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SEEING ‘UNTAPPED POTENTIAL’ university communications

Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz (Artsci’78) returned to Queen’s on Tuesday, March 13 to deliver the Chancellor David Dodge Lecture in Public Finance, where he talked about the Canadian economy’s “untapped potential” to be found in young people, women, Indigenous people, Canadians with disabilities and recent immigrants. See Page 5 for more. RREEAADDYY FFOORR LLAAUUNNCCHH NASA astronaut Drew Feustel (PhD’95, DSc’16) is headed back to space on March 21. The Queen’s alumnus will be flight engineer for Expedition 55 and take over as commander of the International Space Station for six months on Expedition 56. See Page 3 for more. Queen’s university/make media hay campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 2 UCARE holds first public meeting volume 46, number 6, 2018 EDITOR community members hear about university’s progress in promoting diversity and inclusivity on campus andrew carroll 613-533-6459, ext. 36459 [email protected] BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS Peter Jeffrey Dozens of community mem- 613-533-600, ext. 77491 bers gathered in Robert Suther- [email protected] land Hall Monday, March 5 to learn about Queen’s University’s ADVERTISING COORDINATOR progress in promoting diversity Peter Gillespie and inclusivity on campus, to dis- 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 cuss new initiatives, and to iden- [email protected] tify priorities for the months www.queensu.ca/gazette ahead. QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY VICEPPRINCIPAL The University Council on QUNIVERSITY RELATIONSR Anti-Racism and Equity (UCARE) michael Fraser meeting included updates on two the Gazette is published biweekly during the academic year (september – april) and diversity-related reports, an infor- monthly during the spring (may – June) by mational presentation on the Abo- university communications, richardson hall, riginal Council of Queen’s Univer- Queen’s university. sity, and open discussion of the submissions are welcome, and may be emailed to [email protected]. the vision and mission for a new cen- editor reserves the right to edit or refuse any tre currently under consideration. submission. views expressed or implied are The council received a presen- those of individual contributors or sources quoted and do not necessarily reflect tation from Teri Shearer, Deputy university policy. Provost (Academic Operations SCHEDULE and Inclusion) about progress issue date: april 3 made in addressing the recom- ad booking deadline: march 16 ad artwork deadline: march 23 mendations of the Principal’s Im- university communications plementation Committee on noon editorial deadline: march 29 University Council on Anti-Racism and Equity Co-Chairs Stephanie Simpson and Mona Rahman lead the discussion at the Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion UCARE meeting, held at Robert Sutherland Hall on Monday, March 5. issue date: april 17 (PICRDI) final report, and the ad booking deadline: march 30 Truth and Reconciliation Commis- ad artwork deadline: april 6 sion (TRC) task force final report. Centre, and efforts by the Faculty fairs. It will be delivered to this sion (PICRDI) final report. noon editorial deadline: april 12 Her updates noted some signif- of Arts and Science to find other year’s orientation leaders. Dr. Shearer has been working icant success stories and new ini- Indigenous student space on cam- Dr. Shearer also noted that the to identify space for this centre on ADVERTISING POLICY the Gazette is a newspaper published by tiatives within the Queen’s com- pus. university has been briefing the campus and conduct consulta- university communications (“Publisher”) munity. Of note, Dr. Shearer called In a verbal update, Dr. Shearer Board of Trustees on key diversity tions with the community. A uni- for the primary purpose of internal commu- attention to the recent Ester Mar- mentioned that the final report metrics related to students, fac- versity-owned and currently un- nication to its faculty and staff members. all advertising is subject to the Pub- garet Harrison Estate Gift which from the Undergraduate Orienta- ulty, and staff, and these numbers occupied house on Albert Street lisher’s approval. the Publisher reserves the will support bursaries for Black, tion Review Working Group was will inform the creation of the uni- has been identified as a possible right to revise, reject, discontinue or omit racialized, and first generation any advertisement, or to cancel any advertis- recently delivered to Principal versity’s next strategic framework. location. The house is currently ing contract for reasons satisfactory to the students – supports recom- Daniel Woolf. This report, which Lastly, she announced the cre- undergoing a feasibility study to Publisher without notice and without any mended in the PICRDI report. Dr. makes several recommendations ation of an Inclusive Community assess how it could best be claim for penalty. the Publisher does not accept liability for Shearer’s report also noted the aimed at making undergraduate newsletter. This new resource will adapted into the Alfie Pierce Cen- any loss or damage caused by any error in support given to, and the success orientation week more inclusive, be used to share stories, and help tre. accuracy in the printing of an advertisement of, Black History Month at will be shared publicly with the demonstrate how Queen’s is meet- The discussion was opened to beyond the amount paid for the space actu- ally occupied by that portion of the adver- Queen’s, as well as a recent ‘open Queen’s community in the near ing its diversity commitments. members of the public, and it be- tisement in which the error occurred. office hour’ discussion event she future. The newsletter will also promote gan with lively discussions about the advertiser agrees to indemnify the held in Ban Righ Hall. In response to this update, a related events, and increase com- the proposed name and location. Publisher for any losses or costs incurred by the Publisher as a result of publishing On the subject of reconciliation question was raised around fur- munication around diversity and The deputy provost noted the Alfie any advertisement, which is libelous or efforts, Dr. Shearer announced ther inclusivity training for orien- inclusivity on campus. Pierce name is not final and there misleading, or otherwise subjects the that an implementation group was tation leaders as well as staff and The bulk of the meeting was are still more discussions to come Publisher to liability. the Publisher may insert the word being formed to help ensure that faculty. Dr. Shearer, along with spent discussing the proposed Al- on the centre and its overall vision. “ advertisement” above or below any copy. the TRC task force final report rec- Ann Tierney, Vice-Provost and fie Pierce Centre for Racial Equity The students present stressed the Publisher requires that any advocacy ommendations were fulfilled. She Dean (Student Affairs), mentioned and Social Justice, a new centre the need for a space for racialized advertisement identify the advertiser placing the ad. also reported on the work that training that is being co-devel- that was mentioned in the Princi- students, and expressed their the Publisher will not knowingly publish was underway to renovate Four oped by the Equity and Human pal’s Implementation Committee hope to see progress on the centre any advertisement which is illegal, mislead- Directions Aboriginal Student Rights Offices and Student Af- on Racism, Diversity, and Inclu- in time for the fall. ing or offensive to its readers. the Publisher will not knowingly publish any advertisement which violates the university’s internal policies, equity/human rights policies or code of conduct. Further, the Publisher will not publish any advertise- ment which contravenes the best interests Changes to capital project approval policy of the university directly or indirectly.

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Projects with a budget between through consultation with a num- process and promote robust re- $2.5 million to $5 million will now ber of internal stakeholder groups porting practices for approved Changes to the Capital Project be approved by the Vice-Princi- and external experts. projects.” Approval Policy and Procedures pal’s Operations Committee, thus The revised policy improves For more information about the were approved at the March 2 expediting the approval process. the governance of major capital updates to the policy and proce- meeting of the Board of Trustees. Other updates to the policy and projects with early engagement of dures, check out the University Updates to the policy and pro- procedures include earlier engage- both internal and external gover- Secretariat website cedures include an increase in the ment with senior university lead- nance bodies,” says Donna Janiec, (queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/bo threshold for which Board of ership for major capital projects, as Vice-Principal (Finance & Admin- ard-policies) or contact John Wit- Trustees approval is required from well as simplified processes and istration). “The updated proce- jes, Associate Vice-Principal (Facil- $2.5 million to $5 million. Capital templates. Changes were informed dures also streamline the approval ities) ([email protected]). queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 campusnews 3 Alumnus astronaut blasting off drew Feustel, Queen’s alumnus and nasa astronaut, is headed to the international space station on march 21 to assume command

