Queen’s University newspaper of record since 1969 November 23, 2009 Vol. XL No. 17 QUEEN’S GAZETTE Worms clue to Queen’s goes targeting cancer P5 greener P7

QUSA AGREEMENT SIGNED New Vice-Principals appointed

QUEEN’S WILL She starts as V-P on Jan. 4. “I eagerly look forward to work- WELCOME TWO NEW ing with the Queen’s community,” says Ms Davis. “My first priority VICE-PRINCIPALS will be getting to know colleagues and team members and obtaining IN THE NEW YEAR an in-depth understanding of the financial situation.” Caroline Davis is the new Vice- “I want to thank Acting V-P Bill (Finance and Administra- Bryck, who returned to his alma tion), and Robert Silverman will mater a year ago to lead the finan- serve as Vice-Principal (Academic) cial and operational piece of the on an interim basis. university’s administration, ably Ms Davis is a Chartered Ac- and with great enthusiasm and ef- countant who has spent more than fectiveness,” says Principal Woolf. 30 years in the “His continued contribution to federal civil Queen’s is much appreciated.” service. She is Principal Woolf has also ap- currently Assis- pointed the former of the Fac- tant Deputy ulty of Arts and Science, Bob Minister, Reso- Silverman, as Vice-Principal (Acad- lution and Indi- emic) from May vidual Affairs at 1, 2010 until Indian and June 30, 2011. Davis Northern Affairs His appoint- (INAC). ment for the She is also an adjunct in 2010-2011 aca- JEFF DRAKE the School of Policy Studies. demic year will Lorna Baxter, Director of Employment and Employee Relations (left) and Spring Forsberg, president of Queen’s “Caroline Davis has had a very provide ade- University Staff Association (QUSA) sign the new Memorandum of Agreement on salaries and benefits for the successful and wide-ranging career period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. “This was a difficult Agreement and one in which staff made considerable quate time to concessions,” says Ms Forsberg. “It reflects our commitment to reaching an acceptable agreement in the federal public service,” says Silverman conduct a full during this period of financial constraint, and is the basis, we hope, for enhanced agreements in the future.” Principal Daniel Woolf. “She search and selec- The Agreement, signed on Monday, Nov. 9, was ratified by QUSA membership in October after a proposal was brings excellent people skills, as tion process for a new V-P. turned down in July. “The Salary and Benefits Committee and the University Team worked very hard collectively well as core competencies in Dr. Silverman will succeed to reach the best possible agreement for our staff in the current economic climate,” adds critical areas for the university’s fi- Patrick Deane, who will become Ms Baxter. “We are proud of what we were able to accomplish together.” nancial and administrative man- president of McMaster University agement.” next July. See VICE-PRINCIPALS: Page 9 Green light for finance administrative system change

The university’s finance adminis- and commitment control. They Although only a small percent- Team member Kim Murphy, Fi- won’t be a seamless transition – we tration system-users are preparing have been working since October age of Queen’s expenditures are nance and Staffing Officer for the need to work through it together.” for a major transition to a new sys- to help verify that the new finance currently processed using purchase Office of the Associate Vice-Principal From the finance perspective, tem next week – training, working system and business processes are orders, he says the power of the and Dean of Student Affairs antici- the university’s director of Finan- on new forms, learning about the built as designed for the university. new system flows from its requisi- pates the implementation will be cial Analysis and Budget, Megan new chart of accounts and changes “Pretty much everyone involved tion capabilities. different things to different people. Sheppard says, “The new system to the procurement process, with the user acceptance testing “Once we’ve all had a chance to “Some will be thrilled, some will allow us to capture revenues and validating systems. can see the future benefits,” says adjust our work flows, it will be well frustrated and some will need the and expenses in a more detailed Chair Patrick Legresley and his Mr. Legresley, associate director of worth it. Over the next two years, as support that is available. But after fashion. For instance, with the new user acceptance testing team have Finance with the School of Busi- other components for human re- the growing pains of change, once chart of accounts, we can do more tested all the new application’s ness. “We expect people will appre- sources, student, travel and e-pro- we’ve become comfortable with the analysis of our expenditures, which modules for general ledger, ciate the information they will be curement come online, we’ll really system, I think it will be fantastic. is a big plus for the university.” accounts payable, procurement able to get out of the system.” see the power of the system.” We’ve got a ways to go, though. It See WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Page 2 Queen’s Alumni attend Copenhagen climate conference

Two young Queen’s Alumni will be Canadian Youth Delegation at- young Canadians who will deliver need to ensure that our govern- The two met at Queen’s in 2007, in Copenhagen Dec. 7 – 18 on be- tending the United Nations Frame- a message of urgency and hope – ment starts taking leadership on when Ms Adrangi, AMS Sustain- half of Canada, as the world’s lead- work Convention on Climate the climate crisis is happening but climate change. Canada must be ability Co-ordinator, and Ms Whit- ers convene to negotiate a climate Change, where the UN will be dis- is also an opportunity for massive ready to bring science-based green- man, Deputy Sustainability change policy to replace the Kyoto cussing the future of the Kyoto Pro- positive change,” says Ms Adrangi. house gas reduction targets to the Coordinator, were working to- Protocol. tocol and negotiating a legally “It is crucial that young people table and come to an agreement gether on environmental advocacy Maryam Adrangi (ArtSci’07) and binding climate agreement. attend the conference,” adds that safeguards all people while projects and campaigns on campus. Thea Whitman (ArtSci’08) are “We are honored to have been Ms Whitman. “It is our future that supporting the nations most See CONFERENCE: Page 9 among the 30 members of the selected to join the team of is on the negotiating table. We vulnerable to climate change.” Index New policy on disclosure of students’ personal info Discovery @ Queen’s ...... 5 A new Queen’s policy provides personal student information to a plan or a wish to hurt someone students in distress: some sugges- For The Record ...... 10 guidance for faculty and staff on the university’s Counseling Service else, this information should be tions for faculty and staff” is avail- Calendar...... 11 disclosing personal student infor- when behaviour is clearly out of disclosed to the university’s Emer- able at www.queensu.ca/hcds. Click For news updates visit us online @ mation when there are concerns character for the student or appears gency Report Centre. on “Students in Distress – advice www.queensu.ca/newscentre about a student’s personal health or unusual. This would include diffi- A pamphlet to assist faculty and for faculty and staff”. safety, or the safety of others. culty controlling emotions, explicit staff in identifying signs of distress The full policy on emergency Q ’ The policy, which complies with mention of suicide or evidence sug- in students is available from the disclosure of students’ personal in- ueen s is proud the Freedom of Information and gesting a significant health prob- Health Counselling and Disability formation is at www.queensu.ca to be among Canada’s Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), lem. Services department. A PDF file on /accessandprivacy/privacy- top 100 employers. outlines a process for disclosing If a student explicitly mentions “How you can identify and help breach/disclosure.html IN THE NEWS Page 2 Queen’s Gazette November 23, 2009

Things you need to know for Principal’s financial update Principal Daniel Woolf will update date, there will be an opportunity Nov. 30 finance transition the community on the university’s for Q&As prior to the beginning of financial situation at 3:00 pm on the regularly scheduled meeting of Thursday, Nov. 26 in 202 Robert Senate at 3:30 pm. Anyone with On Nov. 30, Queen’s will make the transition to a new finance Sutherland. The event will be video particular accessibility-related re- administration system. There are a number of key points that streamed to West Campus. quirements who wishes to attend is users, account holders and researchers will want to know as they Check the online events calen- encouraged to email principal start to use the new system in December. dar for more details. After the up- @queensu.ca

