Tumbleweeds

❑ Julianne Moore, The End of the Affair

❑ Meryl Streep, Music of the Heart

❑ Hilary Swank, Boys Don’t Cry

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE:

❑ Michael Caine, The Cider HouseRules

❑ Tom Cruise, Magnolia

❑ Michael ClarkeDuncan, The Green Mile

❑ Jude Law, The Talented Mr. Ripley

❑ Haley Joel Osment, The Sixth Sense

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE:

❑ Toni Collette, The Sixth Sense

❑ Angelina Jolie, Girl, Interrupted

❑ Catherine Keener, Being John Malkovich

❑ Samantha Morton, Sweet and Lowdown

❑ Chloë Sevigny, Boys Don’t Cry

BEST DIRECTING

❑ American Beauty, Sam Mendes

❑ Being JohnMalkovich, Spike Jonze

❑ The Cider House Rules, Lasse Hallström

❑ The Insider, Michael Mann

❑ The Sixth Sense, M. Night Shyamalan

Name:

Telephone:

Send to: 400 Athabasca Hall by Friday March 24, 2p.m. Two winners will receive guestpasses to the Princess Theatre.

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From war crimes in Cyprus to the Iceman of British ColumbiaForensic anthropologist on call around the world for his “bone biographies.”By Geoff McMaster

In the summer of 1974, Turkey invadedCyprus and seized control of a third of

the island’s territory, despite a UnitedNations directive to withdraw. Accordingto the European Commission of HumanRights, evidence points to genocide carriedout by the Turkish army against Greeks inthe months following the invasion as wellas to countless human rights abuses in thedecades since.

Cyprus is now conducting an investi-gation of the alleged genocide. TheAmerican-based organization Physiciansfor Human Rights has called upon forensicexperts from around the world to helpidentify the human remains of hundredsof missing Greeks. One of those interna-tional experts is our own Dr. Owen Beattie,an anthropologist who specializes in read-ing bone fragments and putting together“bone biographies.” He has been toCyprus threetimes in the lastyear and willreturn oncemore nextmonth as theproject’s labdirector.

It’s not thefirst time Beattiehas been sum-moned forhuman rightsinvestigations.He’s also beento Rwanda andSomalia in thepast five years,helping to iden-tify a small number of the hundreds ofthousands slaughtered in the name of eth-nic cleansing. And while he’s been at toomany crime scenes to count over his 25-year career, he says the emotional impactof such scenes never abates.

“In some contexts, like Rwanda, whereyou have some 800,000 victims, the realitythey’ll never be identified is profoundlydepressing, because every one of thosevictims should somehow be recognized,”he says. “It’s so overwhelming when yousee that.”

Since the crisis in Bosnia of the early‘90s, the United Nations has been relyingmore and more on anthropologists to helppiece together war crimes. Forensic evi-dence exhumed from graves can provide

enormous support to eye-witness accountsof atrocities, says Beattie.

“It’s sad to say, it’s been a growthindustry. That’s a crass way of saying it butI think that’s what we’re seeing,” he says.

It will no doubt strike the uninitiatedas gruesome work, but Beattie is consid-ered a leading expert on the decomposi-tion of corpses. He’s currently running aresearch project, supported partly by theCanadian Police Research Centre, withforensic entomologist Gail Anderson of

Simon Fraser University to better under-stand how corpses decompose in centralAlberta and how they are affected byinsects. The presence of insects, usuallyflies, are particularly useful for narrowingdown the precise time of death, since cer-tain species will lay eggs within minutesof one’s last breath.

Using dead pigs as human analogues(they’re even clothed to more closelyapproximate the human context), Beattieand Anderson are also studying the effectsof animals, birds and climate on humanremains. “These all affect how a bodydecomposes or doesn’t…We have to comeup with a database for each of the regionsin our own country so we can state some-thing specific about what we see and howbodies disperse.”

But crime-related work isn’t all Beattie’sdoing these days. He’s recently signed onto supervise the examination of a corpseolder than any he’s ever seen before—theremains of Kwaday Dän Sinchì, or “LongAgo Person Found,” discovered last Augustin northwestern B.C. glacier by a party ofsheep hunters. Believed to be the body ofan ancient aboriginal hunter, and named byChampagne and Aishihik elders, scientistshave so far estimated its age at about 450years, says Beattie.

The project will involve contributionsfrom a number of disciplines includingforensic anthropology, microbiology, DNAstudies and cryobiology (the study of theeffects of temperature on organisms) andwill engage scientists from around theworld. When the research is completed,the remains of the iceman will be returnedto the Champagne and Aishihik FirstNations.

“It’s been just a wonderful collabora-tion,” says Beattie, having just returnedfrom a meeting with the participants inWhitehorse. “Everyone has been really co-operative.” ■

Brontë juvenilia provides tough editing lessons for studentsBy Gilbert A. Bouchard

Everyone has to start somewhere, includ-ing canonic and prolific authors such as

Margaret Atwood, Jane Austin, MalcolmLowry and Charlotte Brontë.

While we’re certainly familiar with thefully polished adult work of these authors,we’re often not as versed with their earli-est attempts at the craft, mainly unpub-lished works created in the intellectuallyseminal teens and early adult years. TheUniversity of Alberta’s Juvenilia Presswould like to change this.

“Kids’ work is worthlooking at in itself, and alsoshows a fascinating literaryevolution and providesmore information on anauthor,” says English pro-fessor Dr. Juliet McMaster,one of the founders andprincipal editors of thepress. Its newest release and 21st title is Albion and Marina, a 4,200-wordromantic short story about two star-crossed lovers penned by a 14-year-oldCharlotte Brontë, just one of her numerous“Glass Town” tales.

“The other mandate of the press is toprovide an opportunity for students tolearn the editing process from the nitty-gritty of the transcript work to the finalprint piece.”

Working with the press givesMcMaster’s students an enviable sense ofhow to read other people’s work and“breaks the trend to see texts as “God-

given” artifacts. “Students see just howmany choices have to be made along theway,” she says, adding students who par-ticipated in this book project were studentsin a graduate course she was teaching onthe Brontë sisters (English 696).

Jean Richardson, the text editor forAlbion and Marina, says Brontë hand-wrote her juvenilia with a quill pen in anincredibly tiny script on Liliputian-sizedpages (a scant 5.6 by 3.9 cm) with sparse

punctuation and few para-graph breaks, creating manya discussion among the stu-dents as to how, what andwhen they should edit andadd to the text.

“In the end I liked theway we did the book,” saysRichardson. “We present thetext in a largely non-correct-ed fashion, wanting thework to be scholarly andpure and not too tidied up.”

Richardson mentions they did addparagraph breaks and some punctuationfor the reading convenience of a modernaudience. Another challenge the editorialteam faced was figuring out just howmuch notation to include without over-whelming the text, yet properly contextu-alizing Brontë’s work.

“You don’t realize just how hard notesare to write,” says assistant editor LeslieRobertson. “You have to provide the infor-mation that was known at the time but isnot known now. It’s sometimes a real scav-

enger hunt to find the information. Then youhave to boil it down to these pithy intensesentences. They have to be real jewels.”

Most importantly, the juvenilia pro-vides readers with an excellent picture of awriter’s complete career arc, underliningthe shifts in tone and subject matter thewriter undertook from his or her first writ-

ing efforts to the more commonly studiedlater projects and highlighting early intel-lectual influences.

“Younger authors use romance themesmore than nitty-gritty realism, as if theyget tamed over time,” says McMaster.“Jane Austin’s earlier stuff was wild andoutrageous.” ■

Kids' work is worth looking at

in itself,and also shows a fasci-

nating literary evolution and

provides more information on

an author.

—Dr. Juliet McMaster

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Editing "God-given artifacts": students had to make many editing choices along the way.

In some contexts, like

Rwanda,where you have

some 800,000 victims,the

reality they’ll never be iden-

tified is profoundly depress-

ing,because every one of

those victims should some-

how be recognized.

Dr. Owen Beattie has been examining human remains for 25 years.