BY SARAH LINDERS, SENIOR watching the Canadian Space COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER “He’s not just a Canadian in space Agency’s (CSA) astronaut search – he’ll be the commander of the in 1992. He searched out a connec- Later this week, Drew Feustel tion while in Houston with Chris (PhD’95, DSc’16) will be out of space station. He’s the king of Hadfield, who encouraged him to this world, and travelling up to space. It’s special, and a great realize his dream and became a the International Space Station connection for Queen’s.” close friend. Dr. Feustel applied to (ISS). become an astronaut with NASA – Rob Baker The Queen’s alumnus and as- in 2000, and was selected on his tronaut will be flight engineer for first try. Expedition 55 will be his Expedition 55 and take over as third mission to space. commander of the ISS for six “He was in a band with a Back on Earth, Dr. Feustel en- months on Expedition 56. The bunch of astronauts at NASA, joys auto restoration, car and mo- mission launches from Kaza- playing in the same bar that we torcycle racing, guitar, tennis, and khstan on Wednesday, March 21, were. He said they played the water and snow skiing. It’s still at 1:44 pm EST and arrives at the greatest hits of the sixties, seven- unknown if he’ll bring any of his ISS on Friday, March 23, at 3:41 ties, and The Tragically Hip,” says favourite hobbies with him to the pm EST. Mr. Baker. “I think he gets excited ISS. Students will get the chance to around musicians, but we get Queen’s university/make media hay The Gazette and Queen’s Re- ask Dr. Feustel questions during a Drew Feustel (PhD’95, DSc’16) jokes around as he is interviewed for a video for pretty excited around an astro- search website will be following Queen’s-hosted Education Down- Queen’s University. Dr. Feustel, a NASA astronaut, will be flight engineer for naut.” Dr. Feustel throughout his mis- link event – Ask an Astronaut – Expedition 55 and then commander of the Internatioal Space Station for six Mr. Baker wished his friend sion. on April 6. well on the voyage, and couldn’t months on Expedition 56. About the mission wait to hear about everything An alumni connection he’ll get up to on the ISS. At least two spacewalks are through music “He’s not just a Canadian in planned during the mission. Dr. Feustel has another connec- space – he’ll be the commander of Some of the planned experiments tion with Queen’s: Rob Baker the space station. He’s the king of during Expedition 55 include: (Artsci’86), lead guitarist with The space. It’s special, and a great con- • studying thunder and light- Tragically Hip. nection for Queen’s.” ning to learn more about the role “About 12 years ago, we were of severe thunderstorms in Earth’s Dr. Feustel’s international touring in the States and had an atmosphere and climate, journey to space upcoming gig in Houston, and we • studying materials, coatings, got the call from Drew Feustel, Dr. Feustel and his wife Indira, and components in the harsh en- asking if we’d be interested in a speech-language pathologist, vironment of space, having a tour of NASA’s facili- both lived in Kingston while he • testing microgravity’s impact ties,” says Mr. Baker. “It was out pursued a PhD in Geological Sci- on bone marrow, and of the blue to us, but we grew up ences at Queen’s in the nineties. • simulating gravity aboard in a certain time when the Apollo Their children, Ari and Aden, the ISS using materials such as missions were front and centre in were born in Kingston. Mrs. fruit flies, flatworms, plants, fish, our childhoods, so we were all ex- Feustel, a Canadian, has family in cells, and protein crystals. cited to check it out. We rode the Kingston and eastern Ontario. Dr. You can find more details shuttle simulator, got to ask ques- Feustel attained his Canadian citi- about the upcoming mission on tions and saw them training in Queen’s university/make media hay zenship while in Kingston, and the NASA Expedition 55 page this gigantic pool, got a tour of moved to Houston after his PhD As part of his training at the NASA facility in Houston, Dr. Feustel utilizes a virtual (nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/ the space arm – it was fantastic, to pursue a career in geoscience. reality device to simulate some of the work he will be doing while at the expeditions/expedition55/index.ht and Drew was amazing with us.” Dr. Feustel dreamed of becom- International Space Station. ml). The two bonded over a shared ing an astronaut since childhood, Follow Dr. Feustel on Twitter love for music, and have stayed and became interested in the (@Astro_Feustel) or Instagram close friends since. newest Canadian astronauts after (@astro_feustel). Queen’s university/make media hay Queen’s university/make media hay Training crew members put on Dr. Feustel’s helmet as he prepares for a training The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston is a massive facility that simulates the zero-gravity environment of space as session at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston. astronauts train for their missions. campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 4 Making orientation more inclusive

BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR dents, faculty, staff, and alumni, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER who received input from the com- munity through public consulta- After six months of consulta- tions. tions and discussions, the Under- The recommendations, which graduate Orientation Review have been submitted to the prin- Working Group (UORWG) has cipal, consider not only how stu- submitted a number of recom- dent leaders are trained, but also mendations designed to ensure how the university communi- Undergraduate Orientation Week cates about orientation, ensuring is more welcoming and inclusive all events are inclusive and for all members of the Queen’s aligned with the goals of Under- community. graduate Orientation Week, and “The university will be work- making tools available so stu- ing to address these important dents can report incidents of recommendations over the com- racism, discrimination, or acces- ing year and a half, and I want to sibility barriers. thank the working group for their In responding to this report,

university communications efforts to make orientation week the university and student soci- Lavie Williams, left, is the new Inclusion & Anti-Racism Advisor for the Human Rights Office at Queen's, while Erin Clow takes more inclusive,” says Principal eties will also look at how to on a new role as Education and Communication Advisor. and Vice-Chancellor Daniel make Undergraduate Orientation Woolf. “As an alumnus, I know Week more affordable for stu- the importance of both preserving dents, clarify the related oversight our traditions and updating them and policies, review the content of to ensure future students are able various orientation chants and Human Rights Office to fully participate. Our campus is cheers, and ensure orientation at its best when everyone is en- prepares students to be respectful gaged, respected, and feels safe – members of the broader Kingston and creating that environment community. adds two new positions starts with events like undergrad- “We are pleased with the level uate orientation.” of engagement and dialogue there The UORWG was formed in has been around the review of Lavie Williams introduced as inaugural inclusion & anti-racism advisor; August 2017 in response to the Undergraduate Orientation,” says erin clow takes on a new role as education and communication advisor Principal’s Implementation Com- Dr. Shearer. “These recommenda- mittee on Racism, Diversity, and tions are aimed at strengthening Inclusion (PICRDI) final report. the student transition experience BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR will see her supporting the team nity to achieve substantive The PICRDI report called on the by ensuring that it respects and COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER in developing and implementing change,” she says. “I am here as university to make diversity train- reflects the diversity of the stu- training and communication a source of support, advice and ing available to student leaders, dent population, is welcoming The Human Rights Office has strategies relating to equity and assistance for individuals im- and to examine the policy and and accessible for all students, added two new inclusivity-cen- human rights, expanding on her pacted by oppression and exclu- content of Undergraduate Orien- and fosters, for all members of the tred positions designed to help previous responsibilities as an sion, while also seeking to decon- tation Week from a diversity and incoming class, a sense of belong- remove barriers and build capac- Equity Advisor. struct the systems that have built inclusivity lens. ing at Queen’s.” ity at Queen’s. “I am hopeful that we can and perpetuate oppressive forces The UORWG, chaired by The aim is to have a number of In February, Erin Clow continue to create educational like racism.” Deputy Provost (Academic Oper- the recommendations completed (PhD’14) took over the newly-cre- and training programs that are Both see the important role ations and Inclusion) Teri Shearer, in time for Fall Undergraduate ated role of Education and Com- accessible, thought provoking, the community must play in or- was mandated to examine all as- Orientation 2019. To review the munication Advisor. Then, in and inspiring for members of the der to build a more inclusive pects of Queen’s direct-entry un- full list of recommendations and March, Lavie Williams (Artsci’14) community,” she says. “Educa- Queen’s – through education, dergraduate student orientation the final report, visit the Under- was hired as the inaugural Inclu- tion and training affords a continued momentum, and chal- experience, including university graduate Orientation Review sion and Anti-racism Advisor tremendous opportunity for lenging the status quo. Ms. orientation and the student soci- Working Group’s webpage within the Human Rights Office. growth and development, but Williams points out there is no ety orientation activities. The 20 (queensu.ca/principal/priorities- “I am pleased to welcome Ms. with that comes responsibility. I “one-size-fits-all” approach to recommendations in this new re- and-initiatives/undergraduate- Williams to the team and con- am excited to experiment with tackling issues of diversity and port were created by a cross-uni- orientation-review-working- gratulate Dr. Clow on her new new learning tools and strategies inclusion, which is why her role versity working group of stu- group). responsibilities,” says Stephanie all in an effort to create relevant, will involve spending time with Simpson (Artsci’95, Ed’97, practical, and interesting training equity-seeking communities and MEd’11), Executive Director of and educational programs.” organizations both within the Human Rights and Equity Ms. Williams, meanwhile, will Queen’s and externally. Offices and University Advisor play a role in developing, imple- “Aptly, the Anti-Racism Direc- on Equity and Human Rights. menting, and monitoring institu- torate of Ontario defines inclu- “Establishing these positions was tional inclusion and anti-oppres- sion as 'recognizing, welcoming, a recommendation of the Princi- sion strategies, with a particular and making space for diversity,' pal’s Implementation Commis- focus on anti-racism and its inter- she says. “This definition high- sion on Racism, Diversity, and sections. lights our duty to support the Inclusivity (PICRDI) final report, She will also act as a central growth and wellbeing of all. It is and these two will play a key point of contact for individuals imperative that the most vulnera- role in building the climate that and units who wish to access all ble in our society are protected the PICRDI group strived to related anti-oppression and anti- and assisted in reaching full par- achieve.” racism initiatives, processes and ticipation so that we are all able Dr. Clow has worked in the services at Queen’s. to enjoy and benefit from the Equity and Human Rights Of- “Overall, I hope to collaborate true diversity our communities fices since 2014. This new role with and empower our commu- and our world has to offer.” queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 campusnews 5 Poloz shows his Queen’s colours

Governor of the Bank of canada returns to his alma mater to deliver the chancellor david dodge Lecture in Public Finance