These may include how to: • access the system • change passwords Accessibility training • find forms and training materials Q More than 140 deans, directors and public on behalf of the university UEEN S • look up new account codes ’ department heads have partici- must be trained in accessible cus- • find links to more information pated in training on accessible cus- tomer service for persons with dis- GAZETTE • use the portal for reports tomer service as the university abilities. • find the number to call for support if and when you hit a moves towards full compliance Queen’s is unique among many bump along the way. with the Ontario’s accessibility leg- Ontario universities in that all deans, Editor islation. “The response so far has directors and department heads will For a succinct summary and directory of core support Erin Gawne been very positive and the com- receive in-person training. An on- material for the initial finance transition, please go to 613-533-6000 ext. 74498 mitment to compliance is growing line training program for faculty and www.queensu.ca/quasr/training/supportguide.html steadily,” says Accessibility Coordi- staff, developed at Queen’s, will be [email protected] nator Jeanette Parsons. used by all Ontario universities. It Check www.queensu.ca/financialservices for updated business Advertising Coordinator The training is part of the On- will be launched in the near future. processes and policies that are currently being updated. tario government’s new customer More information is available Nadene Strange service standard, which regulates on the Equity Office website at 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 that everyone interacting with the [email protected]. [email protected] Production Wilma van Wyngaarden Queen’s prof receives gift of life from unlikely source 613-533-6000 ext. 79089 [email protected] At a certain point in his two-year Queen’s alumni website. K-Rock made on his behalf. “Besides my “It’s left me with such a sense of search for a liver donor, doctors de- radio morning co-host and Queen’s obvious relief and profound grate- joy,” says Ms Edmonds of her scribed Queen’s researcher Christo- alumna Sarah Crosbie (ArtSci’01) fulness, the thing I feel most about experience as a donor. “It’s hard to pher Mueller as ‘unlucky’. saw the notice and invited Ms Sherrie’s donation is a sense of describe; I just feel so lucky and like Diagnosed in his teens with an Milne on the show to help her wonder. It’s such an extraordinary I’m right where I’m supposed Queen’s Gazette Online: qnc.queensu.ca/gaz_online.php unknown liver disease and later reach a wider pool of prospective thing to do.” to be.” with primary sclerosing cholangitis donors. As a result more than 60 Queen’s News Centre: (a progressive disease that damages people expressed interest – among www.queensu.ca/newscentre and blocks bile ducts in the liver), those strangers was 22-year old Dr. Mueller knew a decade ago that Kingston resident, Sherrie Ed- he would require a transplant munds. Subscriptions are $30 per year. within 10 years. By 2007 a trans- “The first thing I thought when plant was urgent, but despite a I heard Chris’s story was ‘how can I search among family and friends, help’,” says Ms Edmunds. “I never The Queen’s Gazette is published twice a month and eight screenings, no donor was doubted my decision. The risks of normally during the academic year by the Depart- ment of Marketing and Communications, Fleming found. infection and complications were Hall, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Canada, “Usually a match is made within well worth the reward.” K7L 3N6. the first three screenings,” says Dr. She immediately contacted Ms Submissions and letters are welcome, and may be Mueller, a Biochemistry professor Milne and applied to become a emailed to [email protected]. The editor re- and breast cancer researcher. “I was donor. Despite a few hurdles, she serves the right to edit or refuse any submission. one of the unlucky ones.” was identified as a viable match, Views expressed or implied are those of individual Dr. Mueller was on the national and in August, Ms Edmunds do- contributors or sources quoted and do not neces- deceased donor transplant list but nated 70 per cent of her liver to Dr. sarily reflect University policy. this meant that he would have to Mueller. Both recovered well and wait until he was critically ill in Dr. Mueller, who recently received order to receive his transplant. The a clean bill of health, expects to be SCHEDULE living donor team at Gen- back in the classroom and the lab eral Hospital encouraged Chris and by winter semester. Issue date: Monday, Jan. 11 his wife, Sally Milne to reach out to No longer considered unlucky, JEFF DRAKE Ad booking deadline: Dec. 11 the public. Dr. Mueller continues to marvel at Queen’s cancer researcher and transplant recipient Christopher Mueller (left) Ad artwork deadline: Dec. 16 Ms Milne posted a notice on the the sacrifice that a perfect stranger with donor Sherrie Edmunds (middle) and Mueller’s wife Sally Milne (right). 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(by appointment) Tel: 613-544-3396 IN THE NEWS November 23, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 3 Make a Wish for the United Way IN BRIEF By STEPHEN TAKYI and make a wish.” first-hand how much adult learn- Flu update Queen’s is getting closer to reach- “You never know…the wish ers benefit from the dynamic, posi- ing this year’s $300,000 fundraising could come true, and you’ll be sup- tive energy of group instruction and The incidence of H1N1 on campus goal for the United Way. Almost porting a very worthy cause,” adds the close, caring attention they re- and in the local community is on $260,000 has been raised through student co-chair Megan Barnes. ceive in one-to-one tutoring.” the decline. individual donations and events, The United Way benefits 73,000 One of the most inspiring “Kingston was among the first including a BBQ held in the Bio- local residents by funding agencies events organized by Kingston Liter- areas to get hit, so it makes sense sciences Atrium and an open house and organizations that provide a acy is the Celebration of Learning that we are among the first to note at the Science Formal in Grant Hall. broad range of social services. evening, where students share their a trend downward,” says Suzanne Next up are AMS-organized wish- PhD student Laura Kinderman achievements with peers, volun- Billing, Director of Student Health ing wells in the Stauffer and Dou- has worked and volunteered for teers, family, and teachers, reading Services. “We hope this continues.” glas Libraries on December 8 and 9. Kingston Literacy, which receives their own stories aloud, and receiv- After postponing H1N1 vaccina- “So many people will be study- United Way support. She currently ing certificates for their achieve- tion clinics due to a lack of vaccine, ing for finals,” says Katrina van chairs their Volunteer Develop- ments. “It is a moving event, the local public health unit is now offering the shot to all residents. Laren, student co-chair of the uni- ment Committee. showing tangibly how increasing JEFF DRAKE versity’s United Way organizing “Volunteering for this organiza- literacy changes lives for the bet- “We are working with public School of Business professor David health to organize the distribution committee. “We encourage tion is rewarding and fulfilling, be- ter,” says Ms Kinderman. McConomy was a celebrity chef at students, faculty and staff to drop cause it supplies a real and urgent the recent BBQ supporting the of the vaccine on campus,” says some change into the wells societal need,” she says. “I have seen www.unitedwaykfla.ca Queen’s United Way Campaign. Dan Langham, Director of Envi- ronmental Health and Safety. Most people who are getting this flu are sick for up to a week, but don’t need to see a doctor. Boadway becomes Officer of the Order of Canada University operations have not Program. Assistant Professor Leela contributions in advancing the Nepal to give comparative exam- been affected by absenteeism Viswanathan (Urban and Regional equality of women. David Allgood ples of how other federal govern- among faculty or staff. PEOPLE Planning) was granted $2,500 for (Law ’74) was recognized for his ments manage diversity. He also “We will continue to monitor her project “Putting planning into outstanding achievement in service met with a contingent of represen- reported illness rates among stu- Internationally practice: Transforming social plan- to the legal profession with the tatives to discuss other challenges dents, faculty and staff,” says Mr. renowned ning pedagogy using a community 2009 Excellence in Corporate Prac- ahead for Nepal as they look to a Langham. Queen’s Univer- service learning model.” Mary Lou tice Award. federal system of government. People who get sick have been sity economist Boudreau and Donna O’Connor Queen’s students Kayleigh Arthur Milnes (Centre for the encouraged to stay home until they Robin Boadway (School of Rehabilitation and Ther- Roberts and Ben Richards have Study of Democracy) has been feel better. Students should contact was officially in- apy) also received funding in the won the 2009 Agfa HealthCare awarded a prestigious research grant their instructors about making up vested as an Of- amount of $2,500 for their project eHealth Innovation Award. This from the Lyndon Baines Johnson missed assignments and classes, ficer of the “Community service learning in year’s competition addressed the Presidential Library in Austin, Texas, and employees should contact Order of Canada occupational therapy: Funds for ac- IT-enabled exchange of records and where he will research Canada-US their supervisor. Boadway in a recent cere- tion.” The deadline for the final information among patients and relations during President Johnson’s “It’s still important to do every- mony at Rideau round of funding is January 15, providers. Roberts and Richards’ and Prime Minister Lester B. Pear- thing you can to avoid getting and Hall. A leading scholar in the field 2010. winning proposal will be reviewed son’s time in office. This is the sec- spreading the flu,” says Dr. Billing. of public-sector economics, Dr. Several alumni have received by a panel including Agfa Health- ond time this year that Milnes has “People should continue to wash Boadway is the Sir Edward Peacock major awards in the last month. Care’s CEO and executive team. received funds to study president- their hands frequently, use hand Professor of Economics at Queen’s, Michel Picher (Law ’72) received Principal Emeritus and Professor prime minister relations at a US sanitizer if soap and water aren’t and inaugural holder of the David the 2009 Bora Laskin Award for his Emeritus of Political Studies Presidential Library. readily available, and cough and Chadwick Smith Chair. contributions to Canadian labour Ronald Watts recently traveled to sneeze into your sleeve.” Three faculty members have re- law. Daphne Dumont (Artsci ’74) Nepal to provide advice to the People is an occasional feature that rec- For the latest information, in- ceived funding during the first won the Governor General’s framers of the country’s new con- ognizes the accomplishments of cluding when to seek medical at- round of the 2009-10 Community Award in Commemoration of the stitution. Dr. Watts met with the Queen’s community members. Email tention, visit www.queensu.ca Service Learning Engagement Persons Case for her significant President and Prime Minister of submissions to [email protected] /pandemic

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UNIVERSITY Q&A with QUEEN’S FLASHBACK: CFRC 1959 ROUNDUP Dean Rosa

