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GAZETTE A M E M O R I A L U N I V E R S I T Y O F N E W F O U N D L A N D P U B L I C AT I O N

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Senior appointment

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Memorial remembers Memorial’s pensioners’

Leading the way Student Affairs and Services has created three leadership certificate programs customized to students’ needs.

association is inviting submissions for a book of personal memoirs about the era 1950–90.

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Associate vice-president (academic) faculty affairs role filled by former director of Faculty Relations.

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SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY Memorial student and Tetra Society member Ashley Sullivan, left, accepts the Glenn Roy Blundon Award on behalf of Dr. Leonard Lye and the Tetra Society from Olga Blundon, Glenn Roy Blundon’s mother, during the Blundon Centre’s 20th anniversary celebrations. See related story on page 9.

Corporate culture

First research chair named in the Faculty of Business Administration

By Laura Barron

Dr. Jeffrey Pittman

has been named the

an area of growing interest in the global business sec-

management accountant, and has compiled an excep-

Faculty of Business Administration’s first research chair.

tor. It focuses on the development of processes and best

tional track record which includes publishing 14 articles

“The creation of the Chair in Corporate Governance

practices for corporate stakeholder relations, including

in journals on the Financial Times’ list of top business

and Transparency underscores the Faculty of Business

reliable financial reporting and overall transparency

journals. Dr. Pittman has presented his research at

Administration’s commitment to excellence and rele-

and accountability.

some of the best scholarly conferences in his discipline,

vance,” said Dr. Wilfred Zerbe, dean, Faculty of Business

Along with teaching in Memorial’s Faculty of

Administration. “Through this chair, we are building

Business Administration, the chair will undertake orig-

on an established area of research leadership to increase

inal research and integrate research from various disci-

“I am thrilled to be appointed to this role, which

the impact of our world-class research, and to enhance

plines concerning the role of corporate governance in

I’m optimistic will enable me to continue to analyze

our contribution to public policy and corporate best

Canada and beyond.

the importance of firm-level and country-level gover-

practices.”

Dr.

Pittman

joined

Business

nance structures to corporate economic outcomes,”

Administration in 2000 after finishing his PhD at

said Dr. Pittman. “Ideally, research under the Chair

of Canada to Memorial’s $50-million private sec-

the University of Waterloo. Along with his appoint-

in Corporate Governance and Transparency will have

tor fundraising campaign, Dare To: The Campaign for

ment as Memorial’s Chair in Corporate Governance

broad policy implications, hopefully leading to reforms

Memorial University, is supporting academic excellence

and

that will benefit the economy.”

at Memorial. The university has designated this fund-

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Professor

ing to the Faculty of Business Administration to support

of Accounting. He holds two professional account-

the establishment of the chair. Corporate governance is

ing designations, chartered accountant and certified

he

is

Faculty

also

the

of

discourse.

A $500,000 contribution from Power Corporation

Transparency,

the

with his research routinely informing public policy

university’s

See CORPORATE story on page 4

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT The Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium is a unique, non-profit organization that was started by a group of Memorial University graduates with a passion for the ocean and the creatures that lie beneath it. In this interview with Gazette contributor Jennifer Batten, executive director Melanie Knight discusses the aquarium’s beginnings and what it

he said. “What? No way!” I thought. Well, seven years

in, jaw drop, ask, wonder, cringe, draw, gasp, pledge,

will mean for ocean sciences in Newfoundland and Labrador.

later, here we are launching the Petty Harbour Mini

give and be inspired! The animals you could expect to

The facility’s grand opening will take place June 15; all are

Aquarium. I guess the idea that was at first totally outra-

see on display would be charismatic intertidal and sub-

welcome to attend. For more information on this initiative,

geous, took root. I’ve spent the last seven years getting

tidal life, such as sea stars and anemones, snails, crabs,

visit www.miniaqua.org .

the work, volunteer experience, training, education and

jellies, lumpfish, ocean pout, wolf fish, the infamous

mentorship that would prepare me to start something

lobster, seasonal seaweeds and schools of juvenile fish.

like this.

Small 360-degree viewing, open-topped tanks allow

JB: Tell me about how the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium got started?

Bowater House president and dear friend Kaylen Hill

for close interactions that you can’t get at other large

and I kept talking about the idea throughout the years.

aquariums. Video microscopes, a children’s play area

MK: The Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium is modelled after

Kaylen, who is a graduate of the Marine Institute, holds

and a scuba diver dress-up photo booth will also be

the very successful Ucluelet Mini Aquarium on British

a bachelor of science from Memorial and is a master’s

among the exhibits.

Columbia’s west coast. After my first year at Memorial

candidate at Memorial, is now the president of the Petty

University, I moved to Ucluelet, B.C., to go surfing and

Harbour Mini Aquarium board of directors along with

JB: How will the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium impact

ended up spending all my time at the mini aquarium

directors Justin Dearing, a Memorial bachelor of science

ocean sciences in Newfoundland and Labrador?

that had just opened there. I started volunteering with

graduate, Kiley Best, a Marine Institute researcher and

the organization and eventually began working there.

graduate and Memorial bachelor of science graduate,

MK: Like nowhere else, the mini aquarium will be a

The experience changed my life. It helped me apply

and Keith Mercer and Geoff Coughlan, both Marine

place to spark conversations about ocean conservation.

my biology degree and figure out what kind of marine

Institute instructors. I finished my biology degree from

A place where students, researchers, fishermen, families

biologist I wanted to be.

Memorial through distance education while in B.C. Our

and tourists can come together to discuss, share

team is one big MUN family!

and learn about our oceans. Old traditions and new

I came back to Memorial for second year with a newfound determination and passion. I wished we had a

research will be compared and displayed to show our

marine aquarium right here in the province to continue

JB: What can people see/do when they visit the Petty

hard lessons learned and the advancements from them.

to teach at, but there wasn’t one. The idea came up

Harbour Mini Aquarium?

We hope the mini aquarium will become a hub which

during a conversation with Memorial professor Dr. Ian Jones about my summer experience. “So start one here,”

fosters our natural curiosity for what lies beneath the MK: Touch! You can also smell, stare, compare, zoom

big blue blanket.

GAZETTE

extended family. ” Ms. Careen also notes that in her work, she and her colleagues find themselves helping newcomers with living arrangements. Workers are often provided with overcrowded and expensive accommodations in Labrador

your next project

West.

It is also difficult to assess the challenges that immigrants face, says Ms. Careen, as many are reluctant to

By Amy Tucker

make them known. As they are often sponsored to the

Special to the Gazette

province by their employers, they may be afraid that speaking out could cause them to lose their current

Yaffle.ca is Memorial’s online connecting tool. One of its most

employment or living arrangements that are part of their

significant jobs is to provide a way for people from outside Memorial

work contract.

to ask for research help. With hundreds of community-suggested

There also seems to be a lack of services available in

opportunities to choose from, your next project is just a click away.

Labrador West to help immigrants, from both govern-

Here’s one …

ment and non-profits, she says. The Advanced Education and Skills-funded role that provides assistance to immi-

The opportunity:

grants when needed is based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay;

In her role as the executive director with the Labrador

however, the staff member has left the position. Also, Dr.

West Status of Women Council, Noreen Careen has been

Careen notes: “I have heard from immigrants that the clo-

working with some members of the immigrant popula-

sure of our Employment Connection Center in Labrador

tion in Labrador West. A sizeable number of immigrants

West will also have a profound effect on those looking for

have moved to the region for gainful employment, and

assistance with job search, resumé writing, etc.”

they have been recognized for saving the local service

The project:

sector.

