Lakehead University Geology Journal (1971–72)

Lakehead University Geology Journal (1972) was the 1971–72 volume of the Geology Journal, the student journal and yearbook of the Department of Geology at Lakehead University.

People

The volume names about 64 students and 38 staff and other adults, together with 50 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead University Geology Journal (1971–72) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• Lakehead University Geology 1971-72 (scan page 1)
• Lakehead University Geology Journal (p. 1)
• Dedication (p. 3)
• Dean's Message (p. 4)
• Chairman's Message (p. 5)
• President's Message (p. 8)
• Editor's Report (p. 9)
• Kakabeka Clay ? (p. 10)
• Lakehead University Geology (p. 12)
• Mid-West Superior Geotraverse Research Group (p. 16)
• A Geologist (p. 19)
• So, If Your Not A Robin... (p. 22)
• Geology Secretary (p. 23)
• MR. R. L. BENNETT, Principal Technician. (p. 24)
• MR. DON MURRAY Geochemistry Laboratory Technician (p. 30)
• Winter (p. 32)
• Carnival (p. 33)
• Whose Cannon? (p. 34)
• Element Dissemination In Volcanic Rocks (p. 38)
• Third Year (p. 42)
• Second Year (p. 44)
• 1st YEAR (p. 47)
• Canoe Races (p. 49)
• Anomalies (p. 52)
• Behind Every Engineer Is A Good Geologist. (p. 53)
• Guest Lecturers (p. 55)
• Geology 71-72 (p. 56)
• Announcements (p. 57)
• Thank You (p. 58)
• Geology First Year Field Trip (p. 60)
• Geology (p. 64)

Groups and organizations

• Geology Club of Lakehead University (club)
• Commission on Post-Secondary Education (committee)
• Geology Club (club)
• Year Book Staff (staff)
• Lake Superior Limnological Study Team (program)
• Mid-west Superior Geotraverse Research Group (committee)
• Lakehead University Geology Club (club)
• Ontario Department of Mines (other)
• Geology Majors - First Year (class)
• First year geology students (class)