Unfriend that intexticated driver Bruno-Jofré The New American Dictionary has made its biggest an- After ten years as nouncement of the year: its 2009 word of the year is “unfriend”. A dean of the Fac- verb, unfriend means removing someone as a friend on a social net- ulty of Education, working site such as Facebook. Christine Lindberg of Oxford’s US Rosa Bruno-Jofré dictionary program says the word has both currency and potential is stepping down. longevity. “In the online social networking context, its meaning is Praised by many understood, so its adoption as a modern verb form makes this an in- who work with teresting choice.” Other new words considered for the honour are her as a visionary intexticated (distracted because texting on a cellphone while driv- and strategic ing a vehicle), funemployed (taking advantage of one’s newly un- Bruno-Jofré leader, Dr. Bruno- employed status to have fun or pursue other interests), death panel Jofré leaves the (a theoretical body that determines which patients deserve to live, faculty a very different place than when care is rationed) and deleb (a dead celebrity). when she arrived. Luckily, she is not blog, Nov. 16 gone for long. After a brief vacation in Chile, a three-month stay as a distin- guished visiting professor at the Uni- versidad Complutense de Madrid and 85 universities, but who’s counting? presentations at various international France has established a new and tiny university – its 85th – in the symposiums, Dr. Bruno-Jofré will re- southern town of Nimes. The first new university in France since turn to Queen’s in July 2010 to con- 1995, it has been christened Unimes, and has a total of 3,700 stu- tinue her own research and teach dents. Upgraded from its previous status as an institution of train- undergraduate and graduate courses. ing and research, the school is looking to the future, when it will be As her tenure as dean draws to a a member of a planned centre for research and higher education in close on Jan. 1, 2010, the Gazette the region. The creation of Unimes goes against a national trend asked Dr. Bruno-Jofré to reflect on her which has seen French universities merge in order to increase in- past 10 years at Queen’s. ternational visibility. University World News, Nov. 14 What are a few of your major ac- complishments while at Queen’s? When I came in, one of my goals TRICOLOR YEARBOOKS was to operate with a balanced We took all the horses budget and a stable internal source The year was 1959. Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Darin were top- ping the charts and Queen’s CFRC radio was well on its way to becoming An analysis of the complete DNA sequence of Twilight, a thor- of funding. I also wanted to move one of the world’s longest continuously running radio stations. Recognize oughbred mare at Cornell University, was published in the journal the faculty to the cutting edge in any of these disc jockeys? Email us at [email protected] Science recently. The international team of researchers was led by information and communication animal geneticist Claire Wade, previously of Harvard University and technology. By moving the Con- the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and now at the Univer- tinuing Teacher Education courses ing $4.4 million; and we hold faculty. I was able to champion cer- sity of Sydney. The team collaborated over the internet to decode to online and establishing the Pro- the UNESCO Chair in Arts and tain things but often it was other the three billion letters that make up the average mammal's fessional Learning Services sub- Learning. people who brought the ideas – or genome. Twilight is only the 10th mammal to be fully sequenced unit, we have created a sustainable we fed off each other. since the human genome was completed in 2000 and the results source of funding and become What are you most proud of? were surprising, said David Adelson of the University of Adelaide, known as a leading provider of cut- A lot has been done in 10 years. I What has been the biggest who took part in the study. While horses may not look much like ting-edge teacher qualification love the technological infrastruc- change at Queen’s during your 10 humans, their genes and chromosomes are similar. Comparing DNA courses. The faculty now has a state ture, the international visitors pro- years here? sequences also reveals that domestication of the horse was different of the art e-Learning Hub, sophisti- gram and post-doctoral fellowships There has been a significant change than that of the dog. Modern dogs can be traced back to four cated video-conferencing room, we’ve funded. I’m also proud of the in the approach to international- wolves, while horse evidence indicates that their domestication re- second life island and Elluminate Master of Education in Aboriginal ization. When I first came, there sulted from many females and relatively few males (similar to the Live – all providing opportunities and World Indigenous Educational was a degree of cautiousness to structure of wild horse herds) about 4000-6000 years ago. "Dogs for experimentation and new peda- Studies program, which helps stu- things that were new or different. derived from wolves, which are very ferocious. It's likely (humans) gogical developments. dents with experience in Aboriginal At the time, Cal Bowry and I were didn't take all the wolves, whereas we took all the horses," said Pro- Another goal was to build a communities develop leadership very active, visiting embassies and fessor Wade. solid research structure that would skills. I’ve had incredible assistants ministries, becoming part of The Advertiser, Nov. 10 support excellence in teaching and excellent associate deans – international delegations, and de- and help connect our faculty with LeRoy Whitehead and most re- veloping a lot of international rela- the world. Today, our doctoral stu- cently, Stephen Elliott – with whom tionships, but we did not have an dents are the best funded of the I had wonderful working relation- office in central administration University readmits provoking student Group of 13 (faculties of Educa- ships. fully engaged in international rela- “I was the victim… I don’t plan to change the way I am or the way tion in Ontario). We have estab- I’m most proud, however, of the tions as we have now. I think there I dress,” says Geysi Villa Nova Arruda, a Brazilian student whose lished two endowment funds incredible team of open-minded is a lot more openness to interna- racy style of dress sparked protests from other students in October. (Research and Professorship) total- and committed people in the tionalism and diversity now. Arruda, 20, was expelled from the Universidade Bandeirante in Sao Paulo after hundreds of her peers reacted angrily to her attire. The university, which explained in newspaper advertisements that it had expelled the student for incompatibility with the atmosphere at the Teaching and Learning with “Clickers” school, reversed its decision after federal prosecutors launched an investigation. The expulsion and a video showing Arruda being By JONATHAN ROSE signal telling cause they created it. chased out by a student mob caused a heated debate in Brazil, which The term “Clickers” sounds too them their vote It seems the simple act of voting has a conservative streak in spite of its racy Carnival festivities. She frivolous while “classroom re- was received. At in these class polls increases the denies that she acted provocatively, and plans to complete the aca- sponse systems” seems too bureau- the end of vot- students’ stake in the material in demic year at the school. cratic. This was the first thought I ing, which usu- ways that would not have been Reuters, Nov. 10 had when I contemplated using ally lasts less possible had I merely shown them this new tool in one of my large, than a minute, I the data. The result has been a Compiled by Wilma van Wyngaarden first year political studies classes. I show their re- stronger buy-in from the class on wondered if students would take to sults, and most concepts and ideas we are dis- it and, more importantly, would it Rose importantly, we cussing but also a tendency to want add anything to their learning? discuss what to justify their answers after the After all, as one colleague mused, they mean. vote. For me, this is evidence of wasn’t this the same thing used on This is my third month of using their active engagement with the Viewpoint Policy “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”? clickers and I have been struck by material. The Queen’s Gazette welcomes submissions for Viewpoint from members of It turns out that students do like the serendipitous moments of The use of clickers does come at the university community. Unless otherwise discussed in advance with the ed- the degree of participation clickers learning they create in the class – a cost. There is decreased time for itor, articles should normally range between 600 and 700 words and should afford them and while I don’t yet for me as well as the students. Re- content because of the discussion address issues related to the university or higher education in general. have data on their contribution to cently I was discussing political cul- after each poll and additional time Speeches related to issues of interest to the university community are also wel- learning, I do know that clickers ture with a class. Rather than is necessary to prepare questions come. Email submissions to [email protected]. The editor reserves the right have changed the way I lecture and telling students that the values of that are meaningful. More funda- to edit or reject any submission that does not comply with policy. Opinions ex- improved the atmosphere in the their generation were “post-materi- mentally, using clickers takes fac- pressed are those of the writer. classroom. Technology in the class- alist” I had them answer questions ulty out of their comfort zone in room should respond to a per- which powerfully demonstrated delivery of material. Some might ceived problem and clickers help to this. say that’s a cost. I would say that it Letters Policy address the very real lack of inter- In another class I wanted to has challenged the way I think of activity in large classes and the in- show the effect of question design course content and the transmis- The Queen’s Gazette welcomes letters to the editor from members of the uni- herently passive nature of in survey response. I asked one sec- sion of knowledge and alleviated versity community and other readers about matters related to content in the Gazette, the university or higher education in general. Letters must be origi- lecturing. tion of my class a question that the perpetual problem of engage- nal and addressed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the writer. Clickers are hand held remotes framed their choices based on po- ment in large lectures. For those The Gazette does not publish anonymous letters. Please include your name, used by students in the classroom. tential gain. In the other section, reasons alone, it has been a great affiliation and phone number. Email is preferable. Letters should be submitted The ones I use have five buttons, A- the question was framed based on experiment. to [email protected] by noon on the Monday before publication. Letters are E. Students can reply “yes” or “no” minimizing loss. The results were a normally about 300 words maximum. The Gazette reserves the right to edit to a question posed by pressing one vivid demonstration of an effect Jonathan Rose teaches in Political letters to address style, length and legal considerations. The editor reserves of the buttons. Their answers regis- that can be found in any text book Studies. the right to edit or reject any submission that does not comply with policy. ter on my laptop and they receive a – but resonated with students be- DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S November 23, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 5

The IEEEXtreme global chal- Physiologist receives Basmajian Award IN BRIEF lenge involved teams from 40 countries competing to solve a set Physiology pro- in recognition of outstanding re- vestigator Award, Dr. Magoski fo- of programming problems within fessor Neil search. cuses on changes in the biophysi- 24 hours. The Queen’s team in- Magoski is the The award will be presented on cal properties of neurons that can Student team cluded students Mahmoud Ouda 2008/2009 re- Monday Dec. 7 at 4:30 pm in Bot- occur following brief electrical or and Sharief Oteafy from the School cipient of the terell Hall, Room B139. After the chemical stimulation. He came to wins bronze of Computing and Hatem Abou- Mihran and presentation, Dr. Magoski will de- Queen’s in 2001 from Yale Univer- Queen’s Genetically Engineered zeid from the Department of Elec- Mary Basmajian liver the Basmajian Lecture on sity, where he had worked on the Machine (QGEM) team has re- trical and Computer Engineering. Award, pre- “Making the good times last: long- study of neuroendocrine cells and ceived a bronze medal for their in- “This was very much a team ef- sented each year term regulation of neurononal ac- the striking change in output they ventive work in synthetic biology – fort, and we’re all really happy Magoski by the Faculty of tivity.” display when initiating feeding, a new science that focuses on re-de- about our achievement,” says Mr. Health Sciences The recipient of a CIHR New In- drinking and reproduction. signing and rebuilding natural bio- Ouda, a master’s candidate in the logical systems synthetically, from Telecommunications Research Lab the ground up. and former world finalist in the QGEM explored a new synthetic prestigious ACM International Col- Worms provide clues to target cancer biology approach for treating ath- legiate Programming Contest. erosclerosis, a disease in which Computing Professor Hossam By JEFF DRAKE creased Eph receptor levels in level, they are very similar. In some plaque builds up inside the arteries. Hassanein provided support to the Queen’s biologists have found a worms, the PTEN levels diminished instances, like the ones we are They aimed to engineer bacteria team and alumnus Dr. Y. Hung Tam link between two genes involved in and the worms died prematurely. studying, the cellular mechanisms that could target and deliver drugs acted as proctor during the 24- cancer formation in humans, by ex- When they decreased the Eph re- are so similar that the human genes to the site of atherosclerotic hour, non-stop contest. amining the genes in worms. The ceptor level in the worm, the PTEN can replace the worm’s gene.” plaques. groundbreaking discovery provides levels went up and the worm lived The next step is to look at the Team members include under- a foundation for how tumor-form- longer than normal. The team be- interaction of these two genes in graduate students Parthiv Amin, Prof’s paper ing genes interact, and may offer a lieves the same principles are appli- humans. The findings could lead to Mike Freeman and Kate Turner drug target for cancer treatment. cable to humans. exciting breakthroughs in cancer (Biochemical Engineering); James in Top 10 “When cancer hijacks a healthy “Obviously humans and worms treatment. MacLeod (Biology), Bogdan Mom- system, it can create tumors by look very different,” says Dr. “There is a drug used in the ciu, Bryant Shum and Chris Yan download list causing cells to divide when they Chin-Sang, “but at a molecular treatment of breast cancer that (Life Sciences); Chris Palmer (Engi- shouldn’t,” says Professor Ian Chin- some women develop a resistance neering Chemistry); and Harry Philosophy professor Udo Schuk- Sang, who led the study. “Certain to,” adds Dr. Chin-Sang. “Those Zhou (Biochemistry). Faculty advi- lenk’s paper entitled “Two models genes control the normal move- same women have also lost their sors include Ian Chin-Sang and Vir- in global health ethics” was re- ment and growth of cells, and by PTEN. Perhaps their Eph is overac- ginia Walker (Biology); Peter Greer cently listed on the Top Ten down- studying how these genes interact, tive, and that has made the PTEN (Biochemistry); Nancy Martin (Mi- load list for the international Social we can understand what is abnor- go down. The research on the worm crobiology and Immunology); Science Research Network (SSRN). mal when cancer is present.” may therefore provide a useful drug David LeBrun and Waheed Sangrar Dr. Schuklenk is Ontario Research There is an important gene in target for therapeutic intervention (Pathology and Molecular Medi- Chair in Bioethics. humans called PTEN that acts as a of breast cancer. In fact, this worm cine); and Ronald Neufeld (Chemi- The paper, co-authored with tumor suppressor. When the PTEN is becoming a bit of a scientific cal Engineering). Christopher Lowry from the Chi- gene function is lost, it can lead to celebrity. Studies on this worm have nese University of , ex- cancer. For example, 70-80 per cent won researchers three Nobel prizes amines two strategies for moral of all prostate cancers have lost in the last seven years.” Computing team obligations to improve global PTEN function. Another gene fam- The Biology Department re- health: the humanitarian model and ily, called Eph receptors, often search team includes Sarah Brisbin, 10th out of 700 the political model. The authors shows high levels in cancers, but a Jun Liu, Jeff Boudreau, Jimmy Peng argue that political reasoning is un- connection between PTEN and Eph and Marie Evangelista. The research A team of graduate students repre- suitable for determining who should Receptors in cancer formation was supported by the National senting the School of Computing receive health aid and suggest that JEFF DRAKE has placed 10th out of 700, and top “in the context of global health has never been shown. The study Biology professor Ian Chin-Sang has Cancer Institute of Canada and shows the remarkable relationship found a link between two genes in- Canadian Institutes of Health amongst all Canadian participants, ethics, political reasoning must be between these genes in worms. volved in cancer formation in humans Research. in an international, on-line com- supplemented with, if not replaced When the research team in- by examining worm genes. puter programming competition. by, humanitarian reasoning.” NOW OPEN at Kingston stay current ...

