CONVOCATION CELEBRATIONS Photo by Garrett Elliott Photo by Garrett Elliott Photo by Bernard Clark Photo by Bernard Clark

Queen’s University’s newspaper of record since 1969 n queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 CONVOCATION CELEBRATIONS photo by garrett elliott photo by garrett elliott photo by bernard Clark photo by bernard Clark

Spring Convocation at Queen’s University is a happy time as new graduates celebrate with their classmates, families, friends and, loved ones. The 2018 edition featured a total of 21 ceremonies, with great memories being created at each one. For more photos see pages 4 and 5. campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 2

Introducing new faculty volume 46, number 10, 2018 EDITOR andrew Carroll 613-533-6459, ext. 36459 [email protected] members: Thomas Rotter ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS peter Jeﬀrey 613-533-600, ext. 77491 [email protected] This profile is part of a series highlighting some of the new fac- ADVERTISING COORDINATOR ulty members who have recently peter gillespie joined the Queen’s community as 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 [email protected] part of the principal’s faculty renewal initiative, which will see www.queensu.ca/gazette 200 new faculty members hired QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY VICELPRINCIPAL over five years. MUNIVERSITY RELATIONSN Thomas Rotter (Healthcare michael Fraser Quality) sat down with the Gazette the Gazette is published biweekly during the academic year (september – april) and to talk about his experience so far. monthly during the spring (may – June) by Dr. Rotter is an associate professor. university Communications, richardson hall, Queen’s university. BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR submissions are welcome, and may be COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER emailed to [email protected]. the editor reserves the right to edit or refuse any submission. views expressed or implied are those of individual contributors or sources How did you decide to be- quoted and do not necessarily reﬂect come a teacher? university policy. I never thought I would be a SCHEDULE professor, which makes me a rare issue date: aug. 28 species. If you told me even in my ad booking deadline: aug. 10 thirties that I would be a professor, ad artwork deadline: aug. 17 noon editorial deadline: aug. 23 I would not have believed you. I worked as a nurse clinician university CommuniCations Thomas Rotter, an associate professor in Healthcare Quality, joined the Queen’s community in July 2017. issue date: sept. 11 for 11 years in Germany in a vari- ad booking deadline: aug. 24 ety of settings before deciding to ad artwork deadline: aug. 31 go back to university to complete search and evaluation methods in prove both their quality of life and bring to Canada to test the trans- noon editorial deadline: sept. 5 my PhD. While completing my health quality, risk, and safety. It is life expectancy – but primarily fo- ferability. We picked two hospitals ADVERTISING POLICY doctorate, I connected with the delivered in a hybrid format as cusing on quality of care. in Australia and used face-to-face the Gazette is a newspaper published by Cochrane Collaboration – this is part of a two-year master’s course. I also want to do some research simulations to test nurses’ knowl- university Communications (“publisher”) like a dating agency for those in- Students are here twice for a into suicide prevention, going edge and skills on patient deterio- for the primary purpose of internal communication to its faculty and staff members. volved in evidence-based practice week, and the rest is delivered on- back to my time as a psych nurse. ration before and after the train- all advertising is subject to the pub- and medicine. Through this, I met line. The numbers are terrible, and we ing, and in two other hospitals we lisher’s approval. the publisher reserves the my mentor – Dr. Leigh Kinsman It was a bit of a challenge in the have to do something. used web-based video simula- right to revise, reject, discontinue or omit any advertisement, or to cancel any advertis- in Australia – and we started do- start, but it is going really well My skills are generally applications. I was a strong believer in ing contract for reasons satisfactory to the ing research together. He taught and I am looking forward to more ble as long as I work with content face-to-face simulation. I have a publisher without notice and without any me about how to successfully ap- teaching – as well as bringing experts. I am currently working background as a health economist, claim for penalty. the publisher does not accept liability for ply for high-level research grants, more of my research from with a lung doctor on a project in and Dr. Kinsman asked me to do any loss or damage caused by any error in how to publish, and he helped me Saskatchewan here. Saskatchewan to implement and the cost analysis. accuracy in the printing of an advertisement overcome my anxiety about these Tell us a bit about your re- evaluate a clinical pathway for We found that both formats beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the adver- things. search. Why is it important? COPD patients in Regina. were as effective at increasing tisement in which the error occurred. He is still my most important All of my research has a com- How did you become passion- nurses’ knowledge, and that over the advertiser agrees to indemnify the collaborator and friend, and my mon aim – to cut down the time it ate about healthcare quality? time web-based delivery gets publisher for any losses or costs incurred by the publisher as a result of publishing mentor – before I make any im- takes for a new discovery in This area is under-researched, cheaper. It is costly at the start but any advertisement, which is libelous or portant decisions, such as taking healthcare to arrive at the patient’s when compared to basic research, after about 100 nurse trainees you misleading, or otherwise subjects the this job at Queen’s, I am always bedside. I am considering both the and it is truly multidisciplinary by hit the break-even point. I hope to publisher to liability. the publisher may insert the word consulting him. My passion for re- patient outcomes, as well as the nature. Some innovations make it test the findings next year in “ advertisement” above or below any copy. search led me to academia, and I knowledge and ability of the into the care setting quicker and Canada. the publisher requires that any advocacy healthcare professionals – ensur- we don’t know why. It can be the advertisement identify the advertiser ended up loving it. • • • placing the ad. How did you end up in ing they are using the best avail- political climate, the context, or Faculty Renewal the publisher will not knowingly publish Canada? able knowledge to treat their pa- just the right timing – what I Principal Daniel Woolf has any advertisement which is illegal, misleading or offensive to its readers. In 2012, I applied for a research tients. All of my research is of an know is that we don’t know. identified faculty renewal as a the publisher will not knowingly publish chair position at the University of applied nature. I am doing loads We spend billions of dollars high priority for reinvestment by any advertisement which violates the Saskatchewan in health quality of different stuff because my scope every year to create ‘me too’ drugs the university in support of the university’s internal policies, equity/human rights policies or code of conduct. Further, improvement science, and I was is broad. It applies to every disci- that are almost the same as exist- academic mission. The five-year the publisher will not publish any advertise- accepted. During my time there, pline in primary and hospital care. ing drugs – if we instead focused renewal plan will see 200 new ment which contravenes the best interests my wife and I had our daughter – Some of my research focuses more on quality and ensuring faculty hired, which nearly dou- of the university directly or indirectly. she’s now four years old. So we on clinical pathways – interven- medical knowledge and cutting- bles the hiring pace of the past six are now working on our citizen- tions which are aimed at guiding edge products made it into the years. Faculty renewal supports ship applications and intending to evidence-based practice and im- care setting faster, this would save Queen’s commitment to diversity stay in Canada. I decided after proving the interactions between lives and have a much greater ef- and inclusion by giving the uni- five years of this wonderful chair health services. I have worked on fect. This principle applies to versity the opportunity to seek, position that I should go for a fac- pathway projects in Canada and every sector of medicine. proactively, representation from ulty position so I could have more internationally as a way to stan- Another project you have equity-seeking groups such as time with my daughter. dardize the way we provide care worked on relates to simulating women, people with disabilities, With this faculty position at for patients with cancer, pediatric patient deterioration. What is Indigenous Peoples, and racial- Queen’s, teaching is about 35 per asthma, gastroenteritis, heart fail- that? ized individuals. It will also build cent of my job and I really love it. ure, and chronic obstructive pul- This is a project I worked on in on Queen’s current areas of re- One course I teach is about re- monary disease (COPD) to im- Australia, which I would like to search strength. queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 campusnews 3 Rector focuses on choosing her lanes

BY ANDREW CARROLL, being “spread too thin.” GAZETTE EDITOR Ms. da Silva is prioritizing mental health and wellness, alco- As Alex da Silva (ConEd’19), hol awareness, and equity, diver- the 36th rector of Queen’s Univer- sity and inclusion. Each is a key sity, stood upon the Grant Hall issue for the university, and she is stage for the first ceremonies of hoping to contribute to the ongo- Spring Convocation, she knew ing efforts during her two years as that she would be taking part in rector. one of the big moments for thou- “Something I’ve already dis- sands of Queen’s students as they cussed with stakeholders at the received their undergraduate or university and with peers is trying graduate degrees. to help students become more sus- However, she also quickly real- tainable in supporting themselves, ized that each event was an ex- understanding what self-care tremely valuable experience, pro- looks like on a daily basis and not viding her with a better picture of something that comes at the end the people who make up the of a difficult two- or three-week Queen’s student body. period,” she says. “I also want to

