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Ms. Cournoyea was a University Col- Kingdom to sign international The degrees are awarded to founding member, and later ad- lege agreements on the reductions of those who have made remarkable ministrator and land rights (UCL) and was sulphur dioxide emissions from contributions to the lives of peo- worker, of the Committee of the director of the power stations. ple throughout the world in aca- Original Peoples’ Entitlement Environmental His research on acid rain has demia, business, politics, science (COPE). Change Research Richard Battarbee continued and now focuses on and the arts. Ms. Cournoyea is currently the Centre (ECRC) at lake-ecosystem recovery, espe- chair and chief executive officer of UCL from 1991 to 2007. cially the role of climate change in Nellie Cournoyea, the former Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Throughout his career he has modifying recovery processes. Premier of the Northwest Territo- (IRC). The corporation was estab- been involved in research on the Dr. Battarbee will receive his Doc- ries, was born in Aklavik, NWT, lished in 1985 with the mandate to way lake sediment records can be tor of Science Tuesday, Nov. 17 at in 1940 and was educated receive the Inuvialuit lands and used to reconstruct lake-ecosys- 6:30 pm in Grant Hall. queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 campusnews 3 Record six students earn Vanier Scholarships

BY CHRIS ARMES, She aims to expand upon her pre- COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER vious work as executive director of the Canadian Partnership for Six Queen’s University stu- Children’s Health and Environ- dents have won the 2015 Vanier ment and the work of environ- Canada Graduate Scholarship; mental health equity advocates the most in a single year at across the country. Ms. Phipps Queen’s since the scholarship was sees her doctoral research as the launched in 2008.The program chance to apply a “structured and aims to strengthen Canada's abil- methodological way of learning” ity to attract and retain world- to issues that she has already en- class doctoral students and estab- countered in the field. lish Canada as a global centre of Amanda Shamblaw (Psychol- excellence in research and higher ogy) – Ms. Shamblaw’s research learning. interest focuses on the intergener- “Our six new Vanier Scholars ational transmission of depres- exemplify academic achievement, sion. She examines how physical leadership and extraordinary re- touch, vocal characteristics, and search potential,” says Brenda talking about the minds of others Brouwer, Vice-Provost and contribute to this relationship. of the School of Graduate Stud- For her doctoral research, set to ies. “These talented scholars will start in the fall, she will extend not only contribute to the re- her research to focus on infants, search excellence at Queen’s but in particular how postpartum de- also serve as role models and pression affects infant attachment mentors to our research trainees. through both reciprocal attach- Congratulations to all winners on SUPPLIED PHOTOS ment and infant neurological fac- their success and best wishes as tors. they focus on research and dis- Six Queen’s students have received the 2015 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, a record number for the university. The Ognen Vangelov (Political covery.” recipients are, clockwise from top left: Hannah Dies; James Gardner Gregory; Catherine Normandeau; Ognen Vangelov; Studies) – Mr. Vangelov’s doctoral Hannah Dies (Chemical Engi- Amanda Shamblaw; and Erica Phipps. research focuses on the problem neering) – A PhD candidate in of “un-democratization.” In his Biomedical Engineering, Ms. own words, un-democratization Dies’ doctoral research centres on search studies the neurophysiol- ing behaviours is relatively un- phrenia. In previous studies, is the current process of demo- creating a portable sensor that ogy of feeding. Gonadal hor- known. blocking neurotensin has led to a cratic regression, and he intends may be used to detect pathogenic mones, such as androgens and es- Catherine Normandeau (Neu- significant reduction in patholog- to take a closer look at the phe- biomolecules indicative of vari- trogens, have been found to be an roscience) – Ms. Normandeau’s ical anxiety. Since anxiety and nomenon using Hungary and ous types of cancers and bacterial essential component for deter- research aims to identify the cel- depression so often occur to- Macedonia as examples. diseases. Portable biosensors may mining the motivation behind lular changes responsible for the gether, this research also explores The winners receive a scholar- have the ability to make medical food consumption. Although hor- transition from adaptive to mal- whether neurotensin might be in- ship worth $50,000 each year for diagnoses quickly and efficiently monal manipulations are fre- adaptive anxiety. She has focused volved in depression. the next three years. For more in- in remote locations without ac- quently observed to alter food on a molecule called neurotensin, Erica Phipps (Kinesiology) – formation, please visit the Vanier cess to laboratory facilities. consumption, the exact mecha- a peptide found in the brain that Ms. Phipps’ doctoral research as a Canada Graduate Scholarships James Gardner Gregory (Neu- nism behind the potent effect of has been previously investigated Vanier Scholar will focus on envi- website vanier.gc.ca/en/home-ac- roscience) – Mr. Gregory’s re- androgens and estrogens on feed- as a possible treatment for schizo- ronmental influences on health. cueil.html. Researchers land Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

BY CHRIS ARMES, Dr. Andrews is joining shows countries with an abun- toral fellow at the Surveillance breaking research being done by COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Queen’s after completing his PhD dance of natural resources, Studies Centre under Dr. David the Surveillance Studies Centre at the . His specifically non-renewable re- Lyon (Sociology) prior to being here at Queen's University,” says Nathan Andrews (Political research seeks to ask whether sources, tend to have lower levels awarded the Banting Fellowship. Dr. Thompson. “ I am very ex- Studies) and Scott Thompson (So- Ghana’s oil development has the of economic growth and worse His research is focused on exam- cited to bring my own research ciology) have been named recipi- potential to alleviate levels of development outcomes than ining the historic use of surveil- regarding the historical surveil- ents of the Government of poverty or risks falling victim to those with fewer natural re- lance technologies by the Govern- lance of the First Nations, Métis Canada’s Banting Postdoctoral the “resource curse” – a paradox- sources. ment of Canada to impose the and Inuit to these discussions, Fellowships. ical trend in economics that “I am very privileged to be category of ‘Indian’ on First Na- and work with members of the listed as a Banting fellow this tions, Inuit and Métis peoples. community to seek out means of year, among a group of emerging This work will help to better un- dispelling some of the hurtful scholars,” says Dr. Andrews. derstand how this category came stereotypes regarding these peo- “The Banting fellowship is going to construct a single cultural un- ples." to give me peace of mind in terms derstanding for a diverse group The Banting Postdoctoral Fel- of financial security as I investi- of peoples and cultures, imposed lowship Program is administered gate the impact of oil and gas ex- an identity onto them. Dr. by the Canadian Institutes of cookekingston.comcookeekingsto traction on local communities in Thompson will also investigate Health Research, the Natural Sci- the context of Ghana. As a step- what can be done to address the ences and Engineering Research C613 . 4 5 3 . 2 0 67 ping-stone to a promising future negative cultural stereotypes that Council of Canada, and the Social marjorie [email protected] research career, this funding will continue as the legacy of these Sciences and Re- COOKE Accredited Senior Agent enable me to stay active in the programs. search Council of Canada. It aims broader field of the international "The Banting Postdoctoral Fel- to attract and retain top-tier post- ALWAYS A WISE CHOICE! political economy of natural re- lowship has given me the oppor- doctoral talent and position them 80 Queen St., Kingston, ON T613. 5 44 . 4141 F613. 5 4 8. 3 8 3 0 sources in Africa.” tunity to add my own voice to the for success as research leaders of Dr. Thompson was a post-doc- incredibly important and ground- tomorrow. campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n November 3 , 2015 4 UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Remembering Ronald Watts More than 300 friends, family and colleagues, including Principal Daniel Woolf, top left, and Professor Emeritus John Meisel, top right, gathered on Friday, Oct. 30 for a memorial in honour of Principal Emeritus Ronald L. Watts in Grant Hall. Dr. Watts was a professor at Queen’s from 1955 to 2015 and served as the 15th principal of Queen’s from 1974 to 1984. As a scholar he was recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts on federalism. UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS In Memoriam: Ronald Lampman Watts, C.C.

Ronald L. Watts, the 15th married in 1954, establishing a throughout the world in organiza- Dr. Watts, a long-time member of Dr. Watts is survived by his Principal of Queen’s, died lifelong partnership that sus- tions concerned with intergovern- the Kingston Yacht Club, was a loving wife Donna (nee Paisley), Oct. 9. He was 86. tained their extensive educational, mental relations. fiercely competitive sailor who brother Hugh (Sharon), sisters scholarly and policy-oriented ac- In 1989, he assumed the direc- competed with considerable suc- Barbara Sibbald (John), Margaret tivities. torship of the Queen’s Institute of cess at national and international Webb (Stephen), brother-in-law Dr. Ronald Watts was born Dr. Watts’s career at Queen’s Intergovernmental Relations, and, levels. He owned and carefully Hugh (Joan) and sisters-in-law Ar- March 10, 1929 in Karuizawa, University began in 1955, when he as a fellow, was continuously in- tended several boats during his den Collins (Alex), Judith Paisley Japan, to Canadian Anglican mis- became a faculty member in the volved with the institute until his sailing career, including Viking 1 & and Carol Paisley. He will be sionary parents. He commenced Department of Philosophy, mov- death. His expertise was enlisted 2, Blue Peters, Cats Wiskers and missed by many nieces, nephews, his education in that country, sub- ing six years later to Political Stud- at the highest levels by Canadian Zest. grandnieces and grandnephews. sequently moving to Trinity Col- ies. Shortly thereafter, he became federal and provincial govern- A prolific and respected He is predeceased by his parents, lege School in Port Hope and then first an assistant dean and then ments, and by a multiplicity of scholar, his immense contribu- Bishop Horace and Ruth Watts, Trinity College at the University dean of the Faculty of Arts and countries, including Nigeria, tions both to academe and society sister Alison Watts, and brothers- of . Receiving a Rhodes Science, and then, from 1974 to Kenya, Uganda, Papua New at large were recognized with five in-law Ian and Keith Paisley. Scholarship in 1952, he continued 1984, principal and vice-. Guinea, the Solomon Islands, honorary degrees, his appoint- As expressions of sympathy, his studies at Oriel and Nuffield While in Political Studies, he South Africa, Yugoslavia, Pakistan ment as an Officer of the Order of donations to the J.A. Corry Memo- Colleges at University, pioneered the study of British Do- and India. Canada in 1979, and his promotion rial Fund (Intergovernmental Re- from which he received a BA minions and emerged as a leading He had a lifelong interest in to Companion in 2000, and with lations) at Queen’s University in (1954) and a DPhil (1963) in Politi- international scholar of federal- and an encyclopaedic knowledge his fellowship in the Royal Society memory of Dr. Watts would be ap- cal Studies. He and Donna Paisley ism, playing decisive roles of aviation and aviation . of Canada. preciated by the family. queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 campusnews 5 Queen’s leads in student satisfaction

