Queen’s University newspaper of record since 1969 January 12, 2009 Vol. XL No. 1 QUEEN’S GAZETTE Lessons Capturing climate from Obama P7 change on camera P8 barackobama.com Student lands Rhodes Scholarship

By ALISSA CLARK citement and anticipation for neurophysiology, studying move- As vice-president of the Na- university in March. Second-year honours medical stu- what’s to come. It’s an amazing op- ment disorders such as Parkinson’s tional Health Sciences Students’ As- “I am very grateful to Queen’s dent Raed Joundi has been awarded portunity.” disease and cerebral palsy. sociation, Mr. Joundi advocates for providing such a great atmos- a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Mr. Joundi is one of 10 students Using electrical recording and teamwork and collaboration phere to learn and grow as a stu- Oxford University in England for across Canada to receive the presti- imaging techniques, Mr. Joundi among heath care students and is dent, both in the medical school three years starting this fall. gious award this year in recogni- plans to study the circuitry of the passionate about interprofessional and the larger university,” he “Initially I was shocked when I tion of his outstanding academic brain in normal and diseased states education. He strongly believes it says. ”There is so much energy and found out – especially after meeting achievement, community service, looking at how the brain controls translates into better patient care. enthusiasm on campus, which en- all the other amazing candidates in and leadership. With a strong in- movement, what goes wrong in He is also helping to plan the courages involvement not only in the final round, says Mr. Joundi. terest in neurosciences, he plans to diseased states as well as possible association’s interprofessional con- one’s studies, but also within the “But shock quickly turned to ex- pursue a post-graduate degree in treatments. ference taking place at the See RHODES: Page 6

At your STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Food for service thought

QUEEN’S-LED PROJECT THEME NIGHTS WILL HELP UNIVERSITIES BROADEN PERSPECTIVES BUILD CUSTOMER ON HOW FOOD SERVICE SKILLS CONNECTS WITH By CELIA RUSSELL CULTURE Queen’s has been awarded funding to develop a web application that By KAY LANGMUIR will help faculty, staff and adminis- There’s more than just food being trators at all Ontario universities served up as Queen’s many dining improve their customer service halls host an increasing number of skills. culturally focused events that offer The project is part of a provin- nourishment with a side dish of cial government plan to build tools knowledge. to achieve compliance with new “What’s happening on campus customer service legislation under with respect to Hospitality Services the Accessibility for Ontarians with is just magic,” says Joli Manson, Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). general manager of Queen’s Hospi- Queen’s applied, in partnership tality Services (QHS). with the Council of Ontario Uni- The events range from all-out versities (COU), to the Ministry of celebrations with food, music and Community and Social Services’ dance to more integrated activities EnAbling Change program and was honoring the rich cultural and reli- awarded $78,000 to build the e- gious heritage of the university’s di- learning application by October. verse student body. “The training isn’t intended to COURTESY OF KATE DICKSON A student entering a dining hall make people experts in accessibil- Kate Dickson of Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID) serves food on banana leaves to children one evening might find a Maritime ity,” says Jeanette Parsons, accessi- at a bush cook-up at Wakapoa, Guyana, a predominantly Amerindian village, on the QPID group’s last day on theme night in full swing, com- the island. For a story on the latest activities of the student-run, non-profit organization and another photo, see plete with a seafood buffet and fid- bility and equity coordinator in the page 11. Equity Office. “It’s about helping dler. Or, as happened during the See SERVICE: Page 2 recent fasting period of Ramadan, dates were the first food offered to all students, in keeping with the tradition of breaking the fast with Administrative systems renewal moves forward a date, as the Prophet Mohammed After many months of planning, a QUASR’s presentation to the stakeholders to effectively plan, de- their life cycle. was said to have done. transformative project to replace board noted that academic experi- liver, support and fully participate The initiative has been de- The staff at QHS is a boiling ket- the university’s administrative sys- ences at Queen’s depend on the ad- in those experiences. Existing sys- scribed as “part of the solution” in tle of enthusiasm for, as Ms. Man- tems over the next three years is ministrative systems that enable tems, however, are at the end of helping Queen’s realize its aca- son puts it, blurring the lines a little moving forward, following final demic mission. The project will between dining hall and classroom. approval in December by the Board provide a focus for the university’s “It’s not just about getting a bite of Trustees. effort to renew its processes, tools to eat anymore. It’s about experi- Known as QUASR, the Queen’s and systems. In that way, Queen’s encing another culture and getting University Administrative Systems can make the best use of its human an education,” says Ms. Manson. Replacement project will improve and financial resources, improve QHS supports fasting students service delivery, reduce operational service levels and speed up im- See FOOD: Page 6 and financial risks, and bring the provements that will provide stu- university’s systems up to leading dents with an improved learning standards for Student Administra- experience. tion, Human Resources, Finance The renewed administrative sys- Index and Research. tems will enable system users to Q ’ A high level of activity is now provide enhanced service delivery Discovery @ ueen s ...... 8 under way to establish the project through: For The Record ...... 13 team office, bring Queen’s staff and • improved administrative Calendar...... 14 other team members on board this processes month, launch training and com- • integrated solutions across de- For news updates munications plans, and begin de- partments visit us online @ tailed technical work outlined step • increased system functionality www.queensu.ca/newscentre by step in the QUASR project work • reduced and better managed risks, plan, says QUASR Program Man- and Queen’s News Centre ager Jim Carse. • ongoing support capacities. See QUASR: Page 2 IN THE NEWS Page 2 Queen’s Gazette January 12, 2009 Principal search process on track

By CELIA RUSSELL always been a challenging one. ” Joint Board/Senate Advisory Committee to Select the Principal The Joint Board-Senate Committee Chaired by University Chancel- charged with the search for the lor David Dodge, the joint com- David Dodge, Chancellor, Chair Monitor Clipper Partners, Cam- next principal expects to make a mittee is comprised of nine Irène Bujara, Director, Human Rights bridge, MA and Equity, Queen’s recommendation to the Board of representatives from the Board of Nine members - Senate Trustees in time for an announce- Trustees and nine from the Senate. Nine members - Board of Trustees Brooks Barnett, student senator ment about the appointment by The appointment would likely Toby Abramsky,VP Keystone Prop- Peter Dacin, President, Queen's Uni- this spring. take effect in the summer – de- erty Management Inc., Kingston versity Faculty Association “We are in the candidate pending on the individual’s current George Anderson, President, Forum Linda Horton, staff senator, Human phase,” says University Secretary responsibilities. of Federations, Ottawa Resources Georgina Moore, secretary of the In case of a delay, Principal Tom Donald Bayne, Director and Adnan Husain, faculty senator, His- Q Joint Board-Senate Committee. Williams has indicated that he is Counsel, Homestead Landholdings tory UEEN S “We have an outstanding pool of willing to continue in the position Ltd., Ottawa Alistair MacLean, Dean, Faculty of ’ candidates, and the committee is for as long as is necessary, says Ms. Kim Black, President, Black and Arts and Science GAZETTE now in the process of narrowing it Moore. Associates, Mississauga, ON Kathleen Norman, faculty senator, down.” The position was advertised na- Robert Burge, Registrar, Faculty of Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science Editor Education Patrick Oosthuizen, faculty senator, Queen’s, like all universities is tionally and internationally last fall Celia Russell Leora Jackson, Rector, Queen’s Mechanical and Materials Engineer- 613-533-6000 ext. 74498 in the Globe and Mail, University facing a lot of complex challenges, University ing [email protected] thanks to the recent global eco- Affairs, La Presse, the Chronicle of Kathleen Macmillan, President, In- Talia Radcliffe, President, Alma Editorial Assistant nomic fallout, says Ms. Moore. Higher Education and the Econo- ternational Trade Policy Consultants, Mater Society mist. Lindsay Alexander “As the committee reviews the Inc., Ottawa. Jeff Welsh, President, Society of 613-533-6000 ext. 79173 candidates, the current economic David Pattenden, Chair, Cannasat Graduate and Professional Students [email protected] environment adds an extra focus to www.queensu.ca/secretariat Therapeutics Inc. /search/index.html Senior Communications Officer the search. This is a complex insti- William Young, Chair, Board of Secretary of the committee: Nancy Dorrance tution and the job of principal has Trustees and Managing Director, University Secretary Georgina Moore 613-533-2869 [email protected] Advertising Coordinator Jennifer Barbosa Q ’ QUASR 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 ueen s United Way continued from page 1 [email protected] workplace goal – $ The project will include a wide over three years, with the first administrative processes. 315,000 Production range of campus stakeholders: cur- major milestones being implemen- “We have really appreciated the Wilma van Wyngaarden rent and prospective students, fac- tations in the Finance and Research contributions so many in the cam- 613-533-6000 ext. 79089 ulty, staff, principal investigators Administration systems over the pus community have made to help [email protected] and other researchers, departmen- next 12 months, followed by mod- ensure we have the best solution to Associate Director tal administrators and academic ules for Human Resources, Research help the university move forward,” University Communications advisors, executive administration and Student Administration in says Mr. Carse. “We anticipate con- Lorinda Peterson and internal/external auditors, 2010 and 2011. tinuing to work closely with them 613-533-3234 among others. Over the past six months, more in the months ahead.” [email protected] % Led by Mr. Carse, the project than 300 staff, students, faculty For details on the project, time- Director 97 team will work closely with univer- and interface users have been in- lines and contacts, visit the website University Communications sity stakeholders during the design volved in assessing the university’s at www.queensu.ca/quasr Ellie Sadinsky and implementation of the project. technical needs and how the new Queries and comments are wel- 613-533-6000 ext. 74038 The transition will be phased in systems will support improved come at [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director Department of Marketing and Communications Service Helena Debnam continued from page 1 613-533-6000 ext.74696 people to respond appropriately to their planning. For example, if a “They will also be integral in [email protected] other people’s needs. At the very participant requires an American helping us roll out the online train- Queen’s Gazette Online: minimum, we want to get people to Sign Language/English interpreter, ing program.” qnc.queensu.ca/gaz_online.php start asking questions, specifically, the budget needs to incorporate The training itself has to be ac- Queen’s News Centre: ‘Are there any accessibility consid- this cost. cessible to people with disabilities www.queensu.ca/newscentre erations that I need to think “Until now, there has been no and will be offered using alternate Subscriptions are $30 per year.

about?’” system of getting this sort of infor- formats. The Queen’s Gazette is published on the second For example, someone who mation out there, and this is what The Queen’s customer service and fourth Monday of each month (Tuesday if helps a person with a vision dis- we hope this training will do,” says working group chaired by Vice- Monday is a holiday), and monthly in June and De- ability to fill out a confidential Ms. Parsons. Principal (Human Resources) Rod cember by the Department of Marketing and Com- form could offer the use of a private The training will enable univer- Morrison is drafting the content for munications, Fleming Hall, Queen’s University, room. Departments planning sity staff and faculty go online and the training program. It will also be Kingston, ON K7L 3N6. Submissions are welcome, but the Gazette reserves conferences and other events also complete a 45-minute module to sent to the COU for consideration the right to edit and print contributions as space need to ensure that they are acces- learn about accessibility and also as well as the Inter-University Dis- and staff time permit. sible to all participants as part of about barriers that some people en- ability Issues Association (IDIA), a counter, explains Ms. Parsons. provincial association of units that SCHEDULE There will be a core program, as work with students with disabili- Issue date: Monday, Jan. 26 Office of Research Services still in Fleming-Jemmett well as some additional modules, ties. Ad booking deadline: Jan. 9 for faculty members based on their “It’s very natural for some peo- Ad artwork deadline: Jan. 14 The Office of Research Services is not moving to the second floor of interaction with students. Depart- ple to fear being awkward when as- Noon editorial deadline: Jan. 19 Richardson Hall, as reported in the Dec. 8 Gazette construction update. It ment and unit heads and above sisting a person with a disability,” Issue date: Monday, Feb. 9 is still located in Fleming Hall, Jemmett Wing. The Office of the Vice-Prin- will also receive personal training says Ms. Parsons. “We want to Ad booking deadline: Jan. 23 to familiarize themselves with the lessen that kind of awkwardness or Ad artwork deadline: Jan. 28 cipal (Research) only has moved to the second floor of Richardson Hall. Noon editorial deadline: Feb. 2 In addition, the parking garage under Tindall Field is now known as provincial legislation because they fear. It’s as simple as asking, ‘May I have a specific responsibility to en- be of assistance to you?’ That’s the Union Street Parking Garage, according to Physical Plant Services. ADVERTISING POLICY sure their university is in compli- what the term customer service is The Queen’s University Gazette is a newspaper ance, says Ms. Parsons. all about.” published by the University’s Department of Mar- keting and Communications (“Publisher”) for the primary purpose of internal communication to its faculty and staff members. All advertising is subject to the Publisher’s ap- proval. The Publisher reserves the right to revise, reject, discontinue or omit any advertisement, or Register Now to cancel any advertising contract, for reasons sat- isfactory to the Publisher without notice and with- out any claim for penalty. Non-credit, 10-week courses The Publisher does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by any error in accuracy in Cost $210 • See schedule @ the printing of an advertisement beyond the http://www.queensu.ca/frenchcentre/courses.html amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Courses: French Conversation for beginner, intermediate and advanced The advertiser agrees to indemnify the Pub- lisher for any losses or costs incurred by the Pub- speakers, French in the Workplace and Brown Bag Lunches. lisher as a result of publishing any advertisement, which is libelous or misleading, or otherwise sub- jects the Publisher to liability. Courses start The Publisher may insert the word “advertise- KINGSTON’S FAVOURITE ment” above or below any copy. The Publisher re- January 19th, 2009 quires that any advocacy advertisement identify VIDEO STORE the advertiser placing the ad. The Publisher will not knowingly publish any Email to reserve your space. Learn advertisement which is illegal, misleading or of- Over 25,000 DVD & Blu-ray fensive to its readers. French in fun-filled atmosphere. The Publisher will not knowingly publish any movies available to rent. advertisement which violates the University’s internal policies, equity/human rights policies or The French Centre code of conduct. Further, the Publisher will not 40 Clarence Street 613-542-3900 195 University Ave Info: [email protected] publish any advertisement which contravenes classicvideo.ca the best interests of the University directly or indirectly. IN THE NEWS January 12, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 3 Board approves funds for projects IN BRIEF