“I think for convocation some- university CommuniCations continue the work that Cam Yung thing I didn’t expect to get out of has done on alcohol and there are Alex da Silva addresses convocation after being installed as the 36th rector of Queen’s University on Thursday, May 24. it is it really exposes me to the di- numerous stakeholders on cam- versity of Queen’s students, be- pus and beyond that are very in- cause you see the entire graduat- ence the perspective I have on the across campus with various supportive of everything that I vested in that.” ing class walk across the stage at students that I represent, having causes and clubs. More recently brought to them, which was really In terms of equity, diversity, some point or another. You pick been able to see that through con- she worked with the Alma Mater what got me thinking of getting and inclusivity, Ms. da Silva is up on the differences from cere- vocation.” Society as the ReUnion Street Fes- involved, not just at the student supporting a project to create a mony to ceremony,” she says, ex- Ms. da Silva’s term as rector be- tival Coordinator for Homecom- level but in a capacity where I can space on campus for marginalized plaining that some ceremonies gan on May 1 after being elected ing. It provided her the opportu- interact with all those different students where they can hold feature primarily undergraduate in January. In her role, the third nity to work at the intersection of parties.” events, group meetings, while at students, while others, like the highest officer of the university af- students, alumni, administration, Growing up in Hamilton, Ms. the same time have the “recogni- Masters of Business Administra- ter the chancellor and principal, and city stakeholders. As the rec- da Silva was constantly encour- tion that those students absolutely tion, is made up of mid-career she represents all students at tor, she will be able to take this ex- aged by her family “to do things deserve.” graduates. “That dynamic is so Queen’s – graduate and under- perience even further. that are meaningful and fulfill- Having chosen her lanes, Ms. different. Seeing graduates look- graduate. “As the ReUnion Street Festival ing.” As the rector she will be da Silva also knows that there is ing out into the audience to their During the first convocation coordinator I got to see how the able to do just that. However, so much more work to be done. loved ones – there’s children and ceremony on May 25, she was offi- various counterparts work to- during the transition phase, she It’s something she has learned full families there – and that’s spe- cially installed, donning her re- gether, the different priorities they received some sage advice from both through her years at cial. That distinction serves to re- galia before taking on her duties bring to the table, and how willing her predecessor Cam Yung as Queen’s and up on the Grant mind me that there are students of addressing graduates and their they are to work together, which well as Vice-Principal (Advance- Hall stage. here at Queen’s who are mid-ca- guests, shaking hundreds of is something I was really sur- ment) Tom Harris, who will be- “Campus is ever-changing and reer and mid-family develop- hands. prised by the most,” she says. come Provost and Vice-Chancel- that is something that I am ab- ment; these are students that I am Throughout her time at “The fact that the members of the lor on July 1. Both told her that solutely attuned to,” she says. “I just as responsible for represent- Queen’s, Ms. da Silva has been in- administration that I worked with she should “choose lanes,” to se- am excited to see how things ing. It’s definitely going to influ- volved in numerous activities as a student were so receptive and lect priorities in order to avoid transform in the next two years.” Principal search moves into active recruitment phase

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF is able to connect with everyone new faculty over five years. Queen’s launched the active re- the summer and hold a series of and build strong relationships Queen’s delivers research excel- cruitment phase on Monday, May interviews throughout the fall. The search for the next princi- across our campus, across the lence with the promise of inspiring 14 with the posting of the position The committee will then work to- pal and vice-chancellor of Queen’s country, and around the world,” education and lifelong community, profile on the website of the ward recommending a candidate is moving into an important new says Chancellor Jim Leech. “These along with an unmatched mix of search firm Perrett Laver. The post to the Board of Trustees by the phase. After hearing from a range are exciting times at Queen’s. The teaching, research and community. includes a description of the posi- end of the academic year. of stakeholders inside and outside 21st principal will be inheriting a Queen’s is a member of the U15 tion, some key facts about The Joint Committee is guided of the university, the Joint Board- strong institution that offers both group of Canada’s leading re- Queen’s, an overview of the uni- in this work by its official Terms Senate Principal Search Commit- an exceptional student learning search-intensive universities and versity’s vision and strategic direc- of Reference, and its activities will tee has publicly posted a compre- experience and a research-inten- the Matariki Network of interna- tion, as well as details about how follow the Human Rights and Eq- hensive position profile. sive environment.” tional universities that focus on to apply. The position profile is uity Office’s Senior Search Strat- The Joint Committee carefully Queen’s is Canada’s definitive strong links between research and also posted on the Queen’s Hu- egy document. developed this position profile university experience. It is home to undergraduate teaching. man Resources careers website The Joint Committee includes over the past month. It incorpo- more than 25,000 students, re- “Queen’s is embarking on a and the Joint Board-Senate Princi- nine elected members from both rates all of the feedback gathered searchers, professors, staff, and search for a visionary, decisive, pal Search Committee webpage. the Board of Trustees and the Sen- by the committee from a broad artists and offers an impressive and inclusive leader who em- To help reach an international ate, and the Chancellor chairs it. range of people in the Queen’s range of undergraduate and gradu- braces Queen’s culture, past and audience, Queen’s will advertise One of its senate positions is cur- community, including members of ate programs. It balances excellence present traditions, diversity and the position in a national newspa- rently vacant, though it is ex- the Board of Trustees, senior ad- in teaching with innovative re- future directions,” says Chancellor per and share it on popular digital pected to be filled within the next ministration, faculty, staff, stu- search to provide a dynamic living Leech. “Queen’s is an ambitious sites, such as Academica, Chroni- two weeks. dents, alumni, and donors. and learning environment. It has institution, one that will continue cle Vitae, and HigherEdJobs. The Principal Daniel Woolf’s cur- “Queen’s is looking for a leader the highest graduation rate in the to advance on the academic stage application period will close on rent term is scheduled to conclude who is passionate about research country and is in the midst of an and build its outreach with exter- June 22, 2018. After this, the search on June 30, 2019. He announced in and education, can rally all stake- ambitious faculty renewal program nal partners, all levels of govern- committee will aim to identify a November that he would not be holders to the Queen’s cause, and that will see the university hire 200 ment, and the global community.” first group of interviewees during seeking a third term. springconvocation queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 4

Honorary degree recipient Phil Gold is congratulated by, from left, Principal Daniel Woolf, Rector Alex da Silva, Chancellor Jim Leech, and Jenny Medves, Director of the School of Nursing and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. photo by garrett elliott Unable to contain her excitement, a graduate of the Faculty of Education is hooded during the first ceremony of Spring Convocation on Thursday, May 24, at Grant Hall. Special moments BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

Spring Convocation got underway at Queen’s with the first two ceremonies being held on Thurs- day, May 24. A total of 21 ceremonies are being held Isabel Bassett speaks to the gathered graduates after receiving an honorary with the last one taking place on Wednesday, June 6. degree during the fifth ceremony of convocation on Friday, May 25. Convocation at Queen’s is a time for memorable life moments, a time to celebrate with classmates, faculty, staff, family, and friends. It’s also a time for the university to recognize the latest graduates and the contributions of people who make Queen’s a special place. A graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce program takes a More information about Spring Convocation is selfie as he waits to take to the stage during the available on the website of the Office of the Univer- convocation ceremony on Tuesday, May 29. sity Registrar (queensu.ca/registrar/).

Indira Samarasekera receives her honorary degree from Principal Daniel Woolf as she is hooded by Kevin Deluzio, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, on Thursday, May 31.

A doctoral degree recipient waves to his family as he is congratulated by Chancellor Jim Leech during the morning convocation ceremony on Wednesday, May 30. queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 springconvocation 5

A graduate of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is congratulated by Cam Yung, the 35th rector of Queen’s, is congratulated by Chancellor Jim Leech as Vice-Principal (Advancement) Tom Harris Principal Daniel Woolf during the 12th ceremony of Spring Convocation. looks on during the afternoon convocation ceremony on Wednesday, May 30.