It would be useful to conduct a study of the local

“Without the immigrants, many of the retail organiza-

immigrant community — their needs, the challenges

tions would probably not be able to operate on a perma-

they face, their aspirations and what can be done to

nent basis,” said Ms. Careen. “A lack of human resources

improve accommodations for these groups, says Dr.

is one of the major issues facing Labrador West in this

Careen.

time of economic boom. Retail business, along with not-

“I think for a research project it would be great to talk

for-profit organizations, cannot compete with big mining

directly with some of the many immigrants in Labrador

or contracting companies.”

West and find out how they are coping with the move.

Ms. Careen has learned that many members of the immigrant population are working in the lower skilled

There is a lot of work that needs to be done to expand intercultural understanding.”

service industry. However, many of these new arrivals are highly educated and may aspire to work in an area of

Interested in learning more about this project? Amy Tucker, co-ordinator

their expertise. There are concerns that these immigrants

of knowledge mobilization at the Harris Centre, would love to tell you

are not being integrated as well as they could be into the

more. Call her at 709-864-6115 or email her at amy.tucker@mun.ca.

local community, and their needs and aspirations are not being met.

“I feel by them not being integrated into our community that we are missing out on some of their great skill

Correction

Margot Reid, a spring 2013 honorary graduate whose bio­

sets. Also I feel that if they were better integrated into the

graphy appeared in the April 3 Gazette, was born in St. John’s,

community they would feel a sense of belonging and will

N.L., not Saint John, N.B. The Gazette apologizes for the error.

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Future of fisheries

Provincial government supports fisheries science at Marine Institute

By Naomi Osborne

Fisheries

science

and

research

Newfoundland and Labrador marine ecosystem and

product we harvest and process is used for the benefit

initiatives were the focus of more than $2 million

contribute to the knowledge base and stock assessment of

of Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Robert Verge,

in funding to the Marine Institute’s (MI) Centre for

cod, capelin, shrimp and crab.

managing director, CCFI. “We believe there is a bright

Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER) from the provincial government this month.

The funding was announced the same day CFER research

CFER’s research plays a significant role in better

future for the seafood industry and will continue working

understanding our changing ocean environment and the

to help create that future. Over the past three and a half

effects climate change will have on fish stocks.

years, the centre has used provincial government funding

scientists set sail from Ireland on board the Irish national

“The provincial government’s continued support for

to initiate or support projects valued at $24 million. We

research vessel, RV Celtic Explorer, on a transatlantic survey.

the advancement of the Fisheries and Marine Institute

thank the provincial government for the additional

The multidisciplinary survey was led by Dr. George

in the global oceans sector has been essential to our

contribution for the coming year and we will ensure it is

Rose, director, CFER. It gathered oceanographic data as

development,” said Glenn Blackwood, vice-president,

used wisely to help build the Newfoundland and Labrador

well as acoustic recordings across the entire North Atlantic.

Memorial University (Marine Institute). “The centre

fishery.”

The survey built on work completed during two previous

mentors future generations in fisheries science and plays

Derrick Dalley, minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture,

transatlantic surveys in 2011 and 2012.

a significant role in better understanding our changing

was provided a tour of CFER’s lab and CCFI’s high pressure

ocean environment.”

processing unit after the announcement.

As MI’s newest centre in fisheries research, CFER has become the largest university-based, at-sea fisheries ecosystems research unit in Canada.

The centre’s expansion has significantly impacted

During the announcement, a financial contribution to

Since the inception of both the Centre for Fisheries

the Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI) for

Ecosystems Research and the Canadian Centre for Fisheries

the coming year was also highlighted.

Innovation, the Provincial Government of Newfoundland

“We certainly need to understand what is happening

allowed the team to conduct extensive research in the

to our ecosystem and our fish resources to ensure the

and Labrador has invested almost $15 million toward both initiatives.

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provincial capabilities in fisheries research. It has

Kiley Best, fisheries technologist, examines a cod otolith at MI’s Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research.

STUDENTVIEW

School is finished.

Now what do I do?

Joshua Duff

through MUN’s distance education unit, DELTS. If you cannot find a class that credits your declared major, there is likely one available that fills an elective requirement for your degree. This will help with the upkeep of your study habits.

By reducing to part-time studies during the summer,

Now that the

winter semester of 2013 has

Simple tasks like reading books and magazines,

you still have the flexibility in your schedule to enjoy free

ended, many students may consider taking the next

especially ones that are related to your field of study, are a

time or work. If you have plans to travel, an intersession

four months off from school. Some will work within

healthy way for minds to remain fresh. This may provide

course from May–June or June–August is also an option.

their placement programs, get part-time jobs, travel,

opportunity to apply what you have already learned in

MUN encourages us to maintain our knowledge by

reconnect with friends and family or fill the time with

school and remain up-to-date in your chosen field. A lot

offering courses during the spring and summer months.

entertainment and pure leisure. Before getting too

of our studies reference previous classes so it is important

comfortable with your spring/summer plans though,

to maintain that basic knowledge.

consider the downfalls of having too much time off from academics.

The mind is like a muscle that craves exercise and nourishment (i.e., knowledge) for its growth and health.

MUN offers courses all throughout the summer. They

A prof once mentioned that it is our most important

offer intersession, which are full semesters compacted

asset and we must always put it to use. Take a moment to

Upon returning in the fall, many students have

into two months, along with the full four-month

rethink how you might spend your spring/summer and

difficulty getting back into the routines they held before.

semester. Keep in mind, the more classes you take now,

consider filling those empty gaps by staying on top of

Opening those thick, heavy books is one of the toughest

the fewer you will have to do as you close in on your

academics.

tasks to face in September. Perhaps some people take

final year.

too much of a break from classes and neglect the brain’s

For those of us who will return to home outside of

Joshua Duff is a fourth-year student majoring in political science and

need for constant training, which should be maintained

St. John’s, or dedicate our summer to working full-

English language and literature at Memorial University. He can be reached

during the off-season.

time hours, there is the option of taking courses online

at jrd218@mun.ca.

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AVPA faculty affairs announced

Winterset for Dr. Jones

By Janet Harron

agreements; day-to-day administration of all academic

Morgan Cooper

has been named associate

vice-president (academic) faculty affairs.

collective agreements and maintaining working rela-

Dr.

tionships with union leadership; providing advice to

an honorary graduate of

Andy

Jones,

academic administrators on all matters involving the

Memorial,

recruitment, appointment, promotion and tenure of fac-

in-residence and occasional

ulty members and on university policies as they pertain

instructor in the Department

to faculty members; and managing the operations of the

of English Language and

Office of Faculty Relations.

Literature,

former

was

writer-

awarded

Mr. Cooper has been active in the local community

the 2012 BMO Winterset

throughout his career and he currently holds the posi-

Award for his book Jack and

tion of president of the Law Society of Newfoundland

Mary in the Land of Thieves

and Labrador, having served eight years as an elected

(published by Running the

bencher of the Law Society.

Goat Books & Broadsides of St. John’s).

Prior to his appointment at Memorial, Mr. Cooper was

Jack and Mary in the Land of Thieves is the first picture

a partner with McInnes Cooper in the firm’s employ-

book to receive the prestigious award and the first winning

ment and labour group where he had responsibility for

book to have been published by a publisher based in

all aspects of employment and labour law, including

Newfoundland and Labrador.