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF pleased to receive top marks for operating budget dedicated to student satisfaction, which reflects providing financial support for Queen’s leads in student satis- the high priority the university students. faction among Canada’s medical- places on providing a transforma- “Queen’s is incredibly proud of doctoral universities according to tive student learning experience the accomplishments of its stu- Maclean’s 2016 university rank- within a supportive and inclusive dents, both before and after grad- ings, while holding its fourth- campus environment.” uation, and we are pleased to offer place overall position within the The Maclean’s rankings high- a wide range of support services category. lighted the accomplishments of to help ensure their success,” says Results from a student satisfac- Queen’s faculty, as the university Principal Woolf. “The university is tion survey are a new part of the placed second in the country for also proud to be able to offer a sig- Maclean’s rankings this year. the number of faculty members nificant amount of financial assis- Queen’s ranked among the top receiving national awards. tance, thanks in large measure to three in all of the survey’s cate- The results also reflect the the generosity of our alumni and gories, including satisfaction with high quality of Queen’s students, benefactors.” course instructors, extracurricular as the university continues to A Queen’s education continues activities, mental health services, have one of the highest entering to be well respected, with the uni- and residence living, as well as averages in Canada, while lead- versity placing in the top 10 in administrative and student life ing all universities in the country Canada in all categories of the staff. in undergraduate student reten- reputational ranking. The univer- “The results in Maclean’s speak tion from first to second year, as sity maintains its appeal to stu- to the high quality of a Queen’s well as for the proportion of un- dents across the country, with education and the excellence of dergraduate students who gradu- Maclean’s reporting that Queen’s UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS our students, faculty and staff,” ate. In addition, Queen’s placed attracts more students from out of Queen’s remained in fourth place overall among Canada’s medical-doctoral says Daniel Woolf, Principal and second out of all Canadian uni- province than any other univer- universities and leads in student satisfaction according to the Maclean’s 2016 Vice-Chancellor. “Queen’s is very versities for the proportion of its sity in Ontario. university rankings. forum queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 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. viewpoint. Email submissions or ideas to [email protected] On mentoring and fieldwork

The following column first ran on the ‘Dis- page. Sarah was a pretty special mentor to and thinking there was no way he could joy something until you try it. Mentoring patches from the Field’ blog, which was created me, and that field season literally changed still be that enthusiastic by the end of the students and getting them excited about to give some insight into the work and lives of my whole career path and a lot of my life. summer. But John proved me wrong. In fieldwork stands as one of my favourite field biologists at Queen’s University. The blog Having Sarah as a guide in my first field fact, he’s starting his Master’s this semester parts, if not my absolute favourite part, of can be found at dispatchesfromthefield1.word- season really set the pace for my future field in our lab and doing a totally fieldwork- being a field biologist. press.com. seasons as a graduate student. As I grew based thesis. into my role as a field biologist, I realized Like I said before, fieldwork isn’t meant Amanda Tracey is a PhD Candidate in the BY AMANDA TRACEY my role as a mentor, and fast. Suddenly, I for everyone, but you don’t know if you en- Department of Biology at Queen’s University. had my own students to help with my own As field biologists we know we are ex- projects. I had to give advice and help set up tremely privileged to do what we do. We their honours thesis projects. I had to show get to explore some of the most remote them how to identify local flora and famil- flashback. places in the world, study some of the most iarize them with our sampling techniques exciting flora and fauna, and experience and, most importantly, I had to get them ex- some of the most exciting, hilarious and ter- cited about doing it. I had to get them to ap- rifying things you could ever imagine. But preciate the natural world and give them we don’t want to keep these experiences to their first taste of fieldwork. ourselves. That’s exactly why we started For me, it was really exciting to see who this blog, to share our stories and others’ was going to end up loving fieldwork and stories with everyone. who would stay indoors for the rest of their I’ve been working in the field since 2009 lives. Over the years I would certainly say and I’ve had the opportunity to work with I’ve seen a handful of the latter, but for the a lot of field assistants over that time. Lack- most part fieldwork was a positive experi- eys, minions, call them what you want, but ence. For example, I had two field assistants they’re certainly more than just hired help. last summer both of whom had a great time For most of my field assistants, fieldwork in doing fieldwork. our lab was a first for them, and I wanted to Jen, who did an Honours thesis project make that the best possible experience. on masting in sugar maples, is now doing Thinking back to my first field season in fieldwork in Alaska. Jen, a self-described summer 2009, I was terrified. I was always tree-hugger, was meant to do fieldwork. an outdoorsy person but was still pretty in- She had spent some time doing fieldwork timidated. The field technician that year, in New Zealand and was just an outdoorsy my now good friend Sarah, played a huge person in general. I remember working in role in getting me excited about fieldwork. the field with her one day and talking about Her enthusiasm for the natural world was how much we loved to work in the field. “It exceptional. I remember meandering makes you feel alive,” Jen commented. She through some of the paths surrounding the is certainly right about that! QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES Queen’s University Biological Station and My other field assistant John follows a Business students work with their instructors in this photo from 1961. Queen’s University has a looking at spring ephemerals. Every time similar storyline. John was an outdoorsy long and distinguished history in the field of business, including having launched the first we came across a species she didn’t know guy with experience working for a conser- commerce program in Canada in 1919. On Oct. 1, 2015, the school began a new chapter, being she helped us key it out, and it was super vation authority. He came into our lab, renamed the Stephen J. R. Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in recognition of a exciting to turn the pages and eventually a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and excited to $50 million gift from Queen’s alumnus Stephen Smith. matching image would jump right off the do fieldwork. I remember interviewing him lives lived. Lives Lived is a space to share your memories of a Queen’s community member who recently died. Email your submissions to [email protected] Enthusiasm, determination and collegial nature will be missed

Mary Lilian Balanchuk died a student and graduated in 1949 a recipient of the Distinguished to Concurrent Education program Sept. 29 at St. Mary's of the with an arts degree (later complet- Service Award in 1994. She also from northern Ontario. Lake Hospital in Kingston in ing her Master of Education from was a member of University Always an inclusive person and the University of Toronto). Fol- Council and Senate. networker, Mary never recognized her 91st year. lowing a successful career as a Mary was an active member, obstacles because, to her, chal- high school guidance counsellor, supporter and president (1998- lenges were always opportunities. BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF where she positively influenced a 2001) of the Queen’s Women’s As- She is predeceased by her par- generation of students, Mary re- sociation (formerly the Faculty ents Sydor and Anna Balanchuk, Vibrant and inclusive, a com- turned to Queen’s in 1968 as an as- Women’s Club) for many years. brothers John and Michael Bal- passionate and loving spirit, Mary sociate professor at the newly-es- She wrote a detailed history of anchuk. She is survived by her Balanchuk touched many lives tablished Faculty of Education. the Faculty Women’s Club from its loving sister Stephanie Patterson. during her time at Queen’s. She would leave her mark at inception in 1939, including its in- She will be dearly missed by her Born Sept. 15, 1925 in Thunder Queen’s University, both during volvement with troops and de- extended family and friends. For Bay, where she would grow up her career and after retiring, by tainees during the Second World those wishing, donations may be and graduate from Fort William her ongoing commitment to gen- War, and the club’s subsequent made to the Mary Balanchuk & Collegiate Institute, Mary cele- der equity, student success, the growth. Stephanie Patterson Fund. brated her 90th birthday sur- guidance counselling profession, In December 2005, Mary estab- rounded by friends and family and collegial connectedness. lished the Mary L. Balanchuk Lynn Nolan, Lars Thompson, just two weeks before her passing. Mary is a former member of Concurrent Education Award to Nancy Hutchinson and John Freeman Mary first arrived at Queen’s as the Queen’s Board of Trustees and help support an incoming student contributed to this article. Mary Balanchuk queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 campusnews 7 Queen’s inthe news . Highlights of Queen’s experts in the media from Oct.15-30

