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MORE ON PAGE 6 X » July 19, 2011 SUMMER VOLUME 28, NUMBER 6 ROOM 24, STUDENT UN30N BU3LD3NG FEEDBACK@UBYSSEY.CA mi H -.mi EU BYSS RY ► I AMS FORCASTS MULTI-YEAR DEFICIT DESPITE REFERENDUM, BUDGET STILL NEGATIVE Blackboard Leam ho Hace dialed Vlsfea LMS UBC d.w$k$ iKterckaKcie tireless Kefcwoorte *UBC" *>lpedl off ARSHY MANN webeditor@ubyssey.ca A few months after a fee referendum that the AMS claimed was needed to save them financially, the society is continuing to budget for the worst. The preliminary budget which will be presented to AMS Council this Wednesday plans for a $100,000 deficit despite an extra $400,000 in revenue that students will pay in fees over the next year. The financial hole is a result of flagging business revenues and increased administration costs. A few unforeseen events had to be accounted for, including the rise in the provincial minimum wage and the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) attempt to tax the AMS's businesses as for-profit. According to VP Finance Elin Tayyar, this budget is considerably more cautious than any other over the past few years. "We're adjusting our expectations for our businesses to a more realistic level," he said. "Lastyear we were expecting $900,000 [in revenue and] obviously we didn't get anywhere close to it." The budget also lowers expected revenue from sponsorships, allows for higher legal fees, expects a combined $48,000 loss from First Week and Welcome Back Barbecue and sets aside $149,000 as a contingency fund. However, if the contingency fund is not spent, then the AMS will not run a deficit. "That's kind of important to understand [that] we're not necessarily signing ourselves up for a $100,000 deficit. But we did want to be conservative." According to Tayyar, the AMS's goal is to stay afloat until the new SUB is completed, when they expect business revenues to rise, due to the new building's appeal, rebranding, increased size and capacity of food outlets and longer hours. However, with the Whistler Lodge bleeding money and the AMS expecting less traffic in the current building when construction begins on the new SUB, Tayyar expects that in the short- term, the AMS's businesses will continue to struggle. "We're looking at a multi-year deficit," he said. The AMS is also adding a number of administrative positions this year that will contribute to the deficit, including a director of operations, a director of student government and an extra position for their human resources department. They will also be reinstating a policy analyst. NO TAXATION VACATION Earlier in the year, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador ruled that the Memorial University Student Union had to pay taxes on their student pub and copy centre. The CRA is now questioning the AMS. "The CRA thisyear did an audit of our account and they came back saying that we would need to pay tax on our profit centres," said Tayyar. Although the AMS plans to fight the CRA, they have budgeted enough to pay their taxes if they lose. BUDGET WOES, YEARS PAST Tayyar doesn't expect a repeat of last year's budget drama, when AMS Council held the budget up for a month over concerns regarding Block Party and executive spending. "We sent it out and we've had open consultation sessions. Very few councillors have actually showed up for that, so that's a little bit of a concern. If there's a huge problem with the budget as is...it's because councillors haven't actually done their homework and approached us with their issues. "I don't foresee too many problems. 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An artist with a few thoughts for the world? Get in touch, and you could see your work here. Garry Trudeau started with his campus paper. So could you. Jonny Wakefield | printeditor@ubyssey.ca U THEUBYSSEYc Your campus radio station with online streaming and podcasts CiTR 1Q1.9FM/CITR.CA OWN YOUR FREQUENCY and publisher ll^l#RI=R 2011.0 7.19/UBYSSEY.CA/NEWS/3 NEWS EDITORS KALYEENA MAKORTOFF & MICKI COWAN»news@ubyssey.ca UBC increases Aboriginal faculty numbers KALYEENA MAKORTOFF news@ubyssey.ca Two years after UBC initiated its Aboriginal Strategic Plan (ASP), the number of aboriginal professors has nearly doubled. UBC had 11 Aboriginal professors in the 2007/2008 academic year, the year before the ASP was implemented. Today, UBC employs 21 aboriginal professors across a number of faculties, including Education, art history and zoology. 'At various points for much of Canada's past and in the University of British Columbia's history, Aboriginal people have been effectively excluded from participation," said Line Kesler, Chair of the First Nations Studies Program. "So seeing at this point a change—not only for access for Aboriginal students to study at the university, but to continue on to advanced education and become professors in various disciplines- is really an overdue development." The ASP never set up a target number for its professorial hires. "We've been very careful, for example, in our Aboriginal Strategic Plan to not say things like, 'we will recruit this many faculty by this date'," said Kesler. "Because UBC is a research-intensive university, faculty here operate at a very high level in their field and our purpose is not to recruit Line Kesler chairs the First Nations Study Program at UBC. He started at UBC in 2003. COURTESY OF UBC anyone we can who fits a certain ethnic profile." Anna Kindler, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President Academic