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Lost Italian opera’s first performance since reign of Louis XIVBy Gilbert A. Bouchard

Opera fans will enjoy an unprecedentedtreat on March 22—a public concert of

excerpts from an opera by Paolo Lorenzaninot heard since it was first performed forLouis XIV in 1681.

This special concert-lecture, to be heldat 8 p.m. in the student lounge at FacultéSaint-Jean, marks the publication of thescore of Lorenzani’s Nicandro e Fileno byFaculté Saint-Jean music professor Dr. AlbertLa France, under the imprint of the presti-gious Édition du Centre de MusiqueBaroque de Versailles.

While Lorenzani is a relativelyunknown composer to many contempo-rary opera fans (he’s better known for hissacred works), this particular opera wasperformed with great success before KingLouis XIV and his court atFontainebleau in September1681, says La France, whostudied the composerexpensively for his PhD dis-sertation (where he firstheard of the existence of theopera) and again when hewas invited to work at theCentre de Musique Baroquede Versailles as an associateresearcher in 1995.

“Louis quite liked Lorenzani’s musicand he held the post of director of thequeen’s music for three years until herdeath in 1683.”

Nicandro e Fileno, a pastoral Baroqueopera for six singers in three acts, isnotable for three reasons, says La France:“It was one of very few Italian operas per-

formed in France during the personalreign of Louis XIV; Lorenzani took greatpains to adapt the Italian style to Frenchmusical tastes, including utilizing a five-part orchestra and French-style harmonies;and it was a rare collaboration between theComédie Française and the ComédieItalien – two theatres that didn’t oftenwork together.”

The opera almost didn’t see the light ofday in 1681, since Lorenzani had managedto earn the jealousy of the powerful JeanBaptiste Lully, the famous French compos-

er who held a virtual“monopoly on French stagemusic at the time.” Lullytried twice to have the per-formance stopped, to noavail.

Yet where Lully failed,the machinations of timesucceeded in suppressingLorenzani’s music. “Overthe years, 60 per cent of hiscompositions were lost,”

says La France, including Nicandro e Fileno which languished in theBibliothèque Nationale without a title pageand separated from its libretto, which wasalso misfiled in the French national library.

“We knew from an entry in the MercureGalant [a journal chronicling the court’sactivities] that it had been performed, but

the opera itself remained lost.” (While thepercentage of Lorenzani’s lost work mayseem high, La France notes that a vastnumber of classical works have been lostover the years, including 200 of Bach’s 300concertos—”and Bach was born 50 yearsafter Lorenzani.”)

It wasn’t until 1962 that HenryPrunières recovered the opera, whichwould then sit unedited into modernmusical notation for a further threedecades until La France began the five-year process of editing the piece for mod-ern publication.

“I got the contract to edit the operawhen I was in Versailles in 1995 becausethere was an interest by companies inGermany and France to mount the piece,”continues La France, who is only the sec-ond Canadian to be invited to work for theCentre.

The concert-lecture next week willinclude La France’s comments on theopera and Lorenzani, and on the exhaus-tive editing process. Best of all, however,excerpts will be performed by musiciansfrom the U of A’s Department of Musicand singers from Edmonton’s musicalcommunity, including La France, whosings a small role, and Victor Henry, acounter-tenor, unique to Baroque operaand relatively rare in more contemporaryopera. ■

We knew from an entry in the

Mercure Galant that it had

been performed,but the opera

itself remained lost.

— Dr.Albert La France

Dr. Albert La France with the newly publishedNicandro e Fileno.

Gateway impounded during student election week Students’ Union discipline-interpretation board ruled to release paperBy Geoff McMaster

Distribution of the Gateway was frozen forabout 10 hours during the week of stu-

dent elections after the Students’ Unionchief returning officer decided it wasunfairly criticizing some candidates.

Stacy Prochnau said she received acomplaint from vice-president externalcandidate Naomi Agard on the morning ofMarch 7 concerning statements madeabout her in the “Hack-O-Rama,” aGateway feature “intended to be reallymean” in which all candidates are lam-pooned. Agard was running for the posi-tion against Gateway sports editor BarryTanner (Agard ended up winning the elec-tion).

“Naomi was particularly upset aboutthe editorial,” said Prochnau, “becausethey clearly said they had bias, and she felt

their allegations were unfounded.” Prochnau conferred with the president

and the academic, finance and student lifevice-presidents of the Students’ Union,and they decided the matter should go tothe discipline board late in the day todecide whether the article was libelousand interfered with the election process.

“If we have a section of our Students’Union able to endorse candidates,” saidProchnau, “as was proven last year wheneveryone they endorsed was elected, thenhow is that fitting in with our underlyingprinciples of democracy?”

Almost all of the Gateway’s 10,000 runwas then seized in the loading dock,although a few hundred were snatched upby students walking by, said Prochnau.The Student’s Union discipline-interpreta-

tion board voted 3-2 to release the paperearly that evening.

“We saw this as an editorial piece andnot news,” said board member NadineArdnt. “As a board it was not our place todecide if this was libel…that’s for a courtof law. We wanted to balance the rights ofthe candidate with those of the studentswho rely on the Gateway.”

Gateway Editor-In-Chief Neal Ozanosaid he was upset the paper was seized

before any ruling was made, “and with noinformation other than Naomi’s com-plaint.”

“By doing that [Prochnau] deprivedevery student on campus an opportunityto read the other articles in the paper, a lotof which did deal objectively with the stu-dent elections…We basically lost 10 hoursof freedom of the press.” Ozano addedthere were clear disclaimers marking theoffending article as an editorial. ■

Paul Martin meets with students to defend federal budgetFinance minister is short on specifics about tackling rising tuitionBy Geoff McMaster

On campus last week as part of a tour topromote his recent budget, Finance

Minister Paul Martin fielded questionsfrom students on everything from healthcare to his own political future. Surpris-ingly few, however, in the crowd of about60 raised concerns about the funding ofpost-secondary education.

Former Students’ Union PresidentSheamus Murphy congratulated the gov-ernment on contributions made to educa-tion in former budgets, such as the estab-lishment of the Millennium ScholarshipFund and extension of student-debt repay-ment programs. But he told Martinincreases in transfer payments to theprovinces were insufficient to stem the riseof tuition.

“A lot of students are now afraid tocome to university, especially lower-income students who are more afraid ofdebt,” said Murphy.

Martin said the decision in this budgetwas to support university educationthrough research chairs and the CanadaFoundation for Innovation (CFI), “moneythat’s going right into teaching andresearch or into physical plant in terms ofresearch,” he said. The federal governmenthas provided $900 million for the CFI and$900 million to set up 2,000 chairs in natu-ral sciences and engineering, health andthe social sciences, and humanities.

“One of the problems we have in termsof tuition is deciding what the best way isfor the government to operate,” saidMartin. “Is it income-contingent loans [forstudents]? Is it…making first-year tuitionmuch lower if not free, or perhaps in thesecond year?…We are very serious aboutmaking post-secondary education as acces-sible as possible, but there is no unanimityabout the best way to go.” His budget did,however, include a raise on the tax-

deductible scholarship and bursary limitto $3,000 from $500.

When asked how the integrity ofresearch can be preserved when CFI fund-ing appears to be tied to collaboration withindustry, Martin said since the initial driveto get research into the market has beenlargely successful, the government is nowencouraging more basic research. Hepointed to the $160 million set aside in thebudget to set up five gene-research centresacross the country.

Students also asked about what thegovernment is doing for the homeless, thedisabled, amateur athletics and payingdown the national debt. One studentwanted to know when the governmentplans to legalize marijuana.

First-year student Jamie Koebel, vice-president of the Alberta Association ofFriendship Centres for the AboriginalYouth Council, pointed out a high percent-

age of aborigi-nal people inCanada areyouths. Sheasked what therecent budgetwould do tohelp them.

Martin sug-gested generalinvestments inhealth, housingand educationwould alsobenefit aborigi-nal youths. Hesaid the gov-ernment maysupport moredistance-educa-tion programs to help those in remote FirstNations communities. ■

Finance Minister Paul Martinaddresses students in the ToryBreezeway.