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www.queensu.ca/its Cataraqui Town Centre 945 Gardiners Rd., Kingston K7M 7H4 613-384-3888 ext. 241 DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S Page 6 Queen’s Gazette November 23, 2009 Research projects receive $25 million Leading sustainability, from Ontario Government By NANCY DORRANCE regeneration with a combination of Biochemistry ($46,000); Kurt Kys- environmental and Queen’s researchers involved in 26 biomechancial, biological, ter, Geological Sciences and Geo- projects, ranging from nuclear ma- computing and imaging logical Engineering ($2 million); “green” energy terials and microelectronics to approaches. Their work will Amy Latimer, Kinesiology and bone and joint repair, have re- enhance mobility in people with Health Studies ($95,000) Paul Mar- ceived more than $25 million in musculoskeletal disorders. tin, Biology ($120,000); William research at Queen’s new provincial infrastructure Other Queen’s researchers re- Nelson, Biology, $130,000; John grants. ceiving ORF infrastructure grants Peacey, Robert M. Buchan Depart- “We are delighted to receive this are: Gunnar Blohm, Physiology, ment of Mining ($100,000); Joshua Alternative energy very substantial investment in Computing ($200,000); Christo- Pearce, Mechanical and Materials Queen’s many innovative and di- pher Booth, Oncology ($80,000); Engineering ($200,000); Elaine Praveen Jain (Electrical and Computer Engineering), head of En- verse research projects,” says Prin- Christopher Bowie, Psychology, Petrof, Infectious Diseases, Micro- ergy and Power Electronics Applied Research Laboratory cipal Daniel Woolf. “The funding Psychiatry ($75,000); John Car- biology and Immunology (ePOWER) – energy efficiency improvements within electrical en- will help ensure that our outstand- tledge, Electrical and Computer ($180,000); Kyra Pyke, Kinesiology ergy. ing researchers continue to have Engineering ($180,000); John Car- and Health Studies ($80,000); Brant Peppley (Mechanical and Materials Engineering), Canada competitive, state-of-the-art infra- tledge and David Plant, Electrical Kevin Robbie, Physics ($1.4 Research Chair in Fuel Cells – fuel cell technology. structure to engage in their leading- and Computer Engineering ($1.2 million); Jeremy Squire, Pathology edge research and technology million); Anne Ellis, Allergy and Molecular Medicine Steve Harrison (Mechanical and Materials Engineering), leads development. This in turn will ($180,000); Gabor Fichtinger, ($500,000); and Kim Woodhouse, Queen’s Solar Calorimetry Laboratory – designing, analyzing, bring significant benefits to our School of Computing ($400,000); Chemical Engineering ($125,000). modelling and improving solar heating systems and components. local community, to the province Yves Filion, Civil Engineering As part of Ontario’s Innovation Joshua Pearce (Mechanical and Materials Engineering) – renew- and to the country.” ($150,000); Lauren Flynn, Agenda, the Ontario Research Fund able energy engineering. Mechanical and Materials Engi- Chemical Engineering ($100,000); grants will support 46 projects in- neering professor Richard Holt and Gregory Jerkiewicz, Chemistry volving nearly 342 scientists and Bryne Purchase (Policy Studies) – energy policy. his 30-member team receive $7 ($200,000); Philip Jessop, Chem- researchers at 13 institutions across million to support their study of istry ($270,000); Zongchao Jia, the province. the behaviour of nuclear reactor core materials in a simulated Sustainability research radiation environment. The BIOCAP Canada Foundation – helped lay the groundwork for program is developing advanced Canada’s transformation towards a sustainable bioeconomy. materials for the next generation of nuclear reactors. Sustainable Bio-Economy Centre – moving from the current fos- Ian McWalter (Canadian Micro- sil-fuel-based economy to a biological resources-based economy. electronics Corporation) and Richard Oleschuk (Chemistry) lead Andrew Pollard (Mechanical and Materials Engineering), direc- a team of 300 researchers at Em- tor of Queen’s Sustainable Bio-Economy Centre – computational bedded Systems Canada, who are and experimental fluid dynamics. designing microsystems for the Kerry Rowe (Civil Engineering) – tunneling, soil reinforcement, information, clean tech and geosynthetics and waste management, contaminant containment medical device technologies and safe landfill design. sectors. CMC Microsystems was launched in 1984 at Queen’s as a collaboration among universities, NSERC (Natural Sciences and Green chemistry research Engineering Research Council of Canada) and industrial partners. GreenCentre Canada, a National Centre of Excellence for Com- The research group has been mercialization and Research, bringing together Canada’s leading awarded $9.2 million. green chemistry researchers, industry partners and commercial- Professor of Orthopaedic Sur- ization professionals to develop cleaner, less energy-intensive so- gery and Mechanical and Materials lutions for traditional chemical and manufacturing processes. Engineering David Pichora’s 15- Philip Jessop (Chemistry) – “green” chemical methods for sepa- member team at the Human Mo- rating oil and water, or solvents, using carbon dioxide and air. bility Research Centre receives JEFF DRAKE $700,000 to support their research Among recipients of recent ORF infrastructure funding are Mechanical and Ma- Neal Scott (Geography), Canada Research Chair in Greenhouse into improving bone and joint terials Engineering professor Richard Holt and Chemistry professor Richard Gas Dynamics and Ecosystem Management – impacts of refor- tissue reconstruction and Oleschuk. estation on greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental research Study linking health and education John Smol (Biology), Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change, founder and co-director of Paleoecological Environ- mental Assessment and Research Laboratory (PEARL) – natural wins international award and human impacts on lakes and ecosystems. Bruce Pardy (Law) – environmental law and issues related to in- TEENS’ MENTAL HEALTH Policy Studies and Department of mechanisms linking the two will ternational climate change agreements, environmental gover- Economics, Dr. Lehrer shares the have important implications for nance, ecosystem management, environmental liability and AFFECTS HOW LONG RAND Corporation’s Victor R. policy design.” water law. Fuchs Research Award with Jason In their study, the team intro- THEY STAY IN SCHOOL, Fletcher of Yale University. Their duces a new research design they Andrew Daugulis (Chemical Engineering) – producing ethanol prize-winning paper, recently pub- call a “genetic lottery” identifica- from renewable resources as a viable alternative for automotive NEW STUDY SHOWS lished in the journal Forum for tion strategy, based on the fact that, fuel, and developing bioreactors for the destruction of toxic com- Health Economics & Policy, examines at conception there are differences pounds. By NANCY DORRANCE the effects of adolescent health on in genetic inheritance among sib- Paul Grogan (Biology), Canada Research Chair in Climate Researcher Steven Lehrer has won a educational outcomes. lings. “While our paper uses this re- Change Effects on Northern Ecosystems – Arctic ecosystems re- prestigious international award in “Our study shows that poor search design to estimate the sponse to changes in summer air temperature, winter snow accu- recognition of his contributions to mental health in children and relationship between health and mulation, vegetation distribution and caribou migration. health economics. teenagers has a large impact on the education outcomes, we believe A professor in the School of length of time they will stay in this identification has much wider Kurt Kyser (Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering) – school,” says Dr. Lehrer. He notes a applicability in a number of critical new ways to protect the environment, the safety of our food and large number of school-based pro- areas in both social science and environmentally responsible extraction of mineral resources. grams have recently been intro- health services research,” says Dr. duced to prevent childhood obesity Lehrer. through lifestyle changes, but sug- gests the net should be cast more Water quality research widely. “It’s important for policy- “Uunraveling Stephen Brown (Chemistry and Environmental Studies) – new makers to target health conditions [these links] will methods of environmental analysis, with emphasis on detecting that are not the easiest to identify – small organic compounds in water samples. like inattention – but may have have important larger impacts on one’s future.” Linda Campbell (Environmental Science) – aquatic systems The findings provide strong evi- implications for health, heavy metal contamination, management and remedia- dence that inattentive symptoms of policy design.” tion, mostly in the Great Lakes. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dis- order (ADHD) in childhood and de- Gary vanLoon (Chemistry, Environmental Studies) – environ- Steven Lehrer pression in adolescents are linked mental chemistry, drinking water chemistry, waste water treat- to the number of years of com- Presented annually by the ment and groundwater remediation procedures. pleted schooling. Dr. Lehrer says RAND Corporation – a U.S.-based, Kent Novalkowski (Civil Engineering) – creating tools that pro- this points to potentially large ben- non-profit global policy think tank tect municipal drinking water from its source in the watershed to efits from childhood and adoles- – the $10,000 Fuchs Award is given the taps in people’s homes. COURTESY OF STEVEN LEHRER cent health interventions that have to the best research paper with the School of Policy Studies professor not yet been identified. “We focus potential to spawn new research in Steven Lehrer has won the Victor R. on the link between health and ed- an underdeveloped area of health Fuchs Research Award. ucation because unraveling the economics or health policy. SUSTAINABILITY November 23, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 7 Finding solutions to sustainability challenges By NANCY DORRANCE focus on a holistic approach to Harrison (Mechanical and Materi- gaged in enhancing sustainability influence on the sustainability de- Queen’s is moving towards becom- finding sustainability solutions in als Engineering), Harry McCaughey on campus and around the globe. bate.” ing a sustainability leader among marking University Day, on No- (Geography, Environmental Stud- Last week, Urban and Regional Queen’s Backing Action on Cli- Canadian universities through the vember 26. ies), Steven Moore (School of Busi- Planning master’s student Ana mate Change (QBACC), a student- combined efforts of students, fac- A newly formed Queen’s advi- ness), Claire Nelischer (Alma Mater Stuermer represented the university run environmental- activist group, ulty, staff and administration. sory group composed of faculty Society), Bruce Pardy (Law), Joshua at an international sustainability is also concerned with developing Working with other Ontario members with expertise and inter- Pearce (Mechanical and Materials conference in Witten, Germany, and implementing more sustain- universities and its own Sustain- est in sustainability is providing in- Engineering), Vicki Remenda organized by oikos (Students for able policies on campus. One of ability Office, Queen’s is exploring sight and advice on the university’s (Geological Sciences and Geologi- Sustainable Economics and Man- QBACC’s goals is for Queen’s to ways to set benchmarks and mean- sustainability plan, to incorporate cal Engineering), John Smol (Biol- agement). Ms Stuermer, who re- sign a third-party climate change ingful measures to track our sus- specific targets, measures and time- ogy, Environmental Studies), ceived funding support from the document committing the univer- tainability progress – including frames. Patrick Deane (V-P Aca- Andrew Pollard (Mechanical & Ma- Principal’s Office Student Initiative sity to setting and meeting green- facility infrastructure, procurement demic) and Bill Bryck (V-P terials Engineering), Scott Carson Fund and the Office of the Vice- house gas emission targets and activities, education and research Operations and Finance) are co- (School of Business) and Ivana Ze- Principal (Academic), reported by incorporating the issue of climate and reduction of greenhouse gas chairs of Queen’s sustainability ad- lenika (Society of Graduate & Pro- email that she was “majorly en- change and sustainability into the (GHG) emissions. This year the visory committee (QSAC). fessional Students). gaged in dialogue regarding sus- curriculum for every student. Council of Ontario Universities will QSAC members include: Steve Queen’s students are actively en- tainability, leadership and student www.queensu.ca/sustainability Colossal composters on campus Queen’s is the first Canadian uni- campus. Since then, two new com- adds Mr. Sparks. “Now that we versity to install industrial-size posters were put in to replace the have that in place, we are launch- composters capable of managing test pilot – one in Leonard Hall, the ing an education program to get most of the organic waste produced other in Ban Righ – each with a students thinking about how much on the campus. 300kg capacity and the ability to waste they’re producing so they “These composters will allow us finish their cycle in 14 hours. The can reduce it. Just because some- to divert 95 per cent of the organic massive machines costing thing can be recycled doesn’t mean food waste on campus from land- $100,000 each were donated to we should use more.” fills,” says Phil Sparks, Sodexo’s Res- Queen’s by Sodexo. Bruce Giffiths, Director of Hous- ident District Manager of Food The composters are part of a ing and Hospitality Services agrees. Services. “Leonard Hall alone pro- two-pronged strategy aimed at re- “Some campuses are simply re- duces four metric tonnes of organic ducing and recycling the univer- moving trays from the dining halls waste a week, so the composters sity’s organic waste. Purposely so you have to take less food,” he will have a major impact on reduc- purchasing composters that can’t says. “We’re not interested in forc- ing our carbon footprint.” handle all the organic waste pro- ing choices on our students. We A year ago, a 100kg composter vides an opportunity to educate the want them to have the power to was installed in Leonard Hall as a campus community about food make their own decisions and we pilot project. It reduced the weight waste. want them to take that knowledge of organic waste by 85 per cent in “We purchased equipment that with them when they leave the JEFF DRAKE 18 hours, turning it into a soil can handle a significant portion of campus community.” Earnest Mooney, monitor of the compost pilot project, demonstrates the new supplement that’s being used on our organic waste, but not all,” www.queensu.ca/sustainability composter in Leonard Hall. Queen’s Centre helps construct a sustainable future The Queen’s Centre will be the (Facilities). “While the recognition waste energy cent of waste material from demo- products endorsed by Green Seal newest hub of campus activity – a is welcome, what really matters is • Premium efficiency standards for lition and construction was di- and Ecologo. These products gener- legacy from students past and pres- the forward-looking process behind all motors with power ratings over verted from landfill into reuse and ate less toxic pollution and waste ent to future generations. The mod- the scenes that considers current 0.75 kW recycling streams. The stone exte- and conserve resources and habi- ern, multi-purpose athletic, social impacts as well as future ones. The • CO2 monitors and variable speed rior of the old Jock Harty Arena, for tats. The green cleaning program and academic complex implements result is a highly functional, effi- drives on fan units that help con- example, was recovered and used benefits the custodians, building sustainable design throughout. cient and sustainable building. This trol and reduce the run times and on the facade of the Queen’s Cen- occupants and the environment. Built to LEED®-standard certifica- is simply the smart and right thing speeds of the ventilation system tre, contributing to the building’s LEED® is a standardized certifi- tion, the building was designed to to do.” • High-efficiency lamps and occu- overall composition of recycled cation system that promotes sus- reflect the university’s long-term The Queen’s Centre uses 29 per pancy sensors to decrease electrical material. tainable building design and commitment to responsible stew- cent less energy and more than 30 consumption from lighting systems Commitment to sustainable construction contributing to over- ardship. per cent less water than a standard • Faucets, showers and urinals with building includes a comprehensive all efficiency and reduced environ- “Sustainable design and con- building of similar size and nature. flow and flush rates that are lower green cleaning program that mental impact. It has been struction are about more than a Contributing features include: than the Ontario Building Code will increase the quality of the in- available in Canada through the certification process,” says Ann • A heat recovery system that pre- (OBC) and LEED requirements. door environment using high- Canadian Green Building Council Browne, Associate Vice-Principal heats incoming outdoor air with In addition, more than 75 per end ecologically-friendly cleaning (CaGBC) since 2004.

