Queen’s University newspaper of record since 1969 January 26, 2009 Vol. XL No. 2 QUEEN’S GAZETTE Discovery Between a rook in the desert P9 and a hard place P4

TVO COMES TO CAMPUS More undergrads pick Queen’s By MOLLY KEHOE Queen’s popularity among Ontario high school students is on the rise. Preliminary numbers released Jan. 19 by the Ontario Universities Application Centre show a 7.7-per- cent increase in first-choice student applications to Queen’s and a 3.7 per cent increase in second-choice applications. “This is great news for Queen’s,” says Jo-Anne Brady, University Reg- istrar. “These numbers reflect our strong reputation. High school stu- dents recognize the quality of the education we offer, as well as the overall Queen’s experience.” Programs offered here that are seeing the highest increases in de- mand are Nursing and Engineering. Demand for Environmental Studies and Social Work programs has also soared throughout On- tario. A total of 84,300 applications have been received at Ontario’s 20 universities, a 1.1-per-cent increase over the record set in 2008 and 42 per cent more than the 59,197 ap- plications in 2000. Preliminary data for applicants not currently registered in an On- tario high school have increased al- most 10 per cent over the same time last year. PAUL GINIS The only year in which the total TVO host Cheryl Jackson fills in for colleague Steve Paikin (who came down with laryngitis) at a live broadcast in Grant Hall of The Agenda with Steve was higher was the “double co- Paikin: On the Road, presented by Vale Inco. The Jan. 19 broadcast was the culmination of a two-day, interactive event examining Ontario’s agrarian hort” year of 2003 when 102,618 economy. Community members participated in a day-long “Agenda Camp” at Ban Righ Hall Jan. 18 in preparation for the broadcast. The current af- applied, following the elimination fairs program plans to visit Thunder Bay Feb. 8-9 to discuss the Aboriginal economy and Waterloo on March 29-30 to discuss the innovation economy. of Grade 13, causing two classes to

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BY KAY LANGMUIR in Canada, a move that builds on “One of our mandates is height- ies examines the ways in which of international development stud- Queen’s continues to add innova- Queen’s growing reputation for in- ening awareness of graduate study women, gender and politics are in- ies. Since there are only two other tive and often ground-breaking novative engineering education among undergraduates, and to let formed by questions of racism, dedicated MA programs in devel- new graduate programs to its roster, worldwide. It is also one of the first them see our own graduate pro- colonialism, and globalization. The opment studies in all of Canada, and the debut last September of of its kind in the world. grams in effect,” says Dr. Deakin. program responds to the social, cul- many Canadian students interested seven new programs marks the The engineering education pro- tural and educational needs of in graduate studies in development highest number introduced in a gram is designed for technical PhD Since the Reaching highly mobile local/global societies studies go overseas. There is enor- single year. and engineering tenure-track posi- that are becoming increasingly mous potential to attract students Every academic area of the uni- tions in engineering departments, Higher program fragmented and complex. to a Master’s program at Queen’s versity has taken advantage of gov- mid-career engineering faculty, • Master of Arts in Cultural from across the country and ernment-funded opportunities to human-resources professionals began in 2005, Studies/PhD Cultural Studies. around the world. develop new graduate programs in within engineering firms, and Queen’s has added These two programs have been • Master of Education in Aborig- recent years, says Janice Deakin, other technical learning and teach- designed around field areas such as inal and World Indigenous Educa- dean of the School of Graduate ing advisory roles. more than 50 communication, media and tech- tional Studies – a part-time blended Studies and Research. The fact that many of the new graduate programs. nologies, globalization, national- (online and on-campus) Faculty of “The Reaching Higher program programs also have an inter-disci- ism, cultural citizenship and social has allowed us to think about how plinary focus “speaks to prevailing movements. There are elective proj- See GRAD STUDIES: Page 2 we’d like to expand,” she says of interest in society, and among stu- The other new programs are: ect components that will allow stu- Ontario’s five-year initiative to in- dents, to ask questions that lie at • Masters of Public Health – a dents to develop their cultural crease the number of graduate stu- the intersection of singular disci- combination of coursework and practice (e.g. filmmaking or curat- Index dents. “The concept of graduate plines,” says Dr. Deakin. practicum experience over 16 ing) or to engage in community Q ’ expansion has really been em- There are many spin-off benefits months, designed to equip gradu- work as part of their studies. A Discovery @ ueen s ...... 