Lakehead University Geology - Journal Yearbook (Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada)

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Dr. Manfred M. Kehlenbeck, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Academic Background; Visiting Professor, University of New Brunswick 1969-70 Teaching Fellow, Queen ' s University 1970-71 Assistant Professor, Lakehead University 1971- Chairman of the Department of Geology, Lakehead University since 1976. The western part of the Superior province is composed of a series of subprovinces which have become better known as belts. Among these structural subprovinces are the Quetico, Shebandowan, and Wabigoon belts. In the area north of Thunder Bay these belts are well exposed, and the rocks within them have been the substance of my research interest for the past six summer seasons. Although my interests range widely, I have become Increasingly more concerned with the spatial and temporal relationships of the rock types of adjacent belts. The Quetico Belt in particular, has held my fascination because it is bounded on the south by the Shebandowan belt and on the north by the Wabigoon belt and therefore offers a perfect target to study the relationships between three adjacent belts. Structurally the Quetico belt is characterized by linear and, to a lesser extent, planar elements which produce a dominant east-west grain. These same structural elements in the adjacent belts appear more varied in attitude except near boundaries with the Quetico belt where a zone of transition forms the changeover to the dominant east-west trend of the Quetico belt. Studies of the lithologies exposed in different belts have shown that essentially similar rock types occur in all the belts. The metamorphic history differs between belts so that the rocks tend to appear different at first glance. Relative abundances of rock types also vary from belt to belt as well as within a single belt. It appears certain that the structural characteristics are among the important criteria by which we can divide the western Superior province into subprovinces or belts. What now appears essential is to establish a tectonic framework which will explain the reasons for the observable structural differences in portions of the Archean crust. i;

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Dr. Edward Mercy, B.Sc., Ph.D , D.I.C, Academic Background; Lecturer in Geology, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, England, Lecturer in Geology, later Senior Lecturer in Geology, University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Professor of Geology and Chairman of the Department, Lakehead University, 1967-1976 Professor of Geology at Lakehead since 1976. I was granted sabbatical leave by the University for the academic year 1976-77, a welcome break after nine years of administration. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to relieve the faculty member of his teaching and admin- istration functions and so enable him to renew his primary scholarly interests. Many use the time to develop and strengthen their research work, others write the book they have been thinking about for years. My need was overwhelmingly to catch up on my reading. It is a truism that scientific knowledge is expanding at an explosive rate and that scientists are becoming more and more specialized. In my own field of geochemistry the explosion of knowledge and understanding has been triggered by the great advances in analytical capability brought about by the new science of electronics, without benefit of which my generation did their research work. I am now aware that I can do no more than keep abreast of the new knowledge by reading and dedicated study. It is a major task to separate the dross, of which the system encourages more than is at all reason- able, from the reality of truly new work and insight. My earnest hope is that by continuing study and appraisal my teaching functions, surely the most important aspect of a university professor, may be done at the highest pos- sible level of attainment.

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Dr. M.W« Bartley, M.Sc., Ph.D. Backgroundj Lecturer University of Toronto 1938-40 Iron Ore Exploration since 1938 Steep Rock Iron Mines development 1940-48 Principal, Lakehead Technical Institute 1948-52 Honary Professor Lakehead University since 1971 President C.I.M. 1976 I am one of the fortunate people who has had a very rewarding ex- perience being involved with mineral exploration, mine development, mine operations and academic endeavours for almost forty-five years. My greatest reward has been the accumulation of many close friends and professional peers, young and old in many parts of the world. Nothing can take the place of friends in one ' s chosen field of endeavour because they are always a source of enjoyment and a limitless fund of information. I maintain that whatever success I may have had is not the result of what I know but rather who I know and can turn to for advice. After graduation from the University of Manitoba in 1934 and during subsequent post-graduate work I was employed by the Ontario Department of Mines during the field seasons and lectured at the University of Toronto during the academic year. During my final year of post-graduate work at Toronto I enlisted in the R.C.A.F. but was seconded to Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited to develop an iron mine in support of the war effort. I have remained in the field of iron ore exploration and development since that time. Interspersed was a brief period, 1948 to 1952 as Principal, Lakehead Technical Institute. My, involvement in the consulting field has been very pleasant and educational. My work has taken me to every Province except Prince Edward Island, to many of the United States, to the high Arctic and to several countries in South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Each has been a new experience and I can recommend the life and the role to all graduates in geology. Since I have lost the desire to attempt fifteen to twenty mile daily mapping traverses my present endeavours are directed towards economic appraisals and evaluations of mineral deposits and mine de- velopment. These are exacting assignments, often fraut with frustration because of the vast bureaucratic maze which must be negotiated. I find that my few hours per week devoted to Instruction at Lakehead University is a welcome respite. I enjoy sharing my experiences with students who are so eager to learn and are so appreciative of assistance. I heartily recommend that all prospective geologists and those in allied sciences become members of professional associations. It is through these affiliations that you will gain professional stature and lasting personal satisfaction. I wish you success, satisfaction and many years of productive life after graduation.