commented in The Globe and Mail how broadcasters on YouNow re- Jonathan Rose (Political Studies) International about how Canada must develop ceive gifts and tips from thousands analyzed possible top contenders for Television Bob Montgomerie (Biology) re- people with the skills the modern watching streams of daily life. Trudeau's cabinet, on Bloomberg. Don Drummond (Policy Studies) sponded to a new study on sexual job market requires. Mark Rosenberg (Geography) John Cassel- was interviewed on The Agenda selection in glowworms, in National Charles Beach (Economics) com- was interviewed for the New man (Biology) was about Canadian productivity. Geographic. mented in the Globe and Mail on re- Brunswick Telegraph-Journal for a quoted on Discov- Jonathan Rose (Political Studies) instating the long-form census. story on seniors taking centre stage ery.com about the was interviewed by Global News Meredith John Burge in the federal election campaign. migration of eels; about accessibility helping Trudeau Chivers (Psychol- (Music) talked Ken Wong (Business) was fea- to Great Lakes create a contrast with Harper. ogy) commented about his new ‘Oil tured in the National Post for a story Echo regarding a Naomi Alboim (Policy Studies) in the Washington Thigh’ orchestral on supersnacks, as selling regular study that shows appeared on CBC's The National talk- Post on female Vi- arrangement, snacks just doesn’t cut it anymore. less than 3 per cent of eels survive ing about Trudeau's refugee prom- agra. dedicated to Prin- David Lyon (Sociology) was in- Ontario’s dams. ise. cipal Woolf, in terviewed by the Kingston Whig- Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant (Po- Naomi Alboim (Policy Studies) Kingston Heritage. Standard about our lives being open litical Studies) spoke to Reuters discussed Canadians' response to Emma Dargie (Psychology) says books. about the Green Party pinning its Magazines Syrian refugees in the Christian Sci- the best advice for long-distance re- Louis Delvoie had his op-ed ti- hopes on rivals’ promises of electoral Elizabeth ence Monitor. lationships is having good commu- tled “An IS scorecard” printed by the reform. Goodyear-Grant nication, in the BYU-Idaho Scroll. Kingston Whig-Standard. Joshua Marshall (Robert M. (Political Studies) Richard Chaykowski (Policy Buchan Department of Mining) spoke to Chate- Newspapers Studies) was interviewed by the Na- spoke to Station 14 about self-dri- laine for an article Samantha King (School of Kine- tional Post about employers covering Online ving cars coming to Ontario. on whether Justin siology and Health Studies) was in- costs associated with negotiations. Ned Franks (Political Studies) Nicholas Bala (Law) was featured Trudeau is the terviewed by the Globe and Mail Jonathan Rose (Political Studies) spoke to CBCNews.ca on how a mi- in Law Times about police being candidate women about the pink ribbon campaign. spoke to Metro News about whether nority government could force the chided for ‘manipulative trickery.’ have been waiting for? Art McDonald (Physics, Engi- or not voting strategically is a good Governor General to act. Tim Abray (Political Studies) was Robert Ross (Kinesiology and neering Physics and Astronomy) was idea. Kathy Brock (Political Studies) featured in a CBC Online webchat on Health Studies) discussed his new interviewed by the Ottawa Citizen Kathy Brock (Political Studies) discusses talks over a possible mi- the federal election results. research, suggesting “non-respon- on his new celebrity status from win- discussed with the Victoria Times- nority government outcome in the Kevin Deluzio (Mechanical and ders” might simply be not pushing ning the Nobel Prize for Physics; was Colonist about how close results in federal election with Yahoo! News; Materials Engineering) spoke to Sta- hard enough, in Runner’s World. the focus of an Sun edito- dozens of ridings mark strategic vot- about overlooked campaign issues tion 14 for a segment comparing Don Drummond (Policy Studies) rial “Doing Canada Proud” regarding ing. such as assisted suicide, inequality “Back to the Future” tech with what commented in Canadian Business his Nobel Prize win. Sidneyeve Matrix (Film and Me- and more. we have in present day 2015. on the role of a Royal Commission. Don Drummond (Policy Studies) dia) spoke to the Toronto Star about Examining the barriers faced by seniors

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF their own homes, and seeks solu- ing in-depth interviews of aging iors, families and policymakers. sive lifelong communities through tions to these challenges as well as residents in three diverse areas of “At the personal level, plan- a career in academia. As a Concurrent Education and strategies for lifetime communi- Minneapolis. Her work identifies ning involves difficult conversa- “It’s exciting now to finally Geography student at Queen’s, ties. how older residents perceive and tions between seniors and their translate my ideas into action,” Jessica Finlay, “I’m really excited to pursue react to the local built environ- support networks regarding the she says. (Artsci’10, this research,” says Ms. Finlay. “In ment, such as the availability of realities of growing old,” she The Marty Memorial Scholar- BEd’11) discov- the past we routinely put seniors services, in-home and neighbor- notes. ship, the Jean Royce Scholarship ered her passion into nursing homes with assisted hood safety, and access to parks For example, a multi-story and the Alfred Bader Scholarship for research, ed- living care, sometimes pushing and other public amenities. She home with bedrooms on the sec- in Memory of Jean Royce are ucation and out- them to the margins of society. also focuses on interconnected ond floor, limited handrails, and awarded annually to women gradu- reach. Today However, older people generally personal factors such as health intensive year-round yard-work ates of Queen's for a year of study she is combin- prefer to stay in their homes and and self-ascribed identity, as well are increasingly difficult to man- and research, or to pursue something ing all three in a tend to do better there.” Issues as demographic factors including age and potentially hazardous for that contributes to the advancement unique post- Jessica Finlay around services, autonomy and race, gender and class. In the next many older residents. A fall, often of knowledge or society, or allows cre- graduate project safety, as well as the risk of social phase she will interview urban causing a broken a hip, may force ative expression. Canada's first as a doctoral candidate in geogra- isolation present barriers to mak- planning, health department and them to leave their home unpre- woman public school inspector, Aletta phy and gerontology at the Uni- ing this happen, she notes. community services staff regard- pared. Marty, MA 1894, LLD'1919, was a versity of Minnesota. Jessica’s re- With support from the Alfred ing policies and actions that ad- At the broader policy level, in- pioneer in the field of education. Her search examines the barriers faced Bader Scholarship in Memory of dress aging demographics. vestment in lifelong community sister Sophia Marty, MA 1897, by seniors who want to stay in Jean Royce, Ms. Finlay is conduct- The goal of Ms. Finlay’s re- planning and development is served as Head of the Department of search is to identify a range of needed, Jessica suggests. Through Modern Language at Stratford Colle- tools that will better tailor environ- her research she hopes to chal- giate Institute. Jean Royce, BA’30, ments for the diversity of life expe- lenge assumptions of urban living LLD’68, was the longest-serving riences, preferences, independence (such as youthful, able-bodied, Registrar in Queen's history (1933 to levels and service needs of aging and able-minded residents) that 1969) and had a profound influence B.A., M.S residents. She will compare the SALES REPRESENTTAAATTIVIVE create barriers for older residents. on the lives of thousands of students. gina kkarkouliss traditional spatial analysis of “Volunteering with diverse She also served as National President neighbourhoods, as done by geog- communities, first at Queen’s, and of the Alumnae Association, was a raphers and urban planners, with now in Minnesota, sparked my founder of the Ban Righ Foundation, much more personal, in-depth re- concern initially that our residen- Secretary of the Senate and a member 80 Queeen Street, Kingston ports from the perspective of older tial environments do not support of the Board of Trustees. people who live there. an acceptable level of health and Deadline for applications is Feb. 613 539 77798 613 544 Although still in the early quality of life for many older resi- 15. Learn more about awards for

stages of interviewing, Ms. Finlay dents,” says Ms. Finlay, whose alumnae at queensu.ca/stu- is seeing an overall lack of proac- long-term goal is to advance dentawards. To contribute to one of tive planning on the part of sen- strategies for healthy and inclu- these awards, visit givetoqueens.ca. campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 8 THE FACES OF HOMECOMING UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS/PHOTOS BY SUZY LAMONT

Homecoming 2015 has come and gone and despite the cold, wet weather, thousands of alumni returned to Queen’s University for the weekend to foster friendships and create new connections. Above, new Nobel Laureate, Professor Emeritus Arthur McDonald (Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy), right, helped Principal Daniel Woolf, left, and Chancellor Jim Leech with the kickoff at the Homecoming football game. An orchestral take on the ‘Oil Thigh’

BY MARK KERR, SENIOR addition to the Homecoming coming.” COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER showcase concert. Dr. Burge vol- Dr. Burge dedicated the unteered, coming up with a three arrangement to Daniel Woolf as a The “Oil Thigh” was surely and a half minute version that small way of acknowledging the sung numerous times during now includes an introduction, in- accomplishments of the current Homecoming weekend, but only terludes and a coda in addition principal and vice-chancellor once did proud alumni have or- to the traditional three verses. As over the past six years. chestral accompaniment. he sat down to write the arrange- “I just felt that as he moves John Burge, a professor in the ment in the summer, Dr. Burge into his second term, he should School of Drama and Music and set out to add something original be really proud of where things a Juno Award-winning composer, to this ubiquitous ditty. are with Queen’s,” he says. “With has created an orchestral “The actual tune is often re- the recent announcement of the arrangement of the “Oil Thigh.” ferred to as ‘The Battle Hymn of $50 million endowment for the The Queen’s Symphony Orches- the Republic’ and it is one of Smith School of Business and the tra debuted the piece on Friday, those annoying earworms. Once Nobel Prize in Physics for Art Oct. 23 during the School of you sing it a few times, it’s really McDonald, it’s just a great time