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Students’ Union election results:Leslie Church, president

Chris Samuel, vice-president (academic)

Naomi Agard, vice-president (external)

Gregory Harlow, vice-president (opera-tions and finance)

Jen Wanke, vice-president (student life)

Mark Cormier, Board of Governors rep-resentative

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CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIESMarch 17, 7:30 pmIvan Svarnyk, Central State Historical Archive of

Ukraine in Lviv, “The Development of Heraldry inUkraine.” In Ukrainian. Heritage Lounge, AthabascaHall. Info: 492-2972.

April 6, 3:30 pmDr. Bohdan Klid, “Claiming Sovereignty over the

Past: Nineteenth-Century Ukrainian-Russian Debatesover Kyivan Rus.” 3-52 Athabasca Hall.

CENTRE FOR HEALTH PROMOTION STUDIESMarch 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pmResearch Symposia series: Dr. Lili Liu, Dept of

Occupational Therapy, “Evaluation of Safety in Com-munity Dwelling Seniors who have Cognitive Impair-ment.” Room 6-10 (focus room), International Insti-tute for Qualitative Methodology, University Exten-sion Centre. Info: 492-4039.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NUTRI-TIONAL SCIENCE

Nutrition and Metabolism Research GroupMarch 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pmDr. Martha Belury, Purdue University, “Conju-

gated linoleic acid inhibition of carcinogenesisthrough activation of PPARa.” Room 227 MedicalSciences Building.

Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology ResearchGroup

March 22, 3:00 pmDr. Derek Lydiate, Agriculture & Agri-Food

Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, “DNA MarkerTechnology: Its applications and future impacts es-pecially on agricultural crops.” Room E-120 PhysicalEducation Building.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRYMarch 17, 2:00 pmDr. Kerry Ko, University of Ottawa, “Expression

and Characterization of LDL Receptor-Related Pro-tein.” Room 2-07 HMRC.

March 20, 10:00 amDr. Nobuhiro Sakata, University of Missouri,

“Degradation of Newly Synthesized Apolipoprotein Bby Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway in HepG2 Cells.”Room 2-07 HMRC.

March 23, 12:00 pmAHFMR seminar: Professor Peter J. Brophy, Uni-

versity of Edinburgh, “Adhesion and Signalling Be-tween Axons and Glia.” Room 2-07 HMRC.

Information on all the above lectures: DennisVance, 492-8286.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Departmental Seminar SeriesMarch 24, 3:30 pmStrickland Memorial Lecture, Tory Turtle L-12

(upstairs and to the right). Coffee 3:00 – 3:30 pm.March 31, 2:30 pmRay Hilborn, “Extinction risk and the role of cata-

strophic events, DBS Seminar.” Room M-149 Biologi-cal Sciences Building.

Ecology Seminar Series (part of the Biology 631seminar series)

March 24, 12:00 noonTania Bubela, “Is fertility control an option for

managing problem canids?” Room M-137 BiologicalSciences Building.

March 31, 12:00 noonRay Hilborn, “Rebuilding depleted fisheries.”

Room M-137 Biological Sciences Building.

Entomology Seminar Series (Entomology 602)March 23, 3:35 pmDr. Orly R. “Chip” Taylor, Dept of Entomology,

University of Kansas, “Monarch Watch: Using butter-flies to facilitate science education.” TB-W1 Tory.

March 24, 3:30 pmDr. Orly R. “Chip” Taylor, Dept of Entomology,

University of Kansas, “Monarch Butterflies: Orienta-tion and navigation during the fall migration.” RoomTL-12, Tory Lecture Theatres.

March 30, 3:35 pmDr. Tim Lysyk, Agriculture and Agri-Food

Canada, “Of Microbes and Maggots.” TB-W1 Tory.

Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology SeminarSeries (part of the Biology 642 seminar series)

March 22, 12:00 noonAubrey Uretsky, “A Role for Nitric Oxide in the

Regulation of Growth Hormone Secretion in theGoldfish.” Room G-114 Biological Sciences Building.

March 29, 12:00 noonFrank Nargang, “Import of proteins into mito-

chondria.” Room G-114 Biological Sciences Building.

Plant Biology Seminar Series (part of the Biology 600seminar series)

March 24, 10:00 amDavid Hik, “Plants, pikas and the Pleistocene:

unraveling the effects of climate and herbivory inalpine meadow communities.” Room M-141 Biologi-cal Sciences Building.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND MATERIALSENGINEERING

The 2000 ICI Distinguished Lectureship SeriesApril 3, 3:00 pmLecture I: Trevor Gooch (Materials Technology

Manager, TWI, Cambridge, UK), “New StainlessSteels.” Room 344 Chemical and Materials Engineer-ing Building. Info: 492-3181.

April 4, 1:30 pmTrevor Gooch (Materials Technology Manager,

TWI, Cambridge, UK), “Corrosion Resistance ofWelded Joints.” Room 2-1 Mechanical EngineeringBuilding. Info: 492-3181.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Edward Herbert Boomer Memorial LecturesMarch 20 - 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 noonFeaturing Ruedi Aebersold, Depart of Biotech-

nology, University of WashingtonMarch 20: “The evolution of technologies for the

analysis of proteins and proteomes.”March 21: “The analysis of intracellular regula-

tory pathways by mass spectrometry.”March 22: “Quantitative proteome analysis using

isotope coded affinity tags and mass spectrometry.”All lectures are in room V1-07, V-Wing Lecture

Theatres. Info: 492-9560.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING SCIENCEApril 3, 3:30 pmDistinguished lecture: Vincent Hayward, McGill Uni-

versity, “What the heck is haptics?” Room 128 V-Wing.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCESMarch 28, 12:00 – 1:30 pmPierrette Tremblay, GAC Ward Neale Medallist,

“From the Safe Use of Asbestos to Mercury in the En-vironment to Pollutants in Breastmilk – Contributionsof Earth Sciences to Health Issues.” Hosted by Ed-monton Geological Society and Dept of EAS. Room3-37 Tory.

DEPARTMENT OF EAST ASIAN STUDIESMarch 17, 3:00 pmSharalyn Orbaugh, UBC, “Japanese Women Writ-

ers and the Genealogy of the Cyborg.” Co-sponsoredby East Asian Studies, Women’s Studies, and Com-parative Literature, Religion, Film/Media Studies.Room 5-04 Arts Building.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSMarch 24, 3:00 pmMichael Veall, McMaster, “Did Tax Flattening

Affect RRSP Contributions?” Room 8-22 Tory.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHMarch 21, 3:30 pmCritical dialogue: Susan Fisher and David Miall,

“Computing and Culture: Can Method RewriteTheory?” Room L-3 Humanities.

March 30, 3:30 pmCritical dialogue: Garrett Epp, Patricia Demers

and Stephen Reimer, “Periodicity: When Does Moder-nity (Really) Start?” Room L-3 Humanities.

March 28, 12:30 pmReading by Robert Kroetsch. Room L-1 Humanities.March 28 and 29, 3:30 pmBroadus lectures: Steven Kruger, “Identity/Con-

version” – #1: “Staying Jewish, 1413” and #2: “Be-coming Gay, ca. 2000.” Room L-1 Humanities.

March 31, 2:00 pmDr. Veronica Hollinger, “Apocalypse, Now.”

Room L-1 Humanities.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND CLASSICSMarch 21, 12:30 pmDr. Alios Kernbauer, Canadian Centre for Austrian

and East European Studies, “The Nazification of Aus-trian Universities, 1938 – 1945.” Tory Breezeway 2.

March 31, 3:30 pmJohn Corbett, University of Toronto, “The father

who gives rain: Meteorological imagery in ancientJudaism and Christianity.” Room 2-58 Tory.

History and Classics Graduate Students’ AssociationMarch 24, 3:30 pmDr. Susan Karant-Nunn, Dept of History, Univer-

sity of Arizona, “A Space of Her Own: Women’s Self-Construction Within the German Reformations.” ToryBreezeway 2. Reception to follow.