Ashley Keays, a graduate of the Master of Public Administration program, receives a blanket from Laura Maracle, Aboriginal Graduates gather outside of Grant Hall following one of the 21 ceremonies of Cultural Safety Coordinator at the Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre. Spring Convocation 2018. Baillie Award winners leading by example

BY ANNE CRAIG, nominated by their former stu- Ridge Education Centre in Shar- my degree in Health Studies with a better learner, his intelligence COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER dents were honoured with the bot Lake, was nominated by passion, to her.” and passion for the teaching pro- Baillie Award for Excellence in Courtney Meeks, BA (Hons) Also receiving a Baillie award fession led me to be thrilled by On one of the most important Secondary School Teaching. The Health Studies. Mrs. Robinson are: learning, to gain an interest in aca- days of their lives, graduating award was established in 2006 by was presented with the award at • Scot Symes, physical educa- demia, and to see the value of my Queen’s University students are Queen’s Chancellor Emeritus A. Ms. Meeks’ convocation ceremony tion, exercise science, health, and education.” given a unique opportunity to Charles Baillie. on Friday, June 1. interdisciplinary studies at Ne- Mr. Symes received his award thank one of their academic men- This year, one of the recipients Ms. Meeks says throughout her pean High School in Ottawa. He during the Tuesday, May 29 con- tors. is a local teacher. Melanie Robin- time in high school, she was in- was nominated by Griffin Pauli vocation ceremony in Grant Hall At this year’s convocation cere- son, an English, health, and physi- spired by Mrs. Robinson’s commit- BSc (Hons) Life Sciences. “While at 10 am. Mr. Parker will receive monies, three high school teachers cal education teacher at Granite ment to her students, her passion Mr. Symes certainly taught me his honour at the convocation cer- for teaching and coaching, and her teamwork and collaboration out- emonies in November. positive spirit, which prompted side the classroom, he also never “These outstanding teachers her to participate in peer tutoring stopped showing me how to love played an important role in the and athletics. During her time at learning, and pushing me to lives of these students and in- Queen’s, the two stayed in contact, reach the goals I had set for my- spired them to pursue higher edu- and Mrs. Robinson even came out self. For that, I am incredibly cation and helped them on their to a few of Ms. Meeks’ baseball grateful.” path to Queen’s,” says Vice- games to cheer her on. • Colin Parker, world religions Provost and Dean of Student Af- “I trust that Mrs. Robinson will and philosophy, Harold M. Brath- fairs Ann Tierney. “We are thrilled continue to inspire and encourage waite Secondary School in Bramp- to be able to honour them through students to be the best version of ton. He was nominated by Re- this wonderful program, and we themselves,” says Ms. Meeks. becca Nguyen BA (Hons) Major in are grateful to Mr. Baillie for his “With the help of my parents, I English Language and Literature, vision and support for high school award my success as a student Minor in History. “Not only did educators who have such a posi- here at Queen’s, and completing Mr. Parker motivate me to become tive influence on our students.” forum queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 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] Knowing who you are

In this column, first published ting and his words hit home. I school we were brought in to the I was lucky my mom, against she asks me why I did not indi- on the Together We Are blog was asked to write about my ex- gym for a presentation on bully- my wishes, fought for me to at- cate that I was Indigenous on my (queensu.ca/connect/equity/), con- perience on campus with respect ing. The counselor talked about tend a high school with all white application. I said I did. That was tributor Ann Deer, Indigenous Re- to diversity. My experiences here stats (Don’t think anyone knew kids (The nearby town was pre- a lie. I honestly thought that was cruitment and Support Coordina- in the Western education system what he was talking about). But dominantly white). This school a mistake in the application tor in the Faculty of Law, go back to when I was young. A as this memory lived on in my had a Chefs kitchen, dance, the- process and thought what does discusses her experiences of being person does not experience life in mind I realize he was talking ater, a real automotive shop, and that have to do with my getting a Indigenous within Western educa- a moment it is all the events that about us. Every one of us in that an amazing art teacher who was job? Never helped me before. tion systems; attributing her lead you to a moment that defines gym was a stat. He wanted us to the only other brown person I re- During my first interview to work strength and resiliency to the Mo- how you experience a situation. know we had choices to make member besides the four other In- here at Queen’s I was asked, hawk women in her family who For me, a visible Mohawk and those choices had conse- digenous students who attended “What is your definition of suc- came before her. woman living as one with my tra- quences, but either way we make with me. My high school life cess?” My answer was, “This is; I ditions as much possible in a con- our choice we are always going to summarized as a stat: Five In- am being interviewed to work at “Go learn what the White Man crete world, I believe my experi- be seen as a stat. I now under- digenous students began high Queen’s University! Me, the little knows and learn it better.” – Jake ences leading my moments in life stand he was tired of our people school together, two female, three Mohawk girl, who was predicted Swamp, Mohawk Traditional Chief, go back to my ancestors and all being seen as the problem stat male. Two of us graduated and I through all the stats to be a young Wolf Clan 1942-2010 they stood for. (welfare, prison and jail popula- was the only one not pregnant. jobless uneducated single mom is This is I am a true believer that in or- tions) and wanted to see our stu- Graduation was after the 90s cri- being interviewed to work at probably the der to be a leader, a teacher, and dents turn these stats around sis many who were not there refer Queen’s University!” one statement an advisor you must know your- through graduating high school. to as the Oka Crisis. My experi- Not an expected answer but it from my un- self. To know yourself you must Graduating high school does not ence during that time is for an- was the truth. dergrad years know your roots, what and who seem like a huge accomplishment other story. I am aware that when I enter a at Trent Uni- made you. I am Tewesaks, Wolf to some, but when the schools Fast forward to taking the long room I am the visible minority on versity that Clan of the Mohawk nation. I were not required to hire quali- way around to getting my Mas- campus. But that is okay with me, will always come from a long line of clan car- fied teachers and you are not exter’s in Education Leadership. Af- because I come from a long line of stay with me. rying women who in my opinion pected to attend college, let alone ter many, many rewrites and at- proud clan carrying Mohawk For the first beat all the odds, because we university and have a career, tempts to be employed in a women, we are still here. I am liv- time, an Elder, were not wiped out of existence, graduating high school is a huge university I get a call from ing the dream my ancestors had someone from my community we are still here. event. After all, you are just a stat Melanie Howard, Director of Ac- for me and bringing many more was teaching me in a Western set- When I was in elementary to be dealt with. cess to Engineering. In the call with me. Great Teaching – You know it when you see it

This column, written by An- analysis and simply goes beyond part, sense the effort and value of that he believes characterize the teacher is not only knowledgeable thony J. Sanfilippo, Associate the aggregate of measurable pa- what the teacher is trying to do. best teachers. Although all are but is also motivated by their best Dean, Undergraduate Medical Ed- rameters. To use a phrase origi- They reciprocate with attention valid, two have always stood out interests. ucation, was first published on the nally applied by a Supreme Court that energizes the teacher, setting to me as particularly relevant to Doctors are natural teachers. I Undergraduate School of Medi- Justice to the understanding of up a feedback loop that makes the the physician teacher. Quoting believe this is, at least in part, be- cine Blog pornography, “you know it when whole thing work. from Dr. Markert’s article: cause the selfless sharing of infor- (meds.queensu.ca/ugme-blog/). you see it.” I’m pleased to report that, by “A good teacher wants to be a mation and focus on the needs of My walking route from the both the objective and “know it good teacher. Teaching has to be the learner so well-described by What makes for a great teach- hospital to the undergraduate of- when you see it” assessment, the its own reward. While recognition Dr. Markert are also features of ing session? In medical school, we fice takes me by the main lecture vast majority of the teaching ses- for outstanding teaching is com- the physician-patient relationship. make prodigious efforts to answer hall in the School of Medicine sions we provide are highly effec- mendable, faculty who are moti- They also instinctively understand that question. Building at least a couple of times tive. It is also apparent to me that vated only by formal honors will the concept of assumed trust, as We collect each day. I often stop as I go by to the vast majority of our faculty not achieve teaching excellence. critical to the teaching role as it is reams of in- see what’s happening. Sometimes, truly enjoys their teaching experi- “The focus of instruction to provision of care to patients. formation, I’ll drop in and look in on the ence and finds it personally satis- should always be on student During medical school convo- ranging from teaching session for a few min- fying. That fact, more than any- learning, not faculty teaching. Too cation, the graduating class hon- the extensive utes. thing, is the source of our success often faculty members concentrate oured three such great teachers student feed- It is easy to spot a session that’s as a medical school. on what they want students to whom they have identified to re- back collected going well. There’s a certain en- And it happens a lot. Over the know. However, medical educa- ceive the Connell Award. Named about all as- ergy in the room that is immedi- course of our four-year curricu- tion is professional education, and in honour of two previous heads pects of their ately apparent. The students are lum, over 700 full-time and part- we who teach medical students of medicine, this award recognizes learning expe- engaged, attentive, anticipating time faculty members provide should go beyond our conceptions outstanding contributions to men- rience, to analyses of objective what’s to come. But even easier to teaching sessions to our students, of what we think they should torship, lectureship and clinical measures of student success in read is the teacher. Whether it’s a most of them practicing physicians know and instead should search teaching over their medical school both internal and external exami- basic scientist or clinician, some- with schedules full of more imme- for what they actually need to experience. This year, Drs. Susan nations. There is also much writ- thing special happens when a nat- diately-urgent and financially-re- know as practicing physicians.” Moffatt, David Lee and Barry ten about educational methodol- ural teacher encounters a group of warding pursuits. So how does it Teaching, at its core, is a dis- Chan have been selected and are, ogy, and which approaches are eager learners. Like the activation happen, and happen so fre- tinctly human interaction. It re- indeed, very worthy recipients. felt to optimize effectiveness. We of a long dormant instinct, the en- quently? quires a connection, a mutual, un- Congratulations to them, and establish policy and take effort to counter seems to set off a response In an insightful commentary spoken relationship between two to all our faculty who contribute ensure those are applied through- in the teacher that energizes the entitled “What Makes a Good parties, one possessed of knowl- their time and natural talents to out our curriculum. session. It is no longer a recitation Teacher? Lessons from Teaching edge and the generosity to share, not only educating our students, But beyond all this, there is of facts and directives but rather a Medical Students” (Academic and one receptive to that knowl- but modelling for them the com- something about a successful sincere effort to pass along ac- Medicine 2001:76(8);809) Ronald edge. Essential to the learner is mitment and teaching skills that teaching session that defies formal quired wisdom. Students, for their Markert identifies several factors trust. They must assume their they will carry into their careers. queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 campusnews 7 Queen’s in the news. Highlights of Queen’s experts in the media from May 11-31

