February 13, 2006 Source: Laurentian University of Sudbury:
http://www.laurentian.ca/?file=newsrelease/2006/february/feb13_researchweek_e.php Research Week at Laurentian celebrates researchers and research activities Sudbury - Laurentian University's annual Research Week, starting Monday, February 13, is a week-long celebration of researchers and research activities. Presentations and discussions will highlight five areas of research activity: mineral resources science and engineering; environmental science; regional economic, social, political and cultural development; health issues and underground sciences). Media and the general public are invited to attend a number of on-campus activities. Research activity at Laurentian University has surpassed the $14 million mark, and for the third year in a row Laurentian has been ranked among the top 35 universities in Canada in terms of research activity. These are significant achievements for a university of Laurentian's size. Program of Events: Monday, February 13 until Friday, February 17 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Bowling Alley (first floor of the Arts Building)
Displays and presentations by Laurentian researchers Monday, February 13 2006 11:30 a.m. in the J.N Desmarais Library Rotunda
Official start of Research Week activities. Reading of proclamation by Deputy Mayor Ron Bradley, followed by a reception honouring recipients of the Canada Foundation for Innovation/Ontario Research Foundation awards and the Premier's Research Excellence Award. 12:00 to 1 p.m. in the Health Science Education Resource Centre (Room 109)
Dr. Roger Pitblado, from the department of Geography, will host a lecture entitled "Geographic Distribution of Physicians in Canada: Beyond How Many and Where." 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Tom Davies Square
Launch of the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program's "City of Greater Sudbury Climate Change Case Study" Presentation of a new project on climate change, led by Laurentian University and involving federal, provincial and municipal governments, Cambrian College , Collège Boréal, and other stakeholders. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, February 14 2006 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Brenda Wallace Reading Room, located in the J.N. Desmarais Library
Faculty Members will present their new publications to the community. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Wednesday, February 15 2006 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Brenda Wallace Reading Room, located in the J.N. Desmarais Library
Symposium by Laurentian's graduate students to present their research projects. Thursday, February 16 2006 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Brenda Wallace Reading Room, located in the J.N. Desmarais Library
Symposium by Laurentian's graduate students to present their research projects continues 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Health Science Education Resource Centre (Room 109)
Dr. Jack Williams, Scientist Emeritus from Sunnybrook and Women's College Health
Sciences Centre, will present a lecture entitled "Rural Health Research and what it is to Canada" 7:00 p.m. in the Alphonse Raymond Building auditorium
Presentation of a film documentary entitled "Lost in the Woods: Traversing Rural Children's Mental Health Care," by Laurentian's Dr. Hoi Cheu, Department of English.
A panel discussion will be held after the film presentation. This documentary is based on the Centre for Rural and Northern Health (CRaNHR) Research.
A musical reception will follow in the Alphonse Raymond foyer, featuring Dr. Yoko Hirota, Department of Music. For further information regarding Research Week, please contact the Research, Development and Creativity Office at 675-1151 ext. 3944. -30-
Invitation Schedule Reference:
Taylor Paxton
Public Affairs, Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario
(705) 675 1151, ext. 3959
tpaxton@laurentian.ca
www.laurentian.ca
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