September 26, 1996
Public Service Announcement
Posted September 26, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 25, 199696-09-06-AG
Public Service Announcement
Dr. John R. Philip, renowned physicist, mathematician, and researcher will deliver a lecture at the University of Saskatchewan on Thursday October 10 entitled Global Models and Small Scale Heterogeneity at the Earth's Surface. The lecture will take place in Rm# 1261-62 National Hydrology Research Centre, 11 Innovation Boulevard at 3:00 p.m.Dr. Philip is a Fellow Emeritus with CSIRO, Australia. He is an active scientist involved in cutting edge research and development. Dr. Philip pioneered three important areas of research in the hydrosciences: infiltration theory, modeling of the soil-plant-atmosphere system as a continuum; and coupled liquid-vapor-heat flow in soils. Dr. Philip's current work concerns the problem of relating small scale micrometerology to large scale regional and global soil-atmosphere models.
On Friday October 11, Dr. Philip will deliver another lecture entitled Effect of Root Water Uptake On Wetted Regions From Continuous Irrigation Sources in Room 1B71 Engineering on the U of S campus at 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited to attend both lectures and admission is free.
For more information, please contact:
Bhaskar Joshi
Agricultural Engineering
(306) 966-7835
e-mail: bhj280@engr.usask.ca
or
Dr. Charles Maule
Agricultural Engineering
(306) 966-5306
e-mail: maule@engr.usask.ca
September 23, 1996
Essay Contest offered by Centre for Ag Medicine
Posted September 23, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 19, 199696-09-05-AG
Wanted: one great essay
Reward: $1000
One grade 12 student will be awarded $1000 for their creative efforts through a new essay scholarship being offered by the Centre for Agricultural Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
In 1995, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) auctioned off the first copy of their history book entitled The Building of a Province: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. The SARM Board of Directors contributed the money raised to the Centre for Agricultural Medicine. These funds have been put toward the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 90th Anniversary Student Scholarship in Agricultural Safety and Rural Health.
Entrants for the scholarship prize must meet four eligibility requirements: 1) have a farming background; 2) reside in a rural municipality; 3) intend to continue their education in Saskatchewan in a health or agricultural field of study in the fall of 1997; and 4) demonstrate finanacial need.
Entrants are required to write a 1000 word essay on one of two topics: The Importance of Safety and Health in the Farm Workplace or Safety and Health Hazards on Your Farm. Essays will be judged according to content (80 per cent) and writing style (20 per cent). Applications must be postmarked before December 31, 1996.
For more information and application forms, students can contact their local R.M. office or the Centre for Agricultural Medicine at (306) 966-6643.
For more information, please contact:
Lori Lockinger
Centre for Agricultural Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6643
e-mail: lockinger@sask.usask.ca
September 20, 1996
Dwarfing Rootstock Backgrounder
Posted September 20, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 19, 199696-09-04-AG
New dwarfing rootstock offers advantages for Saskatchewan growers
Plant breeders at the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Horticulture Science are for the first time recommending the Ottawa #3 dwarfing rootstock for the production of dwarf apple trees to be planted in micro-climates.One of the new dwarfing apple rootstock clones, Ottawa #3 has been grown and observed at several locations in Saskatchewan since the early 1970's and at the U of S since the mid 1960's. The trees have been planted in progressively more exposed sites and the results are very promising.
We are fully recommending Ottawa #3 rootstock in well protected locations i.e. most areas within cities and towns and within mature farmyard shelter belts, said Rick Sawatzky, Plant Breeder. In rural locations within immature shelter belts and in larger fields, Ottawa #3 is recommended for trial only.
The Ottawa #3 dwarf rootstock offers several advantages over standard apple trees on seedling rootstock including earlier and more consistent fruit production; space for more trees and trees that are more winter hardy. The dwarfing effect also allows for more efficient plant management because pruning, spraying and fruit thinning can be accomplished without ladders.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Rick Sawatzky, Tech III, Plant Breeder
Department of Horticulture Science
University of Saskatchewan, (306) 966-8609
Dwarfing Rootstock Backgrounder
- Prior to 1914, young apple trees which were grown from seed (seedling rootstock) were used to provide the root systems for grafted apple trees.
- It was discovered prior to 1917 that the rootstock has a pronounced influence on tree size, disease resistance and fruit quality, therefore East Malling introduced some superior rootstock clones to replace seedling rootstock.
- In 1917, the East Malling Research Station in England introduced 'clonally propagated' root systems for apple trees.
- Apple trees are made from two parts; the root system (rootstock) and the fruiting cultivar (scion cultivar) which is grafted onto the roots system. Therefore, parts from two trees are in each grafted tree.
- When seedling rootstock is used, the resulting apple trees vary in size, disease resistance and fruit quality.
- The rootstock clones that were selected and introduced by the East Malling Research Station prevent the grafted tree from growing as large as it normally would have grown had seedling rootstock been used. They have a dwarfing effect and, therefore, are called dwarfing apple rootstock clones.