Student plan targets vending machine Queen’s goes green – a year in review To read past stories about the sustainable initiatives taking place at consumption, emissions Queen’s, visit the gazette archives at: www.qnc.queensu.ca/gaz_online.php Capturing climate change on camera, Jan. 12 By NANCY DORRANCE target is the bright lights in the uni- Corry Hall – an area of dense traffic Climate warming triggers ecosystem changes in lake, Jan. 12 In the spirit of miserly Ebenezer versity’s beverage vending ma- which has seen what would be a 20 A good time to go green, Jan. 26 Scrooge, the fictional curmudgeon chines. per cent annual energy savings – Queen’s IT goes greener, Feb. 9 from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Unlike Scrooge, however, Mr. and Dupuis Hall, where traffic is Putting green into the university’s bottom line, Feb. 23 second-year Commerce student Shah’s motives are for the public less congested, resulting in longer One person’s trash…, Feb. 23 Trevor Shah would like to dim the good. He’s hoping to reduce energy “power down” periods and a 60 per Gifts that keep on giving, year after year, Feb. 23 lights at Queen’s. Specifically, his usage of each machine from 20 to cent annual reduction in electrical Green chemistry expertise attracts new Centre of Excellence to Queen’s, Mar. 9 60 per cent, depending on their lo- consumption. Project nurtures the “inner scientist” in northern children, March 9 cation, and reduce the campus car- “Our goal is to identify the ma- New office supplies agreement a big step in cutting university costs, March 9 bon footprint through reduced chines on campus that would pro- Is the oil spill cure worse than the disease? March 23 carbon dioxide emissions. duce the highest savings and install Taking action against climate change, March 23 The proposal – which is now the misers there,” says Mr. Shah. Queen’s goes green for Earth Hour, March 23 being implemented on a trial basis “Queen’s Sustainability Office is Get your hands dirty on Earth Day, April 13 in several locations on campus – in- proposing that we install 75 more Food for thought, April 13 volves installing a simple “plug- vending misers across campus. We A greener world awaits at the Earth Centre, April 13 and-play” device called a ‘vending hope this initiative will be another Alternative energy expertise generates major investment, April 13 miser’ that shuts off a machine’s way that Queen’s becomes more Researchers shine light on alternative energy solution, April 27 lights when no motion has been sustainable and friendly to our en- Digging into earth day, April 27 detected nearby for more than 15 vironment.” Welcoming, sustainable communities focus of study, May 11 minutes. The device uses an over- Approved by both Coke and Plastic proof piles up on ocean garbage quest, May 25 head infrared sensor to power Pepsi, the vending miser is cur- Grad student takes lead on sustainability, May 25 down the vending machine when rently in use at a number of Cana- Province awards $13.6-million for green research, Sept. 21 the surrounding area is vacant, dian and U.S. institutions, Student-run residence composting project a first in Canada, Oct. 13 while maintaining the temperature including Tufts University in Mas- Staying the course for a sustainable campus, Oct. 26 of the vended product. sachusetts where vending ma- University registrar’s office staff go green, Oct. 26 “It’s so cool to know that this lit- chines have reduced half their From solar cars to solar homes, Oct. 26 tle instrument will reduce electric- electricity consumption and car- JEFF DRAKE Expanded organic waste collection reduces carbon footprint, Oct. 26 Commerce student Trevor Shah “trig- ity consumption by an average of bon dioxide emissions over the $1 million boost for Arctic research, Oct. 26 gers” a motion sensor above a vend- 46 per cent and help shrink our car- past year. At a cost of $230 each, it’s From solar cars to solar homes, Oct. 26 ing machine equipped with a bon footprint,” says Mr. Shah. The expected that the vending misers Biologists uncover “ecologically unique” changes in Arctic lake, Oct. 26 vending miser device in Mackintosh- two misers currently in use at will pay for themselves in a little Momentous campus shift towards sustainable food, Nov. 9 Corry Hall. Queen’s are located in Mackintosh- over a year. SUSTAINABILITY Page 8 Queen’s Gazette November 23, 2009 IN BRIEF MyFarm growing into a sustainable classroom Students and campus groups are farm, and working to increase the of what’s already been accom- the world but we’re just not using it Fudan-Queen’s taking advantage of a new 76-acre population from three hives to plished. effectively. It’s exciting to see all classroom at Queen’s. Reg Pearce, ten. “It’s a program that’s very dear these plans in motion on the Centre opens an executive chef who’s been with University groups are also part- to my heart,” he adds. “We have farm.” The Fudan-Queen’s Centre for En- Queen’s for 33 years, owns a farm nering with the farm. The Four Di- enough land in this country to feed vironment and Sustainability Re- located east of Gananoque. It was rections Aboriginal Student Centre search opened this month at Fudan his idea to partner with Queen’s is using two acres of land to grow University in Shanghai, China. The and Sodexo to turn the land, called their traditional “three sisters”: centre allows Queen’s to MyFarm, into a living, sustainable corn, beans and squash, for next work in collaboration with col- classroom. year’s educational powwow. leagues in China, helping the Chi- “The initial plan was to have a They’re also growing sweetgrass to nese address environmental place to show students where their use in ceremonies, and participants challenges in a sustainable fashion. food comes from, but it’s quickly recently went on a medicine walk “With our partners, we hope to growing into much more,” says and found 30 different wild plants help move China along a more sus- Chef Pearce. on the farm that can be used in tra- tainable path,” says Urban and Re- A number of research projects ditional healing. There are plans to gional Planning professor John are already underway on MyFarm. build a sweat lodge on the property Meligrana. Engineering students are working next year. The centre brings together ex- on a project that will take the used Additional plans for the spring pert researchers from both univer- oil from the fryers on campus and include a greenhouse to produce sities and other institutions. It turn it into biodiesel to help seedlings; a certified organic fruit provides research and educational power the farm. Other students and vegetable garden; and areas to opportunities for graduate and un- are researching wind and solar raise free-range, hormone-free pork dergraduate students, and potential power projects. A group of fourth- and chicken, all of which will make for hosting conferences and work- year geology students are studying their way back to students at the shops related to environment and the feasibility of organic produce. campus farmer’s market. CHI YAN LAM sustainability research. And yet another class is studying Although MyFarm is still in its Chef Reg Pearce serves hot apple cider to students during a recent sustain- the importance of the bees on the infancy, Chef Pearce is very proud ability talk at MyFarm. Furniture Reuse Program new solution to an old problem By ANDREW LAMBERT laboratory with pieces of used fur- tables, desks and chairs goes into Since June, more than 50 items fills and extended their life in the One person’s trash is another’s niture that meet my basic needs” storage where the coordinators de- have been redistributed across de- workspaces of local individuals.” treasure. A timeless and perhaps says Christopher Bowie in the de- velop an inventory of reusable partments and more than 130 And if diverting waste from overused expression, but one that partments of Psychology and Psy- items. items to local charities including landfills isn’t enough, as Shelley Queen’s is adhering to for its Furni- chiatry. “I had lots to choose from “Departments needing furniture Limestone District School Board’s Aylesworth-Spink at the School of ture Reuse Program (FRP). and, within 48 hours, the equip- can visit our storage centre on Bar- non-profit program, Enviroworks Graduate Studies explains, “They The program is designed to help ment was moved to my lab in a rack Street and then make a request and the Ontario March of Dimes. also make our office look more pro- manage furniture on campus in a cost-efficient and environmentally by phone or email,” says Llynwen “In addition to reducing waste, fessional and organized.” more socially and environmentally conscious manner.” Osborne, the Waste Management the furniture program has a hugely Currently, requests for furniture responsible way by redistributing Departments can donate unused coordinator in charge of running positive impact on the commu- removal can be processed through unwanted items to other depart- furniture by contacting Queen’s the furniture program. “Items are nity,” says Ms Osborne. “In the last Fixit. ments and local charities. Waste Management Coordinators. then delivered at the department’s five months, over 4.7 tonnes of fur- Requests for furniture reuse can “The FRP has outfitted my Everything from filing cabinets to own expense.” niture have been saved from land- be emailed to [email protected] Environmental cleaning initiative adopted on campus By OLIVIA ROBINSON regular cleaning products may be The university uses a variety of first came on the market, they were vantage. Although some green Queen’s is cleaner – and greener – potentially harmful to cleaning green cleaning products from dif- really expensive and not an effec- products, such as mops made out thanks to a new environmental staff and students,” says Sustain- ferent companies. Some of these tive cleaning alternative,” says Mr. of micro-fibre material, are more cleaning initiative adopted on cam- ability Manager Aaron Ball. products, like the paper used in Ball. costly, their durability will result in pus. “Switching to green cleaning al- washrooms, are made without “They have improved dramati- long-term cost savings for the uni- The move to greener cleaning lows us to limit staff and student harsh chemicals such as chlorine cally and now, in most cases, work versity. products not only helps to con- exposure to this potential risk.” and bleach and contain 100 per just as well as other products.” “Micro-fibre products have tiny serve the environment, but reduces “These new products work very cent recyclable materials and 88 per Unlike traditional cleaning hooks embedded in the fabric health risks and is more cost-effec- well and the lack of odour is great,” cent post-consumer materials. The products, these green products are which collect dirt more efficiently tive. agrees custodian Alberta Thomp- plastic garbage bags used are multi-purpose. Different concen- than your typical mop,” says Ms “In addition to the obvious son. “They clean for both appear- biodegradable, making them trations of the same solution can be Thompson. “They are more durable environmental impact of toxic ance and for the health of the environmentally friendly as well. used to clean various so they last longer.” cleaning products, improper use of building occupants.” “When green cleaning products surfaces, which is a cost-cutting ad- Presently, Gordon Hall is the testing site for these green prod- ucts. Queen’s Centre, when it opens Dec. 1, will also use green cleaning. 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Vice-Principals Experts comment on Remembrance Day, the monarchy, continued from page 1 “I wish Patrick all the best at surveillance and access to kidney transpants Mac and want to again recognize his tremendous service to Queen’s,” says Principal Woolf. “Bob Silverman has had an im- QUEEN’S IN pressive administrative career at Queen’s as dean and more recently THE NEWS as coordinator of our Bader Per- forming Arts Centre initiative with Highlights of Queen’s experts in the the City of Kingston,” adds Princi- media pal Woolf. “Having worked with Bob in other capacities, I look for- ■ Nov. 2 – 13 Bland Chin-Sang Evans Matrix Narbonne Stuart ward to doing so with him as V-P (Academic) over the next year.” National Post Toronto Star Studies) – Analyzing the NB Power International Dr. Silverman spent 10 years as Douglas Bland (Policy Studies) – Jonathan Rose (Political Studies) – agreement, in the New Brunswick the head of Sociology at the Uni- Ned Franks (Political Studies) – The Canada’s military involvement in The government’s Economic Ac- Telegraph-Journal. monarchy’s latest visit to Canada, versity of Alberta before coming to Afghanistan; who is the Canadian tion Plan advertising; how H1N1- Queen’s in 1996 as dean of the fac- in The New York Times. solider of the 21st century; com- related deaths changed public Kingston Whig-Standard Udo Schüklenk (Philosophy) – ulty of Arts and Science, a position paring the war in Afghanistan to perception of the flu, in the Ottawa Brian Osborne and Betsy Donald he held for more than a decade. In Problems with religious dogma, in the war in Iraq, in the St. John’s Citizen. (Geography) – Proposed social the UK Guardian and Akron Ohio 2006, he was honored with a Dis- Telegram, Cape Breton Post, Fred- Douglas Reid (Business) – The housing development in Bar- tinguished Service award. News; also heading a new interna- ericton Daily Gleaner and Owen Toronto Port Authority board min- riefield. tional panel on “End-of-Life Deci- “Patrick Deane will be a very Sound Sun Times. utes; also habits of recession-era hard act to follow, but I am looking sion Making” in Canada, in the Karen Yeates (Nephrology) – Abo- employees, in regional papers in- Broadcast Kingston Whig-Standard. forward to the challenges and riginals’ access to kidney trans- cluding the Montreal Gazette, Ot- Gary Armstrong (PhD Student) – working with Principal Woolf and David Murakami Wood (Sociol- plants, also in the Sun, tawa Citizen, Toronto Sun, Similarity in brain disturbance be- ogy) – Government bodies and the entire Queen’s community,” Edmonton Journal, Ottawa Citizen, Windsor Star, Vancouver Sun, tween insects and people suffering says Dr. Silverman. covert surveillance, in the UK Calgary Herald, Regina Leader-Post Regina Leader-Post, Edmonton from migraines and stroke, on Dis- Guardian. Dr. Silverman will begin work- and Nanaimo Daily News. Province, and Free Press. covery Channel’s Daily Planet. ing with Dr. Deane and his staff in Guy Narbonne (Geological Sci- Ken Wong (Business) – - Liz Leal-Conrad (Residences) – Gerald Evans (Infectious Diseases) the New Year. Dr. Deane will leave ences and Geological Engineering) based advertising agency Cossette Binge drinking at university. – Reactions to flu shots in NWT, on campus in May to prepare for his – Living creatures growth spurts Inc. after being sold to a U.S. pri- Heather Evans (English) – CBC TV North and CBC.ca; the move to Hamilton. during Earth’s history, in the Syd- vate investment firm. of the chip truck. H1N1 vaccine shot, on 570 News ney, Australia Morning Herald. Thomas Axworthy (Centre for the Radio Kitchener. Study of Democracy) – Human Ottawa Citizen John Smol (Biology) – climate Globe and Mail rights in Russia; also child sex-traf- Arthur Milnes (Centre for the change on CBC TV. Conference Sidney Eve Matrix (Film and ficking in Cambodia, in the Study of Democracy) – Brian Mul- Daryn Lehoux (Classics) – The An- continued from page 1 Media) – Developing MP3 player- Toronto Star. roney and George H.W. Bush’s role tikythera mechanism, on CBC Both continue to be active advo- specific classes for high school stu- Kim Richard Nossal (Political in the fall of the Berlin Wall, also in Radio’s Quirks and Quarks. cates of climate change reform as dents. Studies) – The federal government’s the Kingston Whig-Standard and Peter Ford (Medicine) – Hepatitis C members of the Canadian Youth Scott Carson (Business) – MBA role in university education. on the History News Network. on the rise in federal prisons, on Climate Coalition and its Copen- qualifying tests. Nick Bala (Law) – Analysis of CBC.ca. hagen delegation. Allan English (History) – The Canadian youth crime laws, also in Regional Newspapers Annette Burfoot (Sociology) – The “Canadians have made it clear growing interest in Remembrance the Calgary Herald. Ian Chin-Sang (Biology) – Link be- history of masculinity, on that the environment is a top pri- Day. Don Stuart (Law) – Canada follow- tween cancer genes in humans and CKWS TV. ority,” says Ms Adrangi. “We are Michael Darling (Business) – Na- ing the American fixed sentencing worms, in the Calgary Sun, calling on this government to take tional MBA programs by video con- model. Kingston Whig-Standard and on Correction: The photo for Laura Mur- these signals seriously, and to go to ferencing. Peter MacLeod (Centre for the MedicalNewsToday.com and Sci- ray (English) was incorrect in the Nov. Copenhagen recognizing that Julian Barling (Business) – Vio- Study of Democracy) – The Cana- enceDaily.com. 9 Gazette. fighting climate change requires lence in the workplace. dian Citizenship Guide. 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NOTICE FOR FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL RESEARCHERS: Over 30,000 movies The application deadlines for various sources of Faculty of Health Stephanie Milligan Sciences and Hospital internal funding have been consolidated and for rent on two floors BA CLU CFP shifted to mid-January to avoid conflict with external competitions. 40 Clarence Street 613-542-3900 The funding sources available are as follows: classicvideo.ca “Buy and hold is a very dull strategy. It has 1. The Harry Botterell Foundation for the Neurological Sciences only one little advantage – it works, very Fund profitably and very consistently.” 2. Garfield Kelly Cardiovascular Research and Development Fund 3. Violet E. Powell Research Fund Frank Armstrong, author of The Informed Investor 4. William M. Spear Endowment Fund/Start Memorial Fund 5. Breast Cancer Action Kingston Research Fund 6. Clare Nelson Bequest Fund Since the March lows, North American stock markets are up 7. Medical Research Endowment Fund dramatically with the Dow over 10,000 once more and the TSX up over 11,000. Optimists cite this as evidence of a new bull To the extent possible within the terms of reference of the various market; pessimists dismiss it as a bear-market rally. But it funds, the application and review processes have been standardized. The review process, terms of reference for each of the funds are doesn’t matter which it is. There will always be another available on the web at: tumultuous time, to rock us to the core, and cause us to fall for every dire headline in the papers. http://healthsci.queensu.ca/health_sciences/policiesforms and http://www.kgh.on.ca/research/research_competition.asp