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz (Artsci’78) returned to Queen’s on Tuesday, March 13 to deliver the Chancellor David Dodge Lecture in Public Finance at Smith School of Business, in which he said that Canada’s economy is filled with “untapped potential” that could spur more growth with- out triggering high inflation. A key source of that potential, he said, is five population seg- ments currently under-repre- sented in the workforce: young people, women, Indigenous peo- ple, Canadians with disabilities and recent immigrants. An increase in the employment rate among these groups could easily add half a million people to the workforce, thereby increasing the country’s economic output by 1.5 per cent, or $30 billion per year, he says. “That’s equal to a permanent increase in output of almost $1,000 per Canadian every year, even be- fore you factor in the possible in- vestment and productivity gains that would come with such an in- Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, delivered the Chancellor David Dodge Lecture in Public Finance, entitled “Today’s Labour Market and the Future of crease in the labour supply,” Dr. Work” at the BMO Atrium of Smith School of Business on Tuesday, March 13, and later held a media conference in Goodes Hall. Poloz says. “Clearly that is a prize worth pursuing.” Government policies that en- stood at a record low of 5.8 per fill a specific need.” gence are creating “new types of Goodes Hall. To mark the occa- courage labour force participation cent in February, but Statistics Dr. Poloz is the third Queen’s jobs and entirely new industries” sion, he wore his Queen’s jacket, have been shown to work, he Canada data also shows 470,000 graduate to hold the central bank’s and will invariably have a positive which, he told the crowd, he got notes. For instance, two decades unfilled jobs across the country top job. Queen’s Chancellor Emer- effect on the economy. for Christmas in 1974. ago Quebec expanded parental because companies cannot find itus David Dodge (Arts’65, “Throughout history, techno- Asked later what advice he leave provisions and lowered the the right people for them. LLD’02), and Gerald Bouey logical advances have always led would give today’s students, Dr. cost of child care to encourage “To have companies looking (Arts’48, LLD’81) also led the to rising productivity and living Poloz said they should invest in more women to enter the job mar- for so many skilled workers is bank. Dr. Poloz was appointed to standards, and they always, al- their education and “their own ket. The result: today, 87 per cent surely a sign of a strong econ- a seven-year term in 2013. ways created more jobs than they abilities,” adding “be adaptable to of prime-age Quebec women omy,” he says. “It shows the need Despite the current economic destroyed,” he says. change and capitalize on it. work, compared to 83 per cent na- for more targeted education, as challenges, Dr. Poloz remained Dr. Poloz spoke to a packed au- There’s no reason to be discour- tionally. well as on-the-job training pro- upbeat. He noted that new tech- dience of students, faculty and aged by the technological changes Canada’s unemployment rate grams that the employer tailors to nologies such as artificial intelli- staff in the BMO Atrium inside we’re now seeing.” forum queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 6

viewpoint offers faculty, staff and students the opportunity to reflect on a wide range of topics related to Queen’s and post-secondary education. view point. email submissions or ideas to [email protected] Why we invited Jordan Peterson to discuss compelled speech

The following column was first those who challenge giving oppo- them into unexamined convic- as well as the protest outside it. It energy of young people have published by the Globe and Mail. nents the right and a platform on tions. also permitted an open letter played an enormous part in that. which to speak, are conflating two However, even were these penned by faculty, students and But passion made brittle by ideol- BY DANIEL WOOLF, PRINCIPAL different issues and setting a dan- goals incompatible, I would still alumni, criticizing the views I ex- ogy that goes unexamined or un- AND VICEPCHANCELLOR gerous precedent. advocate for freedom of speech pressed in my blog. While I didn’t challenged promotes hatred; it To my first point, one can pro- and open debate. They are the agree with many of their argu- does not fight it. And so, faculty, Freedom of speech and aca- mote any worthwhile goal very foundation of democracy, ments, I respect the authors for students, staff and visiting speak- demic freedom on university cam- through actions, including protest, even with all its faults and past exercising their rights to publish it ers must continue to be allowed to puses have been in the news a while also supporting the aims and present failures of society. We and thank them for so doing. articulate positions that will of- great deal. This issue has not es- and welfare of groups promoting are privileged to live in a country For centuries, universities have fend, challenge and even upset. It caped Queen’s University. Re- a progressive agenda without that protects the expression of been nurseries of intellect, shapers must be done safely and respect- cently, the faculty of law hosted a challenging freedom of speech. views (with the exception of hate of society and more often than not, fully. Otherwise, in the long run, lecture by Jor- The suggestion that by allowing a speech) regardless of ideology or agents of social progress and eco- we are all the poorer and our fun- dan Peterson to speaker who allegedly challenges affiliation. It permitted the lecture, nomic mobility. The passion and damental shared values are at risk. discuss com- aspects of inclusivity and diver- pelled speech, sity a platform, we are subverting currently a very the university’s own agenda is in- flashback. divisive subject valid. Both freedom of speech and within the On- the achievement of social goals are tario law profes- possible, and challenging one’s sion. The visit Daniel Woolf agenda should be viewed as an caused tensions opportunity to strengthen and en- on campus, with some individuals rich this position, and when taking issue with the decision by needed, change it. one of the faculty members to in- Queen’s fully supports an in- vite him to speak. I took the posi- clusive and diverse campus and tion that the lecture should pro- curriculum, and we continue to ceed and posted a blog explaining make important progress in pur- my own categorical support for suing these ideals. Diversity also academic freedom and civilized extends to thought and opinion – debate at Queen’s. The lecture it can’t simply be “diversity of the went ahead, though not without a sort we happen to agree with to- protest that at times pushed well day.” Universities should be phys- beyond being respectful and ically safe spaces and diverse and peaceful. inclusive. But protection from dis- I do not intend to address the agreeable ideas isn’t safety – it’s

protest, nor the particular beliefs infantilization, and robs everyone Queen’s university archives and views of Dr. Peterson. Rather, of the opportunity to reflect and I’d like to argue first, that freedom grow. Students: We are there to of speech and the goals of diver- learn with you, to have our as- The Queen’s University Archives is an amazing resource and the staff share many interesting images of Queen’s history sity and inclusion are entirely sumptions questioned and to through the Twitter account @queensarchives. Recently they have started a new social media campaign called compatible and often mutually question yours. We will not sim- #TeamTuesday featuring photos like this one of the 1977 women’s squash team. strengthening; and second, that ply reinforce your beliefs and turn