The Board of Trustees approved $100,000 for site plan work for the nus Alfred Bader, who with his wife and building remediation (pro- Financial funding to replace the university’s West Campus Fields project. Fund- Isabel donated the British castle to vided from fundraising); $1.05 mil- core administrative information ing for both projects will be pro- Queen’s in 1993. lion for design development update on web systems that support human re- vided by the university and • KPMG LLP as external auditor for (subject to receiving full funding A new Financial Update has been sources, student administration, fi- through fundraising. the year ending April 30, 2009; from external sources to allow the posted to the Principal’s website to nance and research administration. • Revised 2009-10 tuition fees in project to be completed within the keep the community informed The Queen’s University Admin- The board also approved: several programs, averaging be- university’s financial require- about the university’s challenges istrative Systems Replacement proj- • $750,000 in additional planning tween 4.3. to 4.8 per cent, adding ments). and other budgetary issues. ect (QUASR) is expected to take funds for a new medical school about $800,000 to operation Despite the current financial Preliminary recommendations three years and will enable im- building, to be provided by the Fac- budget (under the provincial outlook, the university plans to from task forces examining cost re- proved functionality, support ad- ulty of Health Sciences; Reaching Higher Plan, total fee in- meet its financial targets to the best duction, revenue generation, uni- ministrative process improvements • $50,000 in planning funds for the creases across the institution must of its ability, Principal Tom versity space, technology, and replace outdated technology redevelopment of Gordon-Brock- not exceed five per cent); Williams told board members. communications, enrolment and infrastructure. ington Hall, to be provided by Res- • Policy statements on environ- “The heads of every unit are employee departures can also be The project will cost $33.5 mil- idences; mental management and environ- planning on a 15-per cent budget found on this page, located at lion and will be paid out of the uni- • A new name for the International mental health and safety; cut over the next three years. This www.queensu.ca/principal/finan- versity’s operating budget, Study Centre: Queen’s Interna- • A delegation policy giving au- won’t be solved overnight; hence cialupdate.html amortized over the next 12 years. tional Study Centre at Herstmon- thority for the university to borrow we are doing this on a three-year Suggestions on how the univer- Also at its Dec. 5 meeting, the ceux Castle has been renamed The from Infrastructure Ontario; basis.” sity can save money or increase rev- board approved planning funds of Bader International Study Centre, • The Performing Arts Centre sit- enue may be sent to • $500,000 for Phases 2 and 3 of Queen’s University. It recognizes ing, massing and façade: $950,000 www.queensu.ca/secretariat [email protected] the Queen’s Centre project and Queen’s philanthropist and alum- for site zoning, testing, approvals /trustees TVO on campus Humanities scholar to On Sunday, Jan. 18 and Monday Jan. 19, TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin will be on campus for deliver Brockington Lecture an interactive event examining On- tario’s agrarian economy. A specialist in postmodernist cul- says Jill Scott, associate professor in TVO seeks participation from ture, described as one of the most the Department of German, who is community members for a daylong prolific thinkers of our time and also a former graduate student. The workshop in Ban Righ Hall on Jan. whose work garners universal ap- complex interrelations of theory 18 and audience members for the peal, is the 2009 Brockington Visi- with artistic practice form the com- live broadcast in Grant Hall airing tor. mon thread in her academic work. Monday Jan. 19 at 8 pm. To regis- Linda Hutcheon of the Centre Dr. Hutcheon’s visit is sponsored ter, visit www.tvo.org/agendacamp. for Comparative Literature, Depart- by the Department of German with A wider online audience will be ment of English, University of support from the departments of able to follow and contribute to the Toronto, will deliver a lecture enti- English, Film and Media Studies, AgendaCamp at www.tvo.org/agen- tled Ethics and Politics of Review- French and Spanish and Italian and dacamp. Content will be used on ing in the 21st Century on the School of Music. the broadcast of The Agenda with Thursday, Jan. 15 at 5 pm in Dun- The visitorship was established Steve Paikin: On the Road the next ning Hall Auditorium. in 1968 by Colonel R.S. McLaugh- day. Professor Hutcheon will also lin for a five-year trial period in ho- speak on Adaptations Across the nour of Leonard Brockington, who Media: Page to Stage to Screen(s) on was rector of Queen’s for 17 years. Friday, Jan. 16, at 1 pm in room 14 In 1974, permanent funding was Queen’s hosts Dunning Hall. received from the R.S. McLaughlin Her interdisciplinary work in Foundation. national chess the humanities has centred Cana- For details on Dr. Hutcheon’s dian literature, Postmodern theory, visit, contact Dr. Scott at challenge Parody, Feminism and Opera. [email protected] Some of Canada’s strongest young “Her research appeals to aca- chess players will compete in the demics and non-academics alike, individual.utoronto.ca COURTESY OF LINDA HUTCHEON 2009 Canadian Post-Secondary and encompasses all of the arts,” /lindahutcheon Linda Hutcheon Chess Championship on Jan. 16-18 at Wallace Hall in the John Deutsch University Centre. Hosted by the Queen’s University Chess Club, the Job evaluation project enters analysis stage event involves about 20 student teams from universities across The university continues to move Over the past six weeks, a total and project Steering Committee in and that has the confidence of our Canada, including McGill, Car- ahead with the review of its job of 70 staff from across the univer- early 2009. employees,” says Mr. Morrison. “It leton, Western and Montreal. The evaluation system for general sup- sity took part in 14 workshops fa- “It is critical that the university’s is important that people are able to University of British Columbia may port and research staff categories. cilitated by Aon Consulting. They job evaluation system is attuned to understand how the responsibili- also participate via the internet, if The review has the support of the provided detailed information the skills and expertise people are ties of their position at the univer- the club is able to arrange it. Queen’s University Staff Associa- about the work performed in their bringing to the workplace,” says sity fit with and complements that Admission is free and spectators tion. areas, types of career progression, Mr. Morrison. of others, and that their role is are encouraged to attend. The The job evaluation system needs and associated skills and account- “Along with increased trans- being assessed and valued accord- opening ceremony takes place at 7 to reflect the changing work envi- abilities. parency, the system will be de- ingly.” pm on Friday, Jan. 16. ronment, while balancing the re- Aon Consulting will then ana- signed to ensure clarity with For more information about the Rounds will take place at 10 am quirements for internal equity and lyze the information, and a job respect to accountabilities.” process, visit www.hr.queensu.ca and 4 pm on Jan. 17 and 18. compliance, and be competitive framework will begin to take “In a workplace as multifaceted /compben/jescope.php or contact Rounds typically take about five with the external market place, says shape. Key themes and areas for and decentralized as Queen’s, ef- Laurie Gee, Manager, Compensa- hours to complete. Vice-Principal (Human Resources) discussion will be reviewed with forts are made to ensure we have a tion, Laurie.Gee @queensu.ca or at For details, contact Tyler Longo Rod Morrison. the Job Evaluation (JE) Committee system in place that is consistent extension 74179. at [email protected]

186 Princess St., Kingston www.odyssey-travel.com IN THE NEWS Page 4 Queen’s Gazette January 12, 2009 IN BRIEF Course boosts student ties with community

Kingston man By CATHERINE DALE level, says course creator and co-in- sceptical about the practical value of one large undertaking or several An innovative writing course of- structor Martina Hardwick of their education, and they won- smaller assignments such as fered through the Writing Centre “For instance, if a student does der how they’ll use it in the future,” brochures and fundraising letters. donates $500,000 for the first time last fall is a unique a placement at the Food Bank in says third-year biology student However, many students are Kingston philanthropist Larry Gib- opportunity to strengthen ties be- Kingston they need to reflect on Matthew Ponsford, who is com- finding that there is so much work son will donate $500,000 to Hos- tween students and the greater how that translates to working on pleting his placement at KGH. “The to be done they can’t say every- pice Kingston and Queen’s to build Kingston community. world hunger.” idea of volunteer placements could thing in 2,500 words. a new home for Hospice Kingston By introducing students to a One of the course’s basic princi- be used effectively in other courses “The need is so huge that a lot at 36 Barrie St. to benefit Hospice broad range of writing genres rele- ples is action in the community, re- to show students the practical uses of placement hosts want students Kingston, Queen’s and patients in vant to community organizations – flection at home. “Students of their skills.” to continue beyond the original the Kingston community. from public relations writing to naturally enjoy reflecting on what Dina Ali says that her volunteer commitment – and many students The new facility will provide grant applications – Writing in the they are doing, and recording those community placement at H’art are choosing to volunteer their support for medical education ini- Community offers much-needed reflections in a journal becomes School of Smiles, which offers edu- own time because they’re having so tiatives and fellowships, as well as writing services to community or- part of the criteria for course com- cation and employment training much fun, and they’re so engaged,” support for volunteers. Mr. Gib- ganizations. pletion,” says Dr. Hardwick. “Stu- for people with special needs, says Ms. Vos. son’s gift also will help further the The students in the course are dents self-educate by realizing what taught her things that she would- Mr. Ponsford agrees that the education of undergraduate and very aware that they are contribut- they have learned from what they n’t normally learn. “It really brings hardest part of the placement is post-graduate students and practi- ing to relations between Queen’s have done.” you back to earth,” says the second- knowing when to stop. “There is al- tioners of medicine and nursing in and the community in a positive Organizers spent much of last year commerce student. ways more that could be done,” he the palliative care field. Hospice way, says course co-instructor Lori summer arranging partnerships The challenge for organizers is says. Kingston’s new home will also in- Vos. with community organizations. to find appropriate placements This semester, the students will clude education space for Queen’s Jill Holland-Reilly, director of The need for writing services is where each student’s unique skills focus on sharing their placement Palliative Care Medicine and offices Volunteer Services at Kingston huge, observes Ms. Vos. “A lot of are in demand,” says Mr. Ascah. experiences, starting with presenta- for community palliative care General Hospital, where two stu- organizations just don’t have the Even organizations with writing tions to their classmates for peer physicians and nurses. dents are completing their place- staff to devote to writing projects. staff benefit from the student place- feedback. “Palliative care is a labour of ments, agrees that the course It’s been a real eye-opener.” ments. However, it is already apparent love for me,” says Mr. Gibson, who provides an excellent opportunity Community placements based “When you’ve presented infor- that the course is a resounding suc- retired in May 2008 after 42 years for student-community interac- on the principles of service learning mation a certain way for a number cess, and Ms. Vos and Ms. Hard- as a long-term care administrator. tion. theory are increasingly popular at of years, it’s good to get a fresh wick plan to run it again next year. “This is my way of creating a living “Because approximately 350 Canadian universities, and provide viewpoint,” says Ms Holland-Reilly. “It’s such a win-win situation,” says legacy while giving back to the Queen’s students volunteer at KGH an invaluable hands-on learning “For example, when the students Ms Vos. “The students feel like community.” every year, I already know there are experience. were working on the volunteer re- they’re learning something valu- “We are delighted with Mr. Gib- lots of wonderful students,” she “The interaction between peo- cruitment brochure, they reminded able and making a difference, and son’s vision and generosity,” says says. “But this program is a good ple creates a learning environment me that it is important to deter- the community organizations Alan Grant, chair of the Hospice way for other organizations and in- that students just wouldn’t get in mine what appeals to the volun- clearly benefit too.” Kingston Board. As a not-for-profit dividuals to meet these students.” the classroom,” says Community teers you’re trying to recruit.” Ms. Ali agrees. “I can’t think of organization, Hospice Kingston It also serves to remind students Service Learning Coordinator During their placements, stu- one single negative thing about the aims to provide comfort and sup- how their achievements at the local Matthew Ascah. dents must complete a 2,500-word course. It’s been such a great and port to persons living with a life- level can be applied to the global “I think a lot of students are writing project, which may consist positive experience.” threatening or terminal illness and their families. Anatomy prof Law alumnus appointed to co-chair to Supreme Court conference Thomas Cromwell (Mus ‘73, Law who retired at the end of the court’s Professor of Anatomy and Cell Bi- ’76) has been appointed by Prime spring session this year. ology Anne Croy has been elected Minister Stephen Harper to the After graduating from Queen’s co-vice chair of the Reproductive Supreme Court of Canada. A highly Law, Justice Cromwell, a Kingston Tract Biology Gordon Conference respected jurist who has served on native, went on to Oxford Univer- in 2010. In 2012, she will co-chair the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal sity, where he received a B.C.L. in the conference with Francesco De- since 1997, he is the first Queen’s 1977. He taught Civil Procedure as mayo of Baylor College of Medi- Law graduate to sit on Canada’s a sessional instructor at Queen’s cine. highest court. Law from 1980 to 1982 and served Dr. Croy, Canada Research Chair “Justice Cromwell has long been as a University Council member at in Reproduction, Development and a tremendous friend and supporter Queen’s from 1990 to 1993. Sexual Function, is an immunolo- of Queen’s Law,” says Dean Bill A former faculty member at Dal- gist whose research focuses on the Flanagan. “All of us at the faculty housie Law School and practi- role of immune cells at the mater- are simply thrilled with this ap- tioner, Justice Cromwell has also nal-fetal interface during preg- pointment, our first graduate to be served on numerous national and nancy, with the goal of improving appointed to the Supreme Court of provincial committees. the health of both mother and Canada. A distinguished academic His service includes terms as fetus. and jurist, whose writings are chair of the Canadian Forum for Established in the late 1920s by widely admired throughout the Civil Justice and as president of the Neil Gordon of Johns Hopkins Uni- country for their balance, clarity Canadian Institute for the Admin- versity, the Gordon Research Con- and intelligence, Justice Cromwell istration of Justice, the Canadian ferences provide a forum for will make great contributions to Association of Law Teachers and discussion of recent advances and the work of the Court.” the Continuing Legal Education discoveries in various scientific Justice Cromwell’s appointment Society of Nova Scotia. For three fields. Currently, a range of Gordon restores the Supreme Court to its years, Justice Cromwell served as Research Conferences are held in COURTESY OF QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS full complement of nine judges the executive legal officer in the both the eastern and western U.S., Thomas Cromwell is the first Queen’s Law graduate to sit on Canada’s highest after an eight-month vacancy. He Supreme Court for former chief jus- as well as internationally. court. replaces Justice Michel Bastarache, tice Antonio Lamer.