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGYMarch 28, 12:30 – 1:30 pmCaroline Davis, MA candidate, “Are Natural Dyes

Better for the Natural Environment: A considerationof bark dyes used in San Juan La Laguna, Guate-mala.” Room 3-05 Human Ecology Building.

April 4, 12:30 – 1:30 pmMichelle Tracy, MSc candidate, “Continuing Tra-

ditions of White Caribou Hide Clothing as Practicedby Philomine Umpherville.” Room 3-05 Human Ecol-ogy Building.

These seminars are free and open to everyone.Please feel free to bring your lunch to eat during thepresentation. Coffee, tea and light snack provided.

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, BUSINESS ECONOMICSAND LAW

March 17, 11:00 amDr. Ram Mudambi, “The Survival of International

New Ventures.” Room 4-16 Business Building.

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL GENETICS

Medical Genetics RoundsMarch 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pmDr. Murray Robertson, Div of Pediatric Cardiol-

ogy, “Of mice and men: the genetics of congenitalheart disease.” Room 2-07 HMRC.

March 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pmMs. Susan Christian, Ms. Karen McElligott, “Is-

sues in genetic counselling.” Room 2-07 HMRC.

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY ANDIMMUNOLOGY

March 21, 9:00 – 10:00 amPhD thesis seminar: Gabrielle Zimmermann, “A

Study of MUC1 Mucin in Tumor Progression and Im-mune Modulation.” Classroom F (2J4.02 WMC).

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES ANDCULTURAL STUDIES

March 22, 4:00 pmDr. Elisabeth Le, “The War in Chechnya: Western

Superiority or Western Hypocrisy? From LinguisticAnalysis to Social Responsibility.” Room 3-26 (senatechamber), Old Arts Building.

March 29, 3:30 pmPeter Rolland, “Byzantine-Orthodox Theology as

Key to Kyjevan Rus’ Literature: How to Read ourSources?” Room 2-32 Tory.

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHYMarch 23, 3:30 pmSpecial visiting speaker: Susan Clarke,

“Reinventing Cascadia: Generating Enough Cross-border Cooperation.” Room 10-4 Tory.

March 24, 3:30 pmBela Szabados, University of Regina, “Wittgenstein

and His Others.” Room 4-29 Humanities.March 30, 3:30 pmDr. Fred Engelmann, Professor Emeritus, “Austria:

The Coalition from 1945 – 1966.” Room 10-4 Tory.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGYMarch 17, 3:30 pmBrent Bany, University of Calgary, “Control of Pros-

taglandin and MMP/TIMP Production in the En-dometrium During Early Pregnancy.” Room 2-07 HMRC.

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCEMarch 17, 3:30 pmPhilosophy colloquium: Jill Frank, University of

South Carolina, “The Democratic Virtue of Property.”Room 4-29 Humanities.

March 23, 3:30 pmThe Shifting Geographies of Democratic Govern-

ance speakers series: Susan Clarke, “ReinventingCascadia.” Room 10-4 Tory.

DEPARTMENT OF RENEWABLE RESOURCESMarch 23, 3:00 pmForest Industry lecture series, lecture #44: Dr.

Shin Nagata, University of Tokyo, “Japanese Forest toMake Japanese Houses.” Room P-126 Physics Build-ing.

March 30, 12:30 – 1:50 pmMr. Dave Fox, Atmospheric Scientist, Environment

Canada, “Role of boreal forest emissions on regionalair quality.” Room 2-36 Earth Sciences Building.

DEPARTMENT OF RURAL ECONOMYMarch 20, 3:15 pmJulius Salegio, “Social Barriers and Incentives for

Participation in Agroforestry in El Salvador.” Room550 GSB.

March 27, 3:15 pmWilliam Rutakumwa, “Women’s Perceptions and

Use of Health Care in Rural Uganda.” Room 550 GSB.April 3, 3:15 pmYufeng Duan, “Competitiveness of Alberta

Agrifood Exports in Target Markets from 1988 –1997.” Room 550 GSB.

March 23, 4:30 pmDr. Nancy Turner, University of Victoria, “Just

Like a Garden: Traditional Management of Plant Re-sources by First Peoples of Southern British Colum-bia.” Alumni Room, Students’ Union Building.

March 23, 7:00 pmEcoHealth Lecture Series: Ms. Beatrice Labonne,

Senior Advisor, Technical Cooperation, United Na-tions, Public Forum: “Cleaning Up Our Mining Act: ANorth-South Dialogue.” Location/room: TBA.

March 30, 4:30 pmDr. Alan Basist, National Climatic Data Centre,

USA, “The Facts Surrounding the Controversy of GlobalWarming.” Alumni Room, Students’ Union Building.

FACULTÉ SAINT-JEANMarch 22, 8:00 pm / le 22 mars, 20h00Lecture-concert on 17th-century opera Nicandro

e Fileno, by Lorenzani. Student Lounge, FacultéSaint-Jean. / Conférence-concert sur un opera duXVIIe siècle: Nicandro e Fileno de Lorenzani. Salondes étudiants, Faculté Saint-Jean.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Centre for Research on LiteracyApril 5, 12:30 – 2:00 pmLiteracy Research Luncheon: Margaret Mackey,

School of Library and Information Studies, “Toys,Technology and Reading.” Room 651a EducationSouth. Lunch will be catered; please RSVP by Mon-day, April 3, to Paula Kelly at 492-4250 ext 292 orpaula.kelly@ualberta.ca

Department of Secondary EducationMarch 17, 2:00 – 3:00 pmDr. George Richardson, “The Ghost in the Ma-

chine: Civic Education and the Obscene Persistenceof the Other.” Room 122 Education South.

March 29, 1:00 – 2:00 pmDr. Michael J. Emme, “CriticISM: Visuality as Ac-

tivism in the Academy.” Room 122 Education South.

FACULTY OF EXTENSIONMarch 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm and March 23, 7:00 –

8:00 pmAna Herrera, Faculty of Extension, Fine Arts, in-

formation on “New Media Diploma Program in VisualDesign.” Room 3-40 (March 18), room 3-31 (March23), University Extension Centre. Everyone welcome!Refreshments provided. Info: 492-0048.

March 21, 1:00 – 2:00 pmJeff Lewis, “Aspects of Technology Mediated

Communication with Virtual Teams.” Room 3-40 Uni-versity Extension Centre.

March 25, 7:30 pmFree public lecture: David Lee, MD, Toowoomba,

Queensland, Australia, “Acupuncture: An Ancient Artin Modern Times.” Room 3-40 University ExtensionCentre, 8303 – 112 Street.

March 28, 1:30 – 2:30 pmMarco Adria, “Theorizing Communications and

Technology: Intention, Cause and Effect.” Room 3-40University Extension Centre.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR QUALITATIVEMETHODOLOGY

March 23, 12:00 – 1:00 pmDr. Michael Barrett, Faculty of Business, “Issues

in Information Systems Research.” Room 6-10 Uni-versity Extension Centre, 8303 – 112 Street. Every-one welcome!

JOHN DOSSETOR HEALTH ETHICS CENTREMarch 17, 12:00 noonHealth Ethics Seminar: Dr. Colin Soskolne, Dept

of Public Health Sciences, “Global Change and PublicHealth’s Duty.” Room 2-07 HMRC.

PERINATAL RESEARCH CENTREApril 4, 12:00 – 1:00 pmClinical Research Seminar: Sabina Valentine,

PhD (c), Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry & NutritionalScience, “The effect of a diet and exercise programon the hormone leptin and reproductive function inoverweight normally menstruating women.” RoomB762, Women’s Centre, Royal Alex Hospital. Lightlunch provided. Info: 491-5261.

