Concordia University Magazine - December 1996 (Volume 19, Number 4)

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UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
DECEMBER 1996 VOLUME 19, NO . 4
FEA T URES
6 The Rector's Word
Facing tough decisions ahead, Dr. Frederick Lowy remains optimistic.
by Howard Bokser
9 Kinder, Gentler Businessmen
Four Concordia grads in the upper reaches of the Canadian financial world
shed their capitalist image and open up for their alma mater.
Brian Steck, BComm 68 by Mark Klein
Vice-Chairman, Bank of
Montreal; Chairman and
CEO, Nesbitt Burns.
14 Running Uphill
PHOTO BY VINCE PIETROPAOLO
New coach Malcolm Balk helps Concordia's track & field team hit stride.
by Patrick McDonagh
·concordia
16 Life Lessons
Tucked away on Mackay Street, Concordia's Liberal Arts College attracts
top students - and controversy surrounding its teaching philosophy.
is published four times a
by Alison Ramsey
year by an editorial board
for alumni and friends of
the University. Opinions
expressed herein do not 19 Focus on Research: In Search of Competence
necessarily reflect the views
Loyola's Centre for Research in Human Development
of the alumni associations
nor of the University.
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Printed in Canada. 3 My Word
Please address editorial Money makes the world go round.
correspondence to the
Editor, Howard Bokser,
Office of Alumni Affairs, 5 News
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de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Concordia dedicates a memorial to four slain professors; physicists meet
BC-101, Montreal, Quebec at Concordia.
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concordia.ca. Meet "Pops" - Father Emmett Johns, founder of Le Bon Dieu Dans La Rue.
For advertising information, 22 Homecoming 96
contact Leisha LeCouvie at
[phone]. The eventful weekend included the fun: a football game and oyster/
EDITORIAL BOARD: seafood party; and the profound: Ovide Mercredi and Hana Gartner.
Ann Vroom, chair. Howard
Bokser, editor. Members: 24 Association News
Barbara Black, Christopher
News from the Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver chapters; the alumni golf
Hyde, Julia Matusky, Sandra
Spina, Liz Warwick. tournament; a call for Athletics Hall of Fame nominations; coming events.
DESIGN: Christopher Alleyne,
26 Class Acts
Andrew Conde, Concordia
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Each i forced to do what doesn't come
easily: put his or her hand out and appeal
to government, employers, companies and - !L- .
individuals for support to continue impor
tant work. The question remains: is there
enough to go around?
Money certainly doesn't get around to
Montreal' homeless streetkids. They're
fortunate, then, to have the help of the of keeping Concordia's "product" compet Therefore, in part to counter their slipping
man featured in this issue's alumni profile, itive with Canadian and international uni in1age, the CIBC's Holger Kluge, the Bank
Father Emmett Johns - "Pops," as he's versities in this fiscal environment weighs of Montreal's Brian Steck, LOM' Garrett
known to all. Pops can usually be found on heavily on our Rector, Dr. Frederick Lowy. Herman and First Marathon's Lawrence
the streets, in his van or shelter, doing the But this passionate man is far from defeated, Bloomberg graciously agreed to speak to
good work of Le Bon Dieu Dans La Rue. and he's ready, too, to put his hand out to our writer, Mark Klein. A rookie to the
Because of the Punk culture most of these the community to seek support for the Concordia University Magazine, Mark did
kid embrace, they receive little sympathy University during its upcoming capital a nice job of catching the conciliatory
from the police or the community-and campaign. When Dr. Lowy says we're mood of thee moneymen. He wa im-
even less from their families. Pops i often going to survive, even thrive, it's easy to pre ed at how willingly the four bu y
the only one there for them with financial, believe him. executives made time for their old school.
emotional and spiritual support. We can be Probably the only people in this issue But did they convince Mark tliat their
proud to call this man a fellow alumnus. not concerned about lack of money are negative reputation is undeserved? You
We also have reason to be proud of our the four Concordia alumni interviewed for can put money on it.
alma mater. Concordia provides one of our cover story, "Kinder, Gentler Business
the most valuable commodities that our men." Say what you will about Canadian
society can offer its young - a good edu banks and financial institutions, but their
cation. But the cost of education - the ability to succeed in appeasing their in ~~
tools required to support it and the faculty vestors and stockholders - a well as their
needed to teach it - rises daily, while the support of education in Canada - i
Howard Bokser, Editor
available funds are diminishing. The stress unquestioned. Their reputation is less so. MBA 1985
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NEWS
Memorable
Dedication
August 24, 1992, is forever
etched into the memory of the
Concordia University commu
nity. It is the day the lives of
professors Matthew Douglas,
Michael Hogben, Jaan Saber
and Phoivos Ziogas were
stolen.