8 braced at Queen’s,” says Shelley to having an increased number of ates to practise as generalists in large, cross-departmental body of For The Record ...... 13 Aylesworth-Spink, director of the graduates on campus, including as- public health. The program will affiliated faculty will promote cre- Calendar...... 14 Office of the Dean. Since the sisting in the recruitment and re- offer interdisciplinary training ative research environments and Reaching Higher program began in tention of new faculty members, grounded in Canada’s multicultural allow program customization. For news updates 2005, Queen’s has added more improving the pool of potential context. Graduates will develop an • Master of Arts in Development visit us online @ than 50 graduate programs, she teaching assistants, and enhancing awareness of ethical and cultural is- Studies – this program will help www.queensu.ca/newscentre says. opportunities for interaction be- sues pertaining to public health re- Ontario meet the growing demand The new programs include the tween graduates and undergradu- search and practice. in the province and beyond for Queen’s News Centre first one in engineering education ates. • Master of Arts in Gender Stud- graduate-level training in the field IN THE NEWS Page 2 Queen’s Gazette January 26, 2009

IN BRIEF ALL THAT CANADIAN JAZZ Calling all undergrads Undergraduates are encouraged to showcase their research expertise at the third-annual Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Confer- ence on March 5 and 6. The con- ference, which showcases independent or course-based un- dergraduate research at the univer- QUEEN S sity, seeks abstracts from students. ’ Undergraduate students who have completed exceptional work are GAZETTE asked to submit their research proj- Editor ect results for the opportunity to Celia Russell participate in the conference. 613-533-6000 ext. 74498 Participants can choose to [email protected] showcase their research in either a Editorial Assistant 15-minute presentation or visually Lindsay Alexander as a poster. 613-533-6000 ext. 79173 The conference takes place at [email protected] the Queen’s Learning Commons, Senior Communications Officer Stauffer Library from 9 am to 5:30 Nancy Dorrance pm. Deadline for submissions is 613-533-2869 Jan. 30. To make a submission, visit STEPHEN WILD [email protected] www.iatq.ca School of Music instructor Greg Runions (rear, right) directs the Greg Runions Big Band in rehearsal for a special Advertising Coordinator concert featuring Canadian trumpeter Joe Sullivan (left) in the Wilson Room at the Kingston Frontenac Public Li- Jennifer Barbosa brary on Johnson Street. The Jan. 18 performance featured Mr. Sullivan’s Broken Arrow Suite and new works by 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 Kingston jazz musicians Dave Barton, Jon Stewart and Mr. Runions. Gazette contest [email protected] Production winners Wilma van Wyngaarden Applications 613-533-6000 ext. 79089 Juliano Sabelli and Carol Miernicki [email protected] continued from page 1 Steeg each won a pair of tickets to Associate Director see the Queen’s Musical Theatre’s graduate in the same year. high school students, mature, student success and to research. We University Communications production of Jekyll & Hyde at the This category of non-secondary transfer and out-of-province stu- look forward to working closely Lorinda Peterson Grand Theatre earlier this month. school applicants includes former dents, and does not have to com- with government as they consider 613-533-3234 ply with the same January deadline the stimulus measures that will [email protected] as Ontario high school students. help keep our universities dynamic Director Final data will be reported in April. and able to accelerate Ontario’s re- University Communications Q ’ “While robust enrolment is a covery through innovation, devel- Ellie Sadinsky Help put the ueen s United Way good news story, it also puts pres- oping talent and regional 613-533-6000 ext. 74038 workplace goal – $315,000 sure on universities that are strug- economic activity.” [email protected] United Way gling to maintain programs,” says If this trend continues, the non- Executive Director Paul Genest, president and CEO, secondary applicants this year will Department of Marketing Council of Ontario Universities. ultimately exceed the record total and Communications over the top! “Despite dramatic cost-cutting and of 44,165 in 2008. So far, about Helena Debnam efficiency measures, university op- 3,500 of the 21,128 applicants in 613-533-6000 ext.74696 [email protected] Queen’s United Way Campaign is erating budgets are under severe this category are Ontario high just a hair’s breadth away from strain. Financial markets have dealt school students