PRAIRIE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Prairie Centre Brown Bag SeminarsMarch 30, 12:00 – 1:00 pmDr. Denise Spitzer, Dept of Anthropology, “Mak-

ing health, making whole: Views from new Canadi-ans.” Catholic Social Services, 10709 – 105 Street.Please RSVP to: 492-6600 or pcerii@ualberta.ca

April 14, 12:00 – 1:00 pmElizabeth Burgess, Chuck Humphrey, Linda

Ogilvie, Frank Trovato, “Survey of Immigrant andRefugee Children in the Prairies.” Mennonite Centrefor Newcomers, #100, 10010 – 107A Avenue. PleaseRSVP to: 492-6600 or pcerii@ualberta.ca

TEACHING SUPPORT & RESOURCE OFFICEMarch 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pmTeaching Matters Series: Rene Day, Faculty of

Nursing, “Teaching Dossiers.” Room 6-107 ClinicalSciences Building.

UNIVERSITY TEACHING SERVICESMarch 20, 2:00 – 4:00 pmAshley Daniel and Janet Smith, “Diversity and

Inclusions in the Classroom.” CAB 281.March 21, 3:30 – 5:00 pmSandra Dowie, “Using the Web Strategically in

Teaching.” CAB 243.March 28, 7:45 – 8:45 amJohn Hoddinott, Drop-In Breakfast, “Course

(Re)Development and Credit in FEC.” CAB 219.March 29, 3:00 – 4:30 pmDirector, University of Alberta Press, “Getting

Published.” CAB 281.

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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN(EDMONTON)

March 20, 7:30 pmMonthly meeting of the CFUW at the Faculty

Club, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive. Guest speaker: Dr.Diane Cox, chair, Department of Medical Genetics,University of Alberta, “The exciting new era of medi-cal genetics.” All women University graduates arewelcome to attend. Info: 439-4285.

SILENT ART AUCTIONMarch 30, 6:00 - 10:00 pmBachelor of Fine Arts Graduate Committee is

holding a fundraising Silent Art Auction for thegraduates of 2000 to create a catalogue of theirwork and to fund their first public exhibition in FABgallery. 3rd floor, Fine Arts Building. Works fromstudents, professors, lecturers, local and interna-tional artists; includes painting, sculpture, drawing,mixed media, prints (as in printmaking). All of thework at really great prices (many less than 50 percent retail). Fully catered; wine and other beverageswill be served. Info: 988-5225 or 991-5573.

STRICKLAND MEMORIAL DINNERMarch 23The Department of Biological Sciences is host-

ing the Strickland Memorial Dinner in thePapaschase Room at the Faculty Club. No-host barfrom 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Dinner 6:30 pm. For reserva-tions, please contact Dr. D.A. Craig at (780) 492-3716 or d.craig@ualberta.ca

APO SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

APO Learning Implementation CommitteeMarch 21, 8:30 am – 12:00 pmMarianne McLennan, Workplace Wellness Coor-

dinator, “Healthy Leadership: Bringing out the Bestin Yourself and Others.” 219 CAB. Info: 492-7126 orkaren.wilson@hrs.ualberta.ca.

March 22, 8:30 – 11:30 amMelanie Goroniuk and Brian C. Forbes, “Health

Recovery Support – Making the best use of EFAPand Disability Management Resources.” CAB 219.Info: 492-7126 or karen.wilson@hrs.ualberta.ca.

CONFERENCE

CANADIAN INDIGENOUS/NATIVE STUDIES ASSOCIA-TION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

May 28 – 31Hosted by the School of Native Studies at the

University of Alberta. For information, please con-tact Program Chair/Local Coordinator, Wendy Aasenat (780) 492-2991.

EXHIBITIONS

EXTENSION CENTRE GALLERYMarch 6 to 23“My Extended Family.” Paintings and drawings

of Katherine Fraser. Gallery hours: Monday – Thurs-day, 8:30 am – 8:00 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm,Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Second floor, Uni-versity Extension Centre, 8303 – 112 Street. Info:492-3034.

FAB GALLERYMarch 14 – April 2Shelley Rothenburger, “Fish out of Water.” Fi-

nal visual presentation for the degree of Master ofFine Arts in Painting. 1-1 Fine Arts Building. Galleryhours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sun-day, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; closed Monday and Satur-day. Info: 492-2081.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGE-MENT PROGRAMS

BANFF CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENTMarch 26 – 31 “Leading in the Middle.”March 26 – April 1 “Performance Management.”March 26 – April 1 “Leadership Challenge.”Info: Phone 1-800-590-9799 or Web site

www.banffmanagement.com.

MUSIC

DEPARTMENT OF MUSICMarch 17, 8:00 pmThe University of Alberta Symphonic Wind En-

semble Concert. Fordyce Pier, director. Guest of theNorthern Alberta Stage Band and Concert Band Fes-tival. Festival Place, Sherwood Park. Info: 465-2269.

March 18, 6:30 pmThe Annual Dinner Concert and Auction of the

University of Alberta Madrigal Singers. LeonardRatzlaff, conductor. Hotel MacDonald, Edmonton.Admission: $60/person. Info: 492-5306 or KaraGushuliak 467-8577.

March 18, 10:00 amCello Masterclass. Visiting artist Irene Sharp.

Admission at the door: $10/auditor. Room 1-29 FineArts Building.

March 18, 8:00 pmDuo-Cello Recital featuring visiting artist Irene

Sharp with Tanya Prochazka. Program: duos byCouperin, Menotti and Lee, and ensemble works byBaker, Bach and more. Admission: $5/student/sen-ior, $10/adult. Convocation Hall, Arts Building.

March 19, 10:00 amCello Masterclass. Visiting artist Irene Sharp.

Admission at the door: $10/auditor. Room 1-29 FineArts Building.

March 19, 8:00 pmMaster of Music Recital. Simone Bauer, piano.

Works by Debussy and Barber. Free admission.Convocation Hall, Arts Building.

March 20, 12:10 pmMusic at Noon. Convocation Hall student recital

series, featuring students from Dept of Music. Freeadmission. Convocation Hall, Arts Building.

March 21, 8:00 pmDoctor of Music Recital. Ayako Tsuruta, piano.

Free admission. Convocation Hall, Arts Building.March 22, 8:00 pmMaster of Music Recital. Jeff Anderson,

saxophone. Free admission. Convocation Hall,Arts Building.

March 24, 8:00 pmMaster of Music Recital. Kerri McGonigle, cello.

Works by Beethoven, Milhaud, Hindemith,Granados, Cassado. Free admission. ConvocationHall, Arts Building.

March 25, 7:00 pmNorthern Alberta Honor Band. Fordyce Pier,

director. Free admission. Convocation Hall,Arts Building.

March 26, 8:00 pmMaster of Music Recital. Jolaine Kerley, choral

conducting. Free admission. Convocation Hall,Arts Building.

THEATRE

STUDIO THEATREMarch 29 – April 8William Shakespeare’s “Pericles, Prince of Tyre.”

Box Office: 492-2495. Timms Centre for the Arts.

WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP ON TEACHING CANADIAN FIRST NATIONSWRITING

March 24, 4:30 - 7:30 pm; March 25, 9:30 am -4:30 pm

An Intensive Workshop for instructors, studentsand scholars. Held in Humanities Lecture Theatre 1.Keynote speakers: Jeannette Armstrong, RenateEigenbrod. Registration forms available at Depart-ment of English, 3 - 5 Humanities Centre or via e-mail at english.department@ualberta.ca or online atwww.ualberta.ca/~englishd/nativlit.htm Registra-tion deadline is March 17th. Fee (includes supperand lunch): $10.00/ea for faculty and staff, $7.00/eafor students. Acknowledgments to the University ofAlberta Employment Equity Discretionary Fund, theDepartment of English and the University of AlbertaShastri Committee.

CLAUDETTE TARDIF ACHIEVES LOCAL CELEBRITY ASITV WOMAN OF VISION

Faculté Saint-Jean Dean ClaudetteTardif was selected as the ITV NewsWoman of Vision for February. The fea-ture, hosted by news anchor LesleyMacDonald, selects “a local woman whohas successfully implemented her personalvision, affecting in a positive manner herchosen field, vocation or business, and thecommunity in which she lives.” Tardif wascited for her passion for French language,culture and education. Since she took overleadership of the faculty five years ago,enrolment has expanded by 40 per centand curriculum now includes a bilingualBachelor of Commerce program. She hasinstituted two professorships, launchedconstruction of a new residence and hasimproved scholarships and bursaries.

