Volume 35 Number 6 Edmonton, Canada November 7, 1997

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Educational psychology professor
Richard Sobsey, right, and PhD
student Richard Lucardie, left

Who's killing our children?

Ed psych researcher Richard Sobsey says courts, police and social agencies offer children with disabilities less protection. Full Story.

Joe Chemo abducted
The popular Joe Chemo is a hot item among thieves, but Health Services thinks it's good news.


Nuclear power in Ukraine spells disaster
Historian Dr. David Marples looks at frightening decisions to proceed with nuclear power in Ukraine.


Quaecumque Vera: A day in the life of a motto
It's ubiquitous, but is it useful? Faculty and staff explore the role the U of A plays in their work.


When the ivy-covered walls come tumbling down
Virtual professor says all you need to teach university students is a laptop and high-speed modem.


Blue green danger
Heritage researcher Dr. Charles Holmes wades knee deep in slime to search for a potent killer that lurks in algae.

Drip, drip, drip... Is the glacier shrinking or expanding?
Grad student Anthony Arendt helps climatologists piece together the global warming puzzle.


A glimpse at an Imperial Legacy
Artist Aixinjueluo Yuhuan, nephew of China's last emperor, brings his art and culture to the U of A FAB Gallery.


Healthy little bodies mean healthy little minds
Killam professor Dr. Graham Fishburne combines juggling with research to make sure kids are fit.


Oh, my aching back!
Killam professor Dr. Shrawan Kumar looks into the causes of that nagging lower back ache, and designs devices that help.


The Importanse of speling correctly
Dr. Connie Varnhagen could have helped one the world's worst spellers -- Dan Quayle.


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