who have taken a Queen’s Gazette Online: % qnc.queensu.ca/gaz_online.php meeting its goal. Queen’s support- 97 a sharp blow to pensions and en- year out before going back to ers have generously donated to put dowments that support bursaries school. Queen’s News Centre: the campaign at 97 per cent of its for students and research chairs.” During past economic slow- www.queensu.ca/newscentre record-setting total of $315,000. Dr. Genest added that, “We downs, there have typically been Subscriptions are $30 per year. Queen’s United Way Co-Chair know from the $6.2 billion Reach- increases in the number of people The Queen’s Gazette is published on the second Shelley Aylesworth-Spink, who is ing Higher plan and more recent wishing to attend university. and fourth Monday of each month (Tuesday if also a member of the Board of the investments how committed the Monday is a holiday), and monthly in June and De- local United Way, said the generos- McGuinty government is to www.ouac.on.ca cember by the Department of Marketing and Com- ity of the University community is munications, Fleming Hall, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6. overwhelming. Grad studies Submissions are welcome, but the Gazette reserves “Staff, students, faculty and re- the right to edit and print contributions as space continued from page 1 tirees at Queen’s donate to United and staff time permit. 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Other fun activ- ities include acrobatic skiing and snowboarding performances, live music, free public skating and the Limestone Classic, a shinny hockey tournament with NHL alumni. Feb Fest is organized by a volun- teer committee led by former NHLer Kirk Muller, Downtown Kingston! BIA, Queen’s, Kingston Accommodation Partners, KEDCO and the City of Kingston. GREG BLACK This year’s Community Appeal volunteers are (front, from left) Molly Kehoe, Karen Logan, Penny Bagnell, Jodi Snowdon, Faye Baudoux, Lauren Sharpe, Cheryl www.febfestkingston.com Descent, Lisa Woodcock, Lisa Menard and (rear, from left) Adam Say, Chris Emmons, Glenn Best, Kim Nossal, Matthew Thomas, Chris Coupland. Celebrate Black Community Appeal kicks off Feb. 4 History Month The African Caribbean Student As- By MOLLY KEHOE outstanding work of Queen’s lo- helping kids and parents prevent Steam Tunnels, and many others. sociation (ACSA) kicks off Black The Queen’s Community Appeal cally, nationally and globally. The bullying; medical research and cre- Donations to the appeal, which History Month with a surprise introduces its annual campus cam- annual initiative also aims to unite ating the next generation of Cana- runs through the end of April, can guest speaker, who will talk about paign with a free kick-off pancake faculty, staff, and retirees in the be- dian doctors and accessible Queen’s also be made through payroll de- Blacks and the Canadian Experi- breakfast at Grant Hall on Thurs- lief that small financial contribu- education through scholarships duction, spread throughout the ence on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 pm in day, Feb. 4, 7:30 – 9:30 am. tions can collectively make a big and bursaries. year. the Robert Sutherland Room in the Join celebrity volunteer servers, impact. This year, the appeal’s goal is to The volunteer team is led by re- John Deutsch University Centre. along with musical guests, Samba, “The financial challenges we increase engagement by increasing turning co-chairs Kim Nossal (Po- Food is $2 a plate and all are wel- from the School of Music. There are facing as a campus community the number of donors to 800. Last litical Studies), Lauren Sharpe come. will be door prizes, including two mean that philanthropic support is year, the campaign raised more (Integrated Learning Centre), spots to play along side celebrity now more important than ever,” than $660,000 with donations David McConomy (Business) and players in the Limestone Classic says Glenn Best, annual giving offi- from 698 members of the campus Chris Coupland (Student Awards). Support the hockey tournament at Feb Fest, cer, Campus Community & Com- community. “The Queen’s Campus Commu- Feb. 3-8 in downtown Kingston. memorative Giving. “Though not To educate the campus commu- nity Appeal gives us the opportu- Union Gallery All staff, faculty and retirees all of us have the capacity to make nity about the variety of opportu- nity to champion the work we do are invited to join in the celebra- large donations, our commitment nities and need for support, appeal together on campus and to lead the Attend Cezanne’s Closet and bring tory kick off – regardless of is far more valuable than the face volunteers will hold several campus way for others,” says Mr. Best. home a work of original art while whether or not they plan to make amount of our gifts.” events, including Doors Open For more information on the supporting the Union Gallery in a donation. The appeal supports several ini- Queen’s. This year’s “Doors