Write-ups and events

• GEOLOGY JOURNAL SECOND EDITION 1971-72: This is the cover page for the second edition of the university geology journal for the 1971-1972 academic year.
• Dean's Message: The dean praises a student club for their initiative in creating the yearbook and their active participation in university life, specifically mentioning a carnival event. The dean also addresses the implications of government reports on post-secondary education and emphasizes the intrinsic value of university education beyond financial metrics.
• Chairman's Message: The chairman of the department reflects on the production of the second volume of the journal and the growing enthusiasm for the science in Canada. He highlights the diverse career paths available to graduates and the responsibility they have as future members of the profession.
• Me, I'm a Geologist... I Study Rocks: A cartoon depicts a geologist with a rock hammer and binoculars examining a stone statue of a nude woman in a museum, with a caption playing on the double meaning of 'rocks'.
• President's Message: The club president summarizes a busy year involving a failed map-selling fundraiser, participation in a canoe race, and rescuing the Winter Carnival. The club also toured a mine and hosted several guest speakers to fund their yearbook.
• Editor's Report: The editor reflects on the creation of the second department yearbook, which aimed to promote the department. He thanks the faculty, the department secretary for her typing, and the draftsman for his artistic contributions.
• Kakabeka Clay ?: A series of photographs and diagrams showing students working with clay in a laboratory setting to model geological structures or faults, with a specific reference to Kakabeka.
• Limnological studies of the Canadian portion of Lake Superior: A research project conducted under contract for a national water centre involved surveying lake-bottom sediments and topography across a Great Lake and a local bay. The study employed several students and utilized specialized equipment to map mineral distribution and stratigraphy.
• Archean Metamorphism: A professor discusses the geological differences between the Archean era and more recent times, specifically focusing on how crustal plate size and the rate of physical stresses affect regional metamorphism. He suggests that the local area is an ideal location for systematic research into these 'greenstone belts' and the 'style' of metamorphism.
• Mid-west Superior Geotraverse Research Group: A collaborative research group of twelve specialists is conducting a ten-year study of a geological corridor. The project aims to test models of Archean geology by examining volcanic and gneiss belts using structural, petrological, and geophysical techniques.
• Background and Research: A professor describes their career path from studying at a university to research on the Grenville Province and the Adirondack Mountains. They detail work with a government department and a focus on structural evolution and metamorphic petrology in Precambrian shield areas.
• Geological Observations: The author describes the Lac Rouvray anorthosite massif in Quebec, noting how deformation and recrystallization transform igneous rock into metamorphic gneiss. The author also mentions their recent arrival at Lakehead University and plans to study local geology after the snow melts.
• A GEOLOGIST: A special lecturer recounts his early career struggles after graduating in 1934, noting that a degree alone did not make him a geologist. He describes his transition from a junior assistant to a professional through various roles like core grabber, sampler, and surveyor over seven years.
• Geological Field Work Photos: A collection of five uncaptioned photographs showing geological field activities, including an aerial view of a river, a research vessel at sea, a campsite with canvas tents, a close-up of a core sample labeled LU-71-66, and two individuals mapping or sketching in the field.
• Geology Cartoon: A cartoon illustration depicts a geologist with a pickaxe and a bird book encountering a vulture holding a knife and fork in a desert setting.
• The Song of the Lapidary: A short poem about the necessity of patience and persistence in the craft of lapidary work.
• Drafting Technician Report: The drafting technician describes the extensive map library of the Geology Department, which includes coverage of Canada, Australia, and the moon. He details the drafting services provided for faculty projects, such as a field guide for an international congress and a relief model of the region from Marathon to Atikokan.
• Laboratory Technician: A laboratory technician describes her role assisting a doctor with research on Lake Superior, involving field work on research vessels and laboratory analysis of sand, silt, and clay samples.
• First Year Geology Laboratory: First-year students use comprehensive sets of minerals, rocks, and fossils to learn identification and classification rules. A laboratory manual guides students through tests for hardness and cleavage, as well as the study of fossils, structural geology, and geological maps.
• Seismic Station at Lakehead University: A university seismic station, established in 1969, is part of a national network of 28 stations used to detect earthquakes and explosions. Data is processed daily and sent to a national branch to assist in research on seismic risk zones and crustal properties.
• Geochemistry Laboratory Report: A laboratory technician describes the equipment and functions of the geology research labs. The facility is used by faculty and fourth-year students for geochemical analyses, including atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
• Whose Cannon?: A series of photographs depicts students interacting with a small ceremonial cannon, including one student holding it outdoors and others preparing to fire it indoors.
• Engineers Do Serve a Purpose: A humorous cartoon depicts a geologist with a pickaxe standing over an engineering student who is shining the geologist's boots.
• Student Profiles: Biographical sketches of geology students including their academic interests and summer work experience in 1971.
• Geology Student Life Photos: A collection of candid photographs showing geology students looking at rock pictures, working on mapping or data entry, a vehicle stuck in water, and students examining samples on the floor.
• Behind Every Engineer: A humorous cartoon depicting a geologist fishing in the background while an engineer works at a desk in the foreground, with the caption 'Behind every engineer is a good geologist.'
• Geological Field Photos: A collection of four photographs showing various geological features including cleavages, xenoliths, meta-pyroxenite, and greywackes.
• Announcements: A collection of photographs celebrating personal milestones such as weddings and a new baby within the geology department community.
• GEOLOGY FIRST YEAR FIELD TRIP: First-year students participated in two field trips to local geological sites including the Sibley group, Wolf River, and Kakabeka Falls. The trips allowed students to examine various rock formations, minerals, and geological features like dikes and unconformities under the guidance of faculty members.
• Forestry Student Illustration: A cartoon illustration depicts a student wearing a 'Forestry' shirt sinking into a swamp or quicksand while looking at a map.

Papers and articles

The authors are named on the roster.

• Lac Rouvray anorthosite massif in Quebec — A discussion on the deformation and recrystallization of igneous intrusions in Quebec, featuring a plate of plagioclase-biotite gneiss.
• The Ancient Craft of Lapidary — An overview of the history and traditional techniques of lapidary, focusing on ancient Chinese and Egyptian methods and tools.
• The Lapidary's Workshop — A detailed description of traditional gemstone cutting and polishing techniques using hand-driven equipment like the 'dop stick' and 'Jab peg'.
• ELEMENT DISSEMINATION IN VOLCANIC ROCKS — A study using atomic absorption techniques to analyze trace elements and specific gravity for classifying volcanic rocks from Sturgeon Lake and Wawa.
• THE DISTRIBUTION OF IRON, MANGANESE AND TRACE ELEMENTS IN THE WATER-SEDIMENT INTERFACE OF CENTRAL NIPIGON BAY, LAKE SUPERIOR — An abstract of a fourth-year honors thesis examining the topographic features, mineralogical composition, and elemental distribution of sediments in Nipigon Bay.

Advertisers

The volume carries 16 advertisements from 16 businesses: Rio Algom / Rio Tinto, UMEX (Union Miniere Explorations and Mining Corporation Ltd.), Sherritt Gordon Mines Limited, M. W. Bartley & Associates Ltd, Noranda Exploration Company, Limited, Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd, Scintrex Limited, Canadian Liquid Air Ltd, Cominco, Campbell Red Lake Mines Limited, Geonics Limited, McPHAR Geophysics, Inspiration Drilling, AMAX Exploration, Inc, BONGARD, LESLIE & Co. LTD, Walter A. Carveth Limited.

Transcription notes

Transcribed from page images of the Internet Archive scan. Descriptions of write-ups are summaries in the wiki's own words. Names printed with initials only cannot be matched to people and are recorded on the roster as printed.