dian press about the reliability of fa- book Confessions of an english paid to religion. the op-ed also ap- eastern ontario has always been a NEWSPAPERS cial recognition technology. his opium-eater transformed percep- peared in the national post. tough region for the new democrats Jessica Jones (psychiatry) com- comments appeared in over thirty tions of opium and mapped several Galen Watts (Cultural studies) to gain traction on tvo. mented in the toronto star on the outlets including Ctv and the na- crucial areas of drug experience that discusses the progressive Christian Arthur Mc- mental state of alek minassian. dr. tional post. still provoke intense debate today. and how millennials interpret reli- Donald (physics, Jones says that while people on the Bruce Pardy’s (law) op-ed for the piece was also published in the gion in the Conversation. the story engineering autism spectrum are no more likely the Financial post says that the paris national post. also appeared in the national post physics and as- to commit violent crimes than any- agreement is a climate fairy tale - George Smith (smith school of and several other news publications tronomy) spoke to one else, they are, generally, more and instead has always been more business, school of policy studies) across ontario. CbC radio- vulnerable to influence. about money and politics than the says air Canada will upgrade capac- Lee Airton Canada and the Jonathan environment. ity and divert planes from lower- (education) talked Whig-standard at Rose (political Tina Dacin (smith school of busi- paying routes to capitalize on West- with huffington the launch of the arthur b. mcdon- studies) com- ness) says in the globe and mail that Jet’s problems in yahoo! Canada. post about being ald Canadian astroparticle physics mented in the it’s a sad reality — we are not as far Brent Wolfrom (school of medi- inspired to start research institute. toronto sun on ahead as many would like to think cine, Family medicine) says the the ‘no big deal’ political advertise- with eliminating obstacles for lgbtQ Canadian Forces need doctors and campaign. ments dr. rose employees. new doctors need to do their resi- Goce Andrevski (smith school of RADIO says it’s strictly dencies, in globalnews.ca. business) wrote a piece for the Con- Nicholas Bala (law) discussed "voter beware" when it comes to po- Jeffrey Masuda (geography and veration, saying competitive forbear- the impending changes to Canadian litical advertising. ONLINE planning, school of kinesiology and ance is an important strategic deci- family-law legislation on CbC radio. Shailesh Dubey (smith school of Dorit Naaman health studies) says in the tyee that sion in the business world. the piece Houchang Hassan-Yari (Centre business) says in the globe and mail (Film and media neighbourhood brands are not nec- was also published by national post. for international and defence policy) that the airline industry is heavily studies) had her essarily a good or bad thing, but Julian Barling (smith school of discussed the iran nuclear deal with regulated around the world. op-ed on the an- rather is a question of whose pur- business) says in yahoo! Canada that gord gilliesof newstalk 770 (Cal- George Smith (smith school of niversary of the poses are served. his recent study showed that gary). business, school of policy studies) nakba published Chris Simpson women whose husbands did not Helen Driver (school of medi- says in the toronto star that the in the Conversa- (school of medi- have the same socio-economic sta- cine) spoke with CbC radio to dis- trudeau government will allow the tion. in her op-ed, cine, division of tus levels as theirs experienced em- cuss the medical challenges for sen- collective bargaining to continue. dr. naaman says if israelis do not Cardiology) wrote barrassment and resentment. they iors with obstructive sleep apnea. the story also appeared on cbc.ca face the past and remedy its wrongs, a piece for the were also less happy in their mar- David Skillicorn (school of Com- and numerous other publications they will have no future. it was also Conversation riage. puting) discussed with CbC radio across Canada. published in the national post. about wait times the hack and the ransom paid by the John Muscedere (school of med- Tim Abray (political studies) in the Canadian town of Wasaga beach to recover icine, division of general internal commented in ipolitics on the pro- health system, that also appeared on TELEVISION some data. medicine) wrote an op-ed for the gressive Conservative party releas- global news. Warren Mabee (geography and hamilton spectator saying that ing their platform online. Daniel Krupp (mathematics and planning) commented on Ctv on changing demographics are causing Jason Kelly (school of religion) statistics, psychology) talks about in- the ndp proposal to buy back hydro MAGAZINES strains in Canada’s health and social says in a CbC online article titled equality being the best predictor of one. Don Drummond (smith school care supports. the op-ed also ap- ‘Were humans meant to be recy- conflict in the Conversation. Mary-Jo Maur (law) talked of business, school of policy studies) peared in the guelph mercury, Wa- cled?’ that it’s difficult for us to re- James Kwateng-Yeboah (Cul- about improved child support en- wrote in maclean's magazine that no terloo region record, and the niag- imagine our traditions. tural studies) says in the Conversa- forcement and catering to the well- party has a credible plan to tackle ara Falls review. Robert Morrison (english lan- tion that the focus in ghana has being of impacted children with Ctv the province’s finances. David Murakami Wood (sociol- guage and literature) says in the been placed on mobilizing domestic national network news. ogy) was interviewed by the Cana- Conversation thomas de Quincey’s resources but no attention is being Tim Abray (political studies) says Turning entrepreneurial dreams into reality

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF combining academic research on by Leanna Li and Eddie Wang, organizational culture, and utilizes machine learning to en- From machine learning that through machine learning and ar- sure restaurants are at full capac- helps restaurant owners fill seats, tificial intelligence, TalentFit helps ity throughout the day. Mia is a to an online platform that trans- job seekers find companies that reservation booking platform that forms teachers into lifelong learn- are culturally compatible based on lets restaurants set discounts in ers, four businesses launched by markers such as core values. 30-minute windows based on recent Smith School of Business Rizma Butt (MMIE’17) and their traffic. Lower discounts are graduates are furthering their Hakeem Subair (MMIE’17) offered during peak times, and growth with support from Queen’s 1 Million Teachers (1MT) – higher discounts, during off-peak Centre for Business Venturing’s QCBV Dare to Dream hours. (QCBV) Dare to Dream program. An online education program Tyler Whitney (Com’17, The Dare to Dream program first launched in Nigeria, 1 Million Artsci’18) provides critical resources to help Teachers is based on the idea that Spectra Plasmonics — Battat- Smith students and new alumni supplied photo a major reason students under- Steffensen Dare to Dream turn their entrepreneurial dreams Dare to Dream recipients Rizma Butt (MMIE’17) and Hakeem Subair (MMIE’17) achieve is a lack of education Tyler Whitney and co-founders into reality. Through the financial talk about their venture, 1 Million Teachers, on The Morning Show on CKWS. among teachers. 1MT offers online Christian Baldwin (Sc’18), Mal- support of several alumni and cor- learning for teachers through a re- colm Eade (Artsci’18), and Yusuf porate donors, each recipient is wards-based development pro- Ahmed (Sc’19), created a patent- provided up to $15,000 in funding, ate Director of QCBV. “By provid- Kyle Brykman (PhD’18) gram that encourages teachers pending technology that provides office space and access to mentor- ing early stage ventures with the TalentFit – CIBC Dare to and their schools to get on board. quicker, more accurate and cost- ing to help their new ventures necessary support and resources Dream The program is now expanding to effective chemical detection. Their succeed. to turn their plans into reality, TalentFit, founded by Kyle other sub-Saharan countries. vision for SpectraPlasmonics is to “Dare to Dream is about in- Dare to Dream ensures entrepre- Brykman, Mitch Gudgeon Leanna Li (Com’18) take quality chemical detection creasing the odds of success and neurs can continue to work on (MBA’13), and Lykaio Wang, Mia Technologies – RLS Foun- out of the lab and into the field for inspiring entrepreneurial their businesses.” matches job applicants to compa- dation Dare to Dream professions such as law enforce- dreams,” says JP Shearer, Associ- This year’s recipients are: nies based on “culture-fit.” By Mia Technologies, co-founded ment and food safety. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 8 Identity, diversity, and supporting students division of student affairs hosts town hall to help staff consider how to incorporate diversity and inclusivity principles into their work

BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR corporated. Dr. Brennan is a mem- COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER ber of the Six Nations of the Grand River, and her firm helps Student Affairs staff members organizations as they work to are better equipped to help build build relationships and grow cul- more inclusive living and learning tural competency. spaces at Queen’s, thanks to a spe- Her remarks focused on titles, cial town hall held recently. The language, communication, and re- entire division participated in a lationship building with Indige- series of sessions focused on help- nous communities. ing them build a more inclusive “There are over 50 different In- Queen’s through their work. digenous identities in the “We want to provide staff with Kingston region and many of regular opportunities to consider those are represented at Queen’s,” how they can learn more about in- she notes. “The word Cataraqui tegrating equity, diversity, and in- means ‘crossroads,’ and my hope clusivity principles into the work is that Queen’s both strives to they do,” says Ann Tierney, Vice- meet the needs of the Indigenous Provost and Dean of Student Af- communities within Queen’s fairs. “Events like our town halls while also acknowledging the also promote discussions and dia- broader communities that meet in logue about these important is- Kingston.” sues and help build community Dr. Brennan’s presentation was and support for each other and for intended to provide broader con- the students we serve.” university CommuniCations text to staff so they can support The session opened up with Erin Clow (Human Rights and Equity Office) and Vanessa Yzaguirre (Student Affairs) preview new training being developed the university’s efforts to include some context from Vice-Provost for student leaders. Indigenous identities, histories, and Dean Tierney, helping to knowledge and cultures into cur- paint the picture of the progress visor on Human Rights, then led a dent leader training they are de- The training is one piece of the riculum, trainings, engagement, the university and the division discussion on privilege, bias, and veloping to support peer-led con- university’s response to the Un- and planning processes. have made in the past year since how these two facets can influence versations about diversity, and dergraduate Orientation Review In addition to new and en- two key reports – the Truth and our work. building an inclusive community, Working Group’s report recom- hanced staff and student training, Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Following Ms. Simpson’s pres- starting in Orientation Week. mendations. Student Affairs has increased re- task force final report, and the entation, staff chose between two “Traditions change and evolve Increasing student leaders’ ex- sources dedicated to supporting Principal’s Implementation Com- sessions. In the first, Vanessa Yza- – that’s part of being an inclusive posure to diversity, inclusivity, equity, diversity and inclusivity in mittee on Racism, Diversity, and guirre, Diversity and Inclusivity community,” says Dr. Clow. “The and reconciliation matters was student services and increasing Inclusion (PICRDI) final report – Coordinator with Student Affairs, traditions which tend to stick with also part of the PICRDI and TRC enrolment among under-repre- were issued. and Erin Clow, Education and people are the ones that help them reports. sented student populations, ex- Stephanie Simpson, Executive Communication Advisor with the build community, which of course Another session was led by panded student programming, Director of the Human Rights and Human Rights and Equity Office is one of the key goals of orienta- Terri-Lynn Brennan, CEO of Wolfe and is creating new online re- Equity Office and University Ad- presented an overview of new stu- tion.” Island-based Inclusive Voices In- sources for staff and students. Indigenous art proposal selected by Faculty of Law

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF mnemonic aids utilized by the groups of Indigenous peoples ac- Haudenosaunee and other Indige- knowledged as the original land- “Words that are lasting,” an nous peoples within oral nation- holders.” artwork by Montreal (Tiohtià:ke) to-nation agreements. They repre- Ms. Claus is a visual artist of visual artist Hannah Claus, has sent legal documents as reflected English and Kanien'kehÁ:ka / Mo- been selected as the winning entry in this distinct worldview. It hawk ancestries and a member of in the Indigenous Art Commission seems a fitting acknowledgement, the Tyendinaga Mohawks of the competition held by the Queen’s as Queen’s University is located Bay of Quinte. She teaches con- Faculty of Law. on traditional Haudenosaunee temporary Indigenous art as a ses- The goal of the initiative is to and Anishinaabe territory.” sional lecturer at Kiuna, a First Na- introduce Indigenous art into the This sentiment resonated with tions post-secondary institution, in Gowling WLG Atrium of the Fac- the 12 members of the committee Odanak, Québec, and her artwork ulty of Law, and is an important who chose the winning entry. has appeared in exhibitions across element of the law school’s multi- “The representation of Canada and the United States, as faceted response to the Calls to wampum in the faculty is repre- well as in Germany, Switzerland, Action of Canada’s Truth and Rec- sentative of the oldest agreements Mexico, and Chile. onciliation Commission. or contracts between not only In- She is now at work creating “This art installation will beau- university CommuniCations digenous peoples and settlers, but “Words that are lasting” with a Hannah Claus showcases her proposal, which consists of wampum belts made of tifully represent Indigenous legal amongst Indigenous peoples as goal of installing it this fall. Later translucent purple coloured and frosted clear acrylic sheets and hung vertically traditions and reflect part of the well,” says committee member this summer, Ms. Claus and from the ceiling of the Faculty of Law building. commitment of Queen’s Law to re- Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Di- renowned Indigenous architect spond to the calls to action in the suspended art installation based sheets, these laser-cut forms will rector of the Office of Indigenous Douglas Cardinal, a member of Truth and Reconciliation Report,” on wampum belts that will hang interplay with the natural light Initiatives. “It’s most appropriate the Indigenous Art Commission says Bill Flanagan, Dean of the from the ceiling in the airy ex- that floods the atrium. given there are wampum agree- selection committee, will jointly Faculty of Law and chair of the panse of the law school’s atrium . “I’m elated to have my project ments between Haudenosaunee record a video that will highlight commission. Made from translucent purple- chosen as the artwork,” Ms. Claus and Anishinaabe peoples, and so and explore the themes embodied Ms. Claus’ vision involves a coloured and frosted clear acrylic says. “Wampum belts are this work is representative of both in her artwork. queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 campusnews 9

CELEBRATION OF SERVICE Congratulations to the following employees as they celebrate a milestone at Queen’s university this year. 25 Years alexander boag michael Cassells steve Compeau sharon david Catherine davidson karen dubinsky debra easter Christopher eckert Christopher Frank kelly goode richard greenfield patti groome david holland Joseph hulton michael kawaja mary kennedy shelley king matthew king sheila kiruluta deborah knight ann lablans troy laporte diane lougheed miodrag matovic donald maurice Jeffrey mcgill ann messenger lois mulligan Colleen notley Joel parlow victoria remenda penny roantree Jonathan rose sergio sismondo david smith glen takahara teresa touchette yat tse louie Wang 30 Years michael adams paul banfield Julia baran

diane beauchemin kimberley bell Jane bertrim photos by bernard Clark steven blostein dorothea blostein rick boswell Principal Daniel Woolf joins the group of faculty and staff celebrating their 40th anniversary at Queen’s. andrew bryson denise Cameron luis Cardoso susan Chamberlain timothy Childs lynann Clapham Janet Clark-pereira lisa Cook monica Corbett euler de souza monica desjardins danny dwyer Marking milestones at Queen’s kenneth edgecombe randy ellis Cliff ewart gail Ferland michael Flavin kevin Fletcher BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF anne Foley lisa gervais lisa graham lighted by Boris Castel’s achieve- of Human Resources,” Mr. Brad- allan gregory Jane griffiths bruce griffiths ment of reaching the 50-year mile- shaw says. “It is a time when we irene high kathy hoover donna ivimey Queen’s employees who have stone. Dr. Castel, Professor Emeri- in Human Resources, along with lynda Jessup liann Joanette Carol Johnson reached milestone achievements tus in the Department of Physics, the Principal, have the privilege of gordon Jones John Jordison panagiotis katsabanis of continuous service were recog- Engineering Physics and Astron- hosting and thanking our long- kenton ko holly lefebvre donald macnaughton nized by the university during the omy, is the long-time editor of service employees for their many shelli mackie ian mcbride John mcCallum annual Celebration of Service on Queen’s Quarterly. years of dedication to their profes- stephen mcnevin kenneth montroy evelyn morin Monday, May 14. The dinner event, attended by sions, to our students, and to sandra murray sharon musgrave maureen myers A total of 158 staff and faculty the recipients, their families and Queen’s. It truly is a privilege.” Catherine nelson denis o'donnell John odell members were honoured for their friends, as well as Principal Daniel Further information about the daniel offin david patterson paul pearsall contributions while reaching em- Woolf, was hosted by Dan Brad- Celebration of Service and other keith poole diane reid robert robertson ployment milestones of 25, 30, 35, shaw, Associate Vice-Principal events is available on the recently- keith roddy John rudan sandip sengupta 40, 45 and 50 years at Queen’s dur- (Human Resources). launched Events and Recognition lois shepherd mariana silva Jim simpson ing the ceremony at Ban Righ Din- “The Celebration of Service re- page of the HR website gordon smith richard smith arthur stewart ing Hall. ally is the best event each year for (queensu.ca/humanresources/ angela swain John thompson patrick tobin This year’s event was high- me as the Associate Vice-Principal events-recognition). stephen vanner karen Walker robert Weisnagel Christopher White Jan Winton harold yntema martin york 35 Years theresa brennan robert brison robin dawes david haglund Joel kimmett michael korenberg teresa long donal macartney elizabeth mcnutt susan moffatt elizabeth read Christopher russell marlene sayers linda seymour monica st pierre angela street brian surgenor kenneth Wong 40 Years selim akl Wanda badger nicholas bala Christine berga lucia briceland Jacquie brown margaret hicks Joan knox bonita knox darlene lake James lesslie anita lister randy myers donald napier ben poels mary senior nancy somers Dan Bradshaw, Associate Vice-Principal (Human Resources), Queen’s faculty and staff members, and their friends and 45 Years right, chats with Selim Akl, a professor in the School of families, fill Ban Righ Hall for the annual Celebration of vince kidd paul manley Computing, who marked his 40th year with Queen’s. Service. 50 Years boris Castel