A compassionate physician, great colleague, and wonderful family man

Aubrey Groll, a long-time Islands Bridge. fully and showing great empathy, liturgy and singing songs that he member of the Faculty of Medi- In 1988 he was elected presi- often sharing his emotions with once sang with his brothers Cyril cine at Queen’s and gastroen- dent of the Canadian Association patients and families at difficult and Sidney, growing up in his terologist at Kingston General of Gastroenterologists (CAG) and times. He was a teacher until the hometown of Somerset West. He Hospital, died on Thursday, Feb. received the Distinguished Serv- end: when he was admitted to and Lucille travelled the world, 22. He was 85. ice Award from CAG in 2000. hospital, a student phlebotomist venturing to the highlands of Born Feb. 20, 1934 in Somerset A devoted teacher, Dr. Groll was tasked with putting in an IV. Scotland as recently as this past West, South Africa, Dr. Groll was recognized for his outstand- After a few failed attempts to October. graduated in medicine from the ing clinical teaching by Queen’s place the needle, the student said His favorite spot, however, University of Cape Town in 1956. medical students who awarded to her supervisor “I can’t do it.” was his beloved cottage on Desert In 1965, he and his wife Lucille him the WT Connell Award for Dr. Groll encouraged her to try Lake where he rode around the moved to Birmingham, Ala. for a three successive years and his one more time. When she suc- lake in his Boston Whaler, sat on fellowship with Basil colleagues presented him the Dis- cessfully inserted the IV he said, the deck with family and friends, Hirschowitz, the inventor of the tinguished Faculty Award in 1996. “You see? You need to just keep and embarked on various im- endoscope. After a fortuitous Upon his retirement, the trying.” provement projects. meeting with Dr. Leslie Valberg School of Medicine established Away from the university and Above all, Dr. Groll was a de- at the American Gastroenterology the Groll Prize in Clinical Studies hospital, Dr. Groll was a devoted voted husband, father, and Association in Chicago in 1966, Aubrey Groll for a student who demonstrates member of Beth Israel Congrega- grandfather. His characteristic Dr. Groll was offered a job at “exemplary interpersonal com- tion where he served as president lightness, “horsey-rides,” silly Queen’s University’s School of On Canada’s 100th birthday munication skills with patients.” multiple times. A regular at- songs, and famous malapropisms Medicine and at Kingston Gen- Aubrey and Lucille immigrated Dr. Groll was a compassionate tendee at Saturday services, he are the stuff of family lore. eral Hospital. to Canada across the Thousand physician, always listening care- took great solace in reciting the He will be dearly missed. queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 campusnews 7 Queen’s in the news. Highlights of Queen’s experts in the media from March 2-14 tween the legal concept of free says there is clear evidence that de- neering Physics and astronomy) spoke to cBc news about WestJet's NEWSPAPERS speech, which is a fundamental con- pression is highly prevalent in both writes that the current canadian fed- ceo stepping down, saying the real- Meaghan Shoemaker (Political stitutional right, and academic free- children and adults with autism. eral government stated that they ity of labour negotiations is that nei- studies) says in the Globe and mail dom. the interview also appeared in Stephanie Lind (dan school of plan to use evidence-based deci- ther side gets to choose who is rep- that increasing the representation of over 20 outlets. drama and music) had her op-ed on sion-making and their approach to resenting or leading the other side. women throughout the ranks, par- John S. Andrew (school of envi- violence in video games published fundamental science priorities in the David Skillicorn (school of com- ticularly in senior-level positions in ronmental studies, smith school of in the conversation. she says much 2018 Budget indicate that they are puting) spoke to ckWs tv about a all defence and security organiza- Business) says in yukon news that if like a good book or movie provides serious about this priority for the recent cyberattack on Family and tions is required to create meaning- people think any use of property is the framework for a world to give canadian science Policy centre. children’s services of Lanark, Leeds ful change. negative, then it probably will be be- the audience a unique viewpoint, Elspeth Mur- and Grenville, saying anti-virus and Mark Green (civil engineering, cause it’s affecting people’s percep- games provide a frame for the imag- ray (smith school anti-malware software helps, but un- mathematics and statistics) spoke to tions of their own property. ination, while still remaining firmly of Business) says fortunately people don’t use those the ottawa citizen about the roof Kimberly Dow (school of medi- fictional. the piece was republished ai is being consid- tools often enough. problems for the science and tech- cine, Pediatrics, centre for neuro- in the national Post. ered for every Nicholas Bala nology museum, saying that while science studies) says in the ottawa Stefanie von function within or- (Law) spoke to engineers are good at making a roof citizen that opioid-dependent Hlatky (Political ganizations, from ctv national net- that will stand up to snow, not all mothers are a misunderstood group. studies, centre for operations to mar- work news about snow loads are the same. Alistair MacLean (Psychology, international and keting, and customer experience, to a Bc court ruling Daniel Woolf (Principal and vice- Psychiatry) says there is clear evi- defence Policy) finance and forecasting in that says canada’s chancellor) had his op-ed about dence of sleep disturbance for as told betakit.com. polygamy laws freedom of speech and academic long as a week after the time shifts opencanda.org Rosaleen Hill (art history and are constitutional. freedom on university campuses for daylight savings, in the kingston that feminist for- art conservation) told cBc online published by the Globe and mail. Whig-standard. eign policy means integrating the that a grant from the andrew W. Jonathan Craig Walker (dan school of mentality of gender equality in not mellon Foundation will allow the art RADIO Rose (Political drama and music) says in the only the programming and policy conservation program to engage Daryn Lehoux (classics) ex- studies) says in kingston Whig-standard that the that canada deploys abroad, but with indigenous knowledge keep- plained spontaneous generation on the new york new stage production of Armstrong’s also the actors that are the country’s ers, elders, and other experts both in nPr. times that the use War and its host venue will create an representatives. canada and abroad. of civil-rights pio- intimate relationship between the Douglas Cook (school of medi- David Murakami-Wood (sociol- neer viola audience and the actors. cine, division of neurosurgery) was ogy) spoke to the intercept about MAGAZINES desmond’s image interviewed for a tsn article on brain amazon’s partnership with British Caitlin Miron (chemistry) was in- on the $10 bill marks a re-imagining scans and says the technology used police, saying the program serves as terviewed by maclean’s magazine of canadian currency and the role it ONLINE to measure the flow of blood a startling reminder of the growing and says that while her recent re- plays in defining the country. Lisa Kerr (Law) through the brain’s millions of blood reach that technology companies search results showed that it ap- Barrington Walker (history) says appeared on the vessels is new and that his method- have into our daily lives, intimate pears possible to ‘switch off’ cancer in a new york times article on the canadaland pod- ology for analyzing the data col- habits, and vulnerable moments. cells, she's not interested in boiling use of canadian civil-rights pioneer cast to discuss lected is unique. her research down to slogans just viola desmond’s image on the $10 conditions and Kenneth Wong (smith school of yet. bill that outside of the underground consequences of Business) told cBc online that TELEVISION William Pickett (school of medi- railroad story, most canadians do solitary confine- mountain equipment co-op’s deci- Kathy Brock (Political studies) cine, emergency medicine, Public not know about Black canadian his- ment use in cana- sion to stop selling vista outdoor discussed doug Ford's ontario Pro- health sciences) says in Western Pro- tory. dian prisons. products isn’t much of a risk for sev- gressive conservative Party leader- ducer that a new study has shown Bruce Pardy (Law) says in the Kate Harkness (Psychology) had ering ties but is consistent with ship win and social conservatism that women in farming deserve a Globe and mail and the toronto star her op-ed on autism and depression mec’s brand. with the toronto star and ckWs tv. great deal of respect for the work that it’s important to distinguish be- published in the conversation. she Arthur McDonald (Physics, engi- George Smith (Policy studies) they do. Smith School of Business launches North America’s first graduate business degree in artificial intelligence

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF business decisions. of artificial intelligence and ma- junct faculty from the Vector Insti- grams – from establishing the first Smith’s new Master of Manage- chine learning in the context of tute for Artificial Intelligence, a undergraduate business degree a Smith School of Business has ment in Artificial Intelligence modern business decision-mak- hub of outstanding global talent century ago to launching the lead- launched a new management (MMAI), a first for North Amer- ing. focused on research excellence in ing and largest Master of Manage- business degree in artificial intelli- ica, is focused on the effective “AI is being considered for deep learning and machine learn- ment Analytics (MMA) in 2013. gence that will help fill the talent management of AI in business. every function within organiza- ing. The MMAI is built on the founda- gap for much-needed managers The program is designed specifi- tions, from operations to market- Based at SmithToronto, Smith’s tional business and analytics who can apply AI strategies to cally for studying the application ing and customer experience, to fi- state-of-the-art facility in down- courses of the MMA with the ad- nance and forecasting,” says town Toronto, the MMAI will dition of courses in deep learning, Elspeth Murray, Associate Dean, start classes in September 2018, natural language processing, AI MBA and Masters Programs, subject to approval by the Ontario ethics and policy, reinforcement Smith School of Business. “But the Universities Quality Council. A 12- learning, and an AI capstone proj- challenge is bridging the power of month program that students take ect. technology with the needs and while they continue to work, “AI will be a core business context of the organization. That classes are held Tuesday evenings function for the next generation of requires a new kind of profes- and alternate Saturdays, plus two business leaders, and we want to sional with a balance of science one-week residential sessions in graduate business managers who and management expertise. That’s Kingston. will generate tangible business why the Master of Management in Smith is known for its innova- outcomes from AI,” Dr. Murray Artificial Intelligence is so needed tion and leadership in business says. today.” education. The school has a strong To learn more about the Smith The MMAI content will be de- history of recognizing a market School of Business visit livered by Smith faculty and ad- need and quickly developing pro- smith.queensu.ca. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 8 Recognizing Inuit governance through the lens. natan obed shares his experiences as president of the inuit tapiriit kanatami