He has also

advocacy before administrative tribunals courts, collec-

The BMO Winterset Award celebrates excellence in

been appointed associate professor in the Environmental

tive bargaining support and tactical and strategic advice

Newfoundland and Labrador writing, in any genre.

Studies Program in the Division of Social Science

to corporations.

It honours the memory of Sandra Fraser Gwyn, St.

at Grenfell Campus, with an association with the Environmental Policy Institute.

The recommendations of the search committee were accepted by the president and approved by the executive committee of the Board of Regents.

Mr. Cooper has held positions as vice-chair and chair

John’s-born social historian, prize-winning author and

of the Labour Relations Board with the Government of

passionate promoter of the Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador for a combined period of

arts community. Her husband, journalist and author

five years.

Richard Gwyn, established the award in 2000.

From 1994–2001, he held the appointment of

Mr. Cooper’s appointment as associate vice-president

assistant professor at Memorial’s Faculty of Business

(academic) faculty affairs is effective April 15, 2013, for

Administration. Mr. Cooper has also been a per course

a five-year term.

instructor for Business since 2001.

“Please join me in welcoming Mr. Cooper to this posi-

He holds a bachelor of commerce (honours) from

tion,” said Dr. David Wardlaw, provost and vice-president

Memorial, a master of industrial relations from the

(academic). “I am very pleased with the outcome and

University of Toronto and a bachelor of laws from

look forward to working with Mr. Cooper. I know that he

Dalhousie.

is eager to assume this position and I am confident that

The position of associate vice-president (academic) fac-

he will provide dynamic and effective leadership for the

ulty affairs reports to the provost and vice-president (aca-

portfolio and the university.”

demic), and will be an active participant in a team-based

Mr. Cooper replaces Dr. Grant Gardner who completed his term as associate vice-president (academic) on March 31.

Dr. Wardlaw acknowledged Dr. Gardner’s work in this role.

approach to senior academic leadership in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).

This portfolio will have primary responsibilities in all areas pertaining to the employment relationship, the aca-

NOTABLE Shannon Gill and Will Bradford, both graduate students with the Department of Earth Sciences, have been awarded graduate fellowships from the Society of Economic Geologists with funding from the Society of Economic Geologists Canada Foundation (SEGCF). In the 2013 competition, only 32 fellowships were awarded globally. Ms. Gill, a M.Sc. student, is working on the Lemarchant volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposit in central Newfoundland, while Mr. Bradford is a M.Sc. student working on the isotope geochemistry of trace minerals associated with VMS mineralization in the Wolverine deposit, Yukon.

“We thank Dr. Gardner for his valuable contributions

demic workplace, career development and professional

Sandra Cooke-Hubley, a third-year medical student, has won

to the university and appreciate his extraordinary dedi-

well-being of academic staff (all types of appointment,

a US$1,750 travel award to attend a conference in Japan in May

cation to the portfolio,” said Dr. Wardlaw.

including librarians and co-operative education co-ordi-

with Dr. Christopher Kovacs, Faculty of Medicine. The confer-

Mr. Cooper has held the position of director of

nators) and instructors. Some of the responsibilities apply

ence is the joint meeting of the International Bone and Mineral

Faculty Relations at Memorial since April 2008. His core

to the St. John’s campus, while others are pan-university.

Society and the Japanese Society of Bone and Mineral Research.

responsibilities in that role include leadership in the

Initially, there will be one direct report to this position,

This award for Ms. Cooke-Hubley was for her research abstract

collective bargaining process for all academic collective

namely, the director of the Office of Faculty Relations.

titled Circulating FGF23 Is Regulated by PTH and Calcitriol During Fetal Development But Low FGF23 Does Not Significantly Alter Fetal Phosphorus Metabolism. The research was

Con’t from CORPORATE on page 1 Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and vice-chancellor,

Power Corporation has had a long history with the university, and was keen to be a part of the campaign,

largely done last summer, with her salary funded by a summer undergraduate research award.

and to support academic excellence at Memorial.

sees this new chair as an opportunity to advance corpo-

“Power Corporation of Canada’s involvement with

rate governance nationally, and to distinguish Memorial

Memorial University goes back more than 30 years,”

as a research institution.

said Edward Johnson, vice-president, Power Corporation

Dr. Anne Thareau has been re-appointed head of the Department of French and Spanish for a further three-year term.

Dr. Yuri Muzychka has been appointed associate dean, re-

“This generous contribution from Power Corporation

International. “We are particularly pleased to extend our

of Canada will help Memorial University to take a lead

relationship with Memorial by contributing to the Dare

role in the development of Canadian expertise in cor-

To campaign. Our contribution to this campaign is part

porate governance,” said Dr. Kachanoski. “As Memorial

of a larger program of community involvement which has

Dr. Philip Branigan has been appointed head of the Depart-

grows, investments such as this are key to attracting the

been part of our corporate culture for many years.”

ment of Linguistics for a three-year term.

very best students and faculty to our university.”

search, in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science for a one-year term, renewable for an additional two years.

Kimberly Blanchard, Department of Human Resources; Gary Pike, Department of Financial and Administrative Services; John Hogan, legal representative; and Dr. Tim Fletcher, parent representative, have been appointed to the Childcare Board for two-year terms. Lisa Murphy and Travis Perry, Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union representatives, have been appointed for one-year terms.

Janice Galliott has been re-appointed university director on the Western Sports and Entertainment Inc.’s board of directors until karen roche PHOTO

Sept. 30, 2014.

Dr. Jeffrey Pittman, Edward Johnson, Dr. Gary Kachanoski and Dr. Wilfred Zerbe unveil a donation from Power Corporation of Canada.

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Anne Richardson, director/general manager of The Works, has retired from the position. Craig Neil was appointed to the role as of April 13, 2013, by the Memorial University Recreation Complex board. Mr. Neil has been a member of The Works team for the past 12 years and was a key member of the senior management team.

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The Arts and Administration building in 1961, from the S.J. Carew collection.

Remembering Memorial

retirees then started meeting once a month.

Pensioners’ association inviting submissions for book of personal memoirs

memoirs. Members include retired librarians, retirees

University and its challenging early decades could

from geography, sociology, anthropology, women’s

result in our memoirs being a valuable supplement

studies (now gender studies), physics, biology, the

to the literature about academic life in Canada,” said

School of Medicine and the School of Music, among

Dr. Stephen Riggins of the Department of Sociology.

others. They have documented not only their own

“We also anticipate that alumni will enjoy reading

personal histories but also how their personal lives are

this volume and believe it may even contribute to the

intertwined with the history of their years at Memorial

community spirit of the university.”

University. The book project was the next natural step,

Dr. Riggins, who is currently writing a history of the

By Janet Harron

The Memorial

afternoon a month in A3015 to read and discuss their

“We think that the uniqueness of Memorial

according to Dr. Buchanan.

Department of Sociology, will co-edit the volume with

Her own first memories of Memorial include arriving

Dr. Buchanan. They welcome the following types of

on the Newfie Bullet in August 1964 and being met

University of Newfoundland

articles: autobiographical reminiscences about careers

by the head of the English department, Dr. Seary, and

Pensioners’ Association (MUNPA) memoir group is

at Memorial University, including how the author

his wife Gwen, and “how kind and welcoming they

inviting submissions for a book of personal memoirs

came to Memorial; articles about deceased members

were to a nervous young new immigrant and faculty

about

Memorial

of the groups mentioned above; interviews with staff

member.”

