Lakehead University Geology Journal (1979–80)

Lakehead University Geology Journal (1980) was the 1979–80 volume of the Geology Journal, the student journal and yearbook of the Department of Geology at Lakehead University.

People

The volume names about 48 students and 22 staff and other adults, together with 39 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead University Geology Journal (1979–80) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• Geology Lakehead University 1979-80 (scan page 1)
• Geology Journal 1979-80 5Th Edition (scan page 5)
• Dedication (scan page 7)
• Message from the President (scan page 9)
• Message from the Dean of Science (scan page 11)
• Message from the Chairman (scan page 13)
• Faculty & Staff (scan page 15)
• Graduates (scan page 31)
• Summer '79 (scan page 34)
• Graduands (scan page 37)
• Field School '79 (scan page 45)
• 3rd Year Geology (scan page 47)
• 2nd Year (scan page 55)
• Field Trips (scan page 60)
• L.U. Geology Road Trip (scan page 61)
• Message from the (scan page 62)

Groups and organizations

• Editorial Board (committee)
• Lakehead University Geology Club (club)
• The Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (association)
• Geology Club (club)
• Geology IV (class)
• High Street can you pass the pinch test? society (club)
• 3rd Year Geology (class)
• Paleontology Club (club)
• 2nd Year (class)

Write-ups and events

• Geology Cartoon: A humorous illustration depicts a geologist with a rock hammer about to strike a boulder, while a thought bubble from one of the rocks tells another to stop whimpering and just humour him.
• Message from the President: The president of the university congratulates the graduating geology class and highlights the strength of the program in fields like energy and fuel development.
• Message from the Dean of Science: The dean commends the yearbook staff for documenting the academic and social lives of geology students at the university, noting it is one of only two discipline-level yearbooks at the school.
• Geology Field School Cartoon: A hand-drawn cartoon depicts a university field school van driving along a road, while a rock formation with a speech bubble expresses a bad feeling to another rock named a student.
• Message from the Chairman: The chairman of the department congratulates the editorial board and contributors for overcoming obstacles to complete the journal. He offers well wishes to the graduating students for their future professional careers as geologists.
• Research Summary: A professor describes his research involving late-Quaternary paleomagnetic and sedimentologic studies in the Great Lakes region, specifically Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Batchawana Bay.
• Geochemistry Textbook Philosophy: A professor critiques existing geochemistry textbooks for being overly comprehensive yet trivializing the subject. He outlines his own philosophy for a proposed textbook, focusing on the distribution of chemical elements in Earth within specific scientific limitations.
• Field Season Summary: A professor describes a geological field season, which included a trip to Lake Superior, mapping near Lappe with a colleague, and research at Dog Lake. The season concluded with travel to the Alps to study mountain structures and glaciers.
• Advice to Budding Economic Geologists: A professor discusses his career in economic geology and encourages students to join professional associations, read journals, and engage in informal research to stay relevant in a specialized field.
• Sabbatical Reflections: A professor reflects on a sabbatical leave in Australia, highlighting the unique travel opportunities available to geologists and research on the geochemistry of precious metals at a university.
• Dr. R. Garth Platt Background and Research: A professor provides an update on his geological research, including a successful hunt for volcanic rocks on Bathurst Island and ongoing studies of the Coldwell Alkaline Complex. He mentions current honours thesis work by students and the discovery of rare minerals in the McKellar Harbour region.
• My research activities over the past year: A professor recounts his academic year, including field work on pegmatites, a family trip to California, and research on iron meteorites at a university. He concludes with a trip to Germany to present his findings at a society meeting.
• Field Season Reflections: A professor recounts his summer field research in Northwestern Ontario, including distractions at a local river and a boating mishap on a lake that required air rescue.
• Dr. Graham Borradaile: A professor describes his transition from Amsterdam to Thunder Bay in 1978, his outdoor activities in the local bush, and his geological research on fault rocks and metamorphism in the Quetico area.
• Departmental and Research Activities: A staff member describes supervising the geochemistry laboratory and research in the Rainy Lake region, including attending a workshop on the geology of the International Boundary at Fort Frances in May 1979.
• Ronald Bennett: A staff member is described as a guiding figure in the geology department who previously worked at a university in Scotland. This person is involved in community functions and enjoys carpentry and fishing.
• Sam Spivak: A staff member details his work as a draftsman and map librarian, including his attendance at a cartographic seminar at a college. He also participates in university hockey and squash.