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George Jackson Professional Facilitator 613-453-0712 • [email protected] IN THE NEWS January 12, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 5 Challenging year for area: experts say IN BRIEF

Kingston’s economy is not immune ment prospects are critical to re- combating the slump, and Canada sumer confidence, tight credit con- TAs, TFs vote to the ongoing global financial cri- taining students locally because is expected to weather the eco- ditions and cutbacks in health and sis, but Queen’s School of Business they are the most important factor nomic storm slightly better than education will be a drag on local against (QSB) experts have identified some in deciding where to live after grad- other countries. growth. That said, the inflow of growth opportunities for the city. uation, but both students and Finance professor Lynnette new residents to Kingston – not unionization A panel of faculty made their alumni expressed strong dissatis- Purda notes that while 2008 was least its students – represents a predictions for the new year at the faction with Kingston’s employ- clearly a tough year for stock mar- growth opportunity for the city, A teaching adjunct/teaching fel- 27th-annual Business Forecast ment opportunities. kets around the globe, the Toronto provided it improves its capacity to lows (TAs/TFs) certification vote Lunch held last month. The sold- As part of its attraction and re- Stock Exchange managed to per- retain top talent.” was completed last month with the out event links the school and the tention strategy, Dr. Chan says the form better than many of its inter- From a managerial perspective, final count being 359 for certifica- city’s business community. city should implement policies that national counterparts including professor of strategy Douglas Reid tion and 398 against. The first Results of recent research into generate new economic and em- New York and Tokyo. reports that Canadians should rec- round of counting in late Novem- how to keep more graduates in ployment opportunities in several ognize that the recession is affect- ber was inconclusive. The TAs and town were also presented. key areas including health, re- ing everyone worldwide because TFs were voting on membership in A Queen’s team worked with the search, social sciences (education, Canada is expected the uncertainty is threatening con- the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union which Kingston Economic Development government, religion), natural and to weather the sumer confidence. Corporation (KEDCO) on how to applied sciences, art, culture, recre- “Think of this as a challenge to largely represents federal civil help improve the retention of ation, sports, business and finance. economic storm the customer’s ‘willingness to pay,’” servants. knowledge workers, specifically The survey also found that stu- says Professor Reid. “According to a Queen’s graduates, in the greater dents are more likely to stay around slightly better than new study from McKinsey, there is Kingston area. Kingston if they feel they are part other countries. a strong view in North America Are we alone? Yolande Chan, director of the of the community, so the city that the recession will last through In recognition of the UNESCO/IAU Monieson Centre at the business should work to better integrate stu- 2009. International Year of Astronomy school outlined the findings of an dents into Kingston life. Businesses “Hence, businesses should see 2009, Sara Seager of MIT will pres- online survey of 900 third- and can help promote their industries “It’s doubtful that markets have ’09 as a building year for a 2010 re- ent a lecture on Extrasolar Planets fourth-year undergrads and 3,000 and companies to students by re- hit bottom yet, but many are ex- covery and, in many respects, be- and the Search for Habitable Queen’s alumni. cruiting on campus and providing pecting equity performance to im- have like a startup: conserve cash, Worlds, Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 pm. The study examined how infor- summer internships and post grad- prove in the second half of 2009,” innovate rapidly and at low cost, Professor Seager is the Ellen mation about local job opportuni- uate training opportunities. says Professor Purda. simplify, and hold onto valuable re- Swallow Richards Associate Profes- ties and student availability is Kingston employers can also look Economics professor and panel sources, human and otherwise.” sor of Planetary Science and Asso- circulated and looked at the talent- locally to compete globally by tak- moderator John McHale predicts Professor Reid also recommends ciate Professor of Physics at the based or creative economy oppor- ing advantage of the consulting that Canada will fall into recession, that management teams remove Massachusetts Institute of Technol- tunities available for Queen’s and research services the Queen’s with the economy contracting in buy-barriers, fatten their supply ogy. She was ranked among The graduates. It also explored knowl- community offers to help grow the last quarter of 2008 through chain, focus on voice-of-the- Fifth Annual Brilliant 10 by Popular edge worker recruitment and reten- their businesses. the first quarter of 2009 and consumer innovation and commu- Science magazine for her work in tion, including the motivation of Overall, the QSB experts say the Kingston will not be immune. nicate both progress and obstacles developing simulations that have the Net or Millennial Generation economy will continue to falter, “2009 will be a difficult year for clearly with all stakeholders. given scientists new tools for help- employees and what matters to unemployment will rise, markets the Kingston economy,” said Pro- For more details on the presen- ing visualize what foreign planets Queen’s graduates. and the dollar will remain volatile, fessor McHale. “Unemployment tation, visit business.queensu.ca may look like. Dr. Chan found that employ- but policy makers will be active in rates will rise and declining con- /news/docs/BFL2009.pdf It takes place in Currie Hall at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), and is co-sponsored by the Department of Physics, As- Professor finalist for prestigious literary prize trophysics and Astronomy, RMC and Royal Astronomical Society of By LINDSAY ALEXANDER resonance of the forgotten history candidates for the prize,” said Dr. dien King Edward Hotel on Feb. 9. Canada Kingston Centre. The lec- History professor Ana Siljak is of Russian terrorism. I am gratified Siljak. Each runner-up will receive $2,000. ture is free and all are welcome. among three finalists vying for the that, in their notes on the selection The winner will be announced The event will be broadcasted live prestigious Charles Taylor Prize for of my book, the jury appreciated at a luncheon at Toronto’s Le Meri- on CBC Radio One’s Ontario Today. kingstoniya.ca Literary Non-fiction for her book both aspects of my work.” Angel of Vengeance: The “Girl Assas- The shortlist of finalists was sin,” the Governor of St. Petersburg, pared down from a total of 135 and Russia’s Revolutionary World. Dr. books submitted by 43 publishers. Siljak provides an account of Vera Also competing for the $25,000 Zasulich, a Russian Marxist who grand prize are Elizabeth Abbott Complementary and Alternative Medicine murdered a powerful Russian aris- with her book, Sugar: A Bittersweet tocrat and was put on trial for her History and Tom Cook with Shock for crime in 1878. Troops: Canadians Fighting the Great “I am pleasantly surprised and War, 1917-1918. All three finalists Urological Symptoms greatly honoured to make the final present historical accounts, which cut for such a prestigious award,” contrasts from nominations in pre- says Dr. Siljak. “My goal in writing vious years where themes were of a Angel of Vengeance was to combine more personal or familial nature painstaking research with a writing and more memoir-oriented. style that could enliven 19th-cen- “In general, I was impressed that tury Russian life for modern read- the jury was not afraid to select ers and bring out the contemporary three serious works of history as Are you developing Prostate Problems? Are you interested in Herbal Therapy?

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DAN ROGGI Ana Siljak is a finalist for the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-fiction. IN THE NEWS Page 6 Queen’s Gazette January 12, 2009

Rhodes continued from page 1 QUEEN’S FLASHBACK: 1969-71 community and the larger world.” Mr. Joundi is the 55th Queen’s “This scholarship is one of the student or graduate to earn the highest recognitions for interna- award. The last recipient was alum- tional study,” says Principal Tom nus Michael Urban in 2006. Williams. “I am proud of Raed’s First awarded in Canada in accomplishment and that he chose 1904, up to 11 Rhodes Scholars are Queen’s to further his medical stud- named annually. They are financed ies. I join with the Queen’s com- and administered by the Oxford- munity to wish him success in his based Rhodes Trust. study abroad.” www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk “I am very grateful to Queen’s for providing such a great atmosphere to learn and grow as a student.”