BY SARAH LINDERS, SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Inuit face an uncertain future in the face of climate change, says the leader of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Inuit in Canada. “We’re not just canaries in an arctic coal mine,” says Natan Obed, the most recent speaker in the Tom Courchene Distin- guished Speaker Series. “We are people with policy positions, and Co-winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Physics Barry Barish delivers a talk we’re here not just to tell our sto- entitled Einstein, Black Holes, and Gravitational Waves at the Isabel Bader ries of our climate warming, but Centre for the Performing Arts on Monday, March 5, in the first installment of also to talk about what we need the George & Maureen Ewan Public Lecture Series. Dr. Barish, professor to do for mitigation and adapta- Natan Obed, President of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, shares his knowledge of emeritus of physics at the California Institute of Technology, was recognized tion. We work internationally and Inuit democracy and needs of Inuit communities. by the Nobel Committee for his decisive contributions to the Laser domestically to ensure we have Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) and the observation an arctic to give to our future natural resource projects or bene- an Indigenous democracy works of gravitational waves – disturbances in the fabric of space-time first generations.” fit.” with a Canadian democracy.” predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916. Mr. Obed explored the chal- As president of the ITK, Mr. Inuit health is of great concern, lenges that many Inuit face today, Obed represents Inuit Nunangat, says Mr. Obed. “Our life ex- including nutrition and food secu- made up of four regions of the pectancy is a full 10 years less than rity, lack of housing, income dis- Inuit; Inuvialuit Settlement Region that of non-Inuit Canadians. In a parity, youth suicide and health is- in the Northwest Territories and developed country, we face a tu- sues. Yukon, Nunavut, Nunavik in berculosis rate of 275 times that of He also shared his perspective Northern Quebec, and Nunatsi- other Canadians born in Canada. on the role of Inuit people and avut in Labrador. In addition to This isn’t something that’s just governance in Canada. He asked preserving Inuit rights, culture, happened – we’ve had an elevated his audience to consider Canada’s and languages, ITK represents the rate of tuberculosis since the 1950s. current relationship with Indige- Inuit before the federal and “There are vast gaps between nous peoples through the rights- provincial governments. the outcomes of Inuit and non- based lens of Inuit self-determina- “It’s important to respect In- Inuit in Inuit Nunangat, and they tion. digenous governance,” says Mr. are often driven by policies. The “Instead of owning and man- Obed. “We have our own gover- administration of those policies, aging resources, such as a mine in nance model, and we haven’t just which are directed towards the Voisey’s Bay – which could have decided to take on dominant improvement of our lives, often made Nunatsiavut Inuit some of Canadian and Western gover- don’t flow through our organiza- the wealthiest Canadians, with the nance models that we don’t neces- tions. A key development in the best school systems the country, sarily believe in. There is still a quest for self-determination is to revitalized local language, and long way to go to achieve respect ensure that Inuit have control over high economic development – we for Indigenous governance. where these funds go and how receive a percentage of tax rev- Provinces and territories do not they are spent.” enue through the provincial gov- get to decide which Indigenous For more information about the ernment, and an impact benefit peoples or representatives are or rest of the winter term lineup, see agreement,” says Mr. Obed. are not at the table. Indigenous the Policy Speakers Series website “While helpful, these still imagine peoples should work together to (queensu.ca/sps/events/ policy- that Inuit are on the fringes of any come to an understanding of how speaker-series). grad studies. THESIS DEFENCES ity in azo-Glass material’. supervisor: alytic Formylation of amines With Monday, March 26 J.m. nunzi, 201 stirling hall, 9 am. co2 and h2 using complexes of kenneth shawn newman, cultural Thursday, April 5 abundant metals’. supervisor: P.G. studies, ‘unsettling hegemonic ahmed abdel razek, civil engineer- Jessop, 515 chernoff hall, 1:30 pm. Whiteness in cultural Production: ing, ‘hydraulic Performance of Geosyn- Monday, April 16 Praxis-Based approaches in concert thetic clay Liners in containment of ian alexander Gilchrist, rehabilita- dance’. supervisor: m. Walker, 402B Brine and Landfill applications. super- tion science, ‘characterization of the Gordon hall, 1 pm. visor: r.k. rowe, 212 ellis hall, 1:30 pm. multidirectional strength of the neck Tuesday, March 27 Friday, April 6 and of the neuromuscular coordina- carolyn klaske mensing, art his- robyn ruth saaltink, sociology, tion of the superficial neck muscles’. tory, ‘netherlandish Painting in Portu- ‘Passports to adulthood, strong Fam- supervisor: L. Pelland, 008 Louise d. gal: trade, reception and impact ilies and Good mothers: a critical ex- acton Bldg., 9 am. around 1500’. supervisor: r. spronk, amination of developmental disabil- Tuesday, April 17 d120 mac-corry hall, 9:30 am. ity discourse in ontario Between Francois seguin, mathematics & Thursday, April 5 2008-2014’. supervisor: a.J. Burfoot, statistics, ‘the two-variable artin Leila mazaheri, Physics, engineer- d120 mac-corry hall, 1 pm. conjecture and elliptic analogues’. ing Physics and astronomy, ‘self-or- Thursday, April 12 supervisor: m.r. murty, 521 Jeffrey ganization and Light-induced chiral- md abu affan, chemistry, ‘cat- hall, 9:30 am. queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 campusnews 9 through the lens.

An expert mixture of sound, performance, and water artistry was brought to the stage at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts stage during the March International at Home concert. Soundstreams Canada presented Water Passion After St. Matthew, a dramatic reimagining of Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion composed by Tan Dun, a renowned Chinese composer and conductor. The four-part yearly concert series is a collaboration between the Office of the Associate Vice-Principal (International) and the Isabel.

Standardized patients are actors trained to portray the historical, emotional, and physical characteristics of a real person for educational purposes. The Queen’s-based Standardized Patient program is extending beyond campus, bringing its services to the Kingston community. Standardized Patient program extending beyond campus

Queen’s-based program uses actors to enhance training in the community

BY ANNE CRAIG, the SP&OSCE program expands COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER “For the past 25 years, Queen’s to the broader community, com- has run a successful standardized panies and organizations can The Kingston community will patient program catering to the hire actors to work in faculty de- soon benefit from an expanded Faculty of Health Sciences. Now velopment, dispute resolution, Queen’s University Standardized we want to offer our services business, law enforcement, cus- Patient and Objective Standard- outside of the university to tomer service, pharmacy, and ized Clinical Examination provide realistic, hands-on physiotherapy. (SP&OSCE) program – a unique “Standardized patients can be training to other departments, educational experience that uses used in a wide range of applica- teams and organizations. We can actors to enhance training. tions outside of medicine. Over A standardized patient is an provide a valuable service to the the past year we’ve been receiv- actor who is trained to portray Kingston area with our ing an influx of bookings and re- the historical, emotional, and standardized patients.” quests from organization outside physical characteristics of a real – Rebecca Snowdon, Community the university, it seemed a natu- person for educational purposes. Outreach Coordinator ral time to expand. We’re excited This is done through simulated to share the benefits of simulated interviews and examinations. learning,” says Kate Slagle, the Standardized patients are also standardized patient program SP & OSCE Program Manager. trained to provide feedback so catering to the Faculty of Health The launch is set to begin this students can gain insight into Sciences,” says Rebecca Snow- month with an open house at the their strengths as well as areas don, Community Outreach Coor- Queen’s School of Medicine Clin- requiring improvement. dinator. “Now we want to offer ical Teaching Centre on Monday, Started in 1992, the SP&OSCE our services outside of the uni- March 26 from 1 to 4 pm. At the Program has recruited and de- versity to provide realistic, open house visitors will learn ployed more than 100 standard- hands-on training to other de- more about what the program ized patients in clinical skills, partments, teams and organiza- has to offer, take a tour of the fa- training and examinations for tions. We can provide a valuable cility, and hear testimonials from Faculty of Health Science stu- service to the Kingston area with those who have benefited from dents. Actors can take part in a our standardized patients.” the program. variety of scenarios ranging from Simulated learning provides a For more information visit the routine to emergent situations. safe, yet realistic environment in website at meds.queensu.ca/aca- “For the past 25 years, which professionals from all demics/spprogram/standardized- Queen’s has run a successful fields can practice their skills. As patient. research queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 10 Fireflies light the way in cancer research

BY ANNE CRAIG, deaths are due to spreading of COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER cancer cells to other organs of the body (metastasis) at late stages of Queen’s University researcher cancer progression. Unfortunately, Xiaolong Yang and his research there is currently no cure for treat- team have developed a light emis- ing metastatic cancers. Dr. Yang’s sion-based biosensor that uses novel research findings provide firefly luciferase (the enzyme that new evidence that targeting the allows fireflies to light up) to Hippo signaling protein is very ef- monitor cancer cell activity and fective in cutting the nutrient sup- help find new ways to fight the ply of cancer cells through inhibit- spread of cancer. ing blood vessel formation. This Research has previously shown discovery may provide new hope that changes in Hippo signaling for treating metastatic cancer pa- proteins may be responsible for tients for successful cancer treat- cancer development but there is ment in the future. currently no system to quantify Moreover, since defects in an- how these proteins change in can- giogenesis also play important cers. This breakthrough discovery roles in many other diseases such could improve cancer diagnosis as age-related macular degenera- and treatment. tion, cardiovascular disease, and “Our labs have recently shown diabetes, the new discovery may that aberrant changes in a group also provide a new way of fight- of proteins called the Hippo sig- Phototerry By Priest/FrFLy.com ing these diseases that affect the naling pathway may be involved Queen’s researcher Xiaolong Yang and his research team have developed a light emission-based biosensor that uses the lives of millions of people around in cancer development,” says Dr. enzyme that allows fireflies to light up to monitor cancer cell activity and help find new ways to fight the spread of cancer. the world. Yang. “In this study, by using the Working with Dr. Yang on the luciferase enzyme extracted from real-time.” their growth and spread. in a new way and will help future research were PhD candidates fireflies as a reporter, we have cre- Dr. Yang adds that studies “Almost all people have family development of therapeutic drugs Taha Azad, Helena J. Janse van ated a new biosensor tool that al- show that the Hippo signaling members or friends who are diag- for preventing the most devastat- Rensburg, and Ben Yeung, and re- lows researchers to measure the proteins are critical for cancer an- nosed with or die of cancer,” says ing and drug-resistant cancers search associate Yawei Hao. The activity of the Hippo signaling giogenesis, a process by which tu- Dr. Yang. “Our new tool allows us from growing or spreading.” research was published in Nature pathway protein in cancers in mours make blood vessels during to detect cancerous cells’ behavior More than 90 per cent of cancer Communications.