Four years later, Concordia
is paying homage to the lain
professors with a permanent
memorial that was unveiled in
the lobby of the Henry F. Hall
Building, October 11. The
memorial site consists of four
granite and aluminum picnic
The late Michael Hogben's favourite quote, by Friedrich Nietzsche, is inscribed on one of four
·tables; each surface is inscribed granite and aluminum picnic tables in the Henry F. Hall Building, part of the memorial to the four
with the name and favourite slain Concordia professors. It reads, "Whoever is a teacher through and through takes all things
pas age of one professor. Four seriously only in relation to his students - even himself."
planters were also installed at
the base of existing columns tion of the lives, the work, the atomic particles. Hadrons con fred Fridman, from the Euro
framing the memorial, from values and the legacy of those sist of even smaller particles, pean Organization for Nuclear
which ivy will eventually climb whose names appear on the called quarks. Research, died while on a
and serve as a metaphor of four tables." Charm and beauty hadrons teaching assignment in Mexico
growth and rejuvenation. Concordia Rector Frederick were present only when the City, and Kalman had to carry
The unusual monument, Lowy said the memorial will univer e was forming. Scien on alone. By all accounts, the
picked out of20 entries by the offer a place where "all can tists hope to recreate the same conference was a success.
University and the victims' meet and share." Mostly, it energy they believe was present Researchers plan to pool
families, was designed by three will be a place for Concordia during the birth of the uni their information again at the
Concordia graduates: Eduardo students, faculty and staff to verse, and thereby artificially next conference, scheduled for
Aquino, MFA 94, Johanne sit, study, talk-and recall reproduce quarks to reveal 1998 in Genoa, Italy. - SD
Sloan, BFA 83, and Kathryn four men whose lives ended answers about the universe's
Walter, MFA 92. too soon. - SD creation. International cooper
Saber's widow, Sara Saber ation for hadron and hyperon
Scientists Put On Concordia University
Freedman, spoke at the dedica research is essential because it
Charm & Beauty Show Magazine welcomes readers'
tion and said what happened requires huge and expensive
comments. Letters should
within the walls of the Hall About 200 prominent machines, called particle accel
include the writer's full name,
Building "was a tragedy for physicists from around the erators or colliders, to generate address, school(s), degree(s)
those who were so brutally globe came to Concordia in tlus energy. The few particle and year(s) of graduation for
killed, for their families and for late August for the Second accelerators existing today are alumni. Letters may be edited
the University community as a International Conference on mainly in tl1e United States, for length and clarity.
whole. It would, however, be Hyperons, Charm and Beauty Japan, China and Europe. Correspondence should be
an even greater tragedy if [t he Hadrons. These machines are not some sent to the Editor, Office of
murdered men] were remem The conference, organized thing most countries want in Alumni Affairs, Concordia
University, 1455 de
bered more for the manner of by Concordia Physics Profes their backyards: tlley reach up
Maisonneuve Blvd. W.,
their deaths than for the char sor Calvin S. Kalman, offered to 8 kilometres in diameter. A
BC-101, Montreal, Que.,
acter and quality of their lives." scientists an opportunity to single experiment can require
H3G 1M8.
Saber-Freedman added, "If compare their research on the collaboration of up to 500
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and foremost, a commemora- make up atoms and other sub- ence co-Chair, Professor Al-
DECEMBER 1996 / CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 5
INTERVIEW
The Rector1sW ord
by Howard Bokser • photos Owen Egan
Despite facing some tough decisions, Dr. Frederick Lowy
retains his optimism and shows excitement over the up
coming capital campaign
ifteen months into his term budget in the last few years,"
as Vice-Chancellor and Rector he reports, "and we're likely
of Concordia University, Dr. to lose over 10 percent more in
Frederick Lowy, sitting in his the next few." The immediate
oak-beamed Bi hop Street blow has been lessened thanks
office, can be excused for to the succe s last year of early
appearing a bit fatigued. In retirement packages the Uni
Dr. Lowy doesn't hesitate when asked of Concord! 's
addition to the continual de versity offered to its faculty number one priority: ulncreased support for our students."