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Mr. Joundi is particularly inter- ested in global health and human rights issues. He has been involved for many years with Amnesty In- WALLACE R. BERRY, COURTESY OF QUEEN’S ALUMNI REVIEW ternational, and is an active part of the local global health group at Larke Zarichny of the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, also a curler at the Cataraqui Golf and Country Club, made several observations on the Dec. 8 Flashback photo of Queen’s staff curl- Queen’s. Last summer, he volun- ing at the club on King Street West, reprinted above. They include ashtrays on the ice (smoking is no longer al- teered for five weeks at a hospital lowed), Export A scoreboard signage, wooden sheet dividers and most noticeably the corn and synthetic brooms and women’s centre in Tanzania that curlers of 40 years ago used. with the Canada-Africa Commu- nity Health Alliance. He is also active in the commu- nity and has volunteered with Viewpoint Policy refugees, child burn victims, and The Queen’s Gazette welcomes submissions for Viewpoint from members of the university community. Unless other- orphans. He is currently a camp wise discussed in advance with the editor, articles should normally range between 600 and 700 words and should ad- counselor for at-risk youth, taking dress issues related to the university or higher education in general. Speeches related to issues of interest to the underprivileged teenagers on university community are also welcome. Email submissions to [email protected]. The editor reserves the right to edit wilderness camping retreats or reject any submission that does not comply with policy. Opinions expressed are those of the writer. throughout the year. 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The by providing full meals in early land north of Kingston where stu- Gazette reserves the right to edit letters to address style, length and legal considerations. morning and late evening, and dents will soon have the opportu- posting exact times of sunset and nity to have a ground-level sunrise on dining-hall doors each agricultural experience by growing Sodexo’s Global Chefs series. be enjoyed - with friends and graphed dance routines for the day. and harvesting food, Ms. Manson • September’s Red Carpet Affair, colleagues.” event, says Amyna Mamdani, re- “We want these traditions to says. where Queen’s Postal Service To make all that a little easier, gional marketing manager for QHS. flourish, rather than simply accom- Some of the other recent events teamed up with Athletics and Queen’s is also working toward full “The energy we get back from modating them,” says Ms. Manson. organized by Hospitality Services Recreation to promote healthy liv- flexibility on meal plans, he says, the students, clubs and faculty is “We want to embrace it because it’s have included: ing and eating while providing in- which would allow a student unre- amazing. They’re just thrilled.” an opportunity to learn some- • October’s Field-to-Fork day, formation on campus sports-team stricted access to any dining area Hospitality Services also plans to thing.” which raised awareness of local programs. on campus for a meal. There are offer cooking classes, to help stu- The lessons in Queen’s dining produce and cooking with season- • The Sultan’s Tent event in Sep- also plans to revamp the Ban Righ dents who have recently left resi- halls are increasingly cross-cultural, ally available food. Area farmers tember, featuring Moroccan food Dining Hall with unique concepts dence learn how to cook their own sharing a common ground of geo- participated with staff from the and music, and belly dancing pro- for next September, says Mr. Grif- meals. graphic, economic environmental Four Directions Aboriginal Centre, vided by a PhD candidate. fiths. An upcoming contest called A and social awareness. who opened the event with a “Food is an integral part of so- Upcoming events include the Taste of Home will encourage stu- Sodexo, (the corporation which smudging ceremony. cialization, dialogue and a means next event in the Global Chef series dents to gather their favorite fam- holds the food-services contract at • A New Taste of India in Novem- of bringing students together to in January featuring celebrity chef ily recipes for a cookbook. Students Queen’s) also supports Soul Food, a ber, an evening cultural event fea- discuss culture, health and social is- Michael Smith on the theme of sus- will vote on the winning recipe, student initiative where volunteers turing Indian food, music, and sues,” says Bruce Griffiths, director tainability and local food. Chefs and the owner of the recipe, some- collect excess food from campus dance. It showcased the talents of of Housing and Hospitality from South America and Singapore one’s parent maybe, will be wined dining rooms and deliver it to local visiting Chef Hari Nayak, the first Services. will follow. and dined at Queen’s. shelters. of a number of high profile chefs “It’s also an opportunity to These dining-hall cultural Not only are there more plans in Sodexo has also secured some scheduled to visit Queen’s as part of enjoy food as it was meant to evenings have met with great en- the pipe, but QHS is eager to hear thusiasm from student groups on from anyone with a good idea to campus, as well as students and fac- share, says Ms. Manson. ulty musicians eager for a venue for “We want the students to feel their repertoire. nurtured and nourished by what The Taste of India evening was we do,” she says. “I’m very inter- greatly enriched by the keen ested in having people reconnect participation of Tamil, Indian and with their food as an elemental part Pakistani students who choreo- of life.” Student dining wins international award Queen’s University Dining Services Kingston’s homeless. has been awarded a bronze excel- “We’re very pleased to be the lence award for “Feeding Student first Canadian institution to receive Engagement.” This is the first time this award – it’s a real validation of a Canadian university has received our efforts to go beyond serving the award. food by providing social, cultural The U.S.-based Student Affairs and educational experiences in our Administrators in Higher Educa- dining halls,” says Bruce Griffiths, tion (known as NASPA) recognized director, Housing and Hospitality Dining Services for its work since Services. 2007 toward making the dining The award will be officially re- hall a dynamic environment for ceived in March at NASPA’s 2009 students. Annual Conference in Seattle, WA. Some enhancements include: NASPA is the leading voice for stu- availability of Fair Trade products; dent affairs administration and GREG BLACK an on-campus farmers market; policy. NASPA has more than Chef Hari Nayak prepares dishes for a New Taste of India, a special culinary evening that took place on campus last fall. and Soul Food, a volunteer 11,000 members at 1,400 campuses He also shared recipes from his book, Modern Indian Cooking at the event, hosted by Queen’s Hospitality Services. group providing left-overs to representing 29 countries. FORUM January 12, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 7 Lessons to be learned from UNIVERSITY the Obama methodology ROUNDUP As the New Year dawned, I reflected social networking. Regardless of Are “smart drugs” a dumb idea? on the numerous challenges that our facility with these emerging lie ahead for all of us in every technologies, the lesson to be Students should be allowed to take “smart drugs”, such as Ritalin, to sphere of life as we face a deepen- learnt here is that we too can uti- help boost their academic performance, a leading academic has sug- ing global economic crisis, the likes lize a range of experiential learning gested. John Harris, professor of bioethics and director of the Insti- of which most of us have not pre- methodologies that require stu- tute for Science, Ethics and Innovation at the University of viously experienced. I wondered dents to be actively involved in Manchester, says the government and medical profession should how this crisis might affect teach- their own learning as opposed to “seriously consider” making cognition-enhancing drugs available ing and learning at Queen’s. being passive spectators. to students without prescription, or allowing them to be prescribed For one thing, we expect re- The third aspect of the Obama for non-therapeutic purposes, such as studying. Up to now the de- sources to be significantly reduced methodology that has implications bate on performance-enhancing drugs within British universities during an economic downturn. But JOY MIGHTY for our teaching and learning is his has focused primarily on the health risks faced by students taking resource scarcity can often be a cat- ability to empower others. Amaz- prescription drugs. There are also questions of fairness as some have alyst for increased resourcefulness Teaching and Learning Issues ingly, he turned over his campaign questioned why performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed and creativity, as we learn to “do to volunteers, entrusting them with for students in exams, when the practice is banned in sport. more with less.” Many common thetic or non-voters. How did he voters’ lists and contact informa- Times Online, Jan. 1 educational practices were once in- do it? What can we learn from his tion that are normally closely novations created to meet needs in approach? Three aspects of what I guarded campaign secrets held by How would you get away with murder? times of resource shortages. For ex- call the Obama methodology are only the most-trusted colleagues ample, several distance and e-learn- easily transferable to our class- high in a candidate’s organizational You might expect Oxford and Cambridge universities to ask ing programs offered by Canadian rooms. hierarchy. Giving his supporters prospective students to compare the works of Chaucer to Boccaccio universities for post-secondary in- First, he reached and engaged ownership of the process commu- or to explain the theory of relativity. Instead, Oxford wants to know: stitutions in developing countries voters with messages that they per- nicated high expectations of them “Would you rather be a novel or a poem?” Cambridge asks appli- were established in response to ceived as relevant to them. The and made his campaign fully peo- cants: “How would you poison someone without the police finding falling Canadian enrolments that enormous diversity of Obama’s ple-centred. Similarly, learner and out?” The idea behind these peculiar questions, say administrators increased the need for new sources supporters is unmistakable. Yet, learning-centred approaches in our at the two ultra-prestigious schools in England, is to see how well of revenue. Whatever the motiva- every demographic group among classrooms have been found to be prospective students can think, not just how much they know. tion for establishing them, many of his supporters believed that he was more effective in the long run than “What we’re trying to do is to move students out of their comfort these programs have turned out to speaking and appealing to them. teacher and teaching-centred ap- zone,” says Mike Nicholson, Oxford University admissions director. be very rewarding, both financially Perhaps if we were to do a compre- proaches. The challenge for us is to “Many students will have a body of knowledge, and they may be ex- and pedagogically, as creative ap- hensive review of our curricula and create positive learning environ- pected to be trusted on that in the interview. What we want to do proaches to teaching and learning re-examine the content of our ments that are collaborative and so- is take them beyond that point and get them to start thinking for were often developed to meet the courses, we too might be able to cial, and where students know that themselves.” needs of these “international” edu- identify and incorporate more in- their contributions to the educa- CNN, Dec. 8 cational partnerships. Thus, it oc- clusive materials representing mul- tional process are encouraged and curred to me that, notwithstanding tiple perspectives and contexts that valued. New code of conduct at Fanshawe its anticipated negative impact, the appeal to our diverse students and We may not be running for po- current economic crisis might pres- enrich their learning experience. litical office, but the lessons from Fanshawe College has recently launched an awareness campaign for ent a similar opportunity for trans- Second, Obama’s messages were the Obama methodology are clear. the Student Code of Conduct. The policy defines the standard of forming teaching and learning at delivered in formats and through If we make the content of our conduct expected of all students while enrolled at the college. It out- Queen’s. media that were dynamic and in- courses relevant and appealing to lines behaviour subject to disciplinary action, sanctions that may For example, with no obvious teractive, requiring voters to be re- our students, try to reach them in be imposed and procedures the College will follow. Every student, immediate solution to the problem sponsive rather than passive a variety of interactive ways, and upon admission, contractually agrees to be governed by Fanshawe’s of increasing class sizes, we need to recipients of information. Much share ownership of the educational rules and regulations, including the Student Code of Conduct, explore meaningful alternative has been said about his creative use process with them, we are likely to which applies from admission through completion of programs or ways of connecting with and en- of multimedia technology that ap- engage them and enhance the courses, before and after classes as well as between semesters. In light gaging individual students. I could pealed especially to young voters quality of teaching and learning at of recent revisions to the existing college policy, it is important that not help thinking of the phenome- with whom he connected through Queen’s, even in times of resource students and faculty are aware of amendments, understand impli- nal success of President-Elect email, text-messaging, blogs, pod- constraints. Yes we can! cations and know their rights and responsibilities. Barack Obama in reaching and en- casting, YouTube videos, Facebook www.fanshawec.ca, Dec. 1 gaging millions of previously apa- and other forms of Internet-based Joy Mighty is director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Laurier Brantford stops construction Money woes have forced Laurier Brantford to stop work on its planned university centre. Leo Groarke, principal of the Brantford You can protect yourself campus, confirmed that the $20-million centre, originally slated to open in September 2009, won’t go ahead as planned because it’s too expensive to build. This is the second time the project has run into The post-secondary experience is been retained, and never store your a financial snag. In April, officials were faced with paring down the enhanced these days with the use password in an application or building’s design when construction estimates came in $4 million of social networking tools such as browser when given the option. over budget. The project will likely be delayed by about three MySpace and Facebook. Not only Another danger to be aware of is months. are these online resources invalu- phishing attacks, which are email able in keeping friends and family attempts to fraudulently gain access Brantford Expositor, Dec. 10 connected over long distances, to sensitive information such as they are increasingly being used in passwords. There has been a spate Research misconduct studied for everything from class discus- of such attacks at Queen’s in recent sions to recruiting. However, we are months in the form of email re- Very little is known about the frequency and scope of research mis- sometimes careless with both the quests to confirm your identity. The conduct at Canadian universities, and the time has come for that to types of information we make NANCY SIMON email appears to have been sent change, say several groups heavily invested in the country’s post- available online, and the privacy from QUEENSU.CA, and indicates secondary research community. The Canadian Research Integrity settings we incorporate to set access Plugged In that the queensu.ca database is Committee (CRIC) has brought on a seasoned consultant to study permissions to that information. being upgraded. To confirm their existing policies both in Canada and around the world. Tijs On one hand, being able to post are also used to connect to institu- identity, users are asked to provide Creutzberg was hired by CRIC to better define research integrity, de- personal photos, messages and in- tional resources, and with access the following personal information: termine the magnitude of research misconduct in Canada, and pro- formation about our activities and comes the responsibility to help Email Username, Email Password, vide options to the community that will help combat the problem whereabouts helps to overcome the protect those resources. Date of Birth, and Country or Terri- when it happens. A representative sample of universities, including obstacle of being at a distance from The strongest passwords are cre- tory. Unfortunately, though, this those that undertake 90 percent of university research in Canada, our loved ones. However, exposing ated from a random string of both email is not from Queen’s – it’s a will be contacted. Eight countries that are politically and culturally so much personal information can upper and lower case letters, num- phishing attack. Please remember similar to Canada or are major players in global research will also be pose a threat not only to our pri- bers, and special characters (#, @, $, that you will never be asked to di- analyzed: the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Ger- vacy but also to our personal safety. !, etc.). These can be hard to re- vulge your password by any legiti- many, Norway, Denmark and Japan. Furthermore, it’s worth bearing in member, though, and so it’s tempt- mate group at Queen’s. If you have University Affairs, Dec. 15 mind that not only do our peers ing to write them down. If you been caught by one of these hoaxes, visit our Walls, but so too do pro- must do so, don’t keep them close change your password immediately. UWO opens transgendered washrooms fessors, colleagues and potential to your computer! Or, you could try The password change tool can be employers. Exercising a little dis- putting together an acronym that accessed from the NetID page on Ten gender-neutral washrooms are opening at the University of cretion can prevent a lot of embar- is meaningful to you. For example, the ITServices website. Western Ontario. rassment. “NotFsW” for “none of this fancy Issues relating to computing “These bathrooms are single-stall bathrooms with a universal sign Nobody who uses a computer stuff works” – easy to remember, safety are becoming increasingly to provide safety and security for all individuals,” says Cara Eng, the these days does so without also but not so easy to guess. prevalent. Being mindful of secu- student council’s vice-president of campus issues. Ms. Eng spear- having to use passwords. Creating After creating strong passwords, rity issues is the first step toward headed the move after going to the Canadian University Queer Serv- strong passwords is probably the there are things we must do to pro- adopting more secure computing ices conference in Montreal. “They’re not just for people who are single most important thing we can tect them. For example, do not share practices. You do have the power to transgendered or who are in transition (from one gender to an- do to protect ourselves online. Fail- your passwords with anyone! While protect yourself. To learn more other). They’re for anyone,” Ms. Eng says. The bathrooms can also ure to do so can result in the unin- this may be inconvenient at times, about safe computing, visit the IT- be used for students who want to breastfeed, those who need to tentional disclosure – or theft – of it actually safeguards others as well Services website at: www.queensu wash before prayer or just would like privacy. personal information such as credit as yourself. If you are working at a .ca/its London Free Press, Dec. 1 card numbers, health records, fi- public computer, always logout of nancial transactions, and more. In applications and browsers when you Nancy Simon is a technical communi- Compiled by Lindsay Alexander institutional settings such as col- are done working in order to clear cations analyst in Information Technol- leges and universities, passwords any information that may have ogy Services. DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S Page 8 Queen’s Gazette January 12, 2009 IN BRIEF Capturing climate change on camera Research leads QUEEN’S JOINS UNIQUE to natural INTERNATIONAL health product MONITORING PROJECT A recently launched natural health By MOLLY KEHOE product which protects memory is Queen’s geographers have part- derived after decades of Queen’s re- nered with the University of New search into amyloid proteins. Hampshire in a project that, for the The work of emeritus professors first time, uses digital web cameras Robert Kisilevsky (Pathology and to monitor changes in forests in Molecular Medicine) and Walter Canada and the U.S. Images are Szarek (Chemistry), and former saved to study changes over time, Chemistry professor Donald which could have implications for Weaver resulted in the develop- climate change research. TM ment of VIVIMIND , based on a Researchers naturally occurring compound Neal Scott and found in certain seaweeds. The Harry Mc- compound reduces deposits of Caughey moni- toxic proteins in the brain. These tor and proteins are associated with the maintain two shrinkage of the hippocampus, an cameras – one at area of the brain important in Groundhog learning and memory. A common River, Ontario effect of aging, hippocampal Scott and one at the shrinkage may in turn reduce cog- Queen’s Univer- nitive abilities. sity Biological Station north of Clinical trials involving more Kingston – while researchers at the than 2000 people in Canada, the University of New Hampshire (led U.S. and Europe, have proven that by Andrew Richardson) monitor 10 TM VIVIMIND is effective in protect- others. ing cognitive functions. Results The web cameras are mounted from one study showed that over on towers that extend above the an 18-month period, the com- forest canopy in 12 locations across Webcam photo of Queen’s University Biological Station, on Jan. 7. pound reduced the loss of hip- Ontario and the northeastern U.S. pocampal volume by 68 per cent. Pictures are captured every 30 min- house Gas Dynamics and Ecosys- will document baseline conditions the atmosphere every year, and The decline in cognitive test per- utes and transmitted to the Univer- tem Management. and signatures of different tree subtle changes in forest health or formance was also reduced. sity of New Hampshire. Funded by the U.S. Forest Serv- species. phenology – or changes in the for- “These images will not only ice and Canadian Foundation for Known as near remote sensing, est through a growing season – can help us monitor forest response to Climate and Atmospheric Studies, the cameras will allow the team to alter how much carbon is stored in OB/GYN profs climate change, they’ll also give us PHENOCAM is the first-ever re- get a regional perspective on a forest,” says Dr. Scott. a better understanding of forest gional climate change monitoring changes in forests; they will also To see the latest image at QUBS honoured health against a background that project to use remote web cameras. help monitor the forest carbon or the site at Groundhog River, Several Queen’s researchers were includes significant seasonal After two years, researchers will cycle. visit: klima.sr.unh.edu/data/latest honoured at the December 2008 change,” says Dr. Scott, who is be able to start studying changes in “Forests remove significant /queens.jpg and klima.sr.unh.edu meeting of the Association of Pro- Canada Research Chair in Green- the forests. Until then, the images amounts of carbon dioxide from /data/latest/groundhog.jpg fessors of Obstetrics and Gynecol- ogy (APOG) in Toronto. Professor of Obstetrics and Gy- necology Graeme Smith is co-win- ner of the APOG Researcher of the Urologist finds common treatment Year Award. He shares this award with Mark Walker and Shi-Wu Wen of the University of Ottawa. Dr. Smith is the author of a re- for pelvic pain is ineffective cent study showing that high blood pressure during pregnancy, a condition known as pre-eclampsia, PROSTATITIS AFFECTS UP Hospital urologist Curtis Nickel. Chair in Urologic Pain and Inflam- choice for these patients.” may serve as a warning sign for The drug, called Alfuzosin, is mation. Prostatitis is a common and women at risk of developing heart TO 12 PER CENT OF regularly prescribed by more than “Although the evidence for costly medical condition, with half of family doctors to treat using alpha-blockers to treat new chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic disease. MALE POPULATION Also honoured were Obstetrics chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic cases of chronic prostatitis/chronic pain syndrome the most frequent pain syndrome. This affliction is es- pelvic pain syndrome is weak, type seen by physicians. Men with and Gynecology professors Robert By NANCY DORRANCE Reid, Dean VanVugt and Phil timated to affect from six to 12 per some physicians have advocated this condition experience pain in Hahn, who received the APOG A commonly prescribed drug for cent of the population. use of this class of drug in men the genital and urinary tract area President’s Award for the develop- men suffering from a painful pelvic “The results of our study will in- with this condition,” he adds. “Our and also report lower urinary tract ment of their “Introduction to Re- condition failed to significantly re- form not only future clinical trials findings do not support this rec- symptoms and sexual problems search” course. They have been duce patients’ symptoms in an in- of alpha-blockers, but also other ommendation and should prompt that negatively affect their quality offering this two-day course to res- ternational study led by Urology potential therapies,” says Dr. reconsideration of use of an of life. idents and junior faculty across professor and Kingston General Nickel, who is Canada Research alpha-blocker as the first drug of In the Queen’s-led study, 233 Canada since 1992. men diagnosed with chronic pro- statitis/chronic pelvic pain syn- drome were randomly assigned to Cartledge named either alfuzosin or an identical- looking placebo. None of the men had received prior treatment with IEEE Fellow an alpha-blocker. Electrical and Computer Engineer- Over the 12-week trial, partici- ing professor John Cartledge has pants were asked to rate improve- been named a fellow of the Insti- ments in pain perception, tute for Electrical and Electronics problems with urination, and their Engineers (IEEE). quality of life. The rates of response Earning the highest level of in both groups were the same. membership in the society, fellows The study was sponsored by the are awarded for excellence in the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes profession. They are nominated by and Digestive and Kidney Diseases peers and approved by the IEEE (NIDDK), part of the National In- board of directors. stitutes of Health. “In medical re- Dr. Cartledge’s research interests search, it is as important to find out lie in the field of fibre optic com- which treatments are effective, as munications. His work has ad- well as those which are not benefi- vanced the fundamental cial,” notes NIDDK Director Griffin understanding of how the proper- Rodgers. “Now researchers can ties of the device and its compo- focus their efforts on more promis- nents impact the performance of ing therapies.” the transmission system. He is also Also participating in the study a fellow of the Optical Society of were researchers from: University America and an IEEE Distinguished of Washington, Massachusetts Lecturer (2008-2009). General Hospital, Stanford Univer- The IEEE is one of the world’s sity, Temple University, the Glick- leading professional associations man Urologic Institute in for the advancement of technology Cleveland, University of California, and has over 375,000 members STEPHEN WILD Los Angeles, University of Mary- worldwide. Urology professor Curtis Nickel leads a study on the effectiveness of treatment for a painful pelvic condition in men. land, and University of Mississippi. DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S January 12, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 9 Climate warming triggers ecosystem changes in lakes