University professors, librarians, instructors, technical

or faculty members who do not wish to submit an

The deadline for submissions is Sept. 1, 2013. The

and administrative staff.

article of their own; and stories about institutions

editors request articles averaging 2,000–3,000 words

the

era

1950–1990

by

retired

The group was started 10 years ago after retired

and events at Memorial, such as the Junior Division,

with photographs if possible. Memorial retirees who

English professor Dr. Roberta Buchanan was asked

Extension Services, Botanical Garden, the student

are interested in submitting an article or those in the

by several MUNPA members — including Dr. Raoul

strike, Women’s Association (WAMUN), Institute of

Memorial community who wish to suggest names of

Andersen of the Department of Anthropology and the

Social and Economic Research, academic departments,

potential contributors or topics, should contact the

late Dr. Don Steele of the Department of Biology — to do

campus theatre, art gallery and so forth.

editors at rbuchana@mun.ca or sriggins@mun.ca.

a workshop on memoir writing. A group of interested

The MUNPA memoir group meets informally one

Student showcase

Graduate students publish research in national nursing journal

By Marcia Porter

Seeing your byline

in print can be pretty

Ms. Kennedy, a graduate of the Western Regional

exciting, and that’s how six master’s students at

School of Nursing, wrote about the use of mobile

Memorial’s School of Nursing felt when they found out

communications in health-care delivery with co-author

“I feel fortunate to have my work published this early

their work is being published in the Canadian Journal of

Dr. Young, an assistant professor in the School of

in the master’s program,” said Sarah Payne, who wrote

Nursing Infomatics.

Nursing and the Canada Research Chair in Healthy

her paper about electronic documentation. “I am very

Aging.

proud of this accomplishment and it certainly inspires

The Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics is a

work, with the Memorial nursing students’ papers the first to be selected to appear.

scholarly, peer-reviewed journal that aims to promote

Seeking publication in the journal was voluntary

the advancement of infomatics within Canada’s nursing

and beyond the scope of the students’ course work. The

A graduate of the Centre for Nursing Studies and a

community.

issue is including a special section to showcase student

staff nurse in the surgical unit at the Janeway Children’s

me to continue my studies.”

As part of their course work for Dr. Wendy Young’s

Hospital, Ms. Payne explored the benefits of using

distance education class in nursing infomatics, students

electronic documentation systems to document vital

were asked to write final papers that focused on a project

clinical information that nurses would typically record

they would like to see implemented in the practice

on paper charts.

setting.

“We encourage our students to publish, and to engage in scholarly activity,” said Dr. Shirley Solberg, associate

integration of health care data, information and

dean (graduate programs and research) at the School of

knowledge to support nursing practice and decisionmaking­ —­ using high quality research to propose evidence-based change.

“Having a piece of work published feels like obtaining success at a level that is different from academic accomplishment,” said Carla Kennedy, one of the master’s students and a critical care nurse at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. “I’m surprised, and humbled.”

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Nursing infomatics is a specialty that facilitates

Nursing. “It’s absolutely essential if we are to develop and share new knowledge.”

“Our nursing students are interested in using nursing informatics to improve patient care, and I’m so proud of them,” said Dr. Young. “Writing and researching these

From left are nurses and graduate students Carla Kennedy and Sarah Payne.

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articles gets them thinking and writing about important issues, and it’s really helpful to have a publication on their resumés.”

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Online protection

C&C offering program to increase online security on campus and at home

By Shannon O’Dea Dawson

With the proliferation

Last year, the Canadian University

of computer viruses, phishing emails,

Council of Chief Information Officers,

password security issues and other

in collaboration with the Canadian

online security concerns, there is

Association

reason to feel vulnerable or unprotected

Officers, issued a national request

about your online activity at times.

for proposals on behalf of member

Memorial University’s Computing and

institutions for IT security awareness

Communications (C&C) is launching

training. Under the resulting standing

an online program on Wednesday,

offer, member institutions were able

April 24, to increase computer and

to procure the security awareness

information

security

awareness

of

University

Business

to

training at a cost far less than any one

better protect you and your work, at

individual institution could negotiate.

Memorial and at home.

C&C

recently

signed

a

under the standing offer, making the

Grenfell Campus, the Marine Institute

courseware available to all members of

and the St. John’s campus can access

the Memorial community.

the courseware via Distance Education, Learning

and

Teaching

(DELTS)

Desire2Learn

A screen capture from a video used in an online nursing course.

contract

All faculty, staff and students at

‘Inspiring and humbling’

While this courseware may undergo

Suport’s

minor revisions over the summer, all

Learning

employees and students are encouraged

Management System. The complete

to complete the program now, as

program includes 30 short lessons on

security awareness training will be

identity theft, viruses, phishing attacks,

mandatory for all employees in the fall.

password security and more. The total

“C&C periodically holds computer

Bringing spirituality in nursing to life

By Courtenay Alcock

Doreen Westera

is passionate

real human stories she felt it would help students connect theory to practice.

said

about spirituality in nursing education

completed in shorter segments, as well.

Mr. Forward. “We also regularly use

and practice, and it shows. An associate

“Real patient stories help students to

Visit https://online.mun.ca and log in

the Newsline email bulletin service

professor at Memorial’s School of Nursing,

realize that the definition of spirituality is

with your MUN login username and

and Twitter to get the word out about

her work is not only valued in this

different for each person. And they hear

password to access the courseware.

emerging computer security threats.

province, but is in demand nationally and

from real patients what they read in the

“Many security incidents start at

The new courseware is designed to

around the world.

research — it makes the theory come to

the desktop,” said Kenneth Forward,

enhance these awareness efforts in a

Over the past year Ms. Westera, together

life. I don’t tell people what to say, and

technology

manner that is both convenient for

with Distance Education, Learning and

yet both the professionals and patients

security officer. “It’s therefore vital that

employees and students, and that is

Teaching Support (DELTS), created 13

interviewed reinforce the theories in the

also cost-effective for the institution.

videos for Memorial’s online Nursing

literature and research.

program is 75 minutes long, but can be

C&C’s

information

everyone know the difference between

security

awareness

seminars,”

“Everyone has a role to play when

2990 course, Spiritual Dimensions of

“And personally, being able to interview

and to know when and how to report

it comes to online security. Only by

Nursing Practice. Word soon spread about

real patients and interact with them on

suspicious IT events. Each person in the

knowing what to look for, and what

the videos as distributing companies in

such an intimate level is both inspiring and

Memorial community can help prevent

practices to follow and avoid, can we

Canada, the United States, Australia and

humbling in many ways. It’s a privilege as

IT security incidents. This courseware

protect ourselves and the university.”

Hong Kong are now carrying them. Several

nurses to be involved with people as they

of her videos have also been translated

journey through their experiences.”

safe and unsafe computing practices,

is designed to provide that knowledge.”

The series of videos, which was used

into Mandarin for use in China.

“There are very few resources on is

three core videos that address general

why these videos are in demand,” she

aspects of spiritual care and assessment, as

explained. “I didn’t set out for it to happen

well as 10 videos that focus on spirituality

that way, but people heard about them

in relation to specific groups. Some videos

and wanted to purchase them for use in

focus on spirituality in the context of

their own courses and curriculum.”

specific illnesses such as Parkinson’s,

spirituality

and

nursing,

which

Early in 2012, Ms. Westera embarked

addictions, HIV/AIDS and mental health.

on a journey to develop (and redevelop)

Others focus on spiritual care in patient

videos to better engage nursing students

groups including children and adolescents,

on the subject of spirituality in nursing,

palliative care and life-threatening illness.

and to facilitate nurses’ competence in

This isn’t the first time Ms. Westera has

the subject matter when dealing with

used videos in a course. Since 1999 she has

their patients. Adverse events, such as

worked with DELTS to create 31 videos.