Drama and Music’s Homecoming UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS hard to get it out of your sys- to be at Queen’s.” showcase concert at the Isabel Professor in the School of Drama and Music and Juno Award-winning composer tem,” he says. “I didn’t want to Dr. Burge anticipates the Bader Centre for the Performing John Burge has created an orchestral arrangement of the ‘Oil Thigh.’ It made its set it so that people could sing Queen’s Symphony Orchestra Arts. debut performance during Homecoming. along when they had accompani- will play his arrangement of the “The idea was to give the song ment because that’s in fact what "Oil Thigh" at future Homecom- a rather obvious orchestrated cli- ing. For the second verse, I add a ing the middle verse a bit lower the Queen’s Bands already does. ing showcases and possibly at max,” says Dr. Burge, a Juno few more instruments, and then to sing and the final chorus So I came up with a couple of ad- formal events like installations. Award-winning composer who the entire orchestra joins in the higher and with a more tri- ditional ideas to give the accom- The new arrangement might also has taught at Queen’s for nearly final verse and it gets rather huge umphant flavour.” paniment more resonance and be included in events planned by 30 years. “After a big introduc- at the end. There are interludes The idea of an orchestral there is a big build up before the School of Drama and Music tion, the first verse is sung with between the sung verses that arrangement of the “Oil Thigh” each verse is sung so you really to mark Queen’s 175th anniver- just some of the orchestra play- modulate to different keys mak- came up back in May as a unique know when the ‘Oil Thigh’ is sary. queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 campusnews 9 Bridging the gap between cultures

BY ANDREW CARROLL, Initially, he wasn’t all that inter- GAZETTE EDITOR “It’s also about accepting ested in leaving his home in Shan- dong, China, early to attend Making the switch to univer- another culture, making QBridge, he says. However, his fa- sity life can be difficult and is only yourself more comfortable ther pointed out that it was about compounded when you are also more than making the transition trying to find your way in a new in it and trying to gain to post-secondary education. community and culture. something from it. That’s “So I went,” Mr. Gao says. These are the challenges for “That was probably the wisest de- many international students. what QBridge helps us to cision I ever made. It helped me a However, with the support of a do.” lot.” number of programs offered by He says that a key to the Queen’s University and the — Severus (Chongxi) Gao QBridge Pathway is that it’s not Queen’s School of English (QSoE), about polishing his English skills, that transition is being made eas- but about raising these to an aca- ier. halls of Queen’s but in Kingston demic level while also learning One such program is QBridge, and Canada as well. While we about the expectations of a Cana- which acts as a pathway or a may think of the community as dian university. Halfway through bridge to undergraduate studies being a friendly, convenient place, his first semester at Queen’s he is UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS and delivers academic English for many new arrivals they are be- already putting much of what he language training to international Rasha Fahim was one of the instructors of the QBridge Pathway program at the ing introduced to a very different learned to work. students before they begin their Queen’s School of English this summer where she taught Severus (Chongxi) Gao, way of life, from cultural norms to “For the QBridge students we studies at Queen’s. a first-year student at the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. simply getting around the city. have the ability to write a proper The QBridge Pathway initially “I think it eases the students lab report to get a good mark. We began in 2010 as an intensive studies. these students have a certain Eng- into their university life because it know what to say in reports, we eight-week sum- In the QBridge Accelerated, the lish-language proficiency that’s takes them a while to get adjusted know what to say in emails, we mer program for conditionally ac- students, who have already been higher than in other programs,” to Canada, to Kingston, just being know how to use English properly cepted international students. This accepted to an undergraduate says Rasha Fahim, an ESL instruc- able to take the bus, moving back in different situations,” he says. year, the QBridge Pathway was program at Queen’s, listen to lec- tor at QSoE who is also pursuing and forth, getting used to the cul- “It’s also about accepting another expanded to include the English tures, write essays, make presen- her Masters of Education. “So ture here a little bit,” says Ms. culture, making yourself more for Academic Purposes Program, tations and take part in debates. you’re dealing with more profi- Fahim. “That’s important because comfortable in it and trying to which allows students with condi- By the program’s end, students cient students and they do have that is part of their well-being gain something from it. That’s tional acceptance to spend the Fall are meant to be proficient enough the acceptance into their under- too.” what QBridge helps us to do.” and Winter terms preparing for in their academic and language graduate programs so they have From a student perspective, This year’s QBridge Acceler- undergraduate studies. The first skills to be able to succeed in their that motivation, they want those Severus (Chongxi) Gao, now in ated program attracted 49 stu- group of QBridge students joined first year of university. skills.” his first-year of studies at the Fac- dents, tripling the number from the English for Academic Pur- This is not an introductory Another aspect of the QBridge ulty of Engineering and Applied the year before. To learn more poses Program in September 2015 course. Pathway is that it helps the stu- Science, says the program was about the QBridge Pathway visit and are currently preparing for “It’s very intense but to get into dents settle into their new life, not valuable in preparing him for the the Queen’s School of English their 2016 Queen’s undergraduate the QBridge Accelerated program only in the classrooms and lecture next stage. website queensu.ca/qsoe/qbridge. Computer Store services transitioning in 2016

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Administration). “Increased exter- Principal (Information Technology Campus Computer Store mark- loan after that point. ITS will con- nal competition, especially from Services) and Chief Information up.” tinue to administer all existing Several services currently of- online retailers, coupled with Officer. “As we move forward The Queen’s Mobile Voice and loans after the store ceases opera- fered by the Campus Computer broader product lines available in- with the transition plan, we will Data Plans will transition directly tions. Store will transition to existing stantly from local retailers chal- do our utmost to support the em- to ITS after the store closes. Until Staff and faculty members with shared services after the store lenged the Campus Computer ployees.” that time, staff and faculty phone loans will continue with their pay- ceases retail operations next year. Store’s business model. requests can continue to be sub- out schedule until the loans are Services Transitioning The university reviewed the “ITS explored different options mitted to [email protected] paid off. Campus Computer Store and all in recent years to offset declining Departmental IT purchases will Any process changes that occur as Enterprise software agree- other ancillary operations on cam- sales, but the opportunities could transition directly to Strategic Pro- a result of the transition to ITS ments like Microsoft Office, onQ pus during the 2014-15 fiscal year. not guarantee the long-term finan- curement Services (SPS) starting will be communicated to the uni- (the campus-wide learning man- In light of the growing deficit, the cial sustainability of the Campus in May 2016. In the meantime, de- versity community at a future agement system) and others will review recommended closing the Computer Store,” Ms. Davis says. partments can continue to place date. continue to be managed and pro- store by April 29, 2016, with retail Human Resources (HR) has orders through Students, faculty and staff visioned by ITS. All other soft- services being discontinued and met with the store employees and [email protected]. members will no longer be able to ware agreements will be reviewed core services that support the aca- union representatives to discuss SPS is currently developing purchase IT products for personal and evaluated as they come due, demic and business requirements future options. HR is offering on- new processes to support depart- use from the Campus Computer and a committee will be struck to of the university transitioning to going support to the employees mental IT purchases. SPS will con- Store after April 29, 2016. Personal review software site licensing. existing shared services. and has made them aware of new sult with stakeholders as it devel- purchases will continue at the The departmental leasing and The decision to close the store positions that will be created as a ops the processes, which will be store up until that date, but inven- rental program offered by the is in line with the broader trend result of some services transition- publicized in the coming months. tory and displays will be reduced computer store, which has de- across the province, with only one ing to existing shared service “Staff and faculty will have ac- as the store prepares to cease op- clined in use in recent years, will university still operating a com- units. cess to a convenient online portal erations. be discontinued. puter store. “We have given serious consid- where they can obtain quotes and Payroll deduction loans for Questions can be directed to “Queen’s is committed to fi- eration to the impact this decision place orders,” Ms. Davis says. staff and faculty will no longer be Mr. Wandschneider (bo.wand- nancial sustainability in order to will have on store employees, who “Re-directing internal purchases offered after Dec. 24, 2015 at noon. [email protected]) or Brian protect the university’s overall ac- provide exceptional service to the to Strategic Procurement Services Furthermore, staff and faculty McDonald, Associate Director, IT ademic mission,” says Caroline Queen’s community,” says Bo will deliver cost savings to depart- members will not be able to add to Support (brian. Davis, Vice-Principal (Finance and Wandschneider, Associate Vice- ments by eliminating the current their existing payroll deduction [email protected]). campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 10 Non-academic misconduct advisory gradstudies.

SGS Events training in academic integrity committee begins consultations The graduate experience for issues and institutional perceptions students with disabilities around the impact of BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF accommodations on academic Advisory Committee on Non-Academic Misconduct Thursday, Nov. 12, 2-3:30 pm, integrity; the ability to achieve the Kinesiology Building, Rm 101 The Advisory Committee on The members of the committee The committee also includes “necessary competencies” of Non-Academic Misconduct (AC- are as follows: the following non-voting advisors: Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai (Senior training programs and disciplines; NAM) is now formed, and has ini- • Daniel Woolf, Principal and • Michael Fraser, University Re- Advisor to the National Educational the differences between the tiated an extensive consultation Vice-Chancellor (Chair) lations Association of Disabled Students accommodation requirements of process with the Queen’s commu- • Alan Harrison, Provost and • Dan Langham, Environmental and Chair of the National Graduate undergraduate education and nity. Vice-Principal (Academic) (Vice- Health and Safety Experience Taskforce). research training environments; The committee was announced Chair) • Lisa Newton, University Coun- As the number of trainees with and, the importance of faculty following direction from the • Heather Black, University sel disabilities in graduate education education in understanding the Board of Trustees for the univer- Council • David Patterson, Campus Se- and the postdoctorate increases, complexities of the interface sity to review its current non-aca- • Chris Cochrane, SGPS Presi- curity and Emergency Services institutions as a whole are faced between disability issues and demic misconduct system with dent • Stephanie Simpson, Human with developing new strategies to research training. the aim of improving the system • Kanivanan Chinniah, AMS Rights Office facilitate their success. There is to Open Thesis Defences to support student safety, health President • Harry Smith, University Om- date a critical lack of research and Thursday, Nov. 12 and wellness. • Caroline Davis, Vice-Principal budsman information about issues faced by Michael Gadd, Geological Sciences “The committee includes repre- (Finance and Administration) trainees and early career & Geological Engineering, sentatives from a diverse range of • Bill Flanagan, Dean, Faculty of The principal will bring forward researchers with disabilities; as ‘Reinterpretations of the Ambient bodies, including students, uni- Law the recommended student code of such, institutions are driving policy Paleoenvironmental Redox versity senators, and administra- • Deborah Knight, Associate conduct for approval by the Board and practice guidelines on limited, Conditions and Timing of tors,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. Professor, Senate and subsequent receipt by the anecdotal and local experience. Mineralization for SEDEX Zn-Pb “We are looking forward to re- • Lon Knox, University Secretary Senate in early May 2016. This presentation will focus on the Deposits at the Howard's Pass ceiving valuable input from a vari- • Palmer Lockridge, Student For more information visit the major myths and perceptions District, Yukon’. Supervisors: D. ety of stakeholders as the review Senator principal’s website. Comments can surrounding the experience of Layton-Matthews; J. Peter, 527 is undertaken.” • Ann Tierney, Vice-Provost and also be submitted to trainees with disabilities. This Bruce Wing, 1 p.m. The committee began its con- Dean of Student Affairs [email protected]. includes the disconnect between sultations last week at Alma Mater Society (AMS) Assembly. In the coming weeks the group will meet the Board of Trustees. strongly held views on all sides of with several other stakeholder The committee will also host this topic, and all are concerned groups including Athletics and consultation opportunities for sev- with student safety,” says Princi- Recreation, Residences, the Senate eral key external stakeholder pal Woolf. “We want to consider Committee on Non-Academic groups. This is the initial round of all of those perspectives in a fair Discipline (SONAD), Society of consultations; more will be held in process that ultimately results in a Graduate and Professional Stu- the winter term. better non-academic misconduct dents (SGPS) Council, Senate, and “We recognize there are system.” Proud to support the United Way