Researchers receive funding for novel, patient-oriented cancer treatments

BY DAVE RIDEOUT, new funding, which speaks to the Dr. Fichtinger will receive Canada. The funding supports environment, the economy, and COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER impact of integrated and collabo- $194,419 over three years for his multi-disciplinary studies de- communities. rative approaches on scientific dis- work to improve the surgical out- signed to discover and innovate in For more information on the Three Queen’s University covery and future therapies.” come for breast cancer patients ways that will have a profound CHRP grants, visit the website scholars have been named as re- Dr. Allingham, together with who undergo breast-conservation impact on Canadians’ health and (cihr-irsc.gc.ca). cipients of Collaborative Health co-investigators P. Andrew Evans procedures. These operations in- Research Projects (CHRP) grants – (Chemistry) and Andrew Craig volve efforts to remove early- a funding program created by the (Queen’s Cancer Research Insti- stage cancer cells while preserv- Canadian Institutes of Health Re- tute), will receive $497,500 over ing healthy parts of the breast. search (CIHR) and the Natural three years to fund the develop- Occasionally some cancerous cells AC ULA TL DOS AAYY 1616.9833.61 Sciences and Engineering Re- ment and pre-clinical testing of are missed and remain in the search Council (NSERC) to sup- new cancer fighting drugs in- body, meaning patients often OR E IAMR L OSIUFTRINP@OFIN AC.NO port stronger working partner- spired by natural products that have to undergo repeat surgeries ships among health care, disrupt a key protein required for – increasing their risk of compli- engineering, and natural science cancer cells to spread. The spread cations, psychological distress, STAND OUT FRF OM THE CROWD researchers. of cancer cells within the body is and increased costs, treatment John Allingham, Associate Pro- the cause of 90 per cent of cancer- disruptions. Dr. Fichtinger’s team, fessor of Biomedical Molecular related deaths, and new therapies including primary collaborators Sciences and Canada Research targeting this step will greatly im- Jay Engel (Surgery) and John Chair in Structural Biology, John prove survival rates for cancer pa- Rudan (Surgery), will develop a Schreiner, Adjunct Professor of tients. real-time electromagnetic naviga- Oncology, and Gabor Fichtinger, Dr. Schreiner will receive tion system capable of better de- Professor in the Queen’s School of $157,870 over three years to ana- tecting remaining cancer cells in Computing and Cancer Care On- lyze and improve upon current ra- effort to improve the procedure’s tario Research Chair, will all re- diation treatments for tumours by success rate, and eliminate the ceive funding to support multi- evaluating the effectiveness and need for recurring surgical inter- disciplinary cancer research shortcomings of the current meth- ventions. GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT THERE! projects. ods to measure dose when the As part of Queen’s University’s Use PrintFusion’s Wide Format Printing “It is wonderful to see innova- therapy uses a radiation source affiliation with Kingston Health tive, patient-oriented researchers moving within the tumour, and Sciences Centre and the Cancer • icbraF P sertso at Queen’s recognized with grants by creating software that can Centre of Southeastern Ontario, coisuFtnirP tan ckan rae ofe • erpaP P sertso that will help advance patient-ori- measure and assess the delivery the CHRP funding will play a key lla y ruo b ssensiu p ggnitnir and BUl-luP• Sennap sdnatr ented research through their of the treatment designed for each role in improving care and health ngitekram m .lsaierta work,” says John Fisher, Vice- patient. He and his colleagues aim outcomes for patients in the fu- • ,tsaloporC F eorcmao Principal (Research). “On behalf to be the first team to develop ture. & A umnilum S sngi AkaT ogatnavde te eehf of the university, I want to con- practical patient-specific dose de- The grants are part of $19.8 mil- • geraL V lyni B snerna gratulate Drs. Allingham, livery validation for this class of lion in CHRP funding being hitw g setmmor noisFutinrP V elua T do .ya Schreiner, and Fichtinger on their radiation treatments. awarded to researchers across queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 research 11 Why violence in video games isn’t really a problem research shows that gamers are well-aware of the artificiality of the fictional video game world.

This article was originally pub- lished on The Conversation. Read the Salen and Zimmerman explain original article, with video clips, at that “players always know that theconversation.ca. they are playing,” and are therefore free to move among the different roles. Players embrace this flexibility and can come in and out “of moments of immersion, breaking the player and character frames.”