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illness, often stimulate spiritual searching

Ken Forward, C&C’s IT security officer.

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during the winter 2013 semester, includes

“I

don’t

know

anything

about

yet, according to Ms. Westera, there is

technology, but as I did more videos I got

ample evidence in nursing literature that

more ideas,” she said. “I would do lots of

the spiritual element is often ignored in

research, decide who to interview, arrange

nursing curriculum and practice.

interviews and put together the narrations.

“My goal is for students to feel they have

DELTS would do the video shooting and

the skills, know what questions to ask and

editing, and use their creativity to help

how to respond when asked the “why”

me convey what I wanted to convey in an

question by patients, and to know what

effective way.”

spiritual needs are,” she said. “Sometimes

In addition to spirituality in nursing,

nurses are the best people to provide

Ms. Westera has completed videos for

spiritual care as they are with patients

community health nursing, counselling

24/7. But nurses are missing this all over

and communication skills, and one video

the place because they aren’t adequately

on resilience in health crises, which she

prepared.”

co-developed with Doreen Dawe, associate

In teaching spirituality in nursing it was important to Ms. Westera that her students

professor in the School of Nursing.

To

view

hear the voices of real clients, and video

video

was the medium to do that. By hearing

ca/~dwestera .

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Ms.

resources,

Westera’s visit

nursing

www.ucs.mun.

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Leaders of tomorrow

Student Affairs and Services offering programs tailor-made for students leading by example

By Mandy Cook

After a year-long

intensive development

period, three new concentrated student leadership pilot programs have emerged from Memorial’s Department of Student Success Programs.

While student leadership programming at Memorial has, for the most part, been generalized and focused on attracting students interested in learning about the common and universal aspects of leadership, the three new programs offer an extra level of specialization.

The programs are titled HIRE!, IMPACT and BUILDING LEADERS respectively. Students who are passionate not just about leadership, but leadership in the areas of supervisory skill development, global issues and competitive sport, now have an opportunity to expand their skill sets in these specific areas and to build their resumés and co-curricular records. learning and development, both within and outside of the classroom,” said Tom Brophy, director, Student Success Programs, a department within Student Affairs and Services. “The development and creation of extracurricular student leadership workshops, curriculum and certificate programs is a growing trend among post-secondary institutions in North America. I am

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“At Memorial University, we are committed to student

Tessa Whelan and Carla Chaytor

pleased to say that Memorial is a trailblazer in this Impact is offered through the Department of Student

movement within Canada.”

Tessa Whelan has been taking part in HIRE!, the

“I thought I already knew what it meant to be a successful leader, but after just a few sessions I realized

Success Programs.

certificate program that hones participating students’

Andrew Hogan, a first-year general science student,

there is a lot more to it,” said the third-year kinesiology

supervisory skills. HIRE! offers a series of educational

says the IMPACT program has taught him to be

student. “It takes someone who is not afraid to speak

workshops which provide students like Ms. Whelan

“internationally minded,” and to remain open to

up, who is empathetic, caring, approachable and so

with useful skills and tools to be an efficient and

different possibilities and interpretations.

many more things. I enjoy helping others, and helping others be confident in themselves, too.”

productive peer supervisor in a professional setting.

“Being open-minded and being a part of a

The certificate program is offered in partnership

multinational setting go hand in hand and it spells

All three certificate programs are being delivered by

with Career Development and Experiential Learning,

disaster if something happens otherwise,” Mr. Hogan

a combination of staff and faculty, outside speakers

Memorial University’s student union (MUNSU) and

said. “We are in a global community where it is very

and even a student — Ryan Murphy, a student assistant

the Department of Student Success Programs.

unlikely that we will not meet anyone from a different

who is employed part-time with the Department of

“I would like to go into management one day, so

culture, or travel to unknown places, so being able

Student Success Programs is an IMPACT program

this program is a definite asset to my resumé,” said the

to understand them and their motivations will make

participant.

second-year double major in business and psychology.

future endeavours more pleasant and productive for all

“You need something that will set you apart. I believe

concerned.”

“We’ve had fantastic pan-university collaboration with our own experts here at Memorial as well as with

HIRE! gives you the confidence and skill set you

For student-athletes who show potential for leading

our community partners,” said Amy Butt, manager,

need to manage peers, and be placed ahead of the

their teammates to sporting success, BUILDING

Answers, Department of Student Success Programs,

competition.”

LEADERS is designed for them. Participating varsity

and who was involved in the development of all three

For students who are interested in learning how to

athletes enhance their leadership competencies in

programs. “Workshops have been facilitated by faculty

encourage positive social change in the world, the

a series of workshops focused on teambuilding, self-

members such as Dr. Bas Kavanagh from the School of

IMPACT program is a natural fit. By participating in

awareness, communication skills, problem-solving

Human Kinetics and Recreation and Dr. Janna Rosales

various workshops and engaging activities throughout

and conflict resolution. The program is offered in

from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

the program, students enhance their leadership

partnership with Memorial’s Varsity Athletics and the

Remzi Cej, the chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador

competencies and have a more holistic understanding

Department of Student Success Programs.

Human Rights Commission and a Memorial alumnus

of leadership, global issues and social responsibility.

Carla Chaytor, a member of the Sea-Hawks wrestling

has led sessions, and many Memorial staff members,

The program aims to provide students with an

team, says no matter where her life takes her, BUILDING

such as Greg French from the Office of the General

increased self and intercultural awareness, self-efficacy

LEADERS has taught her much about what it takes to

Counsel and right here with Student Affairs and

for leadership, knowledge of current and future global

become a problem-solver — and to teach others to do

Services have all invested their energy and expertise in

issues and commitment to global social responsibility.

the same.

building the leaders of the next generation.”

United Way campaign chairs named

payroll deduction campaign committee.

strengthen individuals, families and communities.

“To reinvigorate our commitment to United Way,

“I am delighted to play a role in this invigorated

we have recruited a steering committee of university

campaign at Memorial. Memorial’s commitment to

M e m o r i a l University has

volunteers from across the institution,” said Dr. Wardlaw.

the United Way reflects to our community the spirit of

“The steering committee has identified our first goal to

giving that is so vibrant at Memorial,” said Ms. Kennedy.

taken

be a 2013–14 fundraising drive in support of United

in

the

next

reinvigorating

step its

Way’s annual workplace campaign.”

partnership with United

Established in 2004, United Way of Newfoundland

Way, naming chairs to a new workplace campaign. The

and Labrador (UW-NL) is the only United Way chapter

campaign officially launched Monday, April 8.

in the province.

UW-NL raises most of the funds to support these activities through workplace campaigns and corporate donations.

Memorial University is a founding supporter of United Way in this province. Its employees have contributed

Dr. David Wardlaw, provost and vice-president

“The organization works in partnership with others to

through the United Way’s workplace campaign via

(academic), named Dr. Gary Gorman, former dean

mobilize people and resources to address the root causes

payroll deduction or direct donation, and some members

and now associate professor in the Faculty of Business

of social problems and to change community conditions

of the university community have participated in

Administration, and Karen Kennedy, internal consultant,

for the better,” said Dr. Gorman, adding that United

activities of UW-NL such as the Stuff a Sock campaign.