Principal Daniel Woolf congratulates Vince Kidd, Senior e- Principal Daniel Woolf and Julie Gordon-Woolf, left, speak Resources and Serials Assistant at Queen’s University with Queen’s staff members ahead of the Celebration of Library, on 45 years of working at Queen’s. Service on Monday, May 14. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 10 The Castle’s marathon man up to the challenge

BY DUNCAN WATKINSON, frustration that his wife experi- Health First Aiders. COMMUNICATIONS AND enced because she felt she had no “I firmly believe that by open- ADVANCEMENT OFFICER, BISC one she could turn to who could ing up a dialogue where it is okay help her understand what he was to talk about our mental health, Adrian Thomas, Catering Man- going through. we as a society can change atti- ager at the Bader International In April 2017, Mr. Thomas en- tudes,” says Mr. Thomas. “Our Study Centre (BISC), began his tered the 52 in 52 Challenge, volunteers are trained to go any- weekly marathon challenge with where competitors pledge to com- where and say, ‘We can all suffer two goals – maintain a healthy plete 52 official marathons in 52 from depression and it’s okay to lifestyle, and raise awareness weeks. His additional goal was to talk about it.’” about the stigma that surrounds raise awareness of the importance Mr. Thomas partnered with the mental health issues in the work- of mental health and address the student government at the BISC in place. stigma associated with discussing March for an auction fundraiser to Fresh from the final marathon mental health in the workplace. support Different Minds, and to of his 52 in 52 Challenge and on Mr. Thomas completed the broaden the conversation at the the heels of Mental Health Aware- challenge in just 50 weeks by par- Castle about mental health at ness Week in the UK (May 14 to ticipating in marathon races work and school. 20), Mr. Thomas and the BISC across southern England in Sus- At the BISC, the on-site Student have big plans to support student supplied photo sex, Kent, and Surrey. He wore Services Team places a particular and employee mental health. Adrian Thomas and his son Edwin celebrate after his 52nd marathon in 52 weeks. through six pairs of running shoes emphasis on promoting positive Mr. Thomas lives with depres- and spent roughly $6,000 (£3,500) student mental health at the Cas- sion and had a mental health crisis hugely as I came out of that bad pe- durance levels until he was able to on race fees, travel, accommoda- tle. The team is stepping up their in 2011 that led to a yearlong period in my life,” he says. run marathons and even ultra- tions, and gear. services this year by growing their riod when he was unable to work, Mr. Thomas took up running marathons. Mr. Thomas launched his own Peer Health Educator Program which caused anxiety and hard- during this time, having read that When Mr. Thomas reflects on charity, Different Minds, on World (now in its second year), provid- ship for him and his family. it can help with symptoms of de- his experiences, he describes a Mental Health Day (Oct. 10) in ing free access to two professional “Fortunately, I have a very sup- pression. He joined his local run- stigma in the workplace at his pre- 2017. The charity trains volunteers counsellors through 10 bookable portive wife, Michelle, and an ning club, The Hailsham Harriers, vious employers regarding mental in recognizing the signs and sessions every week, and by creat- adorable son, Edwin, and several and set ever-increasing mileage health issues and a lack of under- symptoms of common mental ing an environment of open dia- close friends who have helped me targets to slowly increase his en- standing. He also describes the health issues to become Mental logue year-round. queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 research 11 The 19th century book that spawned the opioid crisis

This article was originally pub- Such depictions exaggerated lished on The Conversation. Read the the agonies of withdrawal and es- original article at theconversation.ca. tablished the erroneous conviction that it is a hellishly long process. In Romancing Opiates (2006), Theodore Dalrymple condemned the uncritical acceptance and en- during impact of De Quincey’s Confessions. “When it comes to drug addiction,” Dalrymple stated, “literature has trumped — and over-trumped — pharmacol- BY ROBERT MORRISON, ogy, history, and common-sense.” DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH De Quincey had a deeply para- LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE doxical relationship with opium, and more than 30 years after his In 1804, a 19-year-old Oxford addiction had taken hold, he was University undergraduate named the first to detail the sickening Thomas De Quincey swallowed a confusion that so many addicts prescribed dose of opium to re- have found at the crux of their lieve excruciating rheumatic pain. drug experience. He was never the same. Opium, he asserted, was a con “Oh! Heavens!” he wrote of the that could convince long-term ad- experience in the first modern dicts that they could lay it aside drug memoir, Confessions of an easily and within a week.

English Opium-Eater, published in shutterstoCk Opium was a trade-off that de- 1821. “What an upheaving, from Papaver somniferum (Opium poppy), a group of deep red flowers, buds and seed pods. Opium is extracted from the latex of feated steady exertion, but that its lowest depths, of the inner the unripe seed pods. Ripe seeds are innocuous and widely used in baking. gave irregular bursts of energy. spirit! What an apocalypse of the Opium was irresistible, like a ce- world within me!” lestial lover. And opium was a That the drug took away his ies at Queen’s University. Over-prescribed Many 19th- and 20th-century ad- blight that withered life. The col- physical pain was “a trifle,” De The oldest drug De Quincey consumed opium dicts have said explicitly that De lision of these competing im- Quincey asserted, compared to Opium is probably the oldest as “laudanum,” which is prepared Quincey led them to the drug. pulses made it difficult for De “the immensity of those positive drug known to humankind. It is by dissolving opium in alcohol. Typically, “ever since I read De Quincey to see his addiction effects which had opened before derived from the unripe seedpod Morphine, the principal active Quincey in my early teens I’d clearly, and impossible for him to me.” of the poppy plant, Papaver som- agent in opium, was isolated in planned to try opium,” Ann Mar- surmount it. Over the next eight years, De niferum. The ancient Greek poet 1803 and delivered with a hypo- lowe confessed in 1999 in her How “Since leaving off opium,” he Quincey used opium to heighten Homer almost certainly refers to it dermic syringe by the 1850s. to Stop Time: Heroin from A to Z. once noted wryly, “I take a great his enjoyment of books, music, as “a drug to quiet all pain and At the beginning of the 20th De Quincey was also the first deal too much of it for my health.” solitude and urban wandering. In strife” in his epic poem, The century, opium was better known to explore the painful cycles of in- De Quincey initiated the story effect, he invented recreational Odyssey, which was written in the in the form of one of its chief de- toxication, withdrawal and re- of modern addiction. There were drug taking. eighth or ninth century BC, and rivatives: Heroin. Today, opioids lapse and his accounts are deeply countless users and abusers before Yet all the while opium was which De Quincey quotes in his are sold in powerful prescription consonant with modern descrip- him stretching back to the ancient tightening its grip on him, and in Confessions. medications, including tramadol, tions. Once he was habituated to world, but he was the first to pub- 1813 he succumbed to an addiction For thousands of years, opium methadone and oxycodone. They opium, he no longer experienced lish a compelling narrative that that tormented him until his death was the principal analgesic known are also, of course, widely avail- anything like the euphoria he en- explored the seductive pleasures in 1859, more than half a century to medicine. In the 16th century, able in illegal forms such as joyed as a recreational user. and eviscerating pains of the after he had first tampered with the German-Swiss alchemist heroin, or in illicit forms of legal When he determined to kick drug. the drug. Paracelsus described it as “a secret drugs — like fentanyl, a synthetic his habit, what he called “nervous He has been castigated for cel- “Who is the man who can take remedy.” opioid. misery” marked the beginning of ebrating opium and for spreading his leave of the realms of opium?” At the end of the 18th century, Fuelled by decades of over-pre- withdrawal. If he attempted to misinformation about it. But in demanded the great 19th-century the great German philosopher Im- scription, the United States gets 30 battle through it, he was hit hard 1844 he was categorical about his French poet Charles Baudelaire in manuel Kant warned of its dan- times more opioid medication by vomiting, nausea, irritability drug abuse, and his harrowing his Artificial Paradises (1860). Not gers: Opium produces a “dreamy than it needs, and opioid over- and depression. He often fought words anticipate the testimonies De Quincey. euphoria” that makes one “silent, doses kill more than 140 people these miseries, too, but then his of so many of the addicts caught And, as today’s opioid crisis reticent, and withdrawn,” he daily. resolution faltered, and he went up in today’s opioid crisis. “Not makes clear, not millions of others stated in his Metaphysics of Morals Meanwhile, in other countries, back to opium. His intake levels fear or terror,” De Quincey wrote, who have followed him into ad- (1797), and it is “therefore permit- patients are forced to endure se- gradually climbed. He spiralled “but inexpressible misery, is the diction, and who have had their ted only” for medical reasons. In vere or chronic pain because there toward rock bottom. The grim cy- last portion of the opium-eater.” lives ravaged by the drug. De early 19th-century Britain, opium is a shortage of the drug. Mexico cle began again. • • • Quincey’s Confessions transformed was everywhere. People of every gets only 36 per cent of the opioid Like the vast majority of ad- Robert Morrison is a professor perceptions of opium and age and class used it for self-med- medication it needs; China 16 per dicts from his day to ours, De in the Department of English Lan- mapped several crucial areas of ication like we use aspirin today. It cent; India just four per cent. Quincey could come off opium. guage and Literature.. drug experience that still provoke was legal. It was cheap. It was De Quincey’s descriptions of He just could not stay off opium. This article was originally pub- intense debate today. available in a wide range of cure- his opium experience have thor- Myth making lished on The Conversation, I have conducted research into alls, including Godfrey’s Cordial, oughly shaped modern percep- In one fundamental respect, which provides news and views the life and writings of Thomas the Kendal Black Drop and tions of the drug, and in a variety however, De Quincey’s account of from the academic and research De Quincey for 30 years, and my Mother Bailey’s Quieting Syrup. of ways. He glamorized opium in opioid addiction does not tally community. Queen’s University is work on him includes a biogra- It was used to treat all manner his Confessions, linking it to spec- with today’s medical knowledge. a founding partner. Queen's re- phy, The English Opium-Eater, and of major and minor illness, from tacular dream sceneries, visionary By common consent, the pain searchers, faculty, and students a critical edition of his Confessions cancer and diabetes to travelling forms of creativity and intellec- of opioid withdrawal usually lasts are regular contributors. of an English Opium-Eater and sickness, hay fever, headache and tual, moral and emotional bliss. about a week and is like having a The Conversation is seeking Other Writings. depression. Pharmacists sold it, as In 1824, the authors of the Fam- very bad flu. De Quincey tells a new academic contributors. Re- My understanding of his did grocers, bakers, tailors, market ily Oracle of Health damned the different story. “Think of me as of searchers wishing to write articles opium addiction has benefited vendors and country peddlers. Confessions for producing misery one, even when four months had should contact Melinda Knox, As- greatly from my consultations There were no efforts to regulate in those who had read it and be- passed, still agitated, writhing, sociate Director, Research Profile with Professor Mary Olmstead of its sale until the Pharmacy Act of gun to abuse opium. throbbing, palpitating, shattered,” and Initiatives, at the Centre for Neuroscience Stud- 1868. They were right to worry. he wrote. [email protected]. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 12 Traveling the world for real-world experience