Affairs, co-chaired UBC's Aboriginal Strategic Plan with Kesler. She explained that there are certain challenges to attracting and retaining aboriginal faculty. "Much remains to be done in order to create the kinds of environments and the kind of opportunities that the plan purports to create for Aboriginal students and Aboriginal faculty...we are very committed to continuing on this track, but we realize that we still ABORIGINAL REPRESENTATION AT UBC "We're now seeing people study across a lot of different disciplines," said Kesler. "So the representation of aboriginal scholars is changing quite rapidly."The following professors have been hired since the plan was implemented in 2009. Faculty of Arts Dana Claxton: art history, visual art and theory Glen Coulthard: First Nations studies, political science School of Journalism Candis Callison Faculty of Education Mark Aquash Department of Zoology David Close: Fish Centre Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy Peter Cole Tracy Fiedel have a long way to go," she said. Kindler added that a growing cohort of aboriginal professors at UBC create role models for students who identify with Aboriginal backgrounds. ABORIGINAL RESEARCH MaijaTailfeathers, an Aboriginal student from the Blood Reserve in southern Alberta and the indigenous Sami of Scandinavia, recognizes UBC's efforts but says that under the ASP, the university should continue working with existing faculty members. "I definitely think it's important and it's a step in the right direction. However, I also think that if UBC really plans to implement and properly gauge this Aboriginal Strategic Plan, that the existing faculty, whether they be Aboriginal or not, are kind of brought up to par on Aboriginal issues," she said. "It's kind of a heavy burden to carry as an indigenous student in the classroom when these topics come up and the faculty or the professor, the staff, isn't able to really properly deal with the discussion, and they often get out of hand." Jordan Wilson, a recent graduate from the First Nations Studies Program and a member of the Musqueam band, said that "there is resistance in certain areas to recognizing whose land we're on, recognizing the Aboriginal history, listening to an Aboriginal perspective, specifically a local perspective," alluding to the unceded Musqueam territory on Vancouver's coast, which includes UBC. Wilson said that while he wants to see more Aboriginal faculty hired, it is the work—not necessarily the background—of professors that counts. "I'm more interested in faculty that are engaged with community and community interests [and] while, I think, in many cases it would be Aboriginal faculty who are doing that [research], at the same time, I don't think non- Aboriginal faculty should be ruled out." Kindler said the next step is to continue supporting Aboriginal graduates who will pursue academia as a career, increasing the limitedpool of qualified scholars in light of competition with other institutions. UBC has made significant progress, said Kesler. "We're certainly in the forefront..UBC has always had some very strong programs and scholars but I think that in terms of a university-wide approach, we're now increasingly being recognized as people who are doing some interesting work in this area." tl SFU student union locks out unionized staff DAVID PROCTOR The Peak(SFU] BURNABY (CUP) - After more than two fruitless years of negotiations, the Simon Fraser Student Society board of directors has voted unanimously to lock out their unionized office staff. The board alleges that compensation costs have ballooned out of control and restricted the society's ability to fulfill its mandate; the union claims that the lockout is ideologically motivated. The lockout affects the 15 full- time, five term and student members of CUPE local 3888 unitfive. Groups affected include the SFSS office staff, who are responsible for managing clubs, departmental student unions and day-today operation of services like the women's centre and Out on Campus, a queer-supportgroup at SFU. The lockout will not apply to SFSS Food and Beverage Services employees or any other CUPE-union- ized staff at the university. SFSS President Jeff McCann argued that the massive financial burden of staff compensation meant that the board had no other choice. "We have faced budget deficits in the last four years, and massive cuts to this year's budget to accommodate the union," he said. "It is clear that if we cannot realize reductions we will be unable to fulfill what our constitution mandates: fund clubs and departmental student unions." "We think that the reason that they're trying to gut the collective agreement is a philosophical thing on the part of Jeff McCann," retorted CUPE 3888 business agent John Bannister, who conjectured that McCann's real goal is "to get rid of all the long-term employees and the collective agreement." According to McCann, the 12 permanent full-time employees are paid an average of $30.48 per hour, which, together with benefits and lower wages for temporary workers, cost the society more than $700,000 this year. McCann said that the most recent offer to the union was a wage rollback to an average of $26.66 per hour, plus a four per cent raise over the course ofthe agreement and improvements to the dental plan. CUPE did not explain their demands in detail, but said in a press release that "the union's proposals, including suspending cost of living increases [currently applied quarterly to a maximum of 3.5 per cent], have been rejected by the