Office of the Provost, as co-chairs of the St. John’s campus

Way supports charitable agencies that provide services to

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‘Our continuing commitment’ Business faculty retains top global accreditation

Canadian AACSB-accredited business schools: Goodman School of Business Brock University John Molson School of Business Concordia University Faculty of Management Dalhousie University HEC Montréal Université de Montréal Faculty of Business Administration Memorial University of Newfoundland DeGroote School of Business McMaster University School of Business Queen’s University Ted Rogers School of Management Ryerson University Sobey School of Business Saint Mary’s University Faculty of Business Administration Simon Fraser University School of Business University of Alberta Sauder School of Business University of British Columbia Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary Faculté des sciences de l’administration Université Laval

From left are Robert Scherer, University of Dallas; Gerona McGrath, Dr. Larry Bauer and Dr. Wilfred Zerbe, Faculty of Business Administration, Memorial University; and Robert Reid, AACSB International.

I.H. Asper School of Business University of Manitoba Telfer School of Management University of Ottawa Joseph L. Rotman School of Management University of Toronto

AACSB is the longest serving global

“The accreditation process is rigor-

accrediting body for business schools,

ous, requiring in-depth internal review

Faculty of Business

providing a professional standard that

of our programs and strategic planning

Administration has retained its interna-

recognizes a high-quality teaching envi-

to bring us to the forefront of business

tional accreditation by the Association to

ronment, a commitment to continu-

schools in this country. To have suc-

Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

ous improvement and curricula that is

cessfully maintained our accreditation

(AACSB), holding its place among the top

responsive to the needs of businesses.

demonstrates our commitment to ensur-

business schools in the world.

Currently, 672 business schools in 44

ing that business students at Memorial

excellence, but their deans, faculty and

By Susan White-MacPherson

Memorial’s

International

School of Business and Economics Wilfred Laurier University

announced

countries maintain AACSB accreditation.

University receive a top quality educa-

professional staff must make a commit-

the successful accreditation renewal

“The successful renewal of our accred-

tion that stands against the best business

ment to ongoing continuous improve-

of 68 business schools worldwide at its

itation by AACSB is confirmation of

schools in the world.”

ment to ensure that the institution will

annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., earlier

our continuing commitment to the

“It takes a great deal of commitment

this month. The Faculty of Business

quality of our programs as well as to

and determination to earn and main-

Administration was initially accredited

our students, the business commu-

tain AACSB accreditation,” said Robert

in 2002 — the first in Atlantic Canada

nity of Newfoundland and Labrador

D. Reid, executive vice-president and

to receive this prestigious designation

and Memorial University,” said Dr.

chief accreditation officer of AACSB

— and is still one of only 19 accredited

Wilfred Zerbe, dean, Faculty of Business

International. “Business schools must

business schools in Canada.

Administration.

not only meet specific standards of

Engineering dean receives prestigious national award

comprised of his peers for his outstanding

colleagues and students who made this

contributions

By Jackey Locke

Memorial’s

and

success possible and for my contributions

thermodynamics. As a result of Dr.

to

heat

transfer

to be recognized for having a positive

Naterer’s research, new understanding

impact on industry and society.”

and technologies have been developed

The

Jules

Stachiewicz

Medal

established in 1983 to honour the late

areas that include energy systems, ice

Jules Stachiewicz, who was a professor

accretion on structures, multiphase and

of mechanical engineering at McGill

chemically reacting flows, convection and

University for many years. The medal

heat exchangers.

recognizes

contributions

dean of Engineering

Dr. Naterer is not only thrilled to receive

and Applied Science is the recipient of

this medal, but also to be recognized by

design,

the Canadian Society for Mechanical

his peers for the research and teaching

teaching. CSME jointly awards the medal

Engineering’s

he has contributed in the field of thermal

with the Canadian Society for Chemical

engineering.

Engineering (CSCE).

(CSME’s)

2013

Jules

Stachiewicz Medal — the highest award in Canada for contributions to engineering

in the field of heat transfer, including research,

manufacturing

and

“It is a proud achievement to receive this

Dr. Naterer will receive the award at

prestigious award from CSME in an area

the 24th Canadian Congress of Applied

Dr. Greg Naterer was selected by a

where I have worked for more than two

Mechanics (CCAM) in Saskatoon, Sask.,

national honours and awards committee

decades,” he said. “I am grateful to CSME,

on June 3.

heat transfer.

Gazette | Wednesday, April 24, 2013

education to students.”

was

in a diverse range of thermal engineering

outstanding

continue to deliver the highest quality of

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AACSB

Peter B. Gustavson School of Business University of Victoria

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‘Power of determination’

Blundon Centre celebrates two decades advocating for students with disabilities

By Moira Finn

While

the

personal,

and

university, as well as disability community organiza-

vice-president (academic), commended the Blundon

professional success of students who’ve come to the

academic

tions and government agencies, joined staff, students

Centre

Glenn Roy Blundon Centre over the past 20 years is a

and members of the Blundon family to celebrate two

Memorial, enabling many different areas of the univer-

source of pride for Ruth North, she derives nearly as

decades of work supporting students with disabilities.

sity to play a role in improving accessibility for students

much inspiration from the changing attitudes of people who don’t need the centre’s help.

Dedicated to the memory of a former Memorial stu-

for

enhancing

collaboration

throughout

with disabilities.

dent who was a leading advocate for equality and acces-

“Access means more than removing physical barriers.

“Across the university, amongst employers and in

sibility issues at Memorial, the Blundon Centre assists

It also means developing services to break down barriers

society — there is a much greater understanding of dis-

students facilitating access to information, services and

to personal and academic development and enhancing

abilities and an appreciation for the value of diversity,”

campus facilities and raises awareness of the value of

the quality of student life,” he said while addressing

said Ms. North, manager of the Blundon Centre and

inclusiveness. From a few dozen students at the start,

the gathering. “Memorial is dedicated to giving equal

someone who has been involved with the centre since

the centre now delivers a range of services for hundreds

opportunity to all students and we recognize the impor-

its inception in the early 1990s. “There’s still much

of students each semester, from test and exam accom-

tance of the role the Blundon Centre plays and celebrate

work to be done and everyone has a role to play.”

modation, to assistance technologies such as speech-to-

how its services have grown over the past two decades.”

This message of co-operation and collaboration was

text software, and convocation accommodation. It also

Valda Aucoin, a Memorial alumnus and lifelong

heard throughout celebrations marking the 20th anni-

provides training and advice to faculty, staff and others

friend of Mr. Blundon, spoke of the kind of inspiring

versary of the centre, held at the University Centre

to better meet the needs of students with disabilities.

person Mr. Blundon was, particularly during his years

recently. More than 100 well-wishers from across the

Dr.

David

Wardlaw,

Memorial’s

provost

and

as a student at Memorial.

“Glenn did not look at life as having limits, but rather as being limitless,” she said. “He broke the mold on so many things that he opened people’s eyes and hearts to the power of determination.”

Rhyder Evans, a recent Memorial graduate who availed of Blundon Centre support while a student, said the centre was critical to his success academically and beyond.

“Often times it is difficult for people to look for support. However, asking the Blundon Centre for support helped me reach higher than I could have on my own,” he explained. “They made me comfortable in a stressful situation and they made it possible for me to express the full depth of my knowledge. For the assistance the centre provided me and continues to provide to people with disabilities, I thank them.”