Open” campaign or to become a volun- Stauffer Library. The annual The appeal is meant to be a cam- tiatives and projects including Ban will host educational events at In- teer, visit www.queensu.ca fundraiser takes place Saturday, pus community builder and an op- Righ Centre, which supports ma- tegrated Learning Centre, Miller /communityappeal Feb. 7 in Ban Righ Hall and features portunity to showcase the ture women students; PREVNet, Museum of Geology, Queen’s more than 100 works of art do- nated by student, graduate, faculty and community artists. As ticket holders enjoy refreshments and en- Aboriginal playwrights to present at Queen’s tertainment, ticket numbers are drawn in random order. The person Three renowned Aboriginal play- will take place from 4 to 5 pm at Playwrights Zealand, and abroad, with 2007 with the matching ticket has 30 wrights from different corners of the Four Directions Aboriginal Stu- Union of marking the international premiere seconds to claim a favourite piece the world will present their work at dent Centre at 146 Barrie St, fol- Canada (now of her controversial play and what re- from the wall. an International Aboriginal Play- lowed by a feast in their honour Playwrights mains. She is also a producer for Preview for ticket holders takes wrights Day, Monday, Feb. 2. from 5 to 7 pm. Guild of Tawata Productions and co-founder place at 7 pm, with the draw start- Presented by the Department of Yvette Nolan is a playwright, di- Canada) from of the Tawata Press. ing at 8 pm. Tickets are $135 for a Drama with the Playwrights Guild rector, dramaturg, educator, and 1998 to 2001 Maori (Ngati Porou, Ngati ticket holder and guest. Details: of Canada, the Canada Council for the Artistic Director of Native Earth and in 2003 was Raukawa, Ngati Kahungungu) 613-533-3171 or email the Arts and Four Directions Abo- Performing Arts. Born in Prince Al- appointed artis- writer, Hone Kouka, is a winner of [email protected] riginal Student Centre, the day be- bert, Saskatchewan to an Algo- Nolan tic director of the Bruce Mason Award and multi- gins with a public reading by First nquin mother and an Irish Native Earth ple Chapman Tripp Theatre Nations playwright Yvette Nolan immigrant father, Ms. Nolan grew Performing Arts in Toronto. She is Awards. His plays have been pro- Science fun from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the up in Winnipeg, graduating from also the editor of the second edi- duced in South Africa, Britain, Rotunda Theatre in the Theological the University of Manitoba with a tion of plays by First Nations play- Hawaii, Canada, Australia, New for the whole building. BA in 1997. She has written, di- wrights and writers of colour, Caledonia, and throughout New Later that day, Ms. Nolan will rected, dramaturged and acted for Beyond the Pale II. Her own work Zealand. Mr. Kouka founded the- family join Cook Islands playwright Miria theatre and other organizations comprises more than a dozen atre and film production house Children and their parents and George and New Zealand Maori across the country including Popu- works for the stage including Blade, Tawata Productions, producing the guardians are invited to participate writer Hone Kouka of New Zealand lar Theatre Alliance of Manitoba, A Marginal Man, Child, Job’s Wife, works of emerging Maori writers, in the 20th-annual Science Discov- for a panel on Cross-cultural The- the Manitoba Theatre Centre, Bran- Video, and Annie Mae’s Movement. including the controversial and ery Day this Saturday, Jan. 31, pre- atre Production and Creation from don University, Nakai Theatre, the Miria George (Te Arawa, Ngati what remains. He also works as a sented by the primary-junior 1:30 to 3 pm, also in the Rotunda Society of Yukon Artists of Native Awa; Rarotonga, Atiu, Cook Islands) development executive at the New teacher candidates enrolled in sci- Theatre. Ancestry, and Eastern Front The- is a poet and an award winning play- Zealand Film Commission. ence and technology education Coffee with the visiting artists atre. She served as president of the wright, with works produced in New www.queensu.ca/fdasc courses. The fun takes place in the McArthur Hall main foyer, Faculty of Education, at the corner of Sir Uncertain times calls for certain action. KINGSTON’S FAVOURITE John A. Macdonald Boulevard and Union Street from 1 to 3:30 pm. It’s Conduct a SWOT. VIDEO STORE an opportunity for youngsters to Create your future. explore a variety of hands-on sci- Over 25,000 DVD & Blu-ray ence and technology activities and movies available to rent. for new teachers can observe and George Jackson experience how children of all ages Professional Facilitator interact with learning materials. 