• Ain Raitsakas: One staff member, born in England and educated at two universities, has been with the department since 1973 working at the Seismographic Station.
• Bill McIlwaine: A former government field geologist joined the university staff in 1978 as a lab technician in the Centennial Building to prepare thin sections.
• Job Descriptions: A humorous list comparing the abilities of various academic roles, from the Dean down to the undergraduate student, with the Departmental Secretary being portrayed as the most powerful.
• Thin Section Cartoon: A cartoon illustration depicting a person looking through a complex apparatus at a diamond, with a caption about creating a great thin section.
• Ben Berger: One student describes their professional background in mineral exploration with two companies before returning to the university for a Master's degree, where they also assist in teaching ore petrology.
• John Mason: One student outlines their career with a geological survey since 1975 and their current Master's research on the Archean stratigraphy of a specific local area.
• Scott Cheadle: A graduate student describes an academic path from one university to another, thesis work on a specific pluton, and current research in crustal evolution and Archean Tectonics.
• Doug Lehto: A former graduate recounts professional experience with a research council before returning to the university to pursue graduate research in lake sediment geochemistry.
• Heather Brown: One student is the only single female in the fourth year geology class and served as a social coordinator for the club. She has worked for several mining and oil companies and is completing a thesis on lake sediment magnetism.
• Randy Farmer: One student is working on a structural geology thesis near a local city. He has spent summers working for mining companies in various regions and plans to travel after finishing his degree.
• Tim Howson: One student reflects on finishing four years at the university and discusses future plans, which include working for a nickel company in Manitoba and interests in finding diamond deposits.
• Bruce Jago: One student describes a thesis work on the Coldwell Alkaline Complex and summer work experiences searching for copper and zinc in volcanic terrains.
• Myra Kennedy: One student is described as a dedicated geology student who enjoys outdoor sports and baking. This student's professional experience includes summer work with the government and research assistance for a doctor, leading to a master's thesis on the Quetico belt metamorphism.
• W. Michael Lucko: One student balances fourth-year geology studies with family life, raising three sons with a spouse. This student has worked locally in Thunder Bay and plans to move to Mayo, Yukon, to work in a mine after finishing a thesis on uranium potential in pegmatites.
• Jack Parker Profile: One student is a geology student known for his social life and his resemblance to a famous actor. He has worked for several mining and exploration companies and is currently conducting thesis research on the environment of deposition in a specific area.
• John Scollie Profile: One student is a local resident who enjoys photography and relaxing. He spent a summer working at the university under a doctor and hopes to find a gold mine or become a professional photographer.
• Scott Bruce: One student is described as the 'Phantom' of the third-year class and has gained field experience mapping in the Timmins area.
• Burns Cheadle: A student discusses a thesis on the Rossport Formation under a professor, leisure interests, and past work for a geological survey and future work in the Yukon.
• Warren Clendining: A student has assisted professors with research tasks like collecting mud and guiding in the bush, while maintaining interests in geophysics and the trumpet.
• Ian Campbell: After two years in Forestry, one student moved to the geology program. He has experience working on the Great Bear Lake project for a mineral company and plans to work in Northern Saskatchewan for a nuclear company.
• Student Profiles: Personal write-ups for three geology students detailing their interests in mineralogy, their field work experiences, and humorous takes on their academic progress.
• Field Trips: A collection of photographs documenting geology students on various field excursions, including visits to local establishments, wildlife sightings, and underground mining work.
• Message from the: A handwritten note from one student thanking several people for their help and wishing the graduating class and geology students success for the upcoming year.

Advertisers

The volume carries 25 advertisements from 25 businesses: Lakehead University, Faculty of Science, Lakehead University, M. W. Bartley & Associates Ltd, Lakehead University Geology Club, Crest Motor Hotel, Riocanex, B & B Stone Limited, Nor-Shor Inn, Hoito Restaurant, The Matchbox, Sleeping Giant Motor Motel, Nor-Shore Ready Mix Concrete Products Limited, Inntowner Motor Hotel, Pizza Delight, North West Hydraulics Ltd, Saasto's Men's Wear, C. D. Howe Central Ltd, Lovelady's Camera Shop, Red Oak Inn, Landmark Inn, Ministry of Natural Resources, Mattagami Lake Exploration Limited, Tom Jones & Sons Ltd, Geo-Draft, Inter-Collegiate Press.

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.