BY ANDREW CARROLL, of the Queen’s community and ported the campaign and continue GAZETTE EDITOR Kingston as a whole. Some people to give to the United Way, Ms. Fer- think United Way is only about ris adds. Sherri Ferris knows that donat- the underprivileged or special The United Way Campaign at ing to the annual fundraising cam- needs, but it has so much more to Queen's has set a goal to raise paign for the do with our community from Bet- $300,000 from students, staff, fac- United Way of ter Beginnings to seniors, even do- ulty and retirees. Queen’s is a key Kingston, Fron- mestic violence, the shelters,” she partner in the annual campaign, tenac Lennox says. “You don’t know who within comprising 10-15% of the total and Addington our community has had to access raised each year. makes a differ- theses services. I, personally, have The United Way of Kingston, ence. She’s seen had to access these agencies sup- Frontenac, Lennox & Addington it first-hand ported by the United Way and I funds agencies that help 75,000 herself, having have always found them helpful.” people locally each year. Dona- accessed some Sherri Ferris She adds that with the wide tions can be made online at of the agencies range of agencies supported, the https://andarweb.unitedwaykfla.c that the United Way supports. United Way has an amazing reach a/quregistration through payroll The labour representative for within the community. For her, deduction or credit card. If you the Queen’s United Way campaign one of the keys is the support of would prefer to make your gift by and a staff member for Physical local youth organizations, such as cheque or cash, please pick up a Plant Services for nearly three the Boys and Girls Club. form at the Human Resources re- decades, Ms. Ferris has been in- “It touches everybody. I figure ception desk in Fleming Hall, volved with the campaign since that everybody will know some- Stewart-Pollock Wing or request, the early 2000s. one that uses some kind of United through the online system, a form Over the years she has seen Way agency within their street, or to be sent to you. You have the op- the campaign evolve, but for her circle of friends,” she says. tion to make a one-time gift or, the reason for getting involved “There’s probably someone that back by popular demand, choose remains the same – donating to they know that has reached out to to have your pledge automatically the United Way helps the com- this organization.” renewed each year. munity. The unions that represent For any questions, email to “I think it’s an important part workers at Queen’s have long sup- [email protected]. queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 research 11 University updates research administration policy

An updated policy governing the federal Tri-Agencies. HW: Should PIs anticipate tem- all research administration activ- MK: Are there any significant porary over-spending on a re- ity at Queen’s recently came into changes as a result of the update? search project, the best approach effect. Mark Kerr, Senior Com- HW: Included as part of the would be to request approval munications Officer, sat down launch of the policy are proce- from their department or faculty with Karina McInnis, Executive dures that enable Financial Serv- for overdraft protection using the Director, University Research ices to support departments and form on the Financial Services Services, and Heather Woermke, faculties in managing over-spend- website. Approved forms will be University Controller, to discuss ing on research projects, while forwarded to Financial Services the updated policy and its impact providing tools to principal inves- (Research Accounting). Receipt of on the research community. tigators (PIs) to ensure research is an approved form will result in a

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS not disrupted. These procedures temporary increase in the project MK: What is the purpose of Karina McInnis (left), Executive Director, University Research Services, and were approved by the Vice-Princi- budget, and alleviates any need to this updated policy? Heather Woermke (right), University Controller, discuss the updated research pals’ Operational Committee after temporarily recode expenses. KM: At Queen’s, many people administration policy. being endorsed by the deans, as- MK: Where can people find contribute to the university’s drive sociate deans of research and busi- out more information about the for research excellence. The up- ers all research activity conducted, tation of the new budget model in ness officers. Financial Services policy, and who can they contact if dated policy clearly outlines their or proposed to be conducted, un- 2013, Queen’s created a separate has been working closely with fac- they have questions? roles and responsibilities and re- der the auspices of the university policy for the indirect costs of ulties on their implementation. KM: The Research Administra- moves any ambiguity that may while using Queen’s personnel, sponsored research, which recog- In summary, any research proj- tion Policy is posted on the Uni- have existed in the past. As a re- students, premises, resources, fa- nizes that indirect costs of re- ect that is in deficit for three con- versity Secretariat and Legal sult, researchers, faculties and cilities or equipment. The updated search revenue now flow to the secutive months will be deacti- Counsel website. If you have any service units will have clear direc- policy also outlines the responsi- faculties. All of the remaining pol- vated, and any expenditures after questions, you can contact me by tion on resolving any issues or bilities of staff or faculty responsi- icy statements from the original the date of deactivation will be email or by phone at ext. 33108, or matters that might arise. ble for managing or administering 1995 policy, and other modifica- charged to the departmental oper- Ms. Woermke by email or by MK: What is the scope of the research activity. tions, have been grouped into this ating account. phone, ext. 33375. Research Ac- updated policy? MK: Why was it necessary to updated policy, which is closely MK: What happens if PIs antic- counting is also able to assist, and KM: The policy is quite broad, update the policy? aligned to the requirements of our ipate temporary over-spending on can be contacted at research.ac- as the name would suggest. It cov- KM: Following the implemen- external research funders, such as a research project? [email protected]. Where have the crayfish gone?

BY CHRIS ARMES, searchers analysed fossilized mi- COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER croscopic organisms (i.e., algal re- mains) to reconstruct past lake Researchers from Queen’s Uni- water pH levels and fossils of wa- versity, working with colleagues ter fleas to track past changes in from the Ontario Ministry of the lake water calcium concentrations. Environment and Climate Change, Using this technique, the team have linked the localized near-ex- was able to examine environmen- tinction of a native crayfish species tal trends in the four lakes over in four lakes in Algonquin Park to the past 150 years. declining calcium levels, a long- The research team found evi- term legacy of acid rain on forest dence that acid rain had impacted soils and aquatic ecosystems. some of the lakes over time, but “Crayfish are an integral com- they also inferred marked declines ponent of aquatic food webs, be- in lake water calcium levels – a cause they function at multiple known legacy of acid rain. Dr. trophic levels and are a key ele- Hadley says the team’s findings ment in the diets of popular recre- suggest calcium concentrations ational and economically impor- began declining in these lakes as tant fish species,” says Kris early as the 1960s, and may now Hadley, the lead author of the have fallen below the threshold study and a PhD student at required for the survival of some Queen’s University at the time the aquatic organisms. e Rivermill, Kingston’s most established  ne-dining destination, study was conducted. Crayfish shed their protective Acid rain “mobilizes” calcium carapace – the upper exoskeleton welcomes holiday party bookings for groups of 10-90. Our spectacular found in the soil and bedrock. that is primarily composed of cal- waterfront location is ideal for celebrations and we have a variety of Once mobilized, calcium levels in cium carbonate – several times group menu options available. Our gi certi cates make an ideal holiday the water increase, before declining during their life cycle and, as a re- as calcium stores are used up. In sult, have high calcium require- gi and are available on-line at www.rivermill.ca or at the restaurant. areas such as Kingston, where ments. The researchers found that Be sure to check out our digni ed private dining room, available for groups or special occasions. much of the bedrock is comprised lack of calcium in the lakes has of limestone, the effect is mitigated contributed to a decline in cray- by the high volume of calcium fish populations. found in the bedrock. The lakes an- “Although lake water pH has alyzed by the research team are been recovering in many water- farther north on Canadian Shield ways with controls on acid emis- bedrock, which has a much lower sions, there has been no such re- concentration of calcium. The lakes covery in calcium levels, and thus selected allowed for a much clearer aquatic organisms are beginning to analysis of the effects of calcium show the negative effects of what decline on larger organisms. we are colloquially calling ‘aquatic Because long-term data records osteoporosis,’” says John Smol (Bi- 2 Cataraqui Street, Kingston • www.rivermill.ca • (613) 549-5759 of lake water pH and calcium lev- ology), the Canada Research Chair els are typically not available, re- in Environmental Change. campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 12 Europe trip helps bolster partnerships