mands on the chief executive and staff, but with further
of a large university, he and his reductions looming, Lowy
administration are gearing up says, "I don't want to speculate remaining among the lowest of labour: Concordia would
for another round of difficult about our options, but they're in the country, the provincial focus in certain areas that oth
government cutbacks, possibly not all pleasant." government, supported by ers would withdraw from, and
a high as $15 million this Most frustrating, Lowy re the recent Estates General vice versa." Lowy says this does
year; some very hard choices veals, is that these cuts "are at Commission on Education, not preclude faculties of Engi
must soon be made concern a time when there is remark continues to deny universities neering or Science, say, at both
ing the direction and shape of able scientific opportunity, in the right to raise their rates. Concordia and McGill. "Al
Concordia. But with mention biological sciences, engineer Hence, Concordia is examin though we're not a research
of a forthcoming vacation - ing and computer science , ing way to be more cost effec intensive university, we have
his first since becoming Rector for example." Ultimately, it's tive and entrepreneurial: for pockets of research, such as in
- followed by a discussion of the students who will be hurt instance, a real estate commit our psychology and computer ·
Concordia's upcoming capital most. He insists, "We still offer tee is looking to purchase science departments, to name
campaign, Lowy regains his quality education for the low property to save on rental two, that are equivalent to any
usual confidence and opti est fees in Canada," but then costs; more specialized pro school in Canada." Lowy con
mism. We have a fighter in wonders, "Will we be able to grams which charge the full tends, "We need to continue to
our corner. maintain that?" price of education, such as the be excellent in those areas. The
Lowy recognizes the chal For Lowy, though, every Executive MBA (which costs public is best served if each insti
lenges ahead in the short problem is an opportunity. $26,500 for two years), will tution maintains its strength."
term. "We've already lost over He and Concordia's Provost be offered. But, as Lowy says,
Capital Priorities
20 percent of our operating and Vice-Rector, Research, "There's a limit to what we
Dr. Jack Lightstone, have can or are allowed to do." For Concordia to maintain
actively been asking the Uni According to Lowy, the its trengths in the long run,
versity community for input ultimate solution lies in in one thing remains necessary:
on a strategic plan that will creased specialization. "We new capital investment. Lowy
reshape the school and make have to find what differentiates is clearly excited as Concordia
it leaner but more focused. us from others and comple readies itself to ask the greater
Of course, no one wants to ments itself nicely with what community to support its cap
see their department or area univer ities provide." He says, ital needs. As campaign plan
of study reduced, but most "We already have several dis ning reaches its final stages,
accept the reality of smaller tinct programs, for instance, the campaign team, led by its
budgets. "The final conclusion Journalism, Communication director, Carole Kleingrib, has
can't come from a small group Studies and Fine Arts. In dis set a working goal of at least
of people," Lowy ays. "It has cussions with other universi $55 million, by far Concordia's
to be from the bottom up." ties, such as McGill, we're most ambitious fundraising
De pite Quebec tuitions starting to identify divisions effort to date.
6 DECEMBER 1996 / CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
INTERVIEW
Keepi.ng the strategic plan before the $55 million is Lowy insists, "Our spirits joking and talking in everal
in mind, the administration raised. In mid-October, the are high. I honestly feel opti languages. Things are happen
asked facuJties and service ar team received a shot in the mism." His enthusiasm for ing." When asked point
eas to help identify the Univer arm: Ronald Corey, president this institution and its stu blank, "Will Concordia be
sity's most pressing long-term of the Montreal Canadiens dents is palpable. "I left here here in 10 years?" Lowy
financial needs. They are the hockey club and the Molson late last night, about 8 o'clock, doesn't blink: "Yes - I have
following: renewal of academic Centre, accepted the offer to and right outside the Hall no hesitation in saying that.
facilities, including a planned chair Concordia's capital Building there was an incredi We'll be here in 10 years and
"Intelligent Building of the campaign. ble movement of people, probably in 50."
Future"; upgrading research
and teaching technology, such
as a new micro-fabrication Rector Frederick Lowy's statement to Senate regarding
research facility; endowments
for teaching and research, in Dr. M.N.S. Swamy's status at Concordia University
cluding funds for several new
chairs and distinguished pro
fessorships; and expanded Professor M.N.S. Swamy, who was Concordia's Dean of Dr. Swamy, like others close to the situation, has suffered
library collections and special Engineering and Computer Science, was persuaded to take in many ways. His reputation, his family and friendships
initiatives. And the number his retirement in July 1994 after the major public granting from over 25 years in the field have been deeply affected.
one need? Lowy emphatically agencies froze his research accounts and an audit commis As Rector of the University, I deeply regret what has hap
states, "Increased support sioned by the University raised questions about his handling pened and the consequent pain that he and his family
for our students," specifically of research monies. However, the Natural Sciences and Engi have suffered. I would like to take this opportunity to
fellowships, student aid and neering Research Council subsequently reversed its position, recognize Dr. Swamy's contribution to Concordia University
modernized recreational and and Dr. Swamy and supporters have sought to dear his and to the field of engineering.
athletics facilities. Lowy says, name. What follows is a statement read by Rector Frederick Dr. Swamy first came to Montreal in 1968 as Professor
"Our students cross the entire Lowy to the Concordia University Senate on September 13: of Engineering at the then Sir George Williams University.