By NANCY DORRANCE data on longer term time scales,” years – in highly sensitive Arctic Researchers at Queen’s and the On- she says. “However, lake sediments lakes, compared with temperate re- tario Ministry of the Environment archive an important record of past gions,” says Dr. Smol. are linking unparalleled climate ecosystem changes by the fossils In a detailed study from White- warming over the last few decades preserved in mud profiles.” fish Bay, Lake of the Woods, located with widespread ecosystem changes The scientists studied changes in northwestern Ontario, strong re- in many temperate North American over the last few decades in the lationships were found between and Western European lakes. species composition of small, mi- changes in the lake algae and long- The team reports that striking croscopic algae preserved in sedi- term changes in air temperature and changes are now occurring in ments from more than 200 lake ice-out records. The authors believe many temperate lakes similar to systems in the northern hemi- that, although the study was fo- those previously observed in the sphere. These algae dominate the cused on algae preserved in lake sed- rapidly warming Arctic, although plankton that float at or near the iments, changes to other parts of typically many decades later. The surface of lakes, and serve as food the aquatic ecosystem are also likely Arctic has long been considered a for other larger organisms. (for example algal blooms and deep- “bellwether” of what will eventu- water oxygen levels). ally happen with warmer condi- “Ecologically “The widespread occurrence of tions farther south. these trends is particularly trou- “Our findings suggest that eco- important changes bling as they suggest that climati- logically important changes are al- are already under way cally-induced ecological thresholds ready under way in temperate have already been crossed, even lakes,” says Biology research scientist in temperate lakes.” with temperature increases that are Kathleen Rühland, from the Paleoe- below projected future warming cological Environmental Assessment Kathleen Rühland scenarios for these regions,” adds and Research Lab (PEARL) and lead Dr. Paterson. author of the study. Striking ecosystem changes were The authors warn that if the rate Also on the team are Biology recorded from a large suite of lakes and magnitude of temperature in- professor John Smol, Canada Re- from Arctic, alpine and temperate creases continue, it is likely that search Chair in Environmental ecozones in North America and new ecological thresholds will be Change, and Andrew Paterson, a western Europe. Aquatic ecosystem surpassed, many of which may be research scientist at the Ontario changes across the circumpolar unexpected. “We are entering un- Ministry of the Environment and Arctic were found to occur in the chart ered territory, the effects of an adjunct professor at Queen’s. late-19th and early 20th centuries. which can cascade throughout the One of the biggest challenges These were similar to shifts in algal entire ecosystem,” concludes Dr. with environmental studies is the communities, indicating decreased Smol. lack of long-term monitoring data, ice cover and related changes, over The research was funded by the Dr. Rühland notes. “We have al- the last few decades in the temper- Natural Sciences and Engineering most no data on how lakes have re- ate lakes. Research Council of Canada, and KATHLEEN RÜHLAND sponded to climate change over the “As expected, these changes the Ontario Ministry of the Adjunct Biology professor Andrew Paterson retrieves a core of sediment from last few decades, and certainly no occurred earlier – by about 100 Environment. Lake of the Woods, Ontario. Pathology professor named first KGH Research Chair

Queen’s Pathology and Molecular for further advances.” tions with Princess Margaret Hospi- Medicine professor Jeremy Squire Dr. Squire will also serve as Di- tal and the University Health Net- has been appointed Kingston Gen- rector of Translational Laboratory work in Toronto. As a eral Hospital’s first-ever Research Research with the National Cancer cytogeneticist, Dr. Squire looks for Chair in Molecular Pathology. Institute of Canada’s Clinical Trials genetic abnormalities that might As research chair, Dr. Squire will Group (NCIC CTG) based at help uncover the onset, cause and continue his internationally Queen’s Cancer Research Institute. progression of cancer as well as the renowned research, currently fo- In this role he will facilitate all re- most appropriate and effective cused in prostate cancer and os- search projects across the country, forms of treatment or therapy. teosarcoma, while fostering and as well as help lead the establish- The establishment of a research developing interdisciplinary re- ment of future strategic directions chair, which was funded in part by search collaborations at KGH and related to translational research – an endowment governed by the across Kingston’s academic health the application of basic research in KGH Foundation, is a tremendous sciences centre, affiliated with the a clinical setting. Working closely boost to the hospital’s teaching and university. with Janet Dancey, who recently research mandate, says Iain Young, “Close interactions between joined NCIC CTG as Director of head of the Department of Pathol- basic scientists and clinicians from Translational Clinical Research, Dr. ogy and Molecular Medicine at various disciplines such as pathol- Squire will help promote and sup- KGH and at Queen’s. ogy, oncology and genetics help port implementation and develop- “The opportunity to recruit an create a very dynamic environ- ment of research findings in international leader in transla- ment,” explains Dr. Squire. “By clinical practice. tional cancer research like Dr. bringing these multidisciplinary Considered one of the foremost Squire is a real coup for KGH and teams together, we can apply our cytogeneticists in the world, Dr. we look forward to what he will COURTESY OF KINGSTON GENERAL HOSPITAL research discoveries directly to Squire has spent more than 25 bring to our academic health sci- Pathology and Molecular Medicine professor Jeremy Squire is KGH Research patients, where they will have the years as a research scientist and, ences centre.” Chair in Molecular Pathology. greatest impact and opportunity most recently, has held senior posi- Researchers receive more than $2 million from CFI

By LINDSAY ALEXANDER and action: modeling and experi- systems Thirteen Queen’s research projects, ments John Peacey, Mining Engineering ranging from the origins of biodi- Christopher Booth, Oncology ($100,000): New process develop- versity to probiotics and gastroin- ($78,624): Translating new anti- ment for complex copper and testinal diseases, have received cancer treatments into population nickel ores and concentrates more than $2 million from the benefit: a provincial chemotherapy Joshua Pearce, Mechanical and Canada Foundation for Innovation and outcomes database Materials Engineering ($200,000): (CFI) Leaders Opportunities Fund Gabor Fichtinger, Computing Ultra-high efficiency InGaN solar .This support will enable the uni- ($400,000): Percutaneous oncology photovoltaic cells versity to invest in state-of-the-art Blohm Bowie Flynn Woodhouse intervention laboratory (surgical Elaine Petrof, Medicine lab equipment to conduct world- robotics) ($180,000): Probiotics and gas- class research. from human fat. The CFI funds will world’s most devastating illnesses,” Yves Filion, Civil Engineering trointestinal diseases Lauren Flynn (Chemical Engi- be integral to establishing Dr. says Dr. Bowie. “Neurocognitive ($150,000): Enhanced disease sur- Kimberly Woodhouse, Chemical neering) has been granted Flynn’s research program involving deficits, more so than the diagnostic veillance for the rapid detection Engineering ($125,000): Elas- $100,000 for research on tissue en- novel bioreactor strategies, differ- symptoms such as delusions and hal- and mitigation of gastrointestinal tomeric polymers for tissue engi- gineering with adipose-derived entiation, and the fabrication of 3- lucinations, cause and maintain func- illness outbreaks caused by drink- neering: building biomimetic stem cells. D constructs for soft tissue tional disability in schizophrenia.” ing water system contamination scaffolds “Tissue engineering holds great reconstruction. The grant will provide Dr. Bowie Gregory Jerkiewicz, Chemistry The CFI contribution is part of promise for the treatment of nu- Christopher Bowie (Psychology) with advanced tools for examining ($199,390): Infrastructure for the a $45-million investment that merous diseases, disorders, and has been awarded $74,500 for re- these neurocognitive deficits and search of quantum entanglement funds more than 250 projects from traumas,” says Dr. Flynn. “The search on neurocognition and for designing behavioural treat- in electrochemical processes in- 44 institutions. The funding pro- long-term objective in this field is functional disability in schizophre- ment strategies that aim to reduce volving hydrogen gram was designed to reflect to create tissue substitutes that will nia. His research program focuses the functional burden of schizo- Paul Martin, Biology ($120,000): Canada’s fast-evolving research en- fully integrate into the body, pro- on understanding and treating im- phrenia. Origins of Biodiversity vironment by providing Canadian moting regeneration and restoring pairments in neurocognition, such Other Queen’s recipients are: William Nelson, Biology universities with infrastructure and lost functionality.” as attention, memory, and prob- Gunnar Blohm, Physiology ($131,200): Laboratory and field the flexibility they need to both at- Her research focuses on the in- lem-solving skills. ($200,000): Dynamics of sensori- equipment to study eco-evolution- tract and retain the world’s finest vestigation of stem cells isolated “Schizophrenia is one of the motor computations for perception ary feedbacks in coupled ecological researchers. IN THE NEWS Page 10 Queen’s Gazette January 12, 2009 Prime ministers in exile

Country above party and honour- ering similar to the White House takes office in January. When Mr. Bush hosts his lunch- ing the highest office in the land. luncheon boggles the mind. Here’s another U.S. lesson our eon next week, there will be 24 In these areas, Canada’s political No, Canada has developed a po- politicians could learn from. years of combined presidential ex- class definitely has a lot to learn litical culture that only rarely calls Shortly after the 1996 election, a perience for Obama to draw upon. from our American neighbours we upon the country’s past leaders for hard-fought campaign won by Bill America and the world are facing so often like to criticize. the kind of dispassionate advice Clinton, he awarded the Presiden- difficult economic times. None of President George W. Bush has only they can give. We banish our tial Medal of Freedom to his oppo- the men at that table have all the announced that he will be bringing former prime ministers to a nent, Republican senator Bob Dole answers alone. Still, in their his successor, Barack Obama, and uniquely Canadian exile. In this re- – an extremely classy act that spoke uniquely American experience, all the living former presidents to- gard, it’s time we looked to the to country above party. theirs is a resource and sounding gether for a White House luncheon American example. Couldn’t Mr. Harper help bring board that Mr. Obama can surely two weeks before Inauguration The first step might be for Mr. ARTHUR MILNES civility back to the House of Com- learn from. Despite the crises they Day. Harper to name all the living for- mons if he had all the opposition face, Americans should feel reas- Mr. Bush’s press secretary, Dana mer prime ministers as senators the Expert Outlook party leaders named privy council- sured that their new president has Perino, said the Jan. 7 gathering next time he makes appointments, lors? As it stands, Jack Layton is the the chance to receive the best of ad- will be an opportunity for the pres- rather than repeating his pre- who battled apartheid, could pro- only opposition party leader now vice possible, thanks to a gesture by idents to discuss domestic and Christmas orgy of patronage. Or he vide advice on dealing with Zim- honoured. the outgoing chief executive. world affairs. “These men share ex- could use the provision Brian Mul- babwean dictator Robert Mugabe. Pierre Trudeau had Mr. Mul- By contrast, Canada’s former periences that no one else can roney used to get the GST through, Kim Campbell, who spent many roney, then opposition leader, so prime ministers remain exiled, imagine,” she said. and summon them as extra mem- years teaching at Harvard, would named in 1984, after the latter won their experience, contacts and skill Canadians, who are now heirs bers of the Red Chamber. have great insight into American election to the Commons. He also largely wasted to Canadians – but to a poisoned political culture in This move would enable our affairs. Joe Clark, one of the greatest made the great Stanley Knowles an more importantly, lost to the man which all the parties are culpable, past leaders to speak in the Red foreign ministers since Lester Pear- officer of the House in perpetuity who now holds the job they once can only look on in envy at so Chamber when they feel the need son’s time, might share his wisdom before leaving office. Mr. Mulroney, did. It doesn’t have to be this way. much that has happened in the to contribute in their areas of spe- on Third World development. And in turn, arranged for former NDP United States since election day. cialty. Paul Martin could give a Jean Chrétien, the last prime leader Tommy Douglas and Liberal Arthur Milnes is a fellow of the Centre The thought of Prime Minister voice to the aboriginal youths he is minister to face a Democratic pres- senator David Croll to be made for the Study of Democracy. This piece Stephen Harper (or, to be fair, many now so honourably championing ident in the White House, could privy councillors when his turn was recently published in the Globe and of his predecessors) hosting a gath- as a private citizen. Brian Mulroney, offer his voice as Mr. Obama came. Mail. Experts address Liberal Party reform, social networking sites