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The records arising from this competition will be managed in accordance with provisions of the AlbertaFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP).

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity of em-ployment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, includ-ing persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGYDEPARTMENT OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY ANDAUDIOLOGY

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiol-ogy seeks an assistant/associate professor in speech-language pathology, with a specialty in speech sci-ence and/or one or more speech disorders (voice,resonance, fluency, dysphagia). The department islocated in beautifully renovated facilities within theFaculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and offers gradu-ate-level education in speech-language pathology.The department participates fully in an inter-discipli-nary PhD degree program in rehabilitation science.The department operates an in-house clinic in whichstudents have their initial practicum placements.Close-working relationships exist with community-based programs in speech-language pathology.Housed within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicineare the Centre for Studies in Clinical Education and theRehabilitation Research Centre. Potential research col-laboration with university colleagues is also availablethrough inter-disciplinary research centres, such asthe Centre for Gerontology, the Centre for Health Pro-motion Studies and the Bioethics Centre.

A doctorate in speech-language pathology orrelated discipline and evidence of research and teach-ing potential are required. Eligibility for certificationby the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pa-thologists and Audiologists or ASHA is desirable.Primary duties: research, teaching, and supervision ofmasters and doctoral student research.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifica-tions and experience. Starting date is September 2000(negotiable). Applications will be accepted until posi-tion is filled. Send CV, reprints of representative publi-cations, names of three referees and statement ofteaching/research interests to: Dr. Albert Cook, Dean,Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, 3-48 Corbett Hall,University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G2G4. Phone: 780-492-5991, Fax: 780-492-1626.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGYDEPARTMENT OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY ANDAUDIOLOGY

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audi-ology seeks an assistant/associate professor inspeech-language pathology, with a specialty inaphasia, dementia, and TBI. This is a tenure-track po-sition. The department is located in beautifully reno-vated facilities within the Faculty of Rehabilitation

Medicine and offers graduate-level education inspeech-language pathology. The department partici-pates fully in an inter-disciplinary PhD degree pro-gram in rehabilitation science. The department oper-ates an in-house clinic in which students have theirinitial practicum placements. Close-working relation-ships exist with community-based programs inspeech-language pathology. Housed within the Fac-ulty of Rehabilitation Medicine are the Centre forStudies in Clinical Education and the RehabilitationResearch Centre. Potential research collaborationwith university colleagues is also available throughinter-disciplinary research centres such as the Centrefor Gerontology, the Centre for Health PromotionStudies, and the Bioethics Centre.

A doctorate in speech-language pathology orrelated discipline and evidence of research andteaching potential are required. Eligibility for certifi-cation by the Canadian Association of Speech-Lan-guage Pathologists and Audiologists or ASHA is de-sirable. Primary duties: research, teaching, and super-vision of masters and doctoral student research.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifica-tions and experience. Starting date is September 2000(negotiable). Applications will be accepted until posi-tion is filled. Send CV, reprints of representative publi-cations, names of three referees and statement ofteaching/research interests to: Dr. Albert Cook, Dean,Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, 3-48 Corbett Hall,University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G2G4. Phone: 780-492-5991, Fax: 780-492-1626.

SENIOR ADVISER (LEARNING ANDDEVELOPMENT)DEPARTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ANDORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (IOE)

Human Resource Services has a unique and chal-lenging career opportunity in the Department of Indi-vidual and Organizational Effectiveness (IOE). As thesenior adviser (learning and development), you will pro-vide strategic leadership in creating a dynamic learningenvironment that supports employee development andlife-long learning. Working in collaboration with all lev-els of staff, a variety of committees, internal and exter-nal consultants and senior administration, this adminis-trative professional officer (APO) designs, implementsand evaluates innovative learning strategies in supportof individual and organizational goals. As an integralmember of the IOE team, this position leads university-wide projects (e.g., the APO Learning and DevelopmentInitiative) and provides customized consulting servicesthat help particular work areas address their learningand development needs.

Ideal candidates should have a graduate degreein adult education or a related field, demonstratedability in managing projects, developing, leading andfacilitating workplace learning and developmentprograms, and building and maintaining partner-ships. Excellent skills in communication, leadership,teamwork, organization, problem solving and strate-gic thinking are essential.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefitspackage in an environment that recognizes and re-wards excellence. The salary range for this position is$39,559 to $59,335 per annum. It should be noted thatthe working incumbent will be applying for this posi-tion. Candidates are asked to submit A RÉSUMÉ NOLATER THAN MARCH 31, 2000 TO: Dan Charlton, Indi-vidual and Organizational Effectiveness, 2-40 AssiniboiaHall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E7.

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Ads are charged at $0.55 per word. Minimum charge: $3.00. All advertisements must be paid for in full by cash or chequeat the time of their submission. Bookings may be made by fax or mail provided payment is received by mail prior to thedeadline date. Pre-paid accounts can be set up for frequent advertisers. Please call 492-2325 for more information.

Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry,and Home Economics1. Line Marie Pinsent, Dept.

of Human EcologyFaculty of Arts1. Mark Blythe, Dept. of

Political Science2. Mark Burgess, Dept.

of Psychology3. Trudy Gillingham, Dept.

of Psychology4. Stephen King, Dept. of English5. Barbara Langhorst, Dept.

of English6. Karen Towsley, Dept. of Drama7. Wolf J Wikeley, Dept.

of LinguisticsFaculty of Business1. Mary M OxnerFaculty of Education1. Glenys Berry, Dept. of

Secondary Education2. Douglas C Brown, Dept. of

Educational Policy StudiesFaculty of Engineering1. Corey Albers, Dept. of Civil and

Environmental Engineering2. Sandra Esteves, Dept. of

Mechanical Engineering

3. William S Kanda, Dept. of Chemi-cal and Materials Engineering

4. James Smith, Dept. of Electricaland Computer Engineering

5. Tim Weis, Dept. of MechanicalEngineering

6. Curtis Wickman, Dept. of Electri-cal and Computer Engineering

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry1. Tasha Nicholle Sims, Dept. of

Medical Microbiology and Im-munology

Faculty of Nursing1. Susan Duncan Faculty of Phar-

macy and PharmaceuticalSciences

2. Carlyn Iris VolumeFaculty of Rehabilitation Medicine1. Marco Pang, Dept. of

Physical TherapyFaculty of Science1. Rosalind Barrington-Leigh,

Dept. of Biological Sciences2. Corina Brdar, Dept. of Biologi-

cal Sciences3. Charles Brown, Dept. of Earth

and Atmospheric Sciences4. Hannah Buckley, Dept. of

Biological Sciences

5. Jignesh Bulsara, Dept.of Chemistry

6. Dean Court, Dept. of Chemistry7. Ellen Crawford, Dept. of Physics8. Justin Scott Nelson Gamble,

Dept. of Computing Science9. Julie Guimond, Dept. of Bio-

logical Sciences10. Gavin F Hanke, Dept. of

Biological Sciences11. Brenda Hawkins, Dept. of

Mathematical Sciences12. Soleiman Hisaindee, Dept.

of Chemistry13. Pedro Jugo, Dept. of Earth and

Atmospheric Sciences14. James Kariuki, Dept. of Chemistry15. Charles Kirkby, Dept. of Physics16. Richard Melvin Krueger, Dept.

of Computing Science17. Robert Lam, Dept. of Chemistry18. Yuxi Li, Dept. of Computing

Science19. Enver Osmanagic, Dept. of

Mathematical Sciences20. Paul Andrew Shelley, Dept.

of Computing Science21. Ross Stokke, Dept. of

Mathematical Sciences22. Asuka Tsuru, Dept. of Earth

and Atmospheric Sciences

Faculties, students and staff, in consultation with University of Alberta deans, have selected 43 individuals to receive Graduate Student Teaching Awards. These annual awards recognize teaching

assistants who demonstrate superior subject knowledge and work commitment, and are respected bytheir students. Here are this year’s awardees:

GRADUATE STUDENT TEACHING AWARDS RECIPIENTS FOR 2000

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RENTCALL NOW! To buy, sell, lease a condominium.