socio-economic spectrum. He became Chair of the newly formed Electrical Engineer
The average student who does In June and July 1994, Concordia released two reports ing Department two years later, and Dean of the Faculty
not live at home needs about which investigated allegations made by convicted of Engineering and Computer Science at Concordia from
$13,000 to $14,000 per year to murderer Valery Fabrikant. The reports, usually referred 1977 until May 31, 1993. He was instrumental in develop
live, so this has to be supple to as the Arthurs report and the Levi audit, made certain ing this Faculty to what it is today.
mented at times by long-term statements critical of Dr. M.N.S. Swamy. Considerable He has made many important contributions to the
bursaries. We'd like to give negative publicity ensued, both in the scientific and the field of engineering as a teacher, researcher and mentor to
more scholarships - those public media. The Natural Sciences and Engineering many students and faculty members. He is the recipient of
based on need and those based Research Council of Canada (NSERC) froze Dr. Swamy's many honours and awards such as the Guillemin-Cauer best
on merit. We rank low among research grants on the basis of these statements, and the research paper award, fellowships in many professional
Canadian universities in the University negotiated his separation from his functions societies including the prestigious Fellowship of the Institute
amount of student support, through early retirement. of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the Commem
and I'd like to see us make a Subsequently NSERC, not satisfied with the accuracy orative Centennial Medal for the 125th Anniversary of
dent in that." of the Levi audit, conducted its own independent audit. Confederation of Canada issued by the Governor General in
The three-year capital cam In June 1995 NSERC cleared Dr. Swamy of any financial recognition of the significant contributions made to canada
paign, to be officially launched wrongdoing with regard to its funds, and published an and the Community. He continues to serve with distinction
in October 1997, is preparing article in the Fall 1995 issue of its magazine "CONTACT" numerous local, national and international organizations.
for its "quiet phase" - aimed reflecting this position. NSERC further determined that Consistent with the University's commitment to him and
at the University community he did not commit any academic misconduct. As a conse in accordance with the Collective Agreement with the Concor
and at major external prospects quence, NSERC not only restored Dr. Swamy's research dia University Faculty Association, Dr. Swamy has been offered
- to begin in January. The funds and reinstated him as researcher in MICR0NET, access to lab facilities, eligibility for grant applications, office
campaign team is busily re a National Centre of Excellence, but also extended his space, etc. He has also been made a Research Professor in
cruiting Concordia facuJty and research support for another year. There is no evidence the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. I am happy
staff leadership, and starting of mismanagement or misuse of any other funds under to announce that he has already resumed his affiliation with
to approach facuJty, staff, stu Dr. Swamy's control. the University. He has also been nominated for the presti
dents and members of Con The tragic events that marked our institution almost gious position of Professor Emeritus. I hope that his contribu
cordia's Board of Governors. four years ago have left their scars on many persons. tion to his field of study and to his community will continue.
There's much work ahead
DECEMBER 1996 / CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 7
Frank Chalk
PhD, Associate
Professor, History
Understanding
genocide to save lives
From the Holocaust to man-made famines in working towards a more humane future." And that
History Professor Frank Chalk, a ew York native, is very much on his and Kissi's agendas. In the spring
and Ghana-born doctoral student Edward Kissi share of 1996, Chalk travelled to The Hague where he helped
an intimate and profound knowledge of genocide and prosecutors in the coming war crimes trials of former
of its devastating effects throughout history. Rwandan and Yugoslavian leaders prepare the cases
Dr. Chalk specializes in the historical understanding they will present to the International Criminal Tribunal.
of genocide and is renowned worldwide for his As for Kissi, he plans on returning to Ghana to assist in
Holocaust-related research. He is one of the founders development efforts which, he hopes, will "help turn
and major driving forces behind the Montreal Institute things around in Africa."
for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, an organization
Why Concordia?
which seeks to develop and mobilize scholarly resources
Because Concordia offers more than 160 undergraduate
on genocide.
and graduate programs on a full- and part-time basis,
Edward Kissi has always thought that many of the
with strong reputations in business studies, communica
famines which have afflicted African countries were
tions, psychology, history, fine arts, engineering and
political and man-made, strategic tools used to achieve
computer science. Because its college system offers a
military objectives. Armed with a Rockefeller Foundation
personalized approach to education. Because its friendly
grant and with the help of Dr. Chalk, he set off for
atmosphere, very accessible professors and a student body
Ethiopia in 1994 to test his own theories. He found little
truly representative of Montreal's diverse population
comfort in being right.
make it a unique experience.
Towards a more humane future Because, at Concordia, you get to study with professors
As Dr. Chalk so aptly puts it: "Understanding the ideolo like Frank Chalk. And many others who are just as inter
gies of hate that drive people to genocide is the first step esting. And who care just as much.
Real education for the real world
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