BY ANDREW CARROLL, GAZETTE EDITOR

For any student, gaining real world, hands-on experiential learning is invaluable. Thanks to the Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship from the Kimberley Foundation, Neil Fernandes and Kaj Sullivan, doctoral students in the Depart- ment of Geological Sciences and photos by garrett elliott Geological Engineering, will be One of the highlights of Science Rendezvous Kingston is the Chemistry traveling the world meeting with Magic Show. More than 700 people took in this year's show. The annual leading workers from industry, ac- event attracted more than 4,300 people to the Rogers K-Rock Centre. ademia, and government within their respective fields of study. university CommuniCations This year marked the inaugura- Doctoral students in the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological tion of the Hugh C. Morris Fel- Engineering, Kaj Sullivan, left, and Neil Fernandes, have both received Hugh C. lowship, which is valued up to Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship from the Kimberley Foundation. Celebrating STEAM at $40,000, and is intended to fund a year-long experiential learning be able to connect with and expe- not only help them in their doc- program. Three fellowships, two rience first-hand a wide range of toral work but in their later ca- Science Rendezvous for Queen’s, were handed out due examples of these working rela- reers as well. to the quality of the proposals and tionships. As such he will be col- As part of his fellowship, Mr. BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF dozens of family-oriented activ- because the Kimberley Founda- laborating with 13 mining compa- Sullivan will be spending six ities. Special presentations in- tion wanted to demonstrate the nies, eight universities and five months with the National Re- Science Rendezvous cluded the Chemistry Magic breadth of projects that fall under government geological surveys search Council of Canada in Ot- Kingston continues to be a Show, watched by more than its mandate. around the world. tawa, working with researchers to massive draw as more than 700 people, while 560 spectators For Mr. Fernandes that means “Right now, the big thing for develop analytical abilities at their 4,300 people attended the sci- took in a performance and spe- traveling to the United States, people coming out of school is lab. entific celebration at the Rogers cial meet-and-greet with world- Peru, Brazil, Ireland, Sweden, that everyone is saying they don’t “Overall, these visits are about K-Rock Centre on Saturday, wide YouTube sensation Asap- Namibia, Australia, and around have enough experience. We have becoming a better, more well- May 12. SCIENCE. Canada, to learn about some of the all this learning but we don’t have, rounded researcher,” he says. “I’m It was a day of learning and The Kingston event was one world’s most important geological quote, unquote, the experience,” really looking forward to getting family fun as attendees of all of 300 Science Rendezvous cele- and mineral sites related to ore de- he says. “So I think what this does exposed to different research envi- ages were able to speak with re- brations hosted in 30 cities posits found in sedimentary rocks. for us specifically is gives us the ronments and developing skills searchers, watch demonstra- across Canada on Saturday, un- It’s a once-in-a-lifetime oppor- experience of seeing what is going and relationships that will help tions and take part in experi- der the theme of ‘Full STEAM tunity, he explains. on in our relevant fields – what re- shape my future career. The op- ments, while celebrating the ahead!’ “It’s a great chance to see how sources are being used, what tech- portunity to work with re- fields of science, technology, en- For more information visit the mining industry and mineral niques are being applied to find searchers at home and abroad will gineering, art, and mathematics the Science Rendezvous website resources affect different people and extract them, how these tools be invaluable. It is truly a global (STEAM). (sciencerendezvous.ca/event_sit around the world and how it is all are being developed. It is sure to research community and the more The annual event offered up es/queens-university/). sort of linked to geology. The be a life-changing experience.” connections made, the more op- rocks play a critical role in it obvi- Mr. Sullivan’s plans involve portunities to participate in new ously as the rocks are the sources less traveling as he is focusing on and exciting research emerge. This of the minerals, but from the per- collaborating with labs in Japan, was demonstrated to me by my spective of a career in the natural England and here in Canada. Spe- original supervisor, the late Dr. resources sector, it’s a chance to cializing in isotope geochemistry, Kurt Kyser, who collaborated on see a variety of different kinds of he is exploring if copper, zinc, and numerous multidisciplinary proj- mineral deposits in a variety of ge- iron can be used as biomarkers for ects with researchers from differ- ographic settings in a variety of Alzheimer’s, as is done with some ent parts of the globe.” cultural settings,” he says. “I forms of cancer. The knowledge sharing never thought that I would find “One of the great things about through the fellowships isn’t in myself underground in a mine in the Experiential Learning Fellow- just one direction. Both Mr. Fer- the southern desert of Namibia. ship is the flexibility that we’re nandes and Mr. Sullivan will also For me, it’s a dream come true re- provided with. Due to the differ- be sharing their research and ex- ally.” ing nature of each recipient’s re- periences gained at Queen’s as Through his studies, Mr. Fer- search, we have designed drasti- they make new connections. nandes investigates the genesis of cally different learning programs The Hugh C. Morris Experien- a significant zinc mining district that will best suit our needs. tial Learning Fellowship was cre- in Central Brazil. No matter where While Neil’s journey will take him ated to support graduate stu- he ends up, he realizes the impor- to many different locations, mine dents at Canadian universities to tance of understanding the full will involve extended visits at undertake a program of self- scope of the mineral resources three laboratories,“ he says. “I guided travel and experiential process – exploration, extraction, viewed the fellowship as an excel- learning for studies related to processing and remediation. An- lent opportunity to reach out to earth, geology, environment, wa- other increasingly important ele- the researchers who have inspired ter, alternative energy, climate ment is developing positive rela- my work and spend time at their change, sustainability, or the so- Amer Johri, (Medicine), founder and director of the Cardiovascular Imaging tionships between the mining facilities learning from them.” cial impact, social sciences or de- Network at Queen’s (CINQ), uses an ultrasound machine to help explain sector and the surrounding com- The fellowship also offers re- sign sciences concerned with how the heart works. munities. cipients the chance to learn new earth, sustainability or environ- Through the fellowship he will skills and information that will mental issues. queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 oncampus 13 events calendar.