Arthur Milnes (Centre for the QUEEN’S IN Study of Democracy) – Opinion piece on the treatment of former leaders by Canadian politicians; Sir THE NEWS John A. Macdonald’s Kingston his- tory in the Kingston Whig-Stan- Highlights of Queen’s experts in the dard. media Curtis Nickel (Urology) – Men who suffer from chronic pelvic ■ Dec. 2 – Jan. 6 pain. Brock Chan Dodge Franks Narbonne Wong

New York Times National Post interest rates. Kingston Whig-Standard ice ages and the origin of animal Ned Franks (Political Studies) – Heather Evans (English) – Signifi- Ottawa Citizen John Schram (Political Studies) – life on the CBC-Radio documen- Coalition government and the role cance of holiday foods, also in the Art Cockfield (Law) – Opinion The kidnapping of Canadian diplo- tary series Ideas. of the Governor General, also in Ottawa Citizen, Victoria Times- piece highlighting Santa’s ability to mat Robert Fowler in Africa. the Globe and Mail, International Colonist, and St. John’s Telegram. track children’s behaviour using Jeremy Squire (Pathology and Mo- Other Herald Tribune, The Australian, San today’s surveillance technologies, lecular Medicine) – Appointment as Tom Courchene (Policy Studies) – Diego Union Tribune, Calgary Her- Toronto Star also in the Windsor Star, Victoria Kingston General Hospital’s first re- Ontario’s status as a have-not ald, Winnipeg Sun, Le Devoir, New Mike Condra (Health, Counselling Times-Colonist, Edmonton Jour- search chair in molecular biology. province in the London Free Press, Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, and Disability Services) – Social net- nal, Montreal Gazette and the Van- Max Zhang (Business) – National Brantford Expositor, Sarnia Ob- Moncton Times and Transcript, St. working sites as a distraction for couver Province. stock market tournament for uni- server, Simcoe Reformer, Sudbury John’s Telegram, Kingston Whig- studying students. Kathy Brock (Policy Studies) – Pub- versity and college students. Star and the Timmins Daily Press. Standard, and on Foxnews.com, Tom Axworthy (Policy Studies) – lic reaction to the coalition pro- Yolande Chan (Business) – Stu- Jonathan Rose (Political Studies) – MSNBC.com, BBCCanada.com, Opinion pieces on Liberal Party re- posal, also in the Calgary Herald, dents’ reasons for leaving or staying Conservative attack ads in a Cana- CTV.ca, CBC Radio’s The House, form, the recent terrorist attacks in Victoria Times-Colonist, Vancouver in Kingston after graduation, also dian Press story picked up by the St. CBC TV’s The National, and CKNW Mumbai; also opinion pieces on Sun, and on Canada.com; coalition on CKWS Television. John’s Telegram, Brantford Exposi- Radio Vancouver; Harper’s Senate public funding of political parties government in the Toronto Sun, tor, Peterborough Examiner, Sault plan on CBC Newsworld. and possible coalition government Ottawa Sun, Edmonton Sun, Cal- CBC Star and The Daily News (Truro). Susan Lederman (Psychology) – in the Ottawa Citizen, and on the gary Sun, London Free Press, Win- Pam Dickey Young (Religious Kent Novakowski (Civil Engineer- Sense of touch in humans, also in Liberal Party in the Ottawa Citizen, nipeg Sun, Winnipeg Free Press, Studies) – Christmas symbols with ing) – Geological disposal in sedi- the Montreal Gazette and the Windsor Star, Toronto Sun, Ottawa Peterborough Examiner, Kingston staying power in an interview with mentary rocks in a Canadian Press Yukon News. Sun, Calgary Sun, Edmonton Sun, Whig-Standard, and on CBC Syn- CBC Syndicate broadcast in Ot- story picked up by the Hamilton and Winnipeg Sun. dicate broadcast in Windsor, tawa, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Spectator, Sudbury Star, St. Globe and Mail John Smol and Kathleen Ruhland Regina, Sudbury, Edmonton, Cal- Louis Gagnon (Business) – Deteri- Catharines Standard, Calgary Sun, David Dodge (Chancellor) – The fi- (Biology) – Warming temperate gary, Prince George, CBC Radio’s orating state of the Canadian econ- Simcoe Reformer and the Owen nancial crisis. lakes, also in Science Daily. Ontario Morning, CFRB Radio omy on CBC Radio-Canada’s Au Sound Sun Times. Ken Wong (Business) – A new re- Gregor Smith (Economics) – Resur- Toronto, KCBS Radio, San Fran- dela de la 401. Helen Driver (Medicine) – Recog- cruitment website, Civiside.com; gence of Keynesianism; global fi- cisco, and CKWS Television. Guy Narbonne (Geological Sci- nizing symptoms of sleep disorders, importance of marketing during a nancial crises’ effect on Canadian ences and Geological Engineering) in the Montreal Gazette. recession. – Waning of the great Proterozoic

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By LINDSAY ALEXANDER Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID) has created new initiatives designed to get youth interested and involved in community development projects. “As an organization, we are very aware that development doesn’t just happen out there,” says Ken Zolotar, General Director of QPID. “There is certainly much to be done in Kingston.” The Kingston Projects Commit- tee under the Campus and Com- munity Sector of QPID has developed Seek Engage Empower (SEE), an interactive workshop for Kingston-area high schools which encourages youth to think critically about development issues. Schools can also invite QPID to present workshops throughout the year. The Youth Forum is a free one- day conference where high school students from Kingston and the surrounding area are invited to talk about development-related issues. The forum features young speakers from groups like Students Without Borders, who encourage youth to contribute to their communities. The next forum takes place March 10. Spaces are limited, and inter- ested students are encouraged to register between now and March 1. QPID aims to equip youth with the tools needed to make a positive change by directing them to local COURTESY OF KATE DICKSON resources. Kate Dickson of Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID) organizes cooperative games with school children in Wakapoa Guyana while they wait Another new program is the for their examinations. Youth Advisory Council, which is intended for Kingston-area high organization, was developed in into other areas including educa- based projects without certified en- local people to gain a better under- school students. It meets once a 1990 by a group of civil engineer- tion and technology. gineers was not the best way to pro- standing of the issues that need to month to receive information on ing students to raise awareness of ceed.” be addressed. The goal is to help local issues and to develop leader- international development issues QPID’s three-month summer implement a sustainable program ship skills. Students are encouraged and to bring aid using the expertise The goal is to help projects are central to the organiza- so that QPID’s involvement can be to engage in discussions on local of its members. With more than implement a tion and vary depending on the phased out eventually. and global development issues and 200 successfully completed grass- skills of the volunteers. Currently, The success of a project is meas- are inspired to take action in their roots projects, QPID’s global in- sustainable program the group runs projects in three ured by whether the partner organ- communities. volvement over the past 19 years so that QPID’s specific areas. In Nunavut and izations wish us to return, says Mr. Through these programs QPID has benefited several communities Northern Canada, the group fo- Zolotar. hopes to empower younger stu- around the world, including re- involvement can be cuses on educational and culturally “While in Guyana, I received a dents, demonstrating that it is pos- gions in Guyana, Bolivia, based development including liter- message from a man who was for- sible to contribute to community Nicaragua, Ghana, India and phased out acy camps for children. In Guyana, merly on the village council and he advancement regardless of age. Northern Canada. eventually. the focus is on business adminis- asked whether the ‘QPIDs’ were “We want to convey the mes- Initially, the group sought to tration, specifically computer-based coming back. We do not have a sage that as students you do have tackle international infrastructure technology for better business prac- great deal of international cover- the ability to work in a develop- and development issues. Over the “QPID has grown up in the tices. Volunteers in Ghana help age, but on a local level our part- ment community,” says Mr. years, the organization has become scope of development projects,” rural areas access energy structures. ners very much want us to return. Zolotar. “You do have the ability to more diverse with expertise draw- says Mr. Zolotar. “Within QPID’s Each project is a shared endeavor The desire to have our volunteers make a positive difference.” ing from faculties across the scope and range we’ve learned that with the partner community, come back exists and is great.” QPID, a student-run, non-profit university and has shifted focus attempting more infrastructure- where volunteers work with the engsoc.queensu.ca/qpid

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One of the oldest radio stations in Canada, CFRC 101.9 FM is owned and operated by the AMS and aims to provide innovative and alternative radio programming that enriches and challenges the academic and cultural life of the University and Kingston community. CFRC provides students and community members with the opportunity to gain experience in the collective operation of a radio station whose programming and practices are not constrained by demands for profit.

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• Provide guidance and assistance to CFRC management, Radio Club Executive, staff and volunteers and the CFRC Board to assist each in performing their duties • Ensure CFRC is operating in accordance with all relevant CRTC, AMS and University laws, guidelines, procedures and policies • Mentor volunteers to develop their passion for and knowledge of campus and community radio • Assist in the development and implementation of the annual and long term strategic and business plans of the Station • Coordinate maintenance of all facilities and broadcast equipment of the station