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Queen’s Human Rights most (but not all) departments will 10 years: Timothy Blackwell, School tions: Dec. 5. www.queensu.ca/clas- For the Record Initiative Award close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 24. of Business; Scott Boomhour, ITS; sics/breeves/index.htm Call for nominations. This annual Regular university operations resume Diane Caverley, Clinical Trials Submission information award recognizes outstanding initia- on Monday, Jan. 4. Group; Kevin Dennison, ITS; John Queen’s Feminist Review Dodds, Mechanical and Materials En- Submissions will be edited to tives contributing to the advance- Call for submissions for Vol. 18. December dates to remember gineering; Kari Hurst, Human Mobil- address style and length and ment of equality and human rights Seeking short stories, poetry, artwork ity Research Centre; Carol should normally be less than at Queen’s. Information: 613-533- Tuesday, Dec. 8 and essays to showcase individual Kavanaugh, Faculty of Arts and Sci- 150 words. 6886 or [email protected] Deadline for changes to the Decem- talents and thoughts. Deadline: Nov. ber monthly payroll. This includes ence; Amy Lalonde, Office of the 30. [email protected] Queen’s University Chairs in salary requisitions for monthly paid University Registrar; Karen Topping, Teaching and Learning employees. School of Environmental Studies; PEC Closure Appointments Christopher Zaremba, ITS. Nominations are invited for the Tuesday, Dec. 15 Fitness facilities at the Physical Edu- Five years: Tiffany Bambrick, Athlet- Patrick Deane, Vice-Principal (Acade- Queen’s University Chairs in Teach- Salary advice statements for monthly cation Centre close for recreational ics and Recreation; Barbara Bolton, mic) announces the appointment of ing and Learning. Chairs receive a paid employees will be mailed. use as of midnight, Thursday, Nov. School of Nursing; Rebecca Bone, Jeffrey Brison as Deputy Senior Edi- three-year non-renewable appoint- Friday, Dec. 18 26. Go to www.gogaelsgo.com for a School of Business; Victoria Donald- tor in the Kingston office of McGill- ment and $20,000 annual discre- Deadline for emergency salary ad- detailed schedule of activities from son, School of Nursing; Andrew Dos- Queen’s University Press. Dr. Brison tionary funds to be spent in support vances for monthly paid employees. Nov. 26 to Dec. 1. is a specialist in Canadian history of their program. One chair annually Please contact 533-2070 or your Santos, School of Medicine; Djilali Hamza, Electrical and Computer En- and has served as chair of undergrad- works collaboratively with the Centre Compensation Assistant. Queen’s Centre Parking uate studies in the history depart- for Teaching and Learning. Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 23 gineering; Pamela Hollywood, Devel- The Queen's Centre underground ment, where he teaches both Nov. 30. www.queensu.ca/ctl Final 2009 pay-date for casual and opment; Diane Tummillo, School of parking garage will be available for graduate and undergraduate courses. /scholarship/chairs bi-weekly paid employees. Business; Angie Tuttle, Pathology parking effective Jan. 1. Please con- An expert in the study of American Thursday, Dec. 31 and Molecular Medicine. tact Donna Stover at 77589 to move philanthropy, his major book is on Teaching and Learning Final 2009 pay-date for monthly from the Union St. garage or change the Rockefeller Foundation and the Enhancement Grants paid employees. Employee Assistance Program your surface parking permit. Carnegie Corporation’s influence on The Centre for Teaching and Learn- For off-campus professional coun- the arts and letters in Canada. Milestones selling, call toll free, 24 hours a day, ing (CTL), in partnership with ITSer- Short-Term Parking Update vices, invites proposals for Teaching If you have a milestone of 5, 10, 15, seven days a week: 1-800-387-4765 Short-term pay and display parking and Learning Enhancement Grants, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 years or more of (français 1-800-361-5676). Details: Awards and Grants is now available in the following lots: which are intended to encourage and continuous service coming up and www.queensu.ca/eap Tindall Field Surface lot (15 spaces at Bonnie Judge Memorial support activities and projects de- you do NOT wish your name to be the north end), Goodes Lot (eight Bursaries signed to enhance student learning included in the listing, please con- spaces at the south end), Miller Lot at Queen’s. Deadline: Jan. 11, 2010. tact Faye Baudoux in Human Re- Notices Undergraduate female students en- (12 spaces across from Campus Book- www.queensu.ca/ctl/scholarship sources at 77791. rolled at Queen’s are invited to Classics Department store). Parking permits are not valid /awards/grants.php Congratulations to those who apply. Pick up applications at the In May and June 2010, Barbara in these pay and display areas. reached the following milestones in Ban Righ Centre beginning Monday, Reeves will be running an excavation Rates: $2/hour, 7 am – 5 pm. November 2009. Nov. 30. Deadline: Monday, Jan. 29, Governance at the Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, 35 years: John Martin, ITS. 2010. Contact [email protected] or and early Islamic site of Humayma in Senate Promotion Procedures 30 years: Dennis Cardinal, PPS; 613-533-6000, ext. 75363. Jordan. All Queen’s students are wel- Volunteers Stephen Kincaid, Custodial Services; www.queensu.ca/dsao/ind/banrigh Faculty who are not covered by the come to apply. Students master ar- Pamela Livingston, Biochemistry; Speech perception study /bursaries.htm provisions of a Collective Agreement chaeological techniques while Robert Loftus, PPS. Psychology is looking for men over or the Statement on Promotion learning first-hand about Roman and 25 years: Derek Cole, Residences; 65 with first language English and A. Charles Baillie Policy for Geographically Full-Time Middle Eastern history, culture, art, Mike Condra, Health, Counselling good hearing. The study will take Teaching Award and Adjunct-1 (non-Bargaining Unit) and geography. Students experience and Disability Services; Valerie Jarus, two hours. Compensation: $10 per Nominations are invited for the Appointees of the Faculty of Health the full range of modern Jordanian School of Policy Studies; Richard hour, parking reimbursed. Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teach- Sciences (September 2004) may be life while living in a large seaside city Kish, PPS; Kevin McKegney, Faculty [email protected] ing Award, which recognizes under- eligible to apply for promotion ac- and working with Bedouin villagers of Health Sciences; Barbara Mundell, graduate or graduate teaching that cording to the Senate Statement on in the desert. Deadline for applica- Career Services; Charles Vetere, has had an outstanding influence on Promotion Policy (revised June 1994). Health, Counselling and Disability the quality of student learning at Applications must be made before Services. Queen’s. Deadline: March 1, 2010. Nov. 30. The document is available 20 years: Susan Cockram, Bracken www.queensu.ca/ctl/scholarship online at www.queensu.ca/secretariat/ CANADIAN CLUB OF KINGSTON Health Sciences Library; Mike Finn, /awards/award.php?description senate/policies/promot/promot.html PPS; Joanne Grills, Faculty of Applied =baillie or from the University Secretariat, 153 Luncheon meeting: noon, Thursday, December 10 Richardson, 613-533-6095. Science. 15 years: Lee Atkinson, Drama; John “Cap and Trade for Greenhouse Gases: Community Service Learning Luney, ITS; Angela Maltby, School of what are the benefits for Kingston?” Engagement Grant Program Human Resources Speaker: Dr. Ted Hsu 2009-10 Kinesiology and Health Studies; Alan Executive Director, SWITCH December holiday closing Sedgewick, School of Business; Call for proposals for the final round Frances Shepherd, Political Studies. All Welcome of funding. Contact Matthew Ascah, Normal university operations for Minos Uptown Village, 2762 Princess St., Kingston Members $24, Non-members $29 Coordinator, matthew.ascah Reservations 613 384-2021 (club info 613 530-2704) www.canadianclubkingston.org @queensu.ca. Deadline: Jan. 15. www.queensu.ca/ctl/scholarship /awards/csl_call_09-10.php

