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Dr. KEN OZMON

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. , Kenneth Ozmon,

- t Dean of Arts at g I, has been appointed the next president of

' e Iyriotokis, a fifth defensive tadcle With - University of Prince ard Island Football thers, has been named -Canadian for 1.978. yriotokis was "quite ased" with the ouncement after learning his selection. As a ult of 'his selectim iotokis will play for ‘ Canadian All—Stars at ‘ second annual Can—Am

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St. Mary's University in Halifax, N.S._, effective July 1, 1979. Dr, Ozmon, a native of Virginia, has been living in Canada for over 12 years and is now a citizen of this country. After carpleting his Ph.D. at the [hiversity of Maine, Dr. (hmon taught at various colleges in Montreal before caning

,to UPEI in 1969.

Seven years as Dean of Arts have certainly familiarized Dr. Ozmcn with administrative processes. When asked whether he prefers such respgusibilities to the

Cbnference tackle in the Atlantic Conference was named co—winner of the October UPEI Athlete of the anth Award, with Canadian Intercollegiate Harness Racing Champion Kevin MacCarVille.

In selécting the Regiqaolis College graduate, the voting Canadian college coaches " pid<ed a two-time unanimous choice to AUAA All—Ccnference honors. Lyriotokis played the past five years under UPEI head coach Ed Hilton.

"We were disappointed when he wasn't picked last year," said Hilton, "but we are very pleased with this year's selectim." Hilton noted Lyriotokis is UPEI's first All— Canadian in any sport, and Hilton has"every reason to believe he will justify our faith in him. "

'Ihe 6'2", 235 pound tackle was also the Atlantic Conference's out— standing lineman, and the AUAA's nominee for the J.P. Metras Award as out— standing lineman in' Canadian college football.

Lyriotdcis, a native of Amherstview, Ontario, was one of five Atlantic

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to the All—Canadian club. The UPEI player scored one of tm defensive toudidowns for the 1978 Panthers. Ottawa Roughriders own the professional playing rights by Lyriotokis in

‘Canada, and Mike is likely

to return to the club's training camp after visiting the camp last summer.

more academic pursuits

of teaching, Dr. Ozmm said that he considers himself first and fore- most a teacher. "But administraticn is not total drudgery. It too can be exciting and creative," explained Dr. Ozmon.

Dr. Ozmcn is ccnfident in the strengths of St. Mary's University. He is aware of the reputed "jock image" of SMU but Dr. Ozmon feels that this reputation has possibly been perpetuated by jealous competitors. (1'1 the other hand, Dr. Ozmbn points to a possible failure, on the part of St. Mary‘s, in stressing its academic prowess.

(he of Dr. Ozmrm's goals when president of St. Mary's will be to improve its image to the general public. Dr. Ozmon said that he "is walking a tightrope in this area for if you try too hard it looks as if you are trying to whitewash the situaticn'.’

Dr. Ozmon stresses the importance of universities to pay a lot more attention to the "ncn—

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AERIAL VIEW OF BLANCHARD HALL FACING BELUEDERE Al/E.

by Gerald McKenna

This reporter, in an interview with a member of the Security Department, was told that "during the first Semester of 78-79 academic year, the residents of Blanchard Hall have shown a maturity that hasn't been apparent for some years in that residence."

It would appear that residents of Blanchard are finally taking some pride in their living accommodations. The amount of damages to the common living quarters (loimge , corridors, laundromat, etc) is much lower than in years past. 'Ihe number of complaints that the Security Dept; have been called to in Blanchard, and the number of instances of people pulling fire alarms and tampering with fire equipment have been

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traditional learner" — a euphemism for people in the work—world who need upgrading. 'Ihis is a method of preserving post— secondary insstitutions because the 18—22 year- old group no longer supply adequate numbers. Dr. Ozmon feels that this is also an important service to a community.

Although there are 3 universities within the Halifax metropolitan area, Dr. 0mm does not think that the amalgamation of these institutions would be profitable. "A smaller university, such as St. Mary's, with approximately 2,500 students, has a better opportunity to help people develop in all areas; intellectual, social, physical, moral" , states Dr. OZII'OI’I.

Although Dr. Ozmon, his wife, and two daughters regret moving away from P.E.I. and their established friends, they all look forward to the experience. For Dr. Ozmon it is a diallenge that he will face with carpetence and finesse.

drastically reduced.

Some of the credit for this should possibly go to "the proctors, the two night porters Linda Vanrick and Joan McRae and _ especially to Carol and Mati Kolga, the head residents who have been doing an excellent job dam at Blanchar ".

Mati and Carol Kolga took over the head resident job from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson at the beginning of September. 'lhere are three proctors and two night porters as well who help look after the order of the building. 'Ihese people are largely responsible for the smooth Operation of Blanchard this semester but it was also felt by this member of security that the residents are 1161“? responsible and mature than in years past.