BY STEPHANIE LIND, DAN SCHOOL but colloquially it’s also used to OF DRAMA AND MUSIC refer to how addicting a game is. This ambiguity is also brought up Recently in my music of video in a 2008 study in the International games course at Queen’s Univer- Journal of Human-Computer Studies sity, we examined first-person that examines how exactly to shooter (FPS) games. As might be measure immersion. expected, the discussion turned to Players might describe how the subject of violence in video they were “totally immersed” in a games, but also about what it re- rousing game of Tetris, but this ally means to be “immersed.” hardly means they believe they My students pointed out that exist in a universe where four-unit immersion involves both emo- blocks might crush them at any tional and imaginative compo- In the first-person shooter game Battlefield 1, set during the First World War, player action and interaction shifts from driving a tank to releasing a messenger pigeon and navigating it to safety. point while accompanied by a nents, but they also said an impor- Russian folk song, for example. tant part of immersion for them Gamers talk about Skyrim as was that it generated a sense of Tekinbaş and Eric Zimmerman ar- The player releases a messen- shift to a brighter sky — heightens having an immersive game world, “escapism and freedom from real- gue that there are significant flaws ger pigeon, and a shift of character the sense of peace during flight. with its own politics, religions and ity.” in our understanding of video occurs. Keenly aware of this shift The contrast with the dark tank even literature (reading the books Opponents to violence in video games and what exactly consti- because the style of gameplay environment further reinforces the you find in Skyrim is surprisingly games believe players are more vi- tutes immersion. completely changes, the player’s sense of otherness that being the entertaining). But part of the ap- olent than non-players. They be- The idea video game players role is now to fly the pigeon to its bird entails. peal of Skyrim are the unique fea- lieve that because players repli- can reach a state where they forget destination, seeing the world liter- Salen and Zimmerman explain tures of that game world: The abil- cate violent actions in a game they they are playing a game is a com- ally from a bird’s-eye view. that “players always know that ity to cast spells, treasure hunt will do so in real life. For example, mon misconception. Salen and The style of the music also they are playing,” and are there- and play as non-human races. the U.S. governor of Kentucky, Zimmerman call this the “immer- shifts significantly, morphing from fore free to move among the dif- The players’ questing is made Matt Bevin, said this: sive fallacy.” That is, the idea that a claustrophobic, dark atmosphere ferent roles. Players embrace this easier by the text menus that they “I’m a big believer in the First players believe their gaming “real- (in the tank) with percussive gun flexibility and can come in and out regularly access to complete most Amendment and right to free ity is so complete…that the player hammering and low-register brass “of moments of immersion, break- actions in the game. The constant speech, but there are certain truly believes that he or she is part and strings to a calm, serene piano ing the player and character visual presence of the menus on things that are so graphic as it re- of an imaginary world” is false. melody for the bird flight. frames.” the screen is a clear and regular lates to violence …There is zero Instead Salen and Zimmerman The bird is oblivious to any- In other words, players are reminder that this definitely isn’t upside to any of this being in the say players are “well-aware of the thing but its destination. The clear, completely aware that they’re reality. public domain, let alone in the artificiality of the play situation.” simple harmonies of the music playing within a fictional world, As my students and I have minds and hands and homes of In fact, this artificiality is one of during flight suggest it is revelling and that this fiction can provide been exploring the interaction of our young people… (These the things that makes games so in its freedom. Once again, the at- experiences and viewpoints not game plot, visuals and music over games) celebrate the slaughtering entertaining. mosphere is in stark contrast to possible in real life. The shift of the last few weeks, I’ve become in- of people. There are games that Let’s take an example. the men trapped below. When the viewpoint and complete unex- creasingly convinced that it’s actu- literally replicate and give people In one particular scene from bird lands, the music returns to its pectedness of playing as a bird in ally the escape from reality that the ability to score points for do- Battlefield 1 (2016), a first-person previous ominous brass swells the middle of a wargame is a flexi- creates effective gameplay. And as ing the very same thing that these shooter is set during the First and more chaotic rhythm. bility that makes the pigeon scene Salen and Zimmerman argue: students are doing inside of World War and player action and Battlefield 1 is often called an extremely effective, creating the “The many-layered state of mind schools, where you get extra interaction shifts between several immersive game by its players, dramatic contrasts that boost our that occurs during play is some- points for finishing someone off roles. Players start by driving a but an understanding of immer- emotional response to this part of thing to be celebrated, not re- who’s lying there begging for their tank and firing at enemies, but sion that relies on players believ- the game. pressed….” life.” when the tank gets stuck in mud ing that the game is reality would Players know their games Much like a good book or While many of these games an enemy attack at close quarters imply that players identify as First are not reality movie provides the framework for could be seen as being in poor quickly follows. World War-era soldiers. In such a a world to give the audience a taste, studies on whether violent Ominous, indistinct music be- situation, the shift to a bird’s eye It’s not surprising the general unique viewpoint, games provide games cause real-life violence gins as the player is trapped in the view would be jarring and would public is confused about immer- a frame for the imagination, while have had mixed results at best. tank, but the sounds of gunshots break the gamer’s sense of immer- sion. Even gamers don’t really still remaining firmly fictional. overwhelm the action. Soon, how- sion. have a consistent understanding What is the immersive fallacy? Dr. Lind is an associate professor ever, the character is deafened by My students observed the dra- of what “immersion” means, at the Dan School of Drama and Mu- How can video games be con- a gunshot. Ambient noise of matic shift of music immediately partly because they use the word sic. Her research interests include fused for reality when its players weapon fire is silenced to reveal upon becoming the bird, an obser- in two different ways. transformational theory, contempo- view them as escapism and free- underlying music featuring trum- vation also made by players on- Anecdotally, gamers often use rary Canadian art music, video game dom from reality? In their book pet and trombone flares, giving it line. This musical contrast — the the term to refer to the depth and music analysis, and music theory Rules of Play, scholars Katie Salen a militaristic feel. softer, more tonal music and the level of detail of the game world, pedagogy. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 12 Charging Investing in stations boost innovative ideas sustainability BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Nick Kuhl, Mac Fitzgerald and Gurraj Ahluwalia, will receive in- The City of Kingston will be in- ternships with the City, a $10,000 campaign vesting in projects to potentially budget and support from City make it easier to get around town, staff to help implement their proj- and make it easier to find out ect. BY SARAH LINDERS, SENIOR what’s going on. Two proposals, each focused COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER On Friday March 2, the win- on enhancing local attractions and ners of the first Mayor’s Innova- suPPLied Photo learning opportunities for youth An expansive installation of tion Challenge were announced. through event applications, tied to electric vehicle charging stations More than 60 new electric vehicle charging stations will be deployed across The competition was designed to win the Queen’s Innovation Cen- will be available for students, campus. This deployment builds on the two existing electric vehicle charging garner innovative ideas which tre Summer Initiative (QICSI) in- staff, and faculty on Queen’s cam- stations located in front of the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies. could address local challenges. ternship sponsored by the Dunin- pus and at the Isabel Bader Centre Post-secondary students from Deshpande Queen’s Innovation for the Performing Arts this sum- across Kingston were invited to Centre (DDQIC). During the mer to support sustainable trans- mit holders an additional fee. when visiting,” says Donna submit proposals and pitch be- pitches, it became clear that there portation. “Greenhouse gas reduction is a Stover, Parking Manager with fore a panel of judges for the were strong synergies and com- Once complete, there will be 64 priority for Queen’s, and provid- Physical Plant Services. chance to win support for their plementary strengths between the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sta- ing electric vehicle charging sta- Charging stations in the park- ideas. two groups, and the judging panel tions in total on campus. The cur- tions across campus will help ing garages are available to under- “We saw wonderfully creative encouraged them to merge and rent project will provide 62 EV pave the way for more sustainable ground parking pass holders, and and innovative ideas come for- join the QICSI program as a team charging stations and was devel- transportation options within our surface charging stations will be ward through this inaugural of four. oped and funded via the Tesla community. We are grateful to the available to permit and day pass Mayor’s Innovation Challenge and These teams, consisting of Destination Charging Program. Tesla Destination Charging Pro- holders. Email to parking permit I am looking forward to seeing the Queen’s students Skyler There are two existing charging gram which has enabled this proj- holders will provide more detail winning ideas come to life McArthur-O’Blenes (Artsci’19) stations in front of the School of ect to support sustainability at and updates on the project, and through the internships and William Medeiros (Sc’18) and Kinesiology and Health Studies Queen’s,” says Donna Janiec, Vice- additional signage will be posted awarded,” says Mayor Bryan Pa- St. Lawrence College students building that were made possible Principal (Finance and Adminis- at charging station locations to in- terson (MA’01, PhD’07). “We have Mark Mathieu and Brandon by funding through philanthropic tration). dicate the type of vehicles that can so much talent in our community Crausen, will receive $7,000 donations by Fraser Horn (Sc’89) The installation of the charging use the parking spots. and I am proud this challenge has stipends per team member for the and Hospitality Services on behalf stations at both surface-level and You can find the locations of allowed us to showcase and har- summer and $4,000 in seed capital of Coca-Cola. The 62 new EV underground parking spots will installed charging stations on the ness this talent to address chal- for their ideas. charging stations will be deployed begin at the end of February and Queen’s Sustainability Map and lenges we face while supporting The Mayor’s Innovation Chal- across seven locations on main take roughly four months. keep up with the electric vehicle and launching the careers of lenge was made possible through campus and the Isabel and will “With this infrastructure in charging station initiative and youth in Kingston.” partnership and collaboration have charging options available place, Queen’s can accommodate other sustainable transportation A team of four Master of Plan- with Bell Canada, Queen’s Centre for all makes and models of vehi- electric vehicles on campus by methods on the Queen’s Sustain- ning students took away the top for Advanced Computing, the cles. Currently, using the new providing drivers with the chance ability portal (queensu.ca/sustain- prize through their proposal for a Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Inno- charging stations will not cost per- to charge their vehicles at work or ability). pilot project to develop a multi- vation Centre, the Queen’s Centre seasonal cycling network. The stu- for Social Impact, Royal Military dent team, including Anna Geladi, College, and St. Lawrence College. Province supports Queen’s researchers

BY DAVE RIDEOUT, members received Early Re- and Materials Engineering) – COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER searcher Awards, providing up to $125,000 $140,000 to support the creation • Peter Davies (Biochemistry) – A total of 17 Queen’s re- and operation of new research $100,192 searchers are receiving a com- teams. This funding is used to hire • Amer Johri (Biomedical and bined $2,942,914 in funding from personnel to assist in research ex- Molecular Sciences) – $120,000 the Government of Ontario periments, including undergradu- • Lysa Lomax (Medicine) – through the Ontario Research ate and graduate students. $139,914 Fund – Research Infrastructure Additionally, 14 researchers • Susan Lord (Film and Media) programs and Early Researcher were awarded support through – $400,000 Awards – efforts designed to bol- the ORF Small Infrastructure • Jacqueline Monaghan (Biol- ster the capacity of research teams Fund which helps cover the cost ogy) – $125,641 and laboratories. of acquiring or renewing research • Lois Mulligan (Queen’s Can- “Today’s funding announce- equipment, specimens, computer cer Research Institute) – $124,040 ment speaks not only to the ongo- software, and other operational • Diane Orihel (Biology/School ing research excellence demon- technology for laboratories. of Environmental Studies) – strated by our faculty, but also to ORF - Early Researcher Award $167,602 the future potential their work recipients: • Michael Rainbow (Mechani- holds in addressing exciting chal- • Frances Bonier (Biology) – cal and Materials Engineering) – lenges in Ontario,” says John $140,000 $400,000 Fisher, Vice-Principal (Research), • Carlos Escobedo (Chemical • David Rival (Mechanical and Queen’s University. “On behalf of Engineering) -- $140,000 Materials Engineering) – $76,520 the university, I would like to • Madhuri Koti (Biomedical • R. Kerry Rowe (Civil Engi- thank the Government of Ontario and Molecular Sciences) – $140,000 neering) – $316,000 for continuing to support the ORF - Small Infrastructure • Graeme Smith (Obstetrics growth of research capacity and Fund recipients: and Gynecology) – $63,540 innovation at Queen’s, and at in- • Janet Dancey (Canadian Can- • Zhongwen Yao (Mechanical stitutions across the province.” cer Trials Group) – $197,065 and Materials Engineering) – Three of the winning faculty • Claire Davies (Mechanical $167,400 queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 oncampus 13 events calendar. Wednesday, March 21, 4:15-5:30 pm nity. ellis hall, rm. 319 and will present on the impacts the Join andrea morgan, curator of “he lunch time, in the Ban righ centre. Panic Attacks: Rethink the Fear trump presidency has had since the First Brought it to Perfection,” for an open to everyone. Learn about the norms and what Thursday, March 22, 12:15-1 pm american election more than a year informal, in-gallery talk about John to expect during a panic attack, Free Thursday Tour at the Agnes ago and what to expect going for- smith and the appeal of the mezzo- Wednesdays Noon-1 pm while also thinking through your these free, lunch-hour exhibition ward. the presentation will be fol- tint in 18th-century england. Partic- Soulful Singing own personal experiences. develop tours are available on a drop-in ba- lowed by a Q&a session and an op- ular emphasis will be given to the Free your voice and share your song an understanding of the symptoms sis; make them a monthly ritual the portunity for alumni and friends in fascinating back-and-forth between with this inclusive and uplifting and emotions related to the cause of tour topic is: Log cabin: a canadian attendance to network. registration smith and the notable portraitist, sir meditative practice. soulful singing your panic and how to manage it Quilt. agnes etherington art centre cost includes fingers foods and one Godfrey kneller (1646–1723), as ex- is an active meditative practice that early with the potential of prevent- drink ticket. Four Points by sheraton emplified in a rare mezzotint por- promotes joy, mindfulness, creativity ing an attack. you will have the Monday, March 26, 1-4 pm - old stones Bar and Grill trait. agnes etherington art centre and community. Facilitated by chance to map out your own cycle, Standardized Patient & OSCE Wendy Luella Perkins, singer reflect on personal factors and ask Program Open House Thursday, March 29, 12:15-2 pm Wednesdays, Noon-12:30 pm songwriter and minister with the ArtMatters Meditation at the Ban Righ Centre questions. Lasalle Building the standardized Patient & osce office of the interfaith chaplain at with Jacqueline Davies Program at Queen’s is hosting an an informal, in-gallery talk about Queen’s. all are welcome to this free Wednesday, March 21, 4:30-6 pm open house and invites faculty and John smith and the appeal of the Join dr. Jacqueline davies for a weekly event; open to students, Student Recognition Event staff to attend as well as members of mezzotint in 18th-century england. guided meditation, Wednesdays at staff, faculty and friends of Queen's. the division of student affairs the kingston community. at the student recognition event cele- open house you can learn more brates the contributions and accom- about what the program has to offer, plishments of students across our di- take a tour of our facility inside the vision including: student colleagues clinical teaching centre and hear - students who, in a specific role, testimonials from current standard- have contributed to the operational ized patients, students, and faculty success of one or more student af- who participate in and utilize the fairs units - this includes work study program. school of students, interns, project leads, etc.; medicine/abramsky house, rm. 117 students who have taken on leader- ship roles in our units - mentors, Tuesday, March 27, 5-6 pm peer leaders, etc.; and award recipi- Stress Management ents - students who have received a manage stress before stress man- student award (Peer Leadership, ages you. using a highly effective Brian yealland & equity, diversity, in- cognitive behavioural approach, clusion impact award) agnes ether- learn how to identify, reduce, and ington art centre atrium cope with stress. in this support and skills based group, we will explore Wednesday, March 21, 4:45-9 pm sources of stress and its impact, and Graduate Student Design Thinking share tools and techniques that you Workshop - Queen's Innovation can start using now, to manage Centre stresses both big and small. Partici- this collaborative workshop with pants are welcome to drop in, no graduate students from various dis- sign up required. Lasalle Building ciplines across Queen’s will intro- duce the design thinking approach, Wednesday, March 28, 5:30-8 pm and will provide an opportunity to The Trump Effect: A New Era in apply this approach to develop pos- Canadian-American Relations sible solutions to improve the sus- kim nossal, (Political studies) is tainability behaviour of a commu- an expert in canada-u.s. relations

