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Nurses, universities angered by government plan
ERIC SMITH
Quebec's ministries of Health and Education recently announced a proposal that would make a CEGEP diploma the only entry to the nursing profession. Reaction from universities with nursing programs and from directors of nursing in local hospitals was sharply critical. |
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SSMU's new slate
DANIEL McCABE
The Students' Society of McGill University has elected a new 5-member executive. This next year could bring a major shake-up in SSMU operations, with a planned review by consultants from KPMG and a decision by the University to charge for upkeep and maintenance of the Student Union Building. |
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Able assistant for academics
DIANA GRIER AYTON
Professor Nicholas de Takacsy will step into the newly revived post of associate vice-principal (academic), effective June 1, 1998. A member of the physics department, de Takacsy is a 30-year veteran of McGill who says careful consultation is the secret to getting things done. |
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Our own worst enemy
SYLVAIN-JACQUES DESJARDINS
Acadia president and former McGill professor Kelvin Ogilvie says universities shouldn't be so concerned with "pure" research. He suggests that governments fund research based on a project's merits, whether it comes from industry or an academic institution. |
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A model worth copying?
ELLYN KERR
Chemistry professor Robert Marchessault came to McGill 10 years ago after working as manager of a research centre for Xerox. He says that the high quality of research done in companies can have important benefits for universities, and for society. |
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Deliberate deception: Magician targets psychic frauds
SYLVAIN COMEAU
Canadian magician James "the Amazing" Randi has spent years debunking claims by faith healers, spiritualists and ESP proponents in a number of books and in his performances. He has even offered a million dollars to anyone who can prove a psychic gift |
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