Wednesday, June 6, 8 am-6 pm man body donor program makes to of business, will introduce partici- mcarthur hall, vernon ready room tice in the european tradition at 1 2018 Research & Innovation education and research at Queen’s pants to the range of services pro- a115, and will be available to speak pm and Chris kline and yam lau: Showcase university. to make sure you reserve vided by urs, to the fundamentals with faculty, staff and students Weave at 3 pm. drop into the studio yourself a tour please contact us and of research plan creation, and to about how we make Queen’s a more between 10 am and 2 pm to engage Find out how advances in digital best practices for sshrC insight inclusive community. bring your in a shadow-play activity inspired by technology are changing the nature provide us with the required information by any of the indicated grant applications. gordon hall, rm. ideas, experiences, and challenges. exhibiting artist yam lau’s work. par- of health care delivery in Canada. 108 please rsvp to ticipants will explore the effects of keynote speakers include drs. eric methods. tours will be booked on a first-come first-served basis (maxi- [email protected] light and dark by creating their own topol, brian goldman and richard Tuesday, June 12, 4:30-6:30 pm shadow figures and cut-out shapes. birtwhistle. topol is a world- mum 12 per time slot). school of medicine building, room 302 Discussions with Teri about Saturday, June 16, 10 am-4 pm the completed pieces can be renowned cardiologist, geneticist Inclusivity at Queens (West Doors Open 2018 @ the Agnes brought to life in our staged three- and author of the book, the patient Campus) dimensional space. Will see you now. goldman is the Saturday, June 9, 9:30 am-Noon For doors open 2018, we offer a author of the book the secret lan- Move With Our Docs 2018 Join teri shearer, deputy provost full day of arts and culture! this feast guage of doctors and host of the exercise is medicine Canada (academic operations and inclu- of activities is free. Catch our Com- CbC radio program “White Coat, (eimC) at Queen’s is holding its 4th sion), for an open discussion about munity docents for short tours in black art.” birtwhistle chairs the annual “move with our docs” event. inclusivity at Queen’s. dr. shearer will log Cabin: a Canadian Quilt at 11 Canadian primary Care sentinel sur- this year, eimC at Queen’s continues be on West campus, duncan am, artists at Work: picturing prac- veillance network, an organization to challenge health care providers that securely collects and reports on (including physicians, physiothera- information from electronic health pists, occupational therapists, etc.) records across Canada to improve from the kingston community to the way chronic diseases and neuro- form teams with each other and logic conditions are managed. in ad- their patients to participate in a fully dition to panel discussions and accessible 3km walk through keynote speeches, this day-long Queen’s Campus and along event will include a health care inno- kingston’s waterfront. physicians, vation hackathon (facilitated by patients, and community members Joule inc., a Canadian medical asso- are all welcome! the purpose of this ciation Company), presentations event is to advocate for the most ef- from clinician scientists and poster fective prescription for healthy living presentations from recent innova- available – physical activity! the tion Fund award winners. the event event is accessible, Free, and in- is Free to attend. isabel bader cludes a t-shirt with registration. all Centre for the performing arts participants will be entered into a draw for some amazing prizes in- Saturday, June 9, All Day cluding running shoes, 3 rmt mas- Community Open House - Museum sages, a 1-month yoga membership, of Human Anatomy an ipod shuffle, a Fitbit, a golf gift you are invited to a behind-the- basket and more! school of kinesiol- scenes look at our world-class edu- ogy and health studies cational anatomy facility to learn how health professionals and other Monday, June 11, 10:30 am-1:30 students learn about the structures pm of the human body. We will be offer- Humanities, Arts, and Social ing a limited number of free tours Sciences Research Tune-Up during which you will be given the this half-day information session, opportunity to view our museum of brought to you by university re- human anatomy and learn about search services, the Faculty of arts the critical contribution that the hu- and science, and the smith school

Sudoku and Crossword solutions on Page 15 oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 14 Varsity athletes raise $40,000 for charities in 2017-18

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF $40,000, 540 pounds of food, do- tives. They organized an event nate 12 ponytails, and keep the with the Autism Mentorship Pro- Queen’s student-athletes had conversation going on mental gram around a varsity basketball an outstanding year in 2017-18 health. game, inviting all program partici- claiming championships, banners, “Overall, VLC had an incredi- pants to a post-game meet-and- and medals. However, perhaps ble year. We built on our core ini- greet with the players. their greatest triumph was raising tiatives like Run for the Cure, Finally, a new partnership was nearly $40,000 for charitable Martha’s Table, jack.org, and Bell formed with Pathways to Educa- causes and inspiring the next gen- Let's Talk,” says co-president and tion, a national, charitable organi- eration of Gaels. member of the women’s basketball zation working to breaking the cy- The Queen’s Varsity Leader- team Andrea Priamo. “This year, cle of poverty through education. ship Council (VLC) aims to pro- we were also fortunate enough to The partnership sees the VLC host mote a positive image of Queen's partner with two new programs: a group of Pathways students at Athletics and build relations with the Autism Mentorship Program Queen’s for a day to participate in the university and Kingston com- Throughout the 2017-18 academic year, student-athletes at Queen’s helped raise and Pathways to Education. Hav- activities, have lunch, and talk munities through volunteer op- nearly $40,000 for charitable causes. ing the opportunity to work with about what university and life as a portunities and outreach pro- these programs and get involved student-athlete are like. Also, one grams. cer, Run for the Cure, Martha’s mental health by supporting in this capacity allowed participa- male and one female Pathways This year there were outstand- Table, Motionball, and a clothing Jack.org and Bell Let's Talk with tion from many athletes at student is recognized with the ing achievements from the group donation drive. The VLC donated feature events. Queen’s.” Gaels Academic All-Star Awards who supported programs such as to the Kingston Food Bank and In total, the VLC and Gaels ath- The VLC continued to lead the for success both in the classroom Shoot for the Cure, Cuts for Can- helped to raise awareness for letes helped to raise nearly way in their support of new initia- and on the field of play. queensu.ca/gazette n June 5, 2018 oncampus 15 books. for the record.

A Man of Parliament: Selected APPOINTMENTS onation products, rock fragmenta- archivists, aug. 15 is the deadline Speeches from Joe Clark Panagiotis Katsabanis ap- tion, vibration and damage with for regular faculty to apply for re- Edited by Jonathan Rose (Political pointed interim head of the current emphasis on the effects of newal, tenure or promotion; librari- Studies) and Hugh Mellon Robert M. Buchan Department of timing on fracture and damage de- ans and archivists to apply for re- Joe Clark – statesman, business- Mining velopment in blasting, and the ef- newal, continuing appointment or man, writer, and politician – served on behalf of the provost and fects of blasting on grinding. promotion; and adjuncts to apply as the 16th prime minister of Canada vice-principal (academic) benoit- dr. katsabanis has given semi- for promotion. from June 4, 1979 to march 3, 1980. antoine bacon, kevin J. deluzio, nars and taught courses interna- members must notify their unit despite his relative inexperience, dean of the Faculty of engineering tionally, and his contributions have head of their intent to apply for re- Clark rose quickly in federal politics, and applied science, is pleased to been recognized by the interna- newal, tenure, continuing appoint- gaining a seat in the house of Com- announce the appointment of tional society of explosives engi- ment, or promotion by July 1. mons in the 1972 election and win- panagiotis (takis) katsabanis as in- neers. he has supported the teach- articles that refer to these pro- ning the leadership of the progres- terim head of the robert m. ing efforts of the university with cedures include: article 24 – em- sive Conservative party only four buchan department of mining for a contributions to the online pro- ployment equity; article 30 – re- years later. two year term, effective July 1, gram of the mining department. newal, tenure and promotion for this volume collects a number of 2018. in making this announcement tenure-track and tenured Faculty significant speeches from Joe Clark’s dr. katsabanis is an associate dean deluzio would like to person- members; article 31 – renewal, illustrious career in parliament. it professor of mining engineering ally thank the members of the se- Continuing appointment and pro- captures over 40 years of his public and a professional engineer. he ob- lection Committee. motion for librarian and archivist service from when he was a rookie tained a b.sc. in mining and metal- members; article 32.6 reappoint- member of parliament, to his time as lurgical engineering from the na- NOTICES ment and promotion of adjunct the prime minister, a cabinet minis- and the economy. tional technical university of Renewal, tenure, promotion members; and appendix o – abo- ter, and the senior statesman of the insightful and wide-ranging, A athens and m.sc. (eng.) and phd applications riginal participation in renewal, house of Commons. his speeches Man of Parliament demonstrates that degrees from Queen’s university. under the terms of the Collec- tenure or promotion Committees are arranged in thematic areas such Joe Clark’s influence on parliament he has conducted experimental tive agreement between Queen’s (or in the case of librarian and as parliamentary accountability, for- continues to shape contemporary and theoretical research in explo- and Queen’s university Faculty as- archivist members, Continuing ap- eign affairs, constitutional debates, policy debates. sives performance, sensitivity, det- sociation for faculty, librarians and pointment). human resources.

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