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term outcomes. 14 Dunning Hall, Robert M. Buchan Department of University of Canterbury, NZ. PIV Calendar noon. Refreshments follow. Mining. Beamish-Munro Hall, 9:30 measurement of fluid flow in the am. human airway and flexible arteries. Unless specified, all events are free HELP LINES Studies in National and 312 McLaughlin Hall, 2:30 pm. and open to the public. For a com- International Democracy (SNID) Chemistry prehensive listing of campus events, Tania Li, University of Toronto. To N. Mohankumar, Radiological Safety Tuesday, Dec. 8 Campus Security visit the Queen’s Events Calendar at make live or let die? Rural disposses- Division, Kalpakkam, India. Some re- www.queensu.ca or Centre for Teaching and Learning Emergency Report Centre sion and the protection of surplus sults in numerical integration. 300 eventscalendar.queensu.ca Teaching and Learning Symposium population. B204 Mackintosh-Corry Chernoff Hall, 2 pm. offers a variety of sessions. For infor- 613-533-6111 Hall, 1 pm. mation and to register: www.queensu Lectures and Events Friday, Dec. 4 .ca/ctl/programs/conferences Friday, Nov. 27 Music /TandLSymposium/2009/index.html Human Rights Office Tuesday, Nov. 24 Music Annual Messiah sing-a-long. Infor- 613-533-6886 Monieson Centre Student Chamber Ensembles. Con- mal gathering of voice and orchestra Wednesday, Dec. 9 Irène Bujara, Director Susan Christopherson, Cornell Uni- tact 613-533-2066, music@queensu pays tribute to Handel. Everyone is Centre for Teaching and Learning versity. The green phoenix: how .ca. 120 Harrison-LeCaine, 11:30 am. invited to participate. Foyer, Harri- Edwin Ralph and Keith Walker, Uni- Sexual Harassment green energy investments can renew 2009 Kingston Symphony Associa- son-LeCaine, 3 pm. 613-533-2066, versity of Saskatchewan. The art and Complainant Advisors old manufacturing regions. RSVP to tion and Milsom Scholarship Win- [email protected] practice of adaptive mentorship. Margot Coulter, Coordinator [email protected] or ners Recital. 120 Harrison-LeCaine, B176 Mackintosh-Corry Hall, 9 am. 613-533-6629 ext. 32350. 406 Goodes Hall, 6:30 pm. 12:30 pm. Queen’s Pension Plan Chuck Vetere – Student Counselling Visiting artist, Annamaria Popescu Annual General Meeting. All plan Monieson Centre 613-533-2893 ext. 77978 Wednesday, Nov. 25 (mezzo soprano) presents a vocal members are invited to attend. Rajiv Saberhwal, Fulbright Scholar Medical Oncology masterclass. 120 Harrison-LeCaine, 14 Dunning Hall. 1:30 pm. 2009-2010, University of Missouri. Anti-Racism Complainant Advisors Pamela Goodwin, Maria Ricci Memo- 2:00 pm. How common knowledge impacts Stephanie Simpson, Coordinator rial Lectureship. Insulin and breast Sunday, Dec. 6 the effectiveness of knowledge man- 613-533-6886 cancer – A potential therapeutic tar- Music Memorial agement processes. RSVP to Audrey Kobayashi – Geography, get? Rm. 100, Cancer Research Insti- Queen’s Symphony Orchestra, di- 20th anniversary of the murders of [email protected] or 613-533-3035 tute, 10 Stuart St.,4:30 pm. rected by Gordon Craig, 2009 Con- 14 women at Ecole Polytechnique de ext. 32350. 411 Goodes Hall, noon. certo/Aria Queen’s Symphony prize Montreal. Memorial service, Wallace Anti-Heterosexism/Transphobia Complainant Advisors Music winner Amanda Pulling (tuba). $10 Hall, JDUC, 6 pm. Candlelight vigil, Saturday, Dec. 12 adults, $5 students/seniors, at the Jean Pfleiderer, Coordinator Queen’s Jazz Ensemble, directed by Wallace Hall to Macdonald Hall, 6:30 Easter Seals Volleyball Tournament door. Grant Hall, 7:30 pm. 613-533- 613-533-6886 Greg Runions. $10 adults; $5 stu- pm. Film Polytechnique followed by Looking for co-ed teams of six play- 2066, [email protected]. Eleanor MacDonald, Politics dents/seniors, at the door. Contact: panel discussion, Macdonald Hall, 7 ers, for competitive and recreational 613-533-6631 613-533-2066, [email protected]. pm. Contact: Michelle LaMarche, divisions. Registration $175 per Grant Hall, 7:30 pm. Tuesday, Dec. 1 Kingston Interval House, 613-546- team, plus pledge fundraising. Coordinator of Dispute Italian Club 1833, ext. 35 or [email protected] Ross Gym, Physical Education Resolution Mechanisms Thursday, Nov. 26 Join us. Level of Italian doesn’t mat- Centre, 9 am. [email protected] Please contact Harry Smith, ter. 307 Kingston Hall. 3:30 pm. Monday, Dec. 7 Music Coordinator of Dispute Resolution Queen’s Wind Ensemble, directed by [email protected] Centre for Teaching and Learning Sunday, Dec. 13 Mechanisms, at 613-533-6495 for Gordon Craig. $10 adults; $5 stu- Lindsey Davidson. Adventures in Kingston Symphony Orchestra assistance or referral to an advisor. Thursday, Dec. 3 dents/seniors, at the door. Contact: teaching. Agnes Etherington Art “Candlelight Christmas”, conducted Sexual Harassment 613-533-2066, [email protected]. Mining Centre. Register at www.queensu.ca by Glen Fast. Kingston Choral Soci- Respondent Advisors Grant Hall, 7:30 pm. Laeeque Daneshmend, head of Min- /ctl/publiclecture/2009/index.php ety and Michel Szczesniak (piano). Paul Banfield – Archives ing Engineering, Kimberley Wood- Tickets: Grand Theatre Box Office, ext. 74460 Policy Studies house, dean of Applied Science, Mechanical & Materials 613-530-2050. St. George’s Cathe- Janet Currie, Columbia University. Daniel Woolf, principal, and Robert Engineering dral, 2:30 pm. Greg Wanless – Drama Early childhood influences and long M. Buchan, MSc’72, unveil the Mark Jermy and Patrick Geoghegan, ext. 74330