Sudoku and Crossword solutions on Page 15 athletics&recreation queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 14 OUA silver for women’s hockey, men’s volleyball fit tips . BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF After Queen’s took the first Get moving point in the match, the Marauders WOMENS HOCKEY thundered back as they took the Life seems to tempt us to sit The No. 5 Queen’s Gaels fell 3- next six with two aces from Matt more and move less. Fortunately, 0 to the No. 7 Western Mustangs Passalent aiding the cause. there are plenty of options to fos- who claimed their second McCaw The Gaels grabbed a 13-12 but ter physical activity and exercise Cup title in program history Sat- were unable to maintain the mo- habits, whether you are working in urday, March 10 at the Memorial mentum. an office setting or have fallen vic- Centre. The second set was a different tim to a sedentary way of life. here Both advance to the U Sports story as the Marauders set the are some tips to get active: national championship in London. pace for an early lead and took the • Create a standing workstation: Gaels goalie Stephanie Pascal set easily. talk to your manager about get- and her Mustangs counterpart In the third set the Gaels bat- ting an adjustable standing work- Carmen Lassis stood tall in net in tled hard for a 16-11 lead. How- station or make it yourself with a the early going before Western ever, following a timeout McMas- box and/or some books. opened the scoring on a first-pe- ter grabbed control and finished • Phone time = walk time: every riod power play through Megan Photo By Jason scourse off the set and match 25-21. The Queen’s Gaels women’s hockey team salutes their fans at the Memorial time your phone rings, get up and Taylor. Markus Trence led the Gaels Centre following the McCaw Cup final on Saturday, March 10. The Gaels fell 3-0 to walk around in your office. The Gaels had their opportuni- with 13 kills and an ace. Zane the No. 7 Western Mustangs. • Meeting time = standing time/ ties as well but were unable to Grossinger had 21 assists. walking time): movement in- solve Lasis. Then, with just 22 sec- player deflected the puck into her MEN’S VOLLEYBALL The Gaels face the Alberta creases productivity, which may onds left in the second period the own net but it was called off by The Queen’s Gaels fell in Golden Bears in the U Sports help convince your colleagues and Mustangs made it 2-0 on a goal by the officials. straight sets to the McMaster Ma- quarterfinal on Friday, March 16. supervisors to conduct meetings Alyssa Chiarello. The Gaels pulled Pascal on rauders in the Forsyth Cup OUA On Friday, the Gaels beat the while standing or walking. The Gaels had another early multiple occasions, first with an championship in Hamilton on Sat- Rams 25-20, 25-18, 17-25, 19-25, 15-9 • 30-minutes challenge: set an power play in the third period but abbreviated power play and then urday, March 10, 25-17, 25-15, 25-21. to reach the final. Queen's was led alarm to alert you every 30 min- came away with nothing to show with just a few minutes remaining The Gaels and Marauders both by Zac Hutcheson with 20 kills utes. as soon as the alarm goes for it. Just after the advantage and Western’s Amanda Pereira advance to the U Sports national while Jack Peckham added 15 and off, complete two minutes of ended, the Gaels appeared to iced the win with an empty-net championship hosted by McMas- Trence had 12. Grossinger finished physical activity. have scored after a Mustangs goal. ter. with 56 assists. queensu.ca/gazette n March 20, 2018 oncampus 15 books. for the record.

COMMITTEES ecutive, kingston health sciences AWARDS Becoming Digital: Toward a Post-Inter- Headship Review Committee centre Award for Excellence in Gradu- net Society By Vincent Mosco, Pro- appointed for the • dr. Gaeme smith, Professor and ate Student Supervision fessor emeritus (sociology) Department of Pediatrics head, department of obstetrics and Becoming Digital examines the Gynecology the school of Graduate studies transition from the online world we robert connelly’s first term as • dr. yi ning strube, assistant Pro- invites nominations for considera- have known to the next internet, head of the department of Pedi- fessor, department of ophthalmol- tion for the 2018 award for excel- which is emerging from the conver- atrics will end on June 30, 2018 and ogy lence in Graduate student supervi- gence of cloud computing, Big data dr. connelly has indicated that he is • ms. christine irving (secretary) sion. the purpose of this award is to analytics, and the internet of things. willing to be considered for reap- senior staffing officer, Faculty of recognize outstanding supervisors the cloud stores and processes in- pointment. in accordance with the health sciences who demonstrate excellence in ad- formation in data centers; Big data modified reappointment Process for Faculty, staff, students, residents, vising, monitoring and mentoring analytics provide the tools to heads of clinical departments, a members of the teaching hospitals their graduate students. two awards analyse and use it; and the internet Joint committee has been estab- and other members of the university will be made: one in the social sci- of things connects sensor-equipped lished to provide advice to Provost and health sciences communities ences and humanities, and one in devices everywhere to communica- and vice-Principal (academic) are invited to submit comments on Life sciences, natural sciences and tion networks that span the globe. Benoit-antoine Bacon and chief ex- the present state and future engineering. the guidelines, nomi- these technologies make possible a ecutive officers of kingston health prospects of the department of Pe- nation form, and tips for preparing post-internet society filled with sciences centre david Pichora on diatrics and the degree of support nomination packages is available homes that think, machines that the reappointment of dr. connelly for the reappointment of dr. con- through the online version of For make decisions, drones that deliver and the present state and future nelly as head. submissions are to be the record at queensu.ca/gazette/. packages or bombs, and robots that and the potential to deepen the prospects of the department. sent by march 27, to us as co-chairs nomination packages should be work for us, play with us, and take problems of commercial saturation, the membership of the commit- either in writing c/o christine irving, submitted to the dean, school of our jobs. the next internet promises concentrated economic power, cy- tee includes: senior staffing officer, or electroni- Graduate studies, Gordon hall 425, a world where computers are every- ber-warfare, the erosion of privacy, • dr. christopher simpson, co- cally to [email protected]. by 4 pm on Friday, may 25. where, even inside our bodies, “com- and environmental degradation. on chair, acting dean, Faculty of health responses will remain confidential ing alive” to make possible the unifi- the other hand, it also shows how sciences and will be shared only with the cation of people and machines in the next internet can help expand • dr. michael Fitzpatrick, co-chair, members of the review committee; what some call the singularity. democracy, empowering people chief of staff, vice President of med- anonymous submissions will not be this timely book explores this po- worldwide, providing for more of ical affairs, kingston health sciences considered. tential as both a reality on the hori- life’s necessities, and advancing so- centre zon and a myth that inspires a new cial equality. But none of this will • dr. amy acker, assistant Profes- religion of technology. it takes up happen without concerted political sor, department of Pediatrics the coming threats to a democratic, and policy action. Becoming Digital • ms. silvie crawford, executive decentralized, and universal internet points the way forward. vice President and chief nursing ex- human resources. 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