![[University of Waterloo]](/images/logobars/goldbar.gif)
| Yesterday |
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
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Editor: Chris Redmond credmond@uwaterloo.ca |
![[Lemon]](/images/2005/0201lemon.jpg)
Retirement parties
(by invitation) were held in Waterloo and Toronto late last month to
honour Morley Lemon, who officially retired from the school of
accountancy January 1. Lemon came to UW in 1981 from
McMaster University as one of a cluster
of faculty members who formed the "accounting group", later to
become the school. Friends
have been
invited to
donate to the Morley Lemon Family Scholarship, which
is awarded to "an outstanding student" entering first year
in the new Bachelor
of Accounting and Financial Management program.
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| POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
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On this week's list from the human resources department:
Longer descriptions are available on the HR web site. |
"The faculty of environmental studies is pleased to celebrate homeowners' achievements in reducing carbon emissions," said Jean Andrey, associate dean (research) in the ES faculty. "Action is needed to meet the Kyoto Protocol, and the Thomases have shown us how to convert ideas into emission reductions."
In recognition of their contribution to a healthy planet, Greg and Jennifer Thomas of Dundas Street North in Cambridge will receive a certificate from Mayor Doug Craig today, the day the international Kyoto Protocol comes into effect to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It's one of a number of awards being given out across the country to honour Canada's climate action pioneers.
By making energy efficiency improvements in their home last year, the Thomases are already meeting the Canadian government's One Tonne Challenge. With help from the REEP, a local environmental partnership, they have reduced the amount of greenhouse gases produced to heat and run their home by 7 tonnes per year, or 3.5 tonnes per person.
"By getting out in front of the One Tonne Challenge," says a news release, "the Thomases have not only helped the environment, but also have improved their home comfort and reduced their energy bills by an estimated $1,500 a year. As an added bonus, they have received $1,056 under the federal government's home retrofit incentive grant program as a reward for demonstrated improvements in residential energy efficiency."
As part of its Kyoto plan, the federal government has called on individual Canadians to reduce their personal share of GHG emissions by one fifth, or about a tonne annually. A recent advertising campaign featuring TV personality Rick Mercer has promoted the campaign.
"Most people want to be part of the solution," said UW geography professor Paul Parker, a member of the management team at REEP. "Improving the energy efficiency of the house is one practical and relatively painless way for many families to reduce emissions and the associated impacts of climate change."
To help, REEP offers EnerGuide for Houses (EGH), the federal government's home energy rating system. Using sophisticated tools and software, certified energy advisors help people like the Greg and Jennifer Thomas identify the best ways to save energy and reduce emissions. The cost of the evaluation is $125 in most of Waterloo Region or $100 in Cambridge and North Dumfries where Cambridge North Dumfries Hydro has partnered with REEP to lower the price and promote electricity conservation.
Homeowners can get more information by calling REEP at 744-9799 or e-mailing waterlooregion@thereep.ca.
![[Brochure cover]](/images/2005/0215green.jpg)
"Waterloo's Green Energy Research Institute," it adds, "is developing and promoting technologies for diversified and localized energy systems, clean energy alternatives, sustainable development and energy security. . . .
"While the Institute was formally launched in 2004, green energy research has been ongoing for many years. . . . Most UW departments are involved in green energy research, with the leading ones being Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Environment and Resource Studies."
The brochure lists 40 faculty members working in aspects of environmentally sound energy -- from several in mechanical engineering who are interested in fuel cells, to Terri Meyer Boake of the school of architecture, a specialist in solar technology. Other aspects of the field include hydrogen production, greenhouse gas emission control, wind energy, power distribution, insulation and combustion.
David Fuller of management sciences, the brochure says, "studies energy markets and policies with large-scale models to assess the potential market penetration of new energy technologies. This also evaluates the effects of proposed limits or taxes on the emissions of pollutants such as greenhouse gases or acid rain precursors."
Meanwhile, Linda Nazar of chemistry is working on the design of materials for rechargeable batteries, and Robert Varin and Zbig Wronski of mechanical eng are developing nanomaterials for hydrogen storage.
The brochure also touches on UW's Midnight Sun solar car project, studies of rural and third-world power generation, and the student project that operates a solar panel on top of Federation Hall.
| WHEN AND WHERE |
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Falun Gong art exhibition continues today 9 to 7, Student Life
Centre.
Stress Relaxation Series begins: "Autogenic Relaxation", 12 noon, Math and Computer room 5158, no charge (CDs for sale). 'Personal Tax Strategies' seminar sponsored by Waterloo County Education Credit Union, 12:15, Davis Centre room 1302, reservations ext. 3574. 'Music of the Baroque' concert by Barbara Kaplanek (flute) and Cynthia Hiebert (harpsichord), 12:30, Conrad Grebel University College chapel. Installfest -- "get help installing and configuring open source software on your computer" -- sponsored by Computer Science Club and other groups, 3 to 9 p.m., Davis Centre lounge, details online. Author John Gould (shortlisted for 2003 Giller Prize) reads from his book Kilter: 55 Fictions, 4 p.m., St. Jerome's University room 3014. 'Fitness Explosion' free fitness class 5:30, Columbia Icefield gyms, no need to preregister. Country presentation: "Malaysia", 6:00, Rod Coutts Hall room 308, sponsored by Society of International Students. 'Making the Most of March Break: Ideas for Family Fun in Waterloo Region', sponsored by Employee Assistance Program, Wednesday 12:00, Davis Centre room 1302. Arriscraft Lecture by Christopher Sharples, of Sharples Holden Pasquarelli, "Retooling", Thursday 7 p.m., Architecture lecture hall. |
![[Lamont]](/images/2005/0216lamont.jpg)
The library has announced the appointment of Sharon Lamont
(right) to
its senior executive ranks, under the title "director, organizational
services" -- a somewhat different label from the one held by her
recently retired predecessor, Lorraine Beattie. Lamont was most
recently head of the library's user services department, but has been
working there since 1976 -- initially as a "casual" staff member in
her student days, then full-time since 1985. She has served as
president of the UW staff association and been co-chair of the United
Way campaign, and she's currently a part-time student in the master's
program in library and information science at the University of Western
Ontario. In her new job she'll be in charge of many administrative
matters and the library's multi-million-dollar operating budget, and
the user services department will be reporting to her.
The Student Life 101 E-Zine produced by UW's student life office is currently featuring the Gays and Lesbians of Waterloo group: "Each semester GLOW runs a variety of social activities the highlight being an all-ages queer dance often referred to as a BBGG (Boys and Boyz, Grrls and Girls). . . . GLOW has developed a queer women's social group that meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the GLOW office. Dyketopia meetings include a variety of social activities generally decided by those in attendance or arranged through the mailing list (dyketopia@hotmail.com). . . . GLOW maintains a collection of several hundred books, magazines, newspapers and other resources in the lending library."
The Federation of Students election continues today and tomorrow, with online polls open and voting booths available in several campus buildings. . . . The Warrior basketball teams, both men and women, play tonight at Windsor. . . . Down time for the Quest student information system will start tomorrow night at midnight, with an updated system scheduled to appear by February 28. . . .
CAR