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GREG BLACK Gaels fans had plenty to cheer about as Queen’s football team clinched the Yates Cup in the 2009 OUA Championship. Opening December 1 Good days to be a Gael Expectations were high and the Gaels top finisher was Matt Hulse Gaels did not disappoint, as four who crossed the line in 17th posi- •3 gyms •a fireside lounge Queen’s athletics teams partici- tion to help his team finish sev- pated in provincial and national enth. On the women’s side, Leah championships on the weekend of Larocque finished 33rd to lead the • food court with Booster • over 24,000 square feet of Nov. 13 – 15. Gaels team to an 11th place finish. More than 7,250 people came In another Queen’s vs. Western Juice, Tim Hortons, fitness and weight space out on Saturday, Nov. 14 to watch matchup, the Gaels men’s rugby Teriyaki Experience the Gaels football team beat the team took on the Mustangs at Western Mustangs in their first On- Fletcher’s Field in Markham for the and more • Common Ground tario University Athletics (OUA) OUA Championship. The Gaels twice the size Championship appearance since beat the Mustangs 23-19, giving Coffeehouse 2002. them their first OUA Champi- • spin classes The Gaels clinched the Yates onship since 2001. • Cup with a 43-39 win over the The Gaels women’s soccer team student club space Mustangs in what is already being competed in the Canadian In- • 8 international called “the best game in Yates Cup teruniversity Sport (CIS) Women’s history.” Queen’s plays defending Soccer Championship in Toronto. squash courts …and more Vanier Cup champion Laval Rouge Queen’s won their quarter-final et Or in the Mitchell Bowl on Sat- matchup against the St. Francis urday, Nov. 21. For results – not Xavier X-Women, sending them to available by press time – go to the semifinals where they lost to www.gogaelsgo.com reigning CIS champions, Trinity For the latest news visit Queen’s cross country team also Western 2-1 in a penalty shootout. www.queensu.ca/queenscentre competed on home turf as host of Queen’s finished the tournament the CIS Cross Country Champi- in fourth place following a 2-1 loss onships. In the men’s event, the to UBC.

Reports to the Senate VICE-PRINCIPAL (ACADEMIC) Internal Academic Review Committee (IARC) Queen’s University Review Cycle 2007-08 Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6 To all Faculty, Staff and Students, Tel. 613 533-2020 Fax. 613 533-6441 The Internal Academic Review (IAR) cycle for units under review The Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Presidents (OCAV) [email protected] in 2007-2008 is now complete. The Internal Academic Review continues its work on a new Ontario Quality Assurance Framework Committee (IARC) Reports were approved by Senate on September which, when implemented, will have a major impact on Queen’s 24 and October 22, 2009 and can be found on the Senate website at: University’s Internal Academic Review process. The new Framework http://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/senate/IARindex.html. is intended to streamline all quality assurance procedures, bring graduate and undergraduate program approvals and reviews into The units under review in the 2007-2008 cycle are to be recognized alignment, and at the same time, make quality assurance for all and commended for their ongoing efforts to provide an excellent programs more transparent and accountable. Within the parameters educational experience, especially during this period of fiscal of the Framework, each university will be responsible for designing constraint. The IARC acknowledges that the academic units are its own internal quality assurance process that is consistent with its experiencing strain due to the diminishing availability of resources mission statement and degree-level expectations. I will continue to and encourages units to continue to address these in creative ways. update Senate and the Queen’s community on the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance Framework. The following common themes arising from the eleven reviews were noted by the IARC: It is with great appreciation that I acknowledge the participation of • the importance of high quality leadership within Units; all members of the Queen’s community in the IAR process, and their • demonstrated commitment of Staff to “go the extra mile” to continued support of this method for monitoring and enhancing meet the needs of students and ensure the viability of their quality in our academic programs. I also wish to recognize the Units; outstanding work of the IARC over the past year who skillfully and • the need for succession planning within Units; generously took on the mammoth task of eleven reviews. • the impact of the increase of graduate enrolment and the introduction of new graduate programs on undergraduate I encourage you to review and discuss the content of the IARC teaching and student experience; reports with your colleagues. • use of and importance of training for teaching assistants; • the need for Units to find optimal balance between teaching, research and service commitments for their faculty members.

Patrick Deane Vice-Principal (Academic) and Chair of the Internal Academic Review Committee