SFSS. In return, the SFSS has proposed only dramatic wage rollbacks and cuts to staffing levels." Bannister added that "we think our compensation is on par with not only workers here [at SFU] but other student society workers." He said that because of the lockout, "the students will be deprived of the services of the society that our members provide them," including distribution of money to clubs and departmental student unions, women's centre peer support and crisis referrals and the SFSS copy centre. NEWS BRIEFS UBC RESEARCHERS MAKE PROGRESS ON PARKINSON'S For the first time since 2004, a gene that causes Parkinson's disease has been discovered—and it's been done by UBC researchers. Members of UBC's Centre for Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics have published a study showing the link between the mutation named VPS35 and late-onset Parkinson's. "This new finding provides another piece ofthe Parkinson's puzzle that will allow us to investigate what's going on in the brains of people with Parkinson's- and to work towards developing and testing novel therapies to halt, treat and potentially cure this terrible disease," said Matthew Far- rer, the senior author ofthe study, published in The American Journal of Human Genetics. Farrer and post-doctoral research associate Carles Vilariho- Guell used exome sequences to isolate the gene, which was found in the DNA of 11 members of a Swiss family, all of whom have Parkinson's. "This conclusively proves that this mutation is the cause of disease in these patients," said Vilariho-Guell. RUMANA MONZUR WILL NOT REGAIN EYESIGHT Rumana Monzur will not regain her eyesight, despite undergoing four surgeries since her arrival on July 5. Monzur was viciously attacked by her husband on a trip home to Bangladesh in June, her eyes gouged and nose bitten. "I am very grateful for the medical care I have received," said Monzur in a UBC press release she asked to be shared. "It had been my wish to recover my eyesight so I could see all the people who have been helping me. I want you all to pray for me. My family and I will need some time to adjust to this news." So far, individual donations and community events have helped raise the equivalent of $61,000 towards the $70,000 goal, which will cover health and living expenses overthe next six months, and the cost of finishing her studies. The UBC master's student arrived in Canada with her father and will soon be joined by her mother and daughter. FORMER UBC OFFICIAL ACCUSED OF STEALING $450,000 John Mwotassubi, aformerfinan- cial manager in the UBC department of pediatrics has been accused of stealing over $450,000 from the university. A search warrant filed by Richmond RCMP alleged Mwotassubi of used a chequing scheme. According to a Vancouver Sun article, he wrote 75 unauthorized cheques to JHM Consulting, his own private company. Mwotassubi admitted to writing the cheques after he was confronted by UBC-hired auditors in June 2010. He was subsequently suspended with pay and later fired, after serving his post for eightyears between 2002-2010. Police continue to investigate the case but no charges have been laid. Phone POWHHJIY D-Unk 6/UBYSSEY.CA/SPORTS/2 011.0 7.19 SPORTS EDITOR DRAKE FENTON »sports@ubvssev.ca Sophmore soccer coach starting his own legacy Hoping to build off of last season's sixth place finish, Mark Rogers has women's team in fine form DRAKE FENTON sports@ubyssey.ca Taking over for a legend is no easy feat, but the transition is going relatively well for UBC women's soccer head coach Mark Rogers. That legend would be former coach Dick Mosher. During his tenure as the women's head coach, Mosher took the program to nationals 11 times, and won the title three times. For multiple years Mosher also simultaneously coached the men's squad— a team he led to six CIS national titles. By the time he called it a career he had a combined overall record of 244-54-50. Following Mosher's retirement, Rogers was asked to take over the program. In his debut season he led the 'Birds to a silver medal at the Canada West championships and a sixth place finish at nationals. "As a new coach you sort of inherit a group, but I was really pleased with how they bought in and how they realized that some of the stuff we were doing was a little different from what they had done in the past," said Rogers. "In the end to qualify for nationals was a good accomplishment for us." Though pleased with his team's success last season, Rogers wants more. "UBC has a foundation of excellence in the soccer program and I would like to build from there," he said. "That means challenging for the trophies and the titles. You always want to be in the mix, and the reality is if we put all our pieces together we have a chance, and then you just have to hope that things work out for you in those big games." Rogers knows that winning those big games is easier said than done. The level of competition in the CIS, and specifically the Canada West, is intense. To have a chance to "be in the mix" Rogers felt that his team needed a different preseason program. The team is playing in the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL), a highly competitive summer league for teams in the lower mainland. Trinity Western and the University of Fraser Valley both have teams in the league, and it also plays host to the Whitecaps prospects squad. The 'Birds are currently in first place and have yet to lose a game. In the 13 contests they are 10-0-3, and have only conceded five goals. a placeof mind THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIT "They've played very well and I am really pleased with their progress," said Rogers. "Playing teams like the White- caps and Trinity is tough. Most of the teams [in the PCSL] are very strong teams so I think it is very valuable and beneficial for us to be playing them now. "You need to have experience to win in the Canada West. Having played the Whitecaps and other teams of that ilk will prepare you for the Albertas and UVics ofthe Canada West." With nine new recruits beginning their UBC careers this summer, the PCSL has also given the team a chance to bond before the start of the CIS season. "Now they are not coming in August and just meeting each other," Rogers said. "At this stage the result isn't the most important thing. Though everyone wants to win games, meshing as a group right now is just as important as getting the result." The PCSL will conclude this week and the 'Birds will have a brief break before training camp starts on August 13. "We will see how this [off season schedule] will translate in the Canada West in the fall," said Rogers. "We'll see, but I think it will be beneficial." va CAMPUS + COMMUNITY PLANNING Public Open Houses You are invited to attend an Open House to view and comment on 2 new development proposals: 1 - Medical Sciences Courtyard: fandscape and infrastructure improvements to the Medical Sciences walkways and courtyard area. 2 - New Rugby Pavilion: The proposal is to build a new one-storey 650 sq.m Rugby Pavilion to be located just south of the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. The project proponents, architecture team and Campus + Community Planning staff will be available to provide information and respond to inquiries about these projects. Date: Thursday, July 28,2011 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Location: Lobby - Woodward IRC, 2194 Health Sciences Mall MacDonad Meeting Location Friedman Copp ^ Wesbrook Thunderbird Parkade Oi. UBC | Hospital c c !: K' Health Sciences Mall Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre New Tennis Centre Health Sciences Parkade Rugby Pavilion East Mall For directions visit: www.maps.ubc.ca. For more information on this project, please visit the C&CP website: www.planning.ubc.ca Please direct questions to Karen Russell, Manager Development Services email: karen.russell@ubc.ca JON CHIANG PHOTO/THE UBYSSEY BIRD DROPPINGS U.JL C DAVID ELOP PHOTO/THE UBYSSEY FOOTBALL ALUMS KANYA AND EMRY FACE OFF There must be something in the water at Thunderbird Stadium, because former UBC linebackers Nathan Kanya and Shea Emry are both making noise in the CFL. Kanya was a team captain and a defensive standout with the T- Birds, but lastyear he was hampered by a neck injury and consequently was not selected in this year's CFL draft. Despite this, Kanya was able to sign a free agent contract with the Hamilton Tiger Cats during the off-season. He was invited to training camp to try out for the team, but few expected him to make it. At best, it was thought he had a chance to make the seven-man practice roster. But following a stellar camp, Kanya was able to crack the 42-man opening day roster as a special teams player. Three games into the season, his four special teams tackles have him tied for third in the league. "Kanya was working really hard in the weight room and doing extra work," saidjerome Erdman, UBC's defensive coordinator. "Once you get up to the pros it's about being in the right place at the right time, but saying that, he had an opportunity and he took it. He played well on special teams and that's what you have to do as a rookie." Emry has met similar success since he entered the league as the 7th overall pick of the Montreal Alouettes in the 2008 draft. Recently, Emry signed a two-year contract extension with Montreal. In 2009, in his second season, he became a starter and has since helped the Alouettes hoist the Grey Cup in 2009 and 2010. Last year he had 58 tackles, one sack and one interception. He has seven tackles in three games so far in 2011. "We knew [Emry] was special when he was here," Erdman said. "He is a very instinctual linebacker, but smart too. He is great from side-to-side and he can really run. And when he gets there he'll put a hit on you." Kanya and Emry will be reunited on the field very soon as their teams will square off on Friday, July 29 in Hamilton. The game will be broadcasted on TSN at 3:30pm. 8/UBYSSEY.CA/OURCAMPUS/2011.07.19 OUR CAMPUS JUSTIN MCELROY sports@ubyssey.ca It wasn't quite the Tour de France, but that didn't stop hun- dreds of curious Vancouverites from coming to campus last Tuesday to watch the inaugural UBC Grand Prix, part ofthe "B.C. Superweek" series of cycling events in the Lower Mainland this month. The men's race was won by Carlos Alzate. The Colombian and 2008 Olympian won the 40Tap, 52-kilometre race in a time of one hour, 15 minutes and 8 seconds, defeating Victoria native Marsh Cooper by three seconds. Alzate earned $1,500 for the win, and an additional $1,000 in prizes. The total purse for the week of races was valued at $65,000. GEOFF LISTER PH0T0/THE UBYSSEY JOSH CURRAN PH0T0/THE UBYSSEY GEOFF LISTER PHOTO/THE UBYSSEY amS Insider weekly student society Keep up to date with the AMS Facebook: UBC Alma Mater Society a weekly look at what's new at your student society www.ams.ubc.ca * Twitter: AMSExecutive Do you have a project idea targeting sexual violence? Would financial assistance help to make that project a reality? 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