Ms. North was quick to acknowledge that members of the university community, including student groups, chris hammond photo

individual faculty members and support staff, academic and administrative units, fitness facilities and libraries, have all partnered with the Blundon Centre and community organizations to give students with disabilities equal access to a university education and experience.

“We feel we have received tremendous support from the university and I expect in the decades to come, we

From left, Kathy Skinner presents a certificate of appreciation to 2013 Blundon Award nominee Jared Thompson, a student assistant at the Writing Centre and The Commons.

will see even more growth in university-wide collaboration that will benefit all students.”

From a Twillingate garden to Cambridge University

By Janet Harron

Memorial’s latest Rothermere Fellow got his first

Established by Memorial University’s first chancellor,

taste of digging up the past as a young boy when out

Lord Rothermere, this generous trust will fund the full

harvesting vegetables with his grandfather and father

cost of three years of study in the United Kingdom,

in their Twillingate garden. Their potato bed turned out

and provides a yearly stipend and airfare to and from

to be a Dorset Palaeoeskimo site where he and his father

Newfoundland and Labrador. This annual award is

discovered several stone tools.

currently valued at about £15,000 per year, plus tuition fees.

captivated and realized that archaeology was the career

A major part of the Rothermere Fellowship is to reward

for me,” remembers Robert Anstey, who will be attending

students who are committed to Newfoundland and

Cambridge University in the fall of 2013. Deciding on

Labrador and applicants must provide a written letter

Cambridge was a “no brainer” for Mr. Anstey.

on that theme and how this commitment is reflected in

“It’s the top-ranked institution in the world for studying archaeology and has a strong reputation

their research.

Mr. Anstey’s PhD research will represent the first

for producing some of the world’s most sought-after

cohesive

scholars,” said the holder of two degrees (BA ’09 and MA

interactions in the Strait of Belle Isle. He plans to

examination

of

Amerindian-Palaeoeskimo

’11) from Memorial.

synthesize existing data from both sides of the strait,

Mr. Anstey was encouraged to apply for the Rothermere

tying both sides together rather than treating them as

Fellowship by his master’s supervisor Dr. Priscilla

separate, as has been done in the past. On a broader level,

Renouf, a former Rothermere Fellow herself.

Mr. Anstey’s research will provide an important analogy

“Robert was one of my best MA students, amongst the

for understanding contemporary social relationships

many excellent ones I have been fortunate enough to

and will contribute to revitalizing the region’s cultural

supervise,” said Dr. Renouf.

heritage, therefore supporting future tourism to the area.

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“After finding my first stone tool, I was instantly

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Inclusive campus

continue on with a post-secondary education.”

Teaching and Learning Framework project focuses on support for students with individual learning needs

Philpott emphasized the inclusion of staff and faculty

However, he cautions that without the appropriate support services in place, drop out rates within the vulnerable student population will remain high.

In order to create a healthy campus for students, Dr. and the importance of the role they will play.

“They’re the ones interacting with students,” he said, “so the need to provide training for our staff and faculty is profound. While students with disabilities are the

By Courtenay Alcock

largest population of students seeking supports, mental health is the number one concern not only regionally, but also globally.”

“As mental wellness is one of the most important and

Together

challenging issues on university campuses and workplaces in Canada, Memorial is committed to further

Robert Young PHOTO

with the College of the North Atlantic

(CNA), Memorial University is working on an initiative that will ensure an accessible and inclusive environment for students with individual learning needs associated with disability(s) and/or mental health issues. Both institutions are participating in a shared, provincial conversation to examine existing programs and services on post-secondary campuses across the province.

Dr. David Philpott

supporting a culture of psychological safety to enhance the well-being of our employees,” said Stephen Dodge, director of Memorial’s Department of Human Resources.

“In fact, on April 29 our department is hosting a leadership forum titled Mental Wellness in the Workplace.

This will increase awareness and provide education on

Dr. David Philpott, professor in the Faculty of

the complexities of mental health and wellness in the

Education, is a recognized expert in special education

to academically vulnerable students,” said Dr. Doreen

workplace, in particular from a psychological health

and is leading the project along with Elizabeth Chaulk,

Neville, associate vice-president academic and co-lead

and safety, human rights and human resources, and

associate vice-president, learner services, at CNA. The

on the Teaching and Learning Framework. “An effec-

business best practices point of view. This forum is one

process to date has included a literature review and

tive institutional response to students with individual

of many initiatives to be introduced over the coming

environmental scan. As well, a series of consultations

learning needs associated with disability(s) and/or men-

months.”

with more than 260 members of the Memorial commu-

tal health will position Memorial University as a leader

Dr. Philpott and Ms. Chaulk plan to have a report

nity and organizations and individuals throughout the

in the development of inclusive and effective learning

submitted by fall 2013. The report will contain recom-

province has just been completed.

environments for all students.”

mendations on processes and guidelines that will better

“What we’ve heard throughout the consultations

Memorial presently has services that do support vul-

is there’s a real interest in looking at how we respond

nerable students, including the Counselling Centre,

to these students, and in becoming more proactive,”

Glenn Roy Blundon Centre and the Student Health

explained Dr. Philpott. “We need to create an ecology

Centre. The issue, according to Dr. Philpott, is that peo-

of well-being so that we have an environment in which

ple aren’t always aware of the services or the referral

these students can identify their needs and get effective

process.

support without fear of stigma or repercussion — creat-

ensure an accessible and inclusive post-secondary learning community for all students, faculty and staff.

obituary

“Also, the services may not be appropriately scaled,” added Dr. Philpott. “When conducting the environ-

Dr. Kate Bride

Now that the information gathering process is com-

mental scan we included a needs assessment on our

Dr. Kate Bride, an instructor in the Faculty of

plete, Dr. Philpott and Ms. Chaulk will complete a

campuses, and we’ve discovered that the need for sup-

Education and the Department of Gender Studies,

report for Memorial’s associate vice-president academic

port of vulnerable students has increased. So there are

passed away April 7, 2013. She was 45.

and CNA’s president that will outline recommendations

more students with more complex needs than ever

and a road map toward healthy post-secondary cam-

before.”

ing a more inclusive and healthy campus.”

puses across our province.

Dr. John Walsh

But Dr. Philpott says this is a good thing.

Dr. John Walsh, professor emeritus, Faculty of

“This project is the second of three specific initiatives

“It means that more students with individual learn-

Engineering and Applied Science, passed away

developed in response to the recommendation of the

ing needs are graduating from the K–12 system with the

Teaching and Learning Framework to provide support

marks, skills and, more importantly, the confidence to

&

Feb. 14, 2013. He was 76.

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Rare Diseases

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (U.S.)

Listed below is a selection of the funding opportunities for which information has recently been received by the Office of Research

mun.ca/research/overview/grant_opp.php .

– Clinical Research Awards (Letter of Intent)

CIHR Planning Grants Canada Council for the Arts – Killam Research Fellowships

The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research CIHR Team Grant – HIV Cure Research

CIHR and Graham Boeckh Foundation – Transformational Research in Adolescent Mental Health

CIHR Team Grants – Mental Disorders

CIHR Mental Health Network

CIHR Travel Awards – Institute Community Support

CIHR Café Scientifique Program (2013)

NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience

– Conference and Workshop Grants

– International Collaborative Research Grants

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Office of Research Services

– Salary-based Research Grants Program

(Re-designation of Salary)

(CREATE) Program – Letter of Intent The Association of Commonwealth Universities (U.K.)