- The dwarfing effect varies among the rootstock clones, producing trees from 20% to 80% of normal size. Terms such as very dwarfing, dwarfing, and semi-dwarfing, moderately dwarfing, and percentages of normal height are used to describe them. They are identified using letters and numbers. (eg. EM9, EMLA 27, EMLA 111)
- The dwarfing effect does not cause smaller fruit size. In some cases, the dwarfing rootstock clone will cause slightly larger than normal fruit size being produced by the scion cultivar.
- Since the East Malling Research Station released their series of dwarfing apple rootstock clones in 1917, many research institutions around the world have received these clones and used them in breeding programs aimed at producing new clones with characteristics better suited to specific climates (eg. better cold hardiness and root strength).
- Breeding programs in Poland, the former USSR, and in Canada have resulted in the release of dwarfing apple rootstock clones that were considered more winter hardy than the EM series.
September 16, 1996
Schedule of Events
Posted September 16, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 13, 199696-09-02-OTHER
The University of Saskatchewan SAFE: Sexual Assault, Freedom through Education Committee is holding its first ever Sexual Assault Awareness Day on Wednesday, September 18. The awareness day is intended to educate students about the issues surrounding sexual assault.
A campus-wide committee, comprised of students and administrators, has organized the awareness day to help fulfill its objective or raising awareness of sexual assault.
President Ivany states It is the responsibility of each one of us to ensure the creation and maintenance of a safe and wholesome environment for all corners to our campus. To this end the University is committed to helping raise awareness about sexual assault and it strongly supports the Sexual Assault Awareness Committee and its SAFE (Sexual Assault, Freedom through Education) program.
Anna Vasquez, USSU Vice-President (Internal), also supports the initiative: Awareness days are vital in addressing sensitive issues, especially sexual assault. Education is an important first step towards prevention.
Most of the awareness activities, including Rape Aggression Defense demonstrations and live student theatre, are scheduled over the noon hour on the U of S campus.
For more information, contact: Kara Exner Program coordinator, Student Affairs and Services phone: (306) 966-7279: e-mail: kara.exner@usask.ca
University of Saskatchewan Sexual Assault Awareness Day
September 18, 1996
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Dr. Carole Pond, Co-ordinator of Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Services (formerly the Sexual Harassment Officer), started a sexual assault awareness committee in August, 1994.Initially, the committee discussed the possibility of creating a University policy regarding sexual assault, but it soon started to focus on educational activities.
The objectives of the SAFE: Sexual Assault, Freedom through Education program, are to:
- increase awareness of the issues surrounding sexual assault;
- help prevent the occurrence of sexual assault by educating members of the campus community about potentially risky situations; and
- make referrals to resources which can assist people who have been sexually assaulted.
Schedule of Events
| Information Table in the Arts Tunnel | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Live Student Theatre in Lower Place Riel | 11:45 am and 12:45 pm |
| RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Demonstrations in Lower Place Riel and in the Bowl | 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm |
| Martial Arts demonstrations in the Bowl | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
| Women's Centre Wisdom Wednesday video presentation and discussion in the Women's Centre (Room 115 MUB) | 2:00 pm |
High School Students Hit Campus for Open House
Posted September 16, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 16, 199696-09-03-OTHER
High School Students Hit Campus for Open House
The University of Saskatchewan Open House is scheduled for Saturday September 28, 1996 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Education Building. Colleges and departments will showcase the programs and services available at the University of Saskatchewan for approximately 3,000 high school students province wide.
Parents, teachers, guidance counselors, current University students and the general public are also invited to come and see what the University of Saskatchewan has to offer. Tours will be offered throughout the day and faculty members will be on hand to answer questions and discuss programs.
For more information contact:
Kelly McInnes or Nancy Gullickson
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
(306)966-5788
e-mail: Gullickson@admin.usask.ca
September 06, 1996
SAFE Program Developed
Posted September 06, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 6, 199696-09-01-OTHER
Media Advisory
The issue of sexual assault (especially date or acquaintance rape) can be a serious problem on university campuses. Twenty-five percent of college women in a large scale national survey reported rape or attempted rape by a date or an acquaintance. To address this issue, the University of Saskatchewan has developed a sexual assault awareness program -- SAFE: Sexual Assault Freedom through Education. The first ever Sexual Assault Awareness Day, which includes activities such as Rape Aggression Defense demonstrations and live student theatre, will be held at the U of S campus on Wednesday September 18, 1996.
Schedule of Events
Information Table in the Arts Tunnel 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Live Student Theatre in Lower Place Riel 11:45 am and 12:45 pm RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Demonstrations in Lower Place Riel and in the Bowl 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm Martial Arts demonstrations in the Bowl 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Women's Centre "Wisdom Wednesday" video presentation and discussion in the Women's Centre (Room 115 MUB) 2:00 pmFor more information, please contact:
Kara Exner
Project Coordinator
Student Affairs and Services
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-7279
e-mail: kara.exner@usask.ca