BY CRAIG LEROUX, SENIOR in exchanges during that time. orities and raising Queen’s global COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER While in Paris Principal Woolf profile,” says Kathy O’Brien, As- also met with the ambassador of sociate Vice-Principal (Interna- Principal Daniel Woolf re- Canada for UNESCO, representa- tional), who accompanied Princi- cently concluded a successful in- tives, including Queen’s alumni, pal Woolf on this trip. “The ternational trip to from the Institut européen d'ad- relationships that are developed France and Ger- ministration des affaires (IN- and strengthened with our inter- many aimed at SEAD), hosted a special reception national partners support the strengthening rela- for Queen’s alumni and students Comprehensive International tionships with part- on exchange in France, and deliv- Plan by enhancing Queen’s stu- ner institutions and ered two academic papers at the dent learning experience and re- building connections with Bibliothèque universitaire des search activities through deeper alumni. langues et civilisations and the international engagement.” During the trip he met with Université Paris-Sorbonne. Queen’s launched its Compre- representatives from universities In Germany, Principal Woolf hensive International Plan in Au-

in both countries, hosted a special HOTOTHOMAS BY ARRIVÉ met with alumni as well as the gust 2015 to support its interna- P reception for alumni and Queen’s Queen’s University Principal Daniel Woolf, right, and Frédéric Mion, President of consular officials in Stuttgart. He tionalization efforts. Among the students on exchange, and signed Institut d’Études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), sign an undergraduate visited the University of Tübin- plan’s goals are strengthening a renewed exchange agreement exchange agreement in Paris. gen, one of Queen’s partners in Queen’s international research with Institut d’Études politiques the Matariki Network of Univer- engagement and creating more de Paris (Sciences Po). sities, as well as the University of opportunities for student mobil- “Building partnerships with was especially pleased to renew Principal Woolf and Frédéric Stuttgart, a growing research and ity through programs like aca- universities around the world our exchange agreement with Sci- Mion, President of Sciences Po, academic partner for Queen’s, demic exchange programs. helps to support Queen’s aca- ences Po during this trip, as it is signed the renewed undergradu- where a double degree program The plan also aims to attract demic mission and the objectives an institution with a strong inter- ate exchange agreement in Paris. in chemistry is under discussion. high quality international stu- of the Comprehensive Interna- national reputation and an im- The two institutions have part- “International visits are vitally dents to Queen’s and to increase tional Plan,” says Daniel Woolf, portant strategic partner for nered since 2007 with more than important for advancing the uni- international educational oppor- Principal and Vice-Chancellor. “I Queen’s in France.” 150 students having participated versity’s internationalization pri- tunities on the Queen’s campus. Feeling stressed? Take a minute to Thrive

BY MARK KERR, SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Schedule Tuesday, Nov. 3 The campus is alive with • Drumming Circle, outside Thrive activities this week (Nov. 2- Stauffer Library, noon 6). • Knit This! JDUC Robert The new initiative kicked off Sutherland Room, 3 pm Monday with the goal of promot- • Rockin’ Disco Bingo, The ing positive mental health. The ac- Grad Club, 8 pm tivities will continue throughout Wednesday, Nov. 4 the week. The University of British Co- • Open Choir, Duncan lumbia created Thrive in 2009, McArthur Hall Student Street, with other post-secondary institu- noon tions adopting the event for their • Creative Art Therapy, JDUC campuses. Human Resources staff Orr Room, 2 pm members are spearheading the ef- • Hot Chocolate Break, Human fort at Queen’s. Resources, Fleming Hall, Stewart- “We are excited to engage all Pollock Wing, 2-3 pm staff, faculty and students,” says Thursday, Nov. 5 Sydney Downey, Manager, Return to Work and Accommodation • Yoga in the Agnes Ethering- Services. “Thrive is all about fos- ton Art Centre, 11 am tering a safe and welcoming envi- • Pop Your Stress Away, Out- ronment where people can dis- side Stauffer Library, noon cover resources and support their • Open Jam Session, colleagues so that we can all MacGillivray Brown Hall Gymna- ‘thrive’ at work and at home.” sium, 7-9 pm Currently, there are close to 70 Friday, Nov. 6 activities throughout the week. (See the attached schedule for • Dodgeball Competition, daily highlights and visit MacGillivray Brown Hall Gymna- queensu.ca/connect/thrive/events sium, 2-3 pm for the full list of events). • Stress Buster Print Making, Follow Queen’s Thrives on Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Facebook 2:30 pm (www.facebook.com/queen- • Cardio Funk Class, suthrive) and Instagram (insta- MacGillivray Brown Hall Gymna- gram.com/queensthrive) sium, 3 pm queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 oncampus 13 events calendar.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5 pm Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-6 pm Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10:30-11:30 am Thursday, Nov. 12, 12-1 pm “awareness of the past, acknowl- 4th Annual Dr. Andrew and The Brockington Visitorship - Remembrance Day QSPS Policy Speaker Series –Naomi edgement of the harm that has been Margaret Bruce Visiting Scholar in Colloquium talk Come to Grant Hall as Queen’s marks Alboim - The Boat people and the inflicted, atonement for the causes, Surgical Innovation Professor Lukas Meyer (University of Remembrance Day. Syrian Refugees: Lessons Learned and action to change behavior”. We Dr. Nick Morrell - Stepping Into The Graz) will be giving the Brockington and Forgotten invite students, scholars, knowledge Unknown: The Era of Genomic Medi- Visitorship Colloquium Talk in Philos- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2:30 pm-4 pm In 1979-81 Canada accepted 60,000 keepers, and Elders to explore theo- cine and Stem Cells. Dr Morrell is this ophy. Title “Time Dimensions in the CTL Open Spaces refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia retical and practical forms of recon- ciliation that are aligned with In- year's Bruce Visiting Scholar in Surgi- Climate Justice Debate.” Watson Hall, Open Spaces has been developed in and Laos for resettlement to Canada. digenous epistemologies. Robert cal Innovation. He is a highly Room 517. direct response to Queen's educa- By contrast, in 2015, Canada may not Sutherland Building, Rm. 202. renowned professor of Cardiopul- tors' consistent feedback that they even admit 10,000 Syrian refugees monary Medicine at Uni- Friday, Nov. 6, 9 am-12 pm unless a real push is made during don't want to have to wait until next Saturday, Nov. 14, 1:30-4:30 pm versity in the United Kingdom and Take a Minute: The Minute Taker's term for a session they need now. the next two months of this calendar Honorary Consultant at Adden- Workshop year. Why has Canada’s response QUIC Intercultural Competence Andy, Klodiana and Sue have set Certificate Series 2, Workshop 2/2 brooke's and Papworth Hospitals in This workshop is designed to help all aside every other Wednesday after- been so different to these two Cambridge. School of Medicine, Rm people who are involved in the noon to consult and collaborate on refugee movements? Robert Suther- Students will learn to understand 132A. Refreshments at 4:30 pm minute-taking process, either on an topics of immediate and emerging land Building, Rm. 202 how intercultural competence can occasional or regular basis, become importance to you in your teaching. help them have effective and re- Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 am-2 pm more confident in their recording The sessions will be opportunities to Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30-6:30 pm spectful interactions during their Field to Fork, Dining Event skills. It provides techniques and ex- both get feedback on things you're John Austin Society for History of time at Queen's. Contact quic.train- Students, staff and faculty are in- amples to enable minute takers to working on (like assessment design Medicine and Science [email protected] to register. Partici- vited to our Fall Field to Fork event produce concise, accurate minutes or rubric construction) and share Adam Mosa speaking on “The Wa- pants are expected to attend all four in Leonard Hall. Join us for a hearty in a timely manner for both formal challenges and successes in the ter's No Good: Organic Mercury in workshops in a series to obtain the harvest lunch, a live band and to and informal meetings. Mackintosh- classroom (like inquiry learning or Northern Ontario” and Nathaniel certificate. meet local farmers from Salt of the Corry Hall, Room B176 novel approaches to teaching) with Walker speaking on “Food Subsidies Earth Farm. Meal Plan or $12 at the others with the same interest. Mack- in the North” at the University Club. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4-5:30 pm door. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1:30-4:30 pm intosh-Corry Hall, Room F200 Expanding Horizons Workshop QUIC Intercultural Competence Friday, Nov. 13, 12-1 pm Series for Graduate and Thursday, Nov. 5-Sunday, Nov. 8 Certificate Series 2, Workshop 1/2 Thursday, Nov. 12, 9 am-12 pm Lunch & Learn: Building Resilience - Professional Students Women's CIS Rugby Championships Students will learn to understand Emotional Intelligence with Roger Learning to Roll with Life's Punches Introduction to Assessment - Sue Nixon Field at Queen's University will how intercultural competence can Billings Resilience training is the journey to- Fostaty Young, Centre for Teaching play host to the best in Canada as help them have effective and re- Assess your own emotional intelli- wards knowledge and mastery of and Learning. What and how we as- the Queen’s Gaels host the 2015 CIS spectful interactions during their gence quotient and learn about the the body, heart, mind, and spirit. sess influences students’ approaches women’s rugby National Champi- time at Queen's. Contact quic.train- four abilities of Emotional Intelli- This session will help you break neg- to learning. This interactive session onship. Eight participating teams [email protected] to register. Partici- gence. Discover positive techniques ative thought patterns and find provides a forum to examine the op- will do battle looking to stake their pants are expected to attend all four to build and strengthen your own healthier ways of thinking and be- tions, selection, and implementation claim as the CIS national champions. workshops in a series to obtain the and your team's emotional intelli- having, by drawing on a series of ef- of assessment to support student certificate. gence. Learn the value of emotional fective practical strategies in the ar- learning. Jeffery Hall, Room 101 Thursday, Nov. 5, 12-1 pm intelligence to you and your organi- eas of looking after your physical Aboriginal Teachings Lunch & Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 am-12 pm zation, and develop the skills to in- health, respecting your mental/ Wednesday, Nov. 18-Friday, Nov. 20 Learn: Sacred Bundles Communication Styles & Stumbling fluence, inspire and motivate others. emotional health and building a Annual Gem and Mineral Sale Learn about sacred bundles. Each Blocks Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room B176. strong social network. Mackintosh- Purchase beautiful mineral samples, person carries their own bundle and To work effectively with others, we Corry Hall, Room B176 faceted gemstones, fossils and deco- each person has their own teachings must communicate in a way which Thursday, Nov. 12, 11:30 am-1:30 pm rative items made from the rocks about the times within their bun- promotes understanding and coop- Health & Wellness Fair Friday, Nov. 13-Saturday, Nov. 14 and minerals of the Earth! The sale is dles. Often bundles contain items of eration. Come to this workshop and Join us for the 4th annual “Invest in Indigenous Research Symposium held in the Miller Museum of Geol- great spiritual significance such as gain insights into the communica- You” Health & Wellness Fair in the The symposium seeks to respond to ogy (36 Union St.) medicines, feathers, or other items tion process, your own communica- Athletics and Recreation Centre. the Truth and Reconciliation Com- passed or gifted to an individual tion style, and some of the barriers Queen's Athletics & Recreation brings mission's call for the establishment If you have an upcoming event, you from family or Elders. Four Directions to successful communication. Mack- together the best of all things Health of mutually respectful relationships can post it to the Calendar of Events at Aboriginal Centre. intosh-Corry Hall, Room B176 and Wellness that Kingston has to of- between Indigenous and non-In- eventscalendar.queensu.ca/, or con- fer. digenous peoples through an tact [email protected].