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Animal Care Helper Queen’s. Nominations should pro- end June 30, 2009. Dr. Purchase does Vice-Principal (Academic) Patrick For the Record Animal Care Services, 2008-260 vide evidence of an improvement in not wish to be considered for reap- Dean have established the Queen’s Virginia McCullough (Animal Care student learning and/or a demon- pointment. The following search University Panel on Diversity, Anti- Submission information Services) strated impact on the quality of the committee has been established: A. Racism and Equity as a focus and Submissions will be edited to student learning experience, espe- Sweetman (chair), T. Carpenter, stimulus for university-wide dialogue address style considerations and Manager of Recruitment and Admis- cially through the promotion of ac- QIEEP, W. Mabee, QIEEP and School on issues of racial, religious and eth- length and should be less than sions tive learning. All full- and part-time of Policy Studies, J. Pearce, Mechani- nic identity. 200 words. Faculty of Law, 2008-252 faculty are eligible to be nominated cal Engineering. All members of the The panel will hold hearings, de- Withdrawn by a peer (a colleague at Queen’s) for Queen’s community are invited to bates, working sessions and focus this award. For full details, visit submit names of possible candidates groups to help foster a climate of Appointments www.queensu.ca/ctl/scholarship/awa to the Chair of the Committee, Dr. inclusion and civility. Its members Awards and Grants rds/award.php?description=baillie Arthur Sweetman, at arthur.sweet- will also participate in the consolida- New Faculty Appointments Chancellor Richardson Send the original and two copies for [email protected] tion and coordination of our institu- Faculty of Health Sciences Memorial Fund the nomination package addressing tion-wide effort to combat racism the selection criteria to: The Selec- Queen’s University Panel on and to foster inclusiveness. Daniel D. Mott, Diagnostic Radiology The Advisory Committee of the tion Committee, The Chancellor A. Diversity, Anti-Racism and The panel will be making short- and (Dec. 15) Chancellor Richardson Memorial Charles Baillie Teaching Award Equity long-term recommendations to the Albert Y. Jin, Medicine – Neurology Fund (CRMF) invites departments c/o The Centre for Teaching and (Nov. 1) and other Queen’s agencies involved Principal Tom Williams and Continued on page 14 Learning, Faculty and Staff Learning in the study of Canada to submit Facilities, B176 Mackintosh-Corry Faculty of Applied Science proposals for the purchase of Cana- Hall. Deadline: March 2. Qingguo Li, Mechanical and Materi- diana teaching and research materi- als Engineering (Jan. 1) als. For details on these acquisitions A Footnote on Health and the opportunity fund, contact Staff Appointments Committees Remedies for financial holiday hangovers advisory committee chair Brian Os- Posted at www.hr.queensu.ca borne at [email protected]. For Headship search, Civil The events and celebration of the holiday Dec. 5 more information on submitting an Engineering season – the parties, the food, the shopping, Programs Coordinator application, visit In accordance with the terms of the have come to an end. It’s time to sit back, Faculty of Education, 2008-221 www.queensu.ca/vpac/Funding/Rich Collective Agreement between relax and enjoy the peace and quiet January Susan Goodfellow (Office of the Uni- ardsonFund.html Submit proposals Queen’s University and the Queen’s Employee brings. But that stack of credit card bills pil- ing up, unopened, on the table before you versity Registrar) to Kathy O’Brien, Secretary of CRMF, University Faculty Association, Prin- Assistance Office of the Vice-Principal (Acade- can make you feel anything but tranquil. cipal Tom Williams has appointed a While you may be tempted to ignore this Senior Internal Auditor mic), Room 331, Richardson Hall or selection committee to advise him Program financial holiday hangover, there are sev- Risk Management and Audit email to [email protected] by on the appointment of a head of the 1-800-387-4765 eral steps you can take to ease the Services, 2008-196 Kellie Hart Jan. 16. Department of Civil Engineering. www.queensu.ca/eap/ financial pressure and ensure the rest Elected members: Civil Engineering: of the year is filled with fiscal comfort Programmer Analyst Distinguished Service Award B. Anderson, Y. Filion, M. Green, C. and joy. Information Technology Services, Alumni and members of the Queen’s MacDougall, I. Moore, and A. Take. • Take charge of the charges. While it may 2008-220 Josef Popovits University Council (including the Appointed members: Ron Anderson, be tempting to simply ignore debts and hope for a miracle, Senate and the Board of Trustees) are Mechanical and Materials Engineer- denying your financial dues will only add to your stress. Face financial Research Analyst invited to nominate a candidate for ing; Titia Praamsma (graduate stu- demons head-on: sit down, open your bills – matching statement trans- Advancement Services (Prospect Re- actions with receipts – and assess the situation. Directly and honestly the 2009 University Council’s Distin- dent) Christine McClure search & Constituent Data), 2008-240 dealing with your debt load gives you a sense of control and helps to guished Service Award. Inaugurated (undergraduate student), Lloyd Withdrawn ease anxiety. by the Council in 1974, this presti- Rhymer, Civil Engineering. • Create a budget. Carefully assess how much you can put towards gious honour is normally granted to Non-voting members: B. Brouwer, Program Coordinator, QEDC paying your debts each month. Look for ways to reduce the money no more than six persons per year. Associate Dean, School of Graduate School of Business, 2008-218 you’re currently spending: cut back on eating out and brown-bag your Nominations are open to any Studies and Research. lunch, find free alternatives to expensive nights out, and skip the costly Jennifer Deline (School of Queen’s faculty, staff, alumni or Chair: Kimberly Woodhouse, Dean, cappuccinos on work breaks. Business) benefactor who has demonstrated Faculty of Applied Science. • Be strategic. Pay the largest sums on the credit card with the high- outstanding service to the university Faculty, staff and students are invited est interest rate and pay at least the minimum on lower interest cards. Kitchen Equipment Mechanic over a number of years. For full de- to submit their comments on the Many credit card companies offer you the option of consolidating other Physical Plant Services, 2008-093 tails and the nomination form, go to present state and future prospects of credit card debts onto one card at a much lower interest rate. Take ad- Richard Brownell www.queensu.ca/secretariat/ucoun- the department and the names of vantage but be careful: if you’re late or miss a payment, the interest cil/DSA/index.html or contact the possible candidates for the headship, immediately inflates to the standard rate. Sustainability Manager University Secretariat, 613-533-6095. to the committee chair, Dr. Kimberly • Pay much, pay quickly. You don’t need to be an accountant to know Physical Plant Services, 2008-186 Deadline: Friday, Feb. 6, 4:30 pm. Woodhouse, c/o Donna Horner, that the longer you take to pay debts off, the more interest you’ll pay Aaron Ball (Physical Plant Services) [email protected] by Monday, out. Many people fail to realize that it could take 18 to 20 years to pay off a large credit card debt by paying only the minimum monthly bal- Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Jan. 19. All letters will be reviewed ance. Consolidate your debts through a lower interest rate line-of-credit Investment Associate Teaching Award by the selection committee and will Investment Services, 2008-224 if possible and always pay more than the minimum due. Nominations are invited for the become part of the record of deci- Chris Taylor • Start planning for next year now. The more prepared you are for Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teach- sion-making. the next holiday season; the less likely you are to overspend and suffer ing Award to be awarded in October Assistant to the Associate Dean (Stud- from another financial hangover. Open a holiday savings account and 2009. The award recognizes under- Director search, QIEEP funnel a small sum of money to it weekly to go towards next year’s ies) graduate or graduate teaching that Bryne Purchase’s term as director of spending. Make holiday shopping a year-round event: pick up gifts Faculty of Arts and Science, 2008-216 has had an outstanding influence on the Queen’s Institute for Energy and when they go on sale, even if it’s in the middle of the summer. Doing H. Michelle Graham-Gallant (School the quality of student learning at Environmental Policy (QIEEP) will so will help you avoid December-panic impulse shopping which often of Business) leads to overspending. • Get financial advice. If you’re feeling in over your head with your Dec 12 Staff Appreciation Day draw, Dec. 2, 2008 debt load, then it may be time to seek support from a financial expert. Annual Giving Officer Congratulations to the winners and sincere thanks to all who donated He or she can assess the situation, help you draw up a clear and realis- Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, the prizes. tic plan to manage your money, and free yourself from debt. For infor- 2008-234 Ryan Sheahan mation and advice on financial matters contact your EAP Financial Donor Prize Winner Support Services. Principal Tom Williams Gift basket Charles Sumbler Dec 19 The Queen’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential Vice-Principal Patrick Deane Queen’s frame, clock Carmen Waddell Web Services Specialist (Residence off-site support service available to faculty and staff. V-P Operations & Finance Gift basket Dionne Nolan Technology) Vice-Principal Kerry Rowe Queen’s hooded sweatshirt Cynthia Tinga University Residences, 2008-219 Vice-Principal David Mitchell Gift basket Susan Charlesworth Owen Bird David Walker, Dean, The Studio Gallery Health Sciences Gift basket Ken Cuthbertson Administrative Secretary, Develop- Jason Laker, AVP and Dean, Queen’s blanket, Recent works by ment Student Affairs scarf, mug LeeAnn Stoness School of Business, 2008-231 Kimberley Woodhouse, JoAnn Ralph and Mona Youssef Krista Sheppard (School of Business) Dean, Applied Science Gift basket Elaine Constant Vice-Principal Rod Morrison Floral arrangement Gordon Luck Assistant Director, Financial Alistair MacLean, Account and Reporting Dean, Arts and Science Gift basket Kathleen Vollebregt Financial Services, 2008-233 Rosa Bruno-Jofré, Dean, Mark McDonald Education Book George Oldford William Flanagan, Dean, Law Pottery mugs Thomas Hunter IT Helpdesk Support Analyst David Saunders, Dean, QSB fleece jackets (2) Helen Campbell School of Business, 2008-207 School of Business Nancy Owen Alison Josselyn (Faculty of Law) Janice Deakin, AVP and Dean, Water bottle, travel Graduate Studies mug, book bag Sharon Hanna January 5th - February 13th Jo-Anne Brady, University Equity Project Officer Gallery Hours Registrar Appointment book Kathryn Sparks Equity Office, 2008-244 Tuesday - Thursday 11-2 Paul Wiens, Withdrawn Chief Librarian Gift basket Kyley Devine or by appointment B144 Duncan McArthur Hall Sean Reynolds, CIO, MP3 players (2) Wayne Myles Associate Director, Development Faculty of Education, Queen's University Information Technology Services Patricia Deir Corner of Sir John A. Macdonald and Union Street Strategy & Campaign Manager Dan Hogg, AVP finance, Information (613) 533-6000 x 77416 School of Business, 2008-227 Chief Financial Officer Gift basket Rebecca Kinsella [email protected] Michelle Miatello ON CAMPUS Page 14 Queen’s Gazette January 12, 2009 university. The short term recom- you do NOT wish your name to be Goodspeed, Business; Jennifer Green, Five years: Diane Batchelor, Family [email protected]. The panel ex- mendations should be reasonably included in the listing, please con- Physiology; Elizabeth King, Paedi- Health Team; Paul Bowman, Career pects to report back to the Vice-Prin- implementable, given available re- tact Faye in Human Resources at ext. atrics; Weidong Kong, Cancer Re- Services; Carla Evaristo, Event Serv- cipal (Academic) by the end of sources. The longer-term recommen- 77791. search Institute; Christine Moore, ices; Janice Frame, Oncology; January. dations will be considered as part of Congratulations to those who Registrar; Louise Moran, Alumni Re- Jeanette Parsons, Equity Office; the university’s commitment to im- reached the following milestones: lations and Annual Giving; Debra Logan Reid, Residences; Joan Sharpe, proving the climate of tolerance and September 2008 Morin, HCDS; Douglas Morrow, VP Sociology. Volunteers Needed cross-cultural understanding among 40 years: Marjorie Lambert, Math (Academic); Robert Murphy, Parking Campus Community Appeal students. and Stats; Ivan MacKeen, PPS. and Grounds; Larry Parr, Health Sci- 2009 Panel members are: Arig Girgrah, As- 30 years: Joan Knox, Geography; ences; Kristin Scourse, Biology; Julie Employee Assistance The Campus Community Appeal is sistant Dean, Student Affairs, Inter- Gary Wilson, Law Library. Sharrard, Event Services; Karen St Program recruiting volunteers! The appeal group Programs and Community 25 years: Douglas Archibald, Geolog- Amand, English; Renee Stephen, Ca- For off-campus professional coun- seeks to create awareness of the out- Development (secretary); Adnan Hu- ical Sciences and Geological Engi- reer Services; Christianne Taul, Ani- selling, call toll free, 24 hours a day, standing work of Queen’s, its impact sain, Associate Professor, History; neering; Theresa Brennan, mal Care. seven days a week: 1-800-387-4765 on our local and global community, Leora Jackson, Rector; Arunima Economics; David Dumond, PPS; Joel (The October 2008 milestones appeared (français 1-800-361-5676). Details: and the added opportunities we can Khanna, Cross-Cultural Advisor, Stu- Kimmett, Residences; Elizabeth Mc- in the Nov. 24 Gazette.) www.queensu.ca/eap create by supporting the areas of dent Affairs; Cynthia Levine-Rasky, Nutt, Residences; Carolyn Morrison, Queen’s about which we are most Assistant Professor, Sociology; Bar- Psychology; Mark Publicover, Geog- November 2008: Staff job postings passionate. It takes place annually in rington Walker, Associate Professor, raphy; Christopher Russell, Custodial 40 years: Sherril Barr, English. For staff job postings, visit February and March run by a com- History, and Diversity Advisor to the Services; Katherine Willis, Law Li- 30 years: Darlene Jewell, Human www.hr.queensu.ca. The site is up- mittee of volunteers to encourage Vice-Principal (Academic) (chair). brary; Brian Zufelt, Education. Resources. dated weekly on Fridays. faculty, staff members, and retirees to The panel is supported and resourced 20 years: Mary Andrews, Environ- 25 years: Harvey Heyman, Resi- join forces to show their support of by the Office of the Vice-Principal mental Studies; Denise Cameron, dences; Mark Nicholson, Printing the great work of the university. This (Academic). Direct inquiries and sug- Biochemistry; Kathy Jackson, Kinesi- and Materials Distribution. Notices community support is integral to in- gestions to Dr. Walker, c/o the Office ology; Caroline Johnson, Law; 20 years: Stephanie Beauregard, spiring corporations and alumni to of the Vice-Principal (Academic), Brenda Jordison, Residences; Shelli Education; Kimberley Bell, Access Request for feedback, give generously to Queen’s, ensuring 613-533-2020, [email protected] Mackie, Custodial Services; Sharon Services; Holly Papi, Advancement Intergroup Dialogue Musgrave, Access Services; Maureen Services; Deborah Tracy, HCDS. Pilot Program the sustainability of our tradition of excellence. Last year, a team of more Human Resources Myers, Access Services; Patricia Shaw, 15 years: Michael Cassells, Music; Further to his statement of Tuesday, than 30 faculty, staff and student Residences; Angela Swain, Custodial Tabitha Docteur, Medicine; Sam Nov. 25, 2008 on the Intergroup Dia- Attention students – 2008 T4s volunteers helped make the Did you Services. Kalb, Stauffer Library; Penny logue Program, Patrick Deane, Vice- Students are reminded to update know? appeal fun and a great suc- 15 years: Angela Langille, Develop- Roantree, Queen’s Quarterly; Man Principal (Academic), is pleased to their mailing addresses in QCARD. cess! This dedication and enthusiasm mental Consulting Program; Ronald Yat Tse, Medicine. report that a panel has been estab- Payroll will be updating the T4 ad- inspired more than 600 faculty, staff Murdock, Law; Brenda Willis, Athlet- 10 years: Mark Babcock, Economics; lished to complete an early assess- dress database from the “mail ad- and retirees to donate more than ics and Recreation. Eric Bacon, Kinesiology; Tracy John- ment of the pilot program. The dress” field on QCARD, on Feb. 4. half a million dollars to the areas of 10 years: Maria Burns, Stauffer stone, ITS. panel includes Queen’s law school Any address changes made after this Queen’s that they feel passionate Library; Alexandra Cooper, Stauffer Five years: Lisa Brophy-Gervais, alumnus, former MPP for Kingston date must be made in writing and about. Interested? Contact Glenn Library; Brian Deir, PPS; Michelle Business; Sharlene Hammond, and the Islands and former Chief submitted to the Human Resources Best, [email protected], ext. Ellis, Sociology; Sandra Halliday, Cardiology; Angie Thompson, Ani- Commissioner of the Ontario department by Feb. 6 to have the 75137. Visit www.queensu.ca/com- Bracken Library; Goran Kapetanovic, mal Care. Human Rights Commission Keith correct mailing address reflected on munityappeal to see photos from last Family Medicine; Loanne Meldrum, December 2008: Norton; Professor Emeritus John the 2008 T4 slips. T4s will be mailed year’s appeal. Physics; Robin Moon, Marketing and 25 years: Teresa Long, Rehabilitation Meisel (Political Studies) and Univer- by Feb. 27. Communications; Michael Morrow, Therapy; Nancy Wainman, NCIC. sity Rector Leora Jackson. Hearing study ITS; David Nishina, ITS; Ted Roddy, 20 years: Paul Banfield, Archives; Individuals and groups who wish to Milestones PPS; Francoise Sauriol, Chemistry; David Edgar, Health Sciences; John provide comments may do so in The Department of Psychology is Compiled by Faye Baudoux Nicola Sikkema, Access Services. Thompson, Custodial Services. writing by Wednesday, Jan. 21 to the conducting a study to investigate the If you have a milestone of 5, 10, 15, Five years: Barbara Armstrong, 10 years: Maritza Bailey, Mining; Intergroup Dialogue Program Assess- effects aging has on the ability to 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 years or more of Chemistry; Zhilin Chen, Physiology; Gillian Barlow, Archives; Connie ment Panel, Office of the Vice-Princi- hear speech in a noisy environment. continuous service coming up and David Edwards, Business; Shannon Brobeck, Urban and Regional Plan- pal (Academic), Room 353 The department is looking for partic- ning; Barbara Graham, NCIC. Richardson Hall or by email to ipants between the ages of 55-75 who are fluent in English and have good hearing. Participants will be re- quired to give 1.5 hours of their time BLASER’S in January and February and will be reimbursed $15 for taking part in the PHYSIOTHERAPY study. Interested? Contact 613-533- 6000 ext 79367, [email protected] Central Clinic East Clinic 321 Concession Street, Suite 202 32 Lundy’s Lane Parkinson’s disease research Thomson Jemmett Vogelzang Insurance Bldg. Batoche Community Centre, CFB Kingston (613) 542-3852 (613) 541-5010 EXT. 2251 The Centre for Neuroscience Studies is conducting two studies on deficits www.blasersphysiotherapy.com in eye movement control with Parkinson’s disease. The department is looking for healthy adult volun- teers age 50-70, without Parkinson’s disease, or a history of neurological Want to win FREE tickets or psychiatric disorders, who are flu- ent in English. Participating in one study requires a single visit to the to see the show? Queen’s MRI facility, and will take Q about two hours. The second study ueen’s Gazette is giving away does not involve an MRI, and will two pairs of tickets to see the take one hour. Both studies are non- January 18, 2009 matinee showing of invasive, and you may participate in Queen’s Musical Theatre’s one or both. A small honorarium ($20/hour) will be provided to cover your time and expenses (parking, Jekyll & Hyde! etc). Details: Ian Cameron, 613-533- 6000 ext. 75216, [email protected] If you would like the chance to win one of the sets of tickets, simply fill out the entry below and send it to: Queen’s Gazette Calendar Queen’s University Fleming Hall, Stewart-Pollock Wing, 5th floor Unless specified, all events are free. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 For a comprehensive listing of campus events, visit OR e-mail your entry to [email protected] eventscalendar.queensu.ca All entries must be received by January 15, 2009. The winner will be contacted on January 16, 2009. Lectures and Events