$49,000 to $450,000. Please ask for Connie Kennedy,condo specialist/consultant, 25 years expertise. Re/Max, 482-6766, 488-4000.

LARGE BUNGALOW – 2-4 bedrooms, six appli-ances, two fireplaces. Double garage. No pets/smok-ers. Quiet, central, close to river valley/trails. Fur-nished/unfurnished. $1,000-$1,250. 487-6780.

VICTORIA, B.C. VACATION HOME renting summer– day/week/month, fully-equipped. Near ocean/park/golfing. (613) 841-3503 or email:mcmillan.j@sympatico.ca

WINDSOR PARK – furnished house, $1,200/month, 10 minute walk to U of A. Available May 1.433-4528, 492-4170.

WINDSOR PARK - two storey, fully furnishedsabbatical. September – December. Non-smokers.Terms negotiable. 433-0405.

SABBATICAL HOUSE – three bedroom furnishedranch-style house available July 1, 2000 – June 30,2001. Six appliances, garage, yard, close to Zoo,walking and biking trails. $1,275. 486-0536.

WALK TO CAMPUS – large four bedroom house,fully furnished. Spectacular view. Available July 1, forone year. $1,800 per month. 433-9386.

HOME EXCELLENT FOR SABBATICAL – furnishedtwo bedrooms and study/bedroom upstairs. Bed-room, half-bath and large recreation room down-stairs. Single garage. Near academic elementary/jun-ior schools, ravines, river valley. Uof A accessed bybus, car, bike, jogging. Non-smokers, no pets. Avail-able June 26, 2000 – May 2001 (negotiable). $1,200/month plus utilities. Damage deposit. Please call(780) 452-9629.

BASEMENT SUITE: rent/sublet. Extremely mod-ern, bright. Everything new (bathtub, washer, dryer).Chubb security. 108 Street-83 Avenue, University. Allamenities. $575. Roberta, 488-3068.

U OF A/SASKATCHEWAN DRIVE – executive twobedrooms, two baths including underground park-ing. Gas fireplace, storage, utilities, $1,250/month.Available immediately. 430-7051.

RIVERBEND, FALCONER HEIGHTS – executive twostorey condo in “The Summit.” Two bedrooms, fabu-lous kitchen, hardwood floors, walk out lower level.Unit faces park. $1,650/month. April 1 possession. CallJanet Fraser, Gordon W.R. King & Assoc.R.E., 441-6441.

GREENFIELD EXECUTIVE – two storey, five bed-rooms with 2,980 sq ft. furnished. One year lease Au-gust 1, 2000 – July 31, 2001. Quiet, secluded locationnear schools and shopping. $2,000/month. Call JanetFraser, Gordon W.R. King & Assoc. R.E., 441-6441.

DOWNTOWN NEW BACHELOR APT. – in excitingcomplex. “Fifth Street Lofts.” Third floor, hardwood floors,furnished, immediate possession. $850/month. Call JanetFraser, Gordon W.R. King & Assoc. R.E., 441-6441.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SALEVICTORIA PROPERTIES – knowledgeable, trust-

worthy, realtor with Edmonton references. Will an-swer all queries, send information, no cost/obliga-tion. “Hassle-free” property management provided.(250) 383-7100, Lois Dutton, Duttons & Co. Ltd. #101– 364 Moss Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 4N1

BELGRAVIA/U OF A AREA –sparkling stylishStratford executive condo. Two bedrooms, fireplace,two baths. Immediate possession. $139,000. JanetFraser, Gordon W.R. King and Associates, 441-6441.

BREATHTAKING VIEW, SASKATCHEWAN DRIVE – twolarge bedrooms, high-rise condo. All appliances, ensuite,washer, dryer, one-half bath. $104,900. 432-7116.

BELGRAVIA – walk to the University, to the Strat-ford. Executive condominium on the top (third) floor.Loft makes a great den. Light and bright.Airconditioned. Marjorie King, Prudential Spencer,483-7170, 435-0395.

VERY MODERN CHARACTER HOUSE – prime loca-tion (Groat Estates). Convenient to downtown and Uof A. Gourmet kitchen, two fireplaces, perfect for en-tertaining, 1,800 sq ft. Large mortgage at 6.75%. CallGay Faith, Sutton Polaris, 487-0505.

ACCOMMODATIONS WANTEDPROFESSIONAL COUPLE – Non-smokers, no chil-

dren, recently transferred, seeking house-sitting ar-rangements for months of April – October (or partsthereof) while own home is under construction. Ref-erences available. 429-2861, Rm 919, leave messageor (403) 343-1459, Red Deer.

EXPERIENCED HOUSESITTERS WHO CARE – re-sponsible warm Christian couple will provide live-inhouse-sitting with TLC for 3-12 months. Non-smok-ers, no children, no pets. Will do maintenance yardwork, shovelling. Excellent references. Please call Boband Lenora, 434-4634.

GOODS FOR SALECASH PAID for quality books. The Edmonton

Book Store, 433-1781.

MISCELLANEOUSDO YOU NEED A SUMMER JOB? soquick.com has

100 summer and 50 campus positions available. Ap-ply online at soquick.com. Win DVD, Palm Pilot, CDBurner, $100 just by visiting soquick.com.soquick.com is a Canadian Search engine that offersfree e-mail with 10 meg. Click to win. soquick.com

SERVICESTECH VERBATIM EDITING – APA, Chicago; medi-

cal terminology; on campus. Donna, 465-3753.DAVID RICHARDS CARPENTRY. Certified journey-

man, NAIT. Complete interior/exterior, residential,commercial renovations including plumbing/electrical.No job too big/small. References available. 436-6363.

BACK BASICS Remedial Massage Therapy. Sup-plementary Health Care coverage. 436-8059.

GODDARD PAINTING & RESTORATIONS – interiorrepair and painting specialist. Restore your homewith top quality work. A professional with an eye fordetail. Colour consultation and design. Free estimatesand references. Call Ken at 437-8684.

MS ACCESS DEVELOPER AVAILABLE – currently con-tracting for Faculty of Extension. Free estimates, com-petitive quoting, user training. Margaret, 492-9656.

DENIS BEAULIEU RENOVATIONS INC. – Need toreplace your windows or doors? Give us a call at 905-3841 (433-2024 evenings) to arrange a Free Estimate.WCB Coverage. Member of BBB.

COMPUTER TUTORING – your computer, yourprograms. Windows, Office, Graphics, Accounting.CompXL, 906-1035.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The constructioncontinues, but the Arbour Restaurant at RutherfordHouse is open for business again. Call 422-2697.

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Please send notices attention Folio 400 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, T6G 2E8 or e-mailpublic.affairs@ualberta.ca. Notices should be received by 3 p.m. one week prior to publication.

AN URBAN STORY: EAST ASIAN FILM SERIESThe Department of East Asian Studies invites

you to a week-long film series showing five of themost recent movies on contemporary urban lifefrom China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and SouthKorea. There will be a 10-minute introduction be-fore each show, given by professors or graduatestudents, explaining the cultural context of eachmovie.Through this event, the department hopesto promote some of the new courses offered whichnow go far beyond language and literature to em-brace many aspects of Asian culture and society.The films run from April 3 – 7, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.daily, in Tory Lecture Theatre 11. Admission is freeand everyone is welcome. For more information,please contact the Department of East Asian Stud-ies at (780) 492-1588.

CHESHIRE CATWALK FASHION SHOWThe Department of Human Ecology’s Fashion

Wonderland Association, in conjunction with theHeart and Stroke Foundation, would like to inviteyou to a fundraiser event on March 24, 7 p.m., atthe Bus Barns (10330 – 84 Ave.). This event in-cludes: guest speakers and guest hosts from A-Channel; fashion show showcasing designs fromup-and-coming designers and local retailers; athree-course dinner catered by Catering Creations;a silent auction; and a clothing and textile display.Tickets: $30.00/each, available at Zoryanna’s, Con-crete, Colour Blind, Etzios, and Department of Hu-man Ecology, or e-mail atfashionwonderland@hotmail.com or call Kelsey at(780) 425-7276.