On Oct. 9, the university lost a leading member of the Queen’s community 5 Things to know about when Principal Emeritus Ronald L. Watts passed away. In honour of Dr. Watts Principal Emeritus Ronald Watts the Gazette takes a brief look at some of the highlights of his life and career.

Dr. Watts was born in Dr. Watts first arrived Dr. Watts was selected Dr. Watts’ main aca- Dr. Watts’ contribu- Japan to Canadian at Queen’s in 1955 as Dean of Arts and Sci- demic interest was tions both to academe Anglican missionary a lecturer in philoso- ence in 1969 and, at the the comparative and society at large 12345parents, he was edu- phy. He later trans- age of 45, became Prin- study of federal polit- were recognized with cated at the Univer- ferred to the Depart- cipal in 1974. His terms ical systems. He pub- five honorary degrees, sity of Toronto (BAH 1952) and ment of Political and Economic coincided with a reduction in govern- lished several books, including: his appointment as an Officer of would later attend Oxford Univer- Science in 1961. He also took an in- ment funding to universities. He de- New Federations: Experiments in the the Order of Canada in 1979, and sity on a Rhodes Scholarship (BA terest in the administration and stu- scribed his terms in office as a time of Commonwealth; Multi-Cultural Soci- his promotion to Companion in 1954, MA 1959, DPhil 1962). dents of Queen's, serving as a resi- “constraint, consolidation, and con- eties and Federalism; Administration 2000, and with his fellowship in dence don in McNeill House. structive change.” in Federal Systems; and Comparing the Royal Society of Canada. Federal Systems. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 14 throughthelens.

Colour and beauty Queen’s University is one of is the stark contrast with the However, such beauty is the most picturesue campuses pale greys of the limestone fleeting and already much of to be found and it only becomes buildings. the vibrant colours have fal- more striking come autumn Anywhere you look during tered thanks to the wind and with the infusion of bright late September and early Octo- storms of late October, leaving colours from the trees and cling- ber there is a view worth cap- behind a more barren landscape ing vines – bold reds to bright turing, down bustling walk- ahead of the winter cold. oranges and searing yellows. ways or in a quiet corner, Photos by Gazette editor An- Adding to the magnificence tucked away from the crowds. drew Carroll. Celebrating research excellence at Queen’s

BY CHRIS ARMES, ments of all the nominees were recognition of these cells as a dis- cal conditions at great depth. in 1990. There, he rose up the COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER impressive. I was delighted to see tinct phenotype. Dr. Croy’s contri- Continually advancing standards ranks very quickly, becoming an an increase in the number of nom- butions to the scientific and med- of practice in underground engi- associate professor in 1995 and a Five faculty members will be inations and acknowledge faculty ical communities extend neering, he has published 240 full professor only four years presented with the university’s for nominating their colleagues. substantially beyond her own contributions, has given numer- later. Prize for Excellence in Research at This is an important recognition work. She has distinguished her- ous invited keynote lectures and A Queen's National Scholar this year’s fall convocation cere- in itself”, says Steven Liss, Vice- self in teaching and as a mentor. is sought after to instruct industry and Fellow of the Royal Society of monies. Nominated by their Principal (Research). “The five As the Hannah Professor in short courses. Numerous profes- Canada, Dr. Hird is a distin- peers, the prize recognizes and re- faculty members are internation- the History of Medicine in the sional society and academic guished interdisciplinary scholar wards researchers, in any faculty, ally-recognized researchers who Faculty of Health Sciences at awards have recognized Dr. with an international reputation for major contributions to their have made significant and impor- Queen’s University, Dr. Duffin is Diederichs’ research excellence, for her multifaceted, collaborative field – either completed in recent tant contributions. Their work is a pioneer in the medical humani- including his induction as a Fel- investigations into science studies years or recognized in recent at the cutting edge of their respec- ties and an internationally low of the Engineering Institute and environmental issues. Dr. years. The award also recognizes tive fields and areas across the renowned leader in the field of of Canada in 2015. Hird is Director of the genera Re- the impact of their study and cele- humanities, social sciences, natu- history of medicine. Her books First attracted to Queen’s Uni- search Group, an interdisciplinary brates research performed while ral sciences, engineering and and articles reflect groundbreak- versity as a Canada Research research network of collaborating the scholar has been at Queen’s. health sciences. My sincere con- ing work in the history of medical Chair in 2004, Dr. Liu’s pioneering natural, social, and humanities Anne Croy (Biomedical and gratulations to this year’s recipi- technology, the history of scien- work on polymer self-assembly scholars, and Director of Waste Molecular Sciences), Jacalyn Duf- ents.” tific discovery, the history of has bloomed and inspired scien- Flow, an interdisciplinary re- fin (History of Medicine), Mark Dr. Croy is an internationally medical practice, and the investi- tists around the world. Born and search project focused on waste as Diederichs (Geological Sciences recognized expert and leader in gation of concepts of disease. A raised in China, he attended the a global scientific-technical and and Geological Engineering), reproductive immunology re- two-time winner of the Jason A. University of Toronto for a mas- socio-ethical issue. She has pub- Guojun Liu (Chemistry) and search. Her numerous contribu- Hannah Medal in the History of ter’s and PhD, where he started to lished eight books and more than Myra Hird (Environmental Stud- tions reflect her dedication to in- Medicine, she is an elected Fel- develop a passion for polymer 60 articles and book chapters on a ies) are this year’s recipients. novative, high-quality science and low of both the Royal Society of materials. This has inspired his diversity of topics relating to sci- “As in the past, the nomina- include landmark contributions to Canada and the Canadian Acad- whole career, as a post-doctoral ence studies. tions this year reflected the our understanding of the mater- emy of Health Sciences. fellow at the University of In addition to receiving their strength of our faculty, and the nal-fetal interface across species. Dr. Diederichs’ research fo- Toronto (1989) and then at McGill prize at this year’s fall convoca- breadth and depth of Queen’s re- Her pioneering work in which she cuses on the failure of rock, and (1990), and the start of his inde- tion ceremonies, the winners will search, scholarly and creative identified and characterized uter- on safe engineering design for ex- pendent work at the University of also present public lectures in work. The research accomplish- ine natural killer cells led to cavations in challenging geologi- Calgary as an assistant professor 2016. queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 oncampus 15 HRworkshops. for therecord .