I want to win FREE tickets to see Jekyll & Hyde! Monday, Jan. 12 Name: ______Mathematics and Statistics Number: ______J.C. Bailar, National Academies, USA. What a statistician needs to know. E-mail: ______128 Jeffery, 3:30 pm. Where did you pick up your copy of the Queen’s Gazette? Tuesday, Jan. 13 ______Sara Seager, MIT. Extrasolar Planets and the Search for Habitable Worlds. ON CAMPUS January 12, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 15

JANUARY Saturday, Jan. 17 SMTWTFS Art classes: Ben Darrah, Exploring the Found Image, HELP LINES 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1:30-4:30 pm. Students and Gallery Association mem- 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 bers $25 (GST included); non-Gallery Association 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Campus Security members $35 (GST included). FEBRUARY Thursday Jan. 22 Emergency Report Centre 1234567 ArtDocs: Inextinguishable Fire (1969, 25 minutes), a 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 political critique of the use of napalm by American 613-533-6111 forces in the war in Vietnam, 7 pm. Reception to follow. Thursday, Jan. 29 Submission information ArtDocs: Simon Schama’s Power of Art: Rembrandt van Human Rights Office The deadline for the Monday, Jan. Rijn (2006, 50 minutes), an overview of the great 613-533-6886 26 issue is at noon on Monday, Jan. artist’s career, offering acute insights into his creative Irène Bujara, Director 19. Email submissions to TIM FORBES inventions and the social milieu of the period, 7 pm. [email protected] in the follow- Free Thursday night screenings of art documentaries ing format: Date, department, Sexual Harassment speaker’s name, affiliation, title, presented in the Atrium. 7pm. Complainant Advisors location, time. Contact for special Galleries www.aeac.ca Margot Coulter, Coordinator needs. Please spell out acronyms. 613-533-6629 Those with information about Agnes Etherington Art Centre Union Gallery Chuck Vetere – Student Counselling accessibility needs for disabled University Avenue at Bader Lane. Main space: Profane Illuminations, an exhibition by 613-533-2893 ext. 77978 persons should include details Adults $4, seniors $2.50, Gallery Association members, Fine Arts students Genna Kusch and Morgan Wedder- when they submit an event for students and children free. Free admission Thursdays publication. spoon. Jan. 13-31. Artist’s reception. Thursday, Jan. 29, Anti-Racism Complainant Advisors and holiday Mondays. For news and information between 6-8 pm. Stephanie Simpson, Coordinator Exhibition tour issues, visit www.queensu.ca Project room: Leaf Collection: encounters with 613-533-6886 /newscentre. 45-minute tours covering highlights of our current Madame E and her suit of environmentally conscious Audrey Kobayashi – Geography, exhibitions. Tours are free and admission is free for all a(r)mour, Lisa Figge. First floor, Stauffer Library. 613-533-3035 every Thursday, 12:15 pm. Royal Military College of Canada, ugallery.queensu.ca Thursday, Jan. 15 Currie Hall, 7 pm. Co-sponsored by Anti-Heterosexism/Transphobia Art Matters: Alicia Boutilier, curator of Canadian Complainant Advisors Queen’s Physics, Engineering Physics The Studio Gallery Historical Art: Inhabited Landscape: Selections from and Astronomy, RMC and Royal As- Jean Pfleiderer, Coordinator the Canadian Historical Collection. 12:15 pm. B144 Duncan McArthur Hall, Sir John A. Macdonald tronomical Society of Canada 613-533-6886 Art classes: Dave Gordon, Watercolour Painting, Jan. Blvd. at Union St. Gallery hours Tuesday – Thursday, Kingston Centre. In recognition of Eleanor MacDonald, Politics 15 – March 12, 6–9 pm. Students and Gallery Associa- 11 am–2 pm. Recent works by JoAnn Ralph and the UNESCO/IAU International Year 613-533-6631 tion members $120 (GST included); non-Gallery mem- Mona Youssef, Jan. 5 – Feb. 13. Information 613-533- of Astronomy 2009. kingstoniya.ca bers $130 (GST included) 6000 ext. 77416, [email protected] Coordinator of Dispute Jan. 13 – Jan. 19 Resolution Mechanisms Please contact Harry Smith, Queen’s Musical Theatre Outreach Coordinator. Emotional 202 Policy Studies, noon. finals. Open to the public. Dunning Coordinator of Dispute Resolution Intelligence. Jean Royce Lounge, Ban Jekyll & Hyde by Robert Louis Auditorium, 2:30 pm. 613-533-2066, Mechanisms, at 613-533-6495 for Stevenson, directed by Alain Richer. Righ, noon. Friday, Jan. 16 [email protected] assistance or referral to an advisor. Grand Theatre, 8 pm. General admis- Music sion $25; seniors $22; students (with Thursday, Jan. 15 Karen Frederickson, Queen’s. Educa- Tuesday, Jan. 20 Sexual Harassment Respondent Advisors valid ID) $17. Matinee Jan. 17 and Policy Studies tion or Edutainment? Symphony Speaker Series 18 at 2 pm. Information: www Margaret Biggs, President, Canadian Programs for Kids. 124 Harrison- Dana Olwan, Queen’s. Veiled Poli- Paul Banfield – Archives .whatsonkingston.com/thegrand International Development Agency. LeCaine, 12:30 pm. 613-533-2066. tics: Racializing Islam Post 9/11. Jean ext. 74460 The Strategic Context for Interna- Royce Lounge, Ban Righ, noon. Greg Wanless – Drama Wednesday, Jan. 14 tional Development: Drivers, Dy- Sunday, Jan. 18 ext. 74330 Continued on page 16 Speaker Series namics and Implications for CIDA, Music Anti-Racism Respondent Advisor Elspeth Christie, Learning Strategies 2009 Concerto/Aria competition Ellie Deir – Education ext. 77673

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University Dispute Resolution Stephanie Milligan MYRTLE BEACH Advisors – Students BA CLU CFP New MARCH ! Mar 13-22 (10 days) $849dbl Please contact Harry Smith, BREAK Oceanfront suites with kitchen! Coordinator of Dispute Resolution FAMILY RATE $2499 Mechanisms, at 613-533-6495 for York City assistance or referral to an advisor. NEW YORK CITY: Mar 17-20 $625dbl 2009!! Ski Calabogie Mar 16 & 18 $50 University Staff Advisors In over your head? Mar 17-20 June 25-28 Apr 16-19 July 2-5 Janet Cowperthwaite Apr 23-26 July 9-12 NASCAR University Secretariat May 1-4 July 16-19 2009 ext. 77927 What to avoid if you are over-indebted May 15-18 July 31- Aug Bob Burge – Faculty of Education May 17-20 3 • Bristol (Spring) • Pocono ext. 77235 1. Don't cash in your RRSP. May 28-31 Aug 3-6 • Talladega • Pennsylvania When people get over-indebted they begin to look at their June 4-7 GG* Aug 13-16 • Bristol (August) • Charlotte Freedom of Information and RRSP as a source of debt-repayment cash. The problem is June 11-14 Aug 27-30 • Dover • Indianapolis Protection of Privacy $ • Richmond that when the RRSP is cashed it goes right into your taxable 625 Double Diane Kelly, Access and Privacy income. Tax will then be due on the entire lot, which may in- OTTAWA Coordinator Sept 3-6 Oct 18-21 613-533-2211 crease your marginal tax rate and your ongoing tax-de- Sept10-13 Oct 22-25 SENATORS Sept 17-20 Nov 12-15 GG* ferred gains will stop. Hockey!Feb 19 vs Vancouver Canucks Accommodation and Wellness Sept 24-27 GG* Nov 19-22 Mar 3 vs Calgary Flames Shannon Casteels, Workplace Advisor 2. Don't stop paying your insurance premiums. Oct 1-4 Nov 23-26 ext. 77818 Oct 8-11 Dec 29-Jan 1 Mar 5 vs Edmonton Oilers When debt climbs and the payments get out of hand (can't Mar 9 vs Toronto Maple Leafs Oct 15-18 $ $ Employee Assistance Program all be paid month by month) your credit rating may drop. 665 Double 149 Mar 19 vs Montreal Canadiens And you may begin to let important things slide such as (** GIRLS’ GETAWAY) Apr 4 vs Philadelpia Flyers 1-800-387-4765 your life and/or disability insurance. With financial stress, DAY TOURS University Chaplain you can become ill and need time off. Thus, make sure you Jan 17 Toronto Intl Boat Show ...... $65 Brian Yealland have adequate income replacement coverage–additional Jan 30 & Feb 16 SKI Calabogie Peaks...... $35/$50 613-533-2186 personal disability coverage–if your employer only covers Feb 11,21,Mar 4 DIRTY DANCING...... $189 $ $ for the short term. Feb 11 & 14 HAPPY DAYS! The musical ...... 129/ 149 Rector Feb 14,21,Mar 4 Jersey Boys...... $149/$189 Leora Jackson Feb 19 & 20 International Auto Show...... $65 3. Consolidate. 613-533-2733 Feb 27 Motorhome and Trailer Show...... $65 Mar 5-8 Philadelphia Flower Show...... $699 4. Cancel credit cards or reduce limit dramatically. Health, Counselling and Mar 8.18,Apr5 Sound of Music...... $149/$189 Disability Services 5. Stop going to the local favourite coffee shop. Mar 13-22 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (10 days)...... $849 dbl “The latte factor” can erode your bank account – keep track Mar 18,29,20,21 CANADA BLOOMS...... $65 613-533-2506 $ for two weeks, you’ll be amazed. Mar 19 & 21 Sportsmen Show ...... 65 Apr 16-27 Myrtle Beach Spring Getaway ...... $1,199 Apr 24 & 25 Creative Sewing & Needlework Show...... $65 [email protected] *All tours include all taxes 566 Cataraqui Woods Dr., Kingston ON * Internal numbers may be accessed from a 1-888-679-1112 and services charges ALL TOURS LISTED @ 613 384-0347 touch-tone phone off-campus by dialling 613-533-6000 + extension number. www.limestonefinancial.ca WWW.GOMCCOY.COM TICO REG. #50007364 IN THE NEWS Page 16 Queen’s Gazette January 12, 2009

Thursday, Jan. 22 UEEN S ENTRE TAKES SHAPE Speaker Series Q ’ C Leanne Lieberman, Queer and Reli- gious, What’s A Girl To Do? Jean Royce Lounge, Ban Righ, noon.

Friday, Jan. 23 Music The Avant-Garde and the Future of Art Music Bruce Vogt, University of Victoria. Masterclass piano. 124 Harrison- LeCaine, 12:30- 2pm.

Henry Klumpenhower, University of Alberta. 21st Century Challenges to Avant-Garde. 124 Harrison-LeCaine, 2 -3:30 pm. 613-533-2066, [email protected]

Sunday, Jan. 25 Music Faculty Artist Series Lakshmi Ranganathan (veena), Gordon Craig (clarinet), Michel Szczesniak (piano) and Wolf Tor- mann (cello), featuring a premiere of a work by Kristi Allik. Dunning Audi- torium, 2:30 pm. Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors; $5 students. De- tails: 613-533-2558.

Friday, Jan. 30 Music Gordon Smith. Music and a Mi’kmaq Funeral: Blending Traditions and Re- ligious Practices.124 Harrison- LeCaine, 12:30 pm. 613-533-2066, [email protected]

Wednesday, Feb. 4 Campus Community Appeal

Kick-off breakfast. Grant Hall, 7:30 – CELIA RUSSELL 9:30 am. Free breakfast for faculty, Most of Phase 1 of the Queen’s Centre is now enclosed. Above is a view of the south-west section of the athletics and student life complex behind the staff and retirees. Bring your em- John Deutsch University Centre near University Avenue. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion this fall. ployee card.