MACTAGGART WRITING AWARDThe Faculty of Arts invites submissions for the

Mactaggart Writing Award. This year’s essay com-petition is open to full-time continuing staff mem-bers who are not on leave, sessional lecturers, andgraduate teaching assistants who are responsiblefor teaching classes in the Faculty of Arts. Up to$10,000 is available (depending upon the travelplans proposed by the winner) to fund travel whichwill give a new and stimulating experience to thetraveller. Contact Dr. Patricia Clements(patricia.clements@ualberta.ca) or the Dean’s Officefor complete details on the length, format andjudging criteria for the essays. Essays, which mustbe new work written for this competition, and let-ters of application including detailed travel plansmust reach Rosetta Bossio in the Office of the Deanof Arts, 6-33 Humanities, by 4 p.m., Friday, March24, 2000.

SCIENCE ACTIVITY WEEK: MARCH 20–24The Outreach Program would like to invite

graduate students and faculty members from allareas of science, technology, engineering and

research to take part in Science Activity Week at theMeadowlark School. The students range from kin-dergarten to Grade 6. The school is looking for pres-entations with either hands-on or interactive activi-ties for the students. Presentations should demon-strate how exciting science is and how science isused in the “real world.” They do not have to be cur-riculum-based and should be approximately 40 min-utes in duration. If you would like to volunteer orwant more information, please contact the Outreachoffice at 492-0978 orcommunity.outreach@ualberta.ca

THANKING CHANCELLOR AND MR. HOLEOn June 14, 2000, the Honourable Lois E. Hole’s

term as chancellor of the University of Alberta willcome to a close.

As a small token of the University of Alberta’sappreciation for the many contributions made byChancellor Hole over the past two years, the Senateis assembling a one-of-a-kind, custom-designedbook of memories as a unique reminder of hermemorable term as university chancellor. In addition,the Senate is also assembling several smaller bookscontaining personal letters from her colleagues andfriends at the University of Alberta.

If you wish to write a letter to be included in oneof these books, or if you have a photo or other me-mento you would like to be included in the book ofmemories, please send it to the Senate Office at theaddress listed below. Letters are to be written onpaper no larger than 8 1/2” x 11” and preferably onepage in length. All photographs/mementos must besubmitted by March 22 and all letters are to be re-ceived by April 14.

In addition to these mementos, the Senate ispleased to announce the Chancellor-Emeritus LoisHole and Ted Hole Service Bursary. This bursary willrecognize the “significant contributions of the Hon-ourable Lois E. Hole, CM, during her term as the 16th

chancellor of the University of Alberta from 1998–2000, and of Edward G. (Ted) Hole, B.Sc. (Ag) duringhis wife’s chancellorship and during his time onAlumni Council, 1988-1992.”

The bursary will recognize a student(s)who through service in one or more of student gov-ernment, student organizations, student services,community service and volunteer activities, has dem-onstrated a commitment to improving the spirit ofcaring on campus or in the community; has a satis-factory academic record; and demonstrates financialneed. Tax deductible contributions to this bursary inhonour of Chancellor Hole and Ted Hole may bemade payable to the University of Alberta and sentto: The Senate Office, 150 Athabasca Hall, Universityof Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E8.

All donations will be matched dollar for dollar bythe University of Alberta via matching bursary fundsreceived from the provincial government.

NOMINATIONS FOR 3M TEACHINGFELLOWSHIPS SOUGHT

The University of Alberta has received22 awards during the 14-year exist-

ence of the national 3M Teaching Fel-lowships Program. In conjunctionwith the start of the 2000 competition,Bente Roed, director, UniversityTeaching Services (UTS), says, “Wehave many other outstanding instruc-tors who warrant identification andnominations.”

The fellowships are awarded bythe Society for Teaching and Learningin Higher Education and 3M CanadaInc. Any individual currently teachingat a Canadian university (regardless of

discipline or level of appointment) iseligible. An exclusive three-day (No-vember 5-7, 2000), all-expenses-paidretreat at the Chateau Montebello isthe main component of the award.

Up to 10 awards are given annu-ally. Nomination forms are availablefrom UTS, 215 Central AcademicBuilding, 492-2826. Dossiers are toreach the Society for Teaching andLearning in Higher Education by May5, 2000, but if a letter from the Vice-President (Academic) is required, thenomination package must reach UTSby April 18, 2000. ■

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Before the turn of this new century,the world was gripped with pre-millennial “madness,” fearing theY2K bug and a God- or human-initiated apocalypse.

At the turn of the 19th century, theworld experienced a decidedly differentmania: people went crazy over postcards.

From 1890 to 1914, people from allwalks of life were obsessed with buying,sending and collecting postcards. Anysubject was fodder for them. A collectorcould purchase a postcard commemorat-ing a tuberculosis conference, the con-struction of the Panama Canal, or the ma-jestic Rockies at the new Banff NationalPark.

Dr. Mark Simpson, a U of A Englishprofessor specializing in cultural theory,identifies three possible impetuses for thecraze. During the late 19th century, inno-vations in photography and printingmade creating and replicating images onpaper relatively easy. After their inven-tion in the 1860s, postcards were govern-ment-issued and subject to intense regula-tion, so that initially a postcard cost theordinary person more trouble and moneyto send than a letter. In the 1890s, how-ever, changes in postal policy allowedpeople to mail postcards cheaply and toproduce their own cards. Finally, travelbecame accessible to a broader range andto a larger number of tourists, all of whomfound the postcard an irresistible souve-nir. The last decade of the 19th centuryalso witnessed a great wave of immigra-tion from Europe to North America. Thesenew arrivals brought the practice of send-ing postcards—a European habit—to theNew World.

Simpson is particularly intrigued byhow the middle- and upper-brow mediadepicted the postcard rage. According tothese critics, the image-based postcardthreatened the art of letter-writing. In thisview, the habit of dashing off casual and

clichéd phrases on the backs of postcardswould eventually lead to the deteriora-tion of verbal expression and, by exten-sion, literacy itself. (Sound familiar?)

One way this concern was expressed,says Simpson, was through a “discourseof disease.” For example, in 1906 JohnWalter Harrington wrote an article inAmerican Illustrated Magazine called“Postal Carditis and Some Allied Ma-nias.” Writers such as Harrington be-lieved postcards threatened the “health”of high culture by debasing compositionalskills. Combined with this fear was thebelief the vogue was brought to Americaby immigrants and foreigners, who inother contexts were routinely accused ofbeing unhygienic-promoters of filth andcarriers of disease. Thus Harrington couldwrite “the microbe postale universelle”was “brought to this country in the bag-gage of tourists and immigrants” andresulted in an epidemic “faddy degenera-

tion of the brain.”In this respect,

Simpson finds BanffNational Park an in-triguing locus of in-vestigation. Banff wasa popular tourist des-tination whose scen-ery appeared onmany a postcard;Banff was also ahealth spa. Simpsonintends to explore thiscollision of ideasabout physical healthwith the postcard’sassociation with cul-tural illness. To do so,Simpson will trace thepresence of postcardsin Chicago during the1893 World’s Fair,Ellis Island in 1900,

English professor finds intellectual treasure in a fad of the pastBy Vivian Zenari

and San Francisco during the 1915Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

For Simpson, obtaining postcards, theraw materials of his research, has provendifficult. “It’s kind of frustrating—thearchive isn’t organized like I would or-ganize it.” Furthermore, most postcardshe encounters in archives don’t have writ-ten messages. For his work, Simpsonneeds used postcards tounderstand popularculture. “You need toknow how peopleused it.” He will

visit archives throughout North Americato complete his research, but he says tofind postcards with writing on them, “I’llhave to go to some flea markets.”

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Dr. Mark Simpson explores the late-19th-century postcard craze and its association with cultural illness.

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