CIHR Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging NSERC Discovery Frontiers – Letter of Intent

– ACU Titular Fellowships

June 5

CIHR Dissemination Events SSHRC Digging into Data Challenge CIHR – ICRH Emerging Network Grants

National Institutes of Health (U.S.)

SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants CIHR Operating Grant – Canada-China Human Vaccines

– New Research Grants

June 15 The Canada Council for the Arts

WCB Research and Workplace Innovation Program 2013

– Killam Prizes (Nominations)

CIHR Operating Grant – Collaborative Health Research

Muscular Dystrophy Association (U.S.)

Projects (NSERC Partnered) (2013–14)

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– Research Grants Program (Letter of Intent)

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Kelly Foss photo

OUTANDABOUT

Art of the earth Earth Science graduate students Shannon Gill and Jean-Luc Pilote check out the Department of Earth Sciences’ new self-

produced art installation. The images have been culled from researchers’ field work photo collections. Everyone is invited to view the works in the departmental lounge in ER4065.

For more on these events and other news at Memorial, please visit

Wednesday, May 1

Three Cheers for Composting Family Program, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.,

www.today.mun.ca

MUN Botanical Garden Opens for the Season, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.,

MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd., Sponsor: MUN

306 Mount Scio Rd., Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Discussion About Arts Research/Writing Courses, 1–2 p.m.,

Workshop Registration at MUN Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.,

Intersections and Reflection: Queering Collective Action

A1046, Sponsor: Office of the Dean of Arts

306 Mount Scio Rd., Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden

8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University’s St. John’s campus,

Gluttony: Insight From Hypothalamic Research, 5–6 p.m.,

Intersections and Reflection: Queering Collective Action,

Health Sciences Centre auditorium, Sponsor: Division of

8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University St. John’s campus, Sponsor:

Monday, May 6

BioMedical Sciences

Canadian University Queer Services Conference

Constructing the Meaning of Being At-Risk: The Experiences of

Where Heritage Constitutes Belonging: Composing Irishness in

Mini-Med School Is Back!, 7–9:30 p.m., Health Sciences Centre

Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in the Province of Newfoundland

Small Town Quebec, 3:30–5 p.m., SP4008, Sponsor: Department

auditorium, Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine

and Labrador, 1–3 p.m., IIC2014, Bruneau Centre for Research

Wednesday, April 24

Sponsor: Canadian University Queer Services Conference

Individuals Living in Families at Risk for Arrhythmogenic Right

of Anthropology

and Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies

Thursday, May 2 Thursday, April 25

Resisting Shame, Making Our Bodies Home, 7:30–9 p.m.,

Tuesday, May 7

The Nuclear Future: Can We Make It Safe?, 7:30–9:30 p.m.,

IIC2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Sponsor:

Home Grown: Propagation Without a Greenhouse Workshop,

IIC2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Sponsor:

Canadian University Queer Services Conference

6:30–8:30 p.m., MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd.,

Faculty of Science, Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography

Monday, April 29

Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden Intersections and Reflection: Queering Collective Action, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University St. John’s campus, Sponsor:

Wednesday, May 8

Canadian University Queer Services Conference

2013 Alumni Job Fair, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., R. Gushue Hall, Dining Hall, Sponsor: Career Development and Experiential Learning,

Youth Support Group Meeting, 7–9 p.m., UC3018, The Landing, Sponsor: Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Friday, May 3

Alumni Affairs and Development

Janet Mock: Writer, Speaker, Activitst and Advocate for Trans The Magic of Molecular Soccer: Beauty and Purpose of Curiosity-

Women, 7:30–9:30 p.m., IIC2001, Bruneau Centre for Research

Friday, May 10

Driven Basic Research, 7:30–9:30 p.m., IIC2001, Bruneau

and Innovation, Sponsor: Canadian University Queer Services

National Public Gardens Day at MUN Botanical Garden,

Centre for Innovation and Research, Sponsor: Department of

Conference

10 a.m.–4 p.m., MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd.,

Chemistry

Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden Intersections and Reflection: Queering Collective Action,

Tuesday, April 30

8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University St. John’s campus, Sponsor:

REEL Justice Film Festival: Justice for Sale, 7–9 p.m., The

Canadian University Queer Services Conference

Landing, UC 3018, Sponsor: Reel Justice Newfoundland and Labrador, Faculty of Education

Saturday, May 4 Intersections and Reflection: Queering Collective Action,

Chemistry with Methane: Concepts Rather than Recipes,

8 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial University St. John’s campus, Sponsor:

2–4 p.m., A 1043, Sponsor: Department of Chemistry

Canadian University Queer Services Conference

Oxidative Dehydrosulfurization and Selective Bond-Activation

Sunday, May 5, 2013

by Roll-over Cyclometalated Pt(II) Complexes: Theory and

Writer’s Fair and Centre for Newfoundland Studies, 1:30–5 p.m.,

Experiment in Concert, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., C2004, Sponsor:

Centre for Newfoundland Studies, QEII Library, Sponsor: Queen

Fully furnished house for rent in St. John’s east

Department of Chemistry

Elizabeth II Library

end. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, on an elementary

Mapping Social Relations of Older Workers’ Employment:

International Compost Awareness Week at MUN Botanical

Fenced backyard, off-street parking, and on

Using Institutional Ethnography to Explore the Meaning and

Garden, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount

busline, close to amenities. September–May/June

Organization of Work, Health and Safety of Aging Workers in the

Scio Rd., Sponsor: MUN Botanical Garden

(negotiable). Please call 860-918-5927 or email

CLASSIFIED school street in a lovely, quiet neighbourhood.

lstoyles@hotmail.com

Home Support Sector, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., IIC2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Sponsor: School of Graduate Studies

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A wider view

Late March from Signal Hill, Mike Morrow

Quidi Vidi Gut, Chris Deacon

Portia in a Rocking Chair, Iakov Afanassiev

Physics adorns its walls with in-house artistry

By Kelly Foss

When the Department

of Physics had

trouble obtaining artwork for their walls, they decided to look to a new source — their faculty and staff.

department’s system administrator.

Dr. de Young says the works range from the professional to that of serious amateur.

of non-scientists don’t see science as a creative discipline. However, that is not how most scientists see it.

A creative discipline creates different things — be they

“We realized that there were many people in the

“We really liked the idea of being completely open to

department who created art and that it would be nice

all,” he said. “We liked the variety that it creates. One

“Having it around reminds you that creativity, even

to have it around,” said Dr. Brad de Young, head of

other goal was to give these artists some recognition.

in science, is not narrowly a structured disciplinary

the department. “It seemed like a good way to involve

We did also want to encourage others in the department

thing. It can be a much more open perspective because

faculty and staff, and their interests, in the life of the

and to show them they can do the same thing.”

many scientists take that kind of wider view of it.”

department.”

Currently the department is featuring painted works

by Drs. Iakov Afanassiev and Mike Morrow, both

He says part of the reason he wanted to talk about this

The pieces, which are on temporary loan from the

project was not just to show off the works, but also to

artists, have been placed in the department’s public

put the idea in the minds of other departments.

spaces and various offices where people will get to see

professors in Physics, as well as photography by Dr.

“Obviously we are not terribly unique in having peo-

Chris Deacon, lab co-ordinator, and Fred Perry, the

ple with interests in the arts,” said Dr. de Young. “A lot

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ideas, concepts, equations or images.

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them the most.

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