Queen’s Human Resources offers their lifetime and beyond. Appointments In 2004, Dr. Pichora was ap- mitted to Alan Harrison, Provost and a variety of individual workshops as David R. Pichora — Inaugural pointed chief of staff at Hotel Dieu Vice-Principal (Academic), via well as lunch and learn sessions. Emotional Intelligence Paul B. Helliwell Chair in Or- Hospital, and in 2009 he was asked [email protected], by Each issue, the Queen’s Gazette will Thursday, Nov. 12, 9 am-noon, thopaedic Research, Faculty of to lead the hospital as its chief exec- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. highlight a few of the upcoming ses- Mackintosh-Corry B176 utive officer, a position he still holds. Health Sciences Notices sions. Visit www.queensu.ca/human- Assess your own emotional intel- Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice- Established in 2014, the Paul B. Fall convocation — Confirm resources/apps/training to view the ligence quotient and learn about Principal (Academic), has appointed Helliwell Chair in Orthopaedic Re- participation and reserve regalia entire learning catalogue and sign the four abilities of emotional intelli- David R. Pichora as the inaugural search will help to attract and sup- Queen’s faculty members have up for any of the sessions. gence. Discover positive techniques Paul B. Helliwell Chair in Or- port clinician scientists, enable clini- until Wednesday, Nov. 4 to reserve to build and strengthen your own thopaedic Research in the Faculty of cal research, enhance a culture of regalia to participate in the aca- Aboriginal Teachings Lunch and and your team’s emotional intelli- Health Sciences. This appointment is collaborative, trans-disciplinary in- demic processions during this fall’s Learn: Sacred Bundles gence. Learn the value of emotional for a five-year period from July 1, vestigation, and strengthen Queen’s convocation ceremonies. Thursday, Nov. 5, noon, Four Directions intelligence to you and your organi- 2015 to June 30, 2020. reputation as a leading research in- Fall convocation includes five cer- Aboriginal Student Centre (146 Barrie zation. Develop the skills to influ- After graduating with his Doctor stitution that is committed to bio- emonies held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 St.) ence, inspire and motivate others. of Medicine from Queen's in 1978, Dr. medical science. and Wednesday, Nov. 18. Faculty Each person carries their own (Departmental fee: $50) Pichora completed his orthopaedic Committees members who are Queen's gradu- bundle and has their own teachings training at Queen's in 1984. He went Advisory committee — Vice- ates can confirm their participation about the items within their bun- Lunch and Learn: Building on to complete postgraduate fellow- Provost and University Librarian in one or more of the academic pro- dles. Often bundles contain objects Resilience – Learning to Roll with ships in trauma, orthopaedic and Martha Whitehead’s term as vice- cessions and reserve regalia by filling of great spiritual significance such as Life’s Punches hand surgery at Sunnybrook Medical provost and university lbrarian ends out an online form (queensu.ca/reg- medicines, feathers or other items Friday, Nov. 13, noon-1 pm, Centre in 1985, and hand and micro- on June 30, 2016. Ms. Whitehead has istrar/convocation/ faculty-info). passed or gifted to an individual Mackintosh-Corry Hall B176 surgery at the University of Alabama indicated that she would be pleased Members of the academic proces- from family or Elders. Resilience training is the journey at Birmingham in 1986. to consider a further term in her role. sion who are not Queen’s graduates towards knowledge and mastery of Dr. Pichora returned to Queen's as In accordance with the procedures must make their own arrangements Estate Planning with Susan Creasy the body, heart, mind and spirit. This an academic surgeon in 1986 and has established by Senate, an advisory for hoods. However, they may re- Monday, Nov. 9, 1-4 pm, Mackintosh- session will help participants break been making outstanding contribu- committee chaired by Alan Harrison, serve a black gown and confirm their Corry B176 negative thought patterns and find tions locally, nationally and interna- Provost and Vice-Principal (Acade- participation online. Many of us find it difficult to fo- healthier ways of thinking and be- tionally ever since. he was promoted mic), will be established to advise Faculty members can pick up cus on estate planning. Regardless having. Participants will learn how to professor in the Department of the principal on the present state their regalia 30 minutes prior to of a person’s focus or priorities, it is to draw on a series of effective prac- Surgery and granted tenure in 1998. and future prospects of the library each ceremony in Room 209, highly beneficial to stop procrasti- tical strategies in the areas of look- Dr. Pichora is an active researcher, and on the selection of the vice- Kingston Hall. Those not requiring nating and begin the planning ing after your physical health, re- with particular interest in computer- provost and university librarian. regalia can still confirm their atten- process. This workshop will help par- specting your mental/emotional assisted surgery, wrist and shoulder Members of the university com- dance after the Nov. 4 deadline for ticipants create a road map for the health and building a strong social biomechanics, kinematic studies of munity are invited to suggest indi- booking regalia. distribution of assets throughout network. the rheumatoid wrist, 3D motion and viduals who might serve on the advi- For more information about con- imaging studies of the upper extrem- sory committee, and to submit vocation, including the department ity, and clinical outcome studies in or- letters with commentary on the pres- and faculty breakdown for the four thopaedic trauma. ent state and future prospects of the ceremonies, visit the University Reg- From 1991 to 1997, Dr. Pichora books. library and the vice-provostship. Re- istrar website queensu.ca/registrar. was the medical co-director of spondents are asked to indicate For more information, or if there Kingston General Hospital's Regional whether they wish to have their let- is difficulty submitting the form, Trauma Service. From 1993 to 1998, ters shown, in confidence, to the contact Brent Cameron, Convoca- On Their Own: Women, Urban- he served as program director in or- members of the advisory committee. tion and Communications Adminis- ization, and the Right to the City in thopaedics, and served as chairman Letters and advisory committee trator, Office of the University Regis- South Africa by Allison Goebel, of the division from 1994 to 2009. associate professor, School of En- member suggestions should be sub- trar, by email or call ext. 74050. vironmental Studies

South Africa, the most urban- ized country on the African conti- human resources. nent, displays some of the highest levels of socio-economic inequal- Department: Faculty of Engineering Successful Candidate: Lee Van ity in the world. What is life like Job postings Details regarding job postings – & Applied Science Niedek for low-income African women in internal and external – can be found Hiring Salary: $50,405 (Salary Grade 7) urban South Africa in the post- at queensu.ca/humanresources/jobs. Hours per Week: 35 Job Title: Coordinator, Facility Oper- apartheid era? Does urban life of- Applications for posted positions are Appointment Terms: Term Appoint- ations (USW Local 2010) fer new opportunities for personal accepted by email only to ment (Until Nov. 30, 2016) Department: Athletics and Recre- development, equality for women, [email protected] before Closing Date: 12-Nov-2015 ation and freedom? Are there new midnight on the closing date of the n Competition: 2015-222 forms of marginalization and dan- competition. Competition: 2015-290 Successful Candidate: Stephen ger shaping women's lives? Why Job Title: Assistant, Athletic Therapy Tyson are so many women heading n Competition: 2015-294 Services (USW Local 2010) n households on their own, and case study of the city of Pieter- Job Title: Elder in Residence (USW Department: Athletics & Recreation Job Title: Business Analyst (USW Lo- what does this mean for family, maritzburg, features life stories of Local 2010) Hiring Salary: $50,405 (Salary Grade 7) cal 2010) livelihoods, intimacy, and citizen- urban women, and engages with Department: Four Directions Abo- Hours per Week: 35 Department: Undergraduate Ad- ship? In On Their Own, Allison the literature in South African his- riginal Student Centre (FDASC) Appointment Terms: Term Appoint- mission and Recruitment Goebel explores women's experi- tory, politics, gender studies, ur- Hiring Salary: $57,160 (to be pro- ment (11 months, working from Jan- Competition: 2015-070 ences in the rapidly urbanizing ban studies, and environmental rated) (Salary Grade 8) uary to November 2016) Successful Candidate: Amy Lalonde context of post-1994 South Africa. studies. A revealing study of the Hours per Week: 21 Closing Date: 08-Nov-2015 (Undergraduate Admission and Re- She navigates different layers of ways in which urbanization is cre- Appointment Terms: Continuing cruitment) urbanization in the country and il- ating urgent social, economic, and Term Appointment (working Sep- n luminates the ways through environmental challenges for tember to April, 3 days a week) Successful Candidates Job Title: Manager, Banking and which women’s experiences of ur- South Africa, On Their Own also Job Title: Departmental Assistant Closing Date: 09-Nov-2015 Merchant Operations banization differ from men's, and highlights the fraught legacies of (USW Local 2010) Department: Financial Services why these differences matter. In apartheid and the aspirations of n Competition: 2015-292 Department: School of Policy Stud- Competition: 2015-156 an approach that emphasizes post-apartheid society for equality Job Title: Multimedia Support Ana- ies Successful Candidate: Rodney Myers women’s right to the city, Goebel and opportunity across race and lyst (USW Local 2010) Competition: 2015-200 presents original research in a gender lines. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n November 3, 2015 16 athleticsandrecreation. Focus on New fitness program health, for women introduced BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF running shoes and we suggest you bring a water bottle with you wellness Athletics and Recreation is in- to keep hydrated. troducing a new fitness program • At each session the instructor specifically for women. will teach you about the fitness BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF The “5 Weeks to FAB”program and health tips/information in is designed to help participants your FAB journal. There’s no better time to get a achieve and enjoy the benefits of • Your workouts will be fun greater understanding of the being active and looking and feel- and you will be encouraged to ing their best. healthy resources available in the UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS push past your regular “comfort Over the five weeks partici- Queen’s and Kingston communi- Queen’s Hospitality Services will serve another delicious and healthy soup during zone”. pants will be introduced to vari- ties than at the ‘Invest in You’ the ‘Invest in You’ Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, Nov. 12. • You will have the opportu- Health and Wellness Fair hosted ous physical activity options as nity to experience various types of by Athletics and Recreation. teractive and informative As an additional resource, well as the key components of fit- physical activities like circuit train- The fourth annual event re- tradeshow format with more than every 15 minutes a presentation ness which will provide them ing, free weights, body weight ex- turns to the Athletics and Recre- 45 Kingston businesses, organiza- will be featured on the demon- with the building blocks to im- ercises, fitness tools like stability ation Centre (ARC) on Thursday, tions, and campus partners, to of- stration stage in the main gym to prove muscle tone and appear- balls, bands and Bosu, group cycle Nov. 12, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm fer demonstrations, workshops, help you achieve a healthier ance and achieve goals. The pro- and pilates to name a few. All are invited to attend the free samples, and door prizes. lifestyle. gram will provide the motivation, Sessions are Wednesdays and event which brings together the Enjoy a variety of samples in- For more information and to support and guidance to be active. Fridays from Nov. 20-Dec. 18, 12- best of all things health and well- cluding, back by popular demand, view the demonstration and What to expect 12:50 pm at Studio 4 in the Athlet- ness that Kingston has to offer. Queen’s Hospitality Services with workshop schedules visit • Wear comfortable clothing ics and Recreation Centre. Mem- This year’s fair features an in- another mouthwatering soup. gogaelsgo.com/investinyou. (shorts or track pants, T-shirt), ber: $69. Non-Member: $85