40 Clarence Street 613-542-3900 Admission and parking are free. For 613-453-0712 • [email protected] classicvideo.ca more information, please call 533- 6000, ext. 77229. IN THE NEWS Page 4 Queen’s Gazette January 26, 2009 IN BRIEF Your pension and the market The Pension and Benefits Unit of Human Resources has prepared a report on how recent market volatility will affect the value of pension payments initiated during the current plan year. This will be of particular interest to members of the Queen’s Pension Plan who are close to retirement (within three years) and have been projected to receive pensions based on their Money Purchase Contribution (MPC) account balances. Visit www.hr.queensu.ca and click on the Announcements section or go directly to www.hr.queensu.ca /pdf/2009communique.pdf Plan members considering re- tirement should contact the Pen- sions and Benefits Unit of Human Resources for a customized set of pension estimates. For information, contact Bob Wiesnagel bob [email protected], ext. 36414. Tuition support suspended Due to increasing numbers of staff taking advantage of the Tuition Support Benefit, fall term demand has been such that funds will not GREG BLACK be available for a winter-term pay- Tyler Longo, president of the Queen’s University Chess Club, ponders a move during the recent Canadian Post-Secondary Chess Championship hosted by ment for continuing staff members Queen’s. for the 2008/2009 academic year. Staff who were unable to con- firm registration during the fall ap- Queen’s hosts queens – and kings, bishops, rooks, plication session, however, will be given an opportunity to apply. For more information, contact Human knights and pawns – at national competition Resources, [email protected] Until the QUSA Salary and Ben- efits Agreement expires this year By OLIVIA ROBINSON (Jan. 16-18), says Frank Dixon, club we would have had a much better Hall in the JDUC, contacting all and a new one is negotiated, the Queen’s University Chess Club coach and Queen’s alumnus. chance to win the title.” the teams, and hiring world- amount of funds in the Tuition members were far from being The winning team was to re- The students – club president known chess arbiter Hal Bond. Mr. Support Plan will not be adjusted. caught between a rook and a hard ceive the Queen’s University Cup and organizer Tyler Longo (Sci’11), Bond was the arbiter for the 2008 Details: Pensions & Benefits, ext. place when they hosted the 2009 for Chess, but there was one prob- Emre Turken (Artsci’09), Jonathan Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Ger- 36414. Canadian Post-Secondary Chess lem – it was missing. Farine (Artsci’12), Herbert Fournier many. Championship earlier this month. “The team that was supposed to (PhD candidate in Geology) and Although the event had a good The competition took place in have brought it didn’t because Nicholas Gellner (Artsci’12) – rose turnout, the club would like to see the John Deutsch Centre and at- there were issues about who was to the challenge. it grow. Chancellors tracted 18 university teams from supposed to have paid for the en- Mr. Longo is no newcomer to “There still isn’t enough interest several provinces. graving. I suppose we’ll make do the chess board. generated by chess out west to get a to speak The University of Western On- with what we have,” laughs Mr. “I’ve been playing chess since team to come here,” says Mr. Chancellors David Dodge tario prevailed with 4.5 match Dixon. my uncle taught me when I was Dixon. (Queen’s), David Peterson (Univer- points from five matches played The Canadian Post-Secondary five years old. I started to get com- “There were alternatives to com- sity of Toronto) and John Thomp- (each match consists of four Chess Championship started in the petitive about it, so when I was 10, ing here in person; some teams son (Western) will discuss the games). Teams tied for second 1930s, but has missed a few years I started playing in tournaments.” would have been able to participate partnership between universities through sixth places were Queen’s, depending on the organizing The second-year applied math via the Internet.” and businesses to generate eco- the University of Toronto, Dal- strength. This year marks the sev- and engineering student is one of Mr. Longo has hopes for the fu- nomic solutions in challenging housie University, University of enth consecutive year that the 12 players on the Queen’s team. ture. times at a Canadian Club luncheon Waterloo, University of Guelph, all tournament has been held and the “We’re a pretty young team this “Hopefully future tournaments at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel on with three match points from five seventh consecutive year that year,” says Mr. Longo, “but at the will get more recognition. Chess in Feb 9. matches played. Other participat- Queen’s has participated. same time, the chess club and the general is behind in its outreach in Earlier this month, Chancellors ing universities included McGill, “This is a very good result for tournament itself are open to fac- different aspects, like funding. A lot Dodge, Peterson, Thompson, Ottawa, Carleton and McMaster. Queen’s, which was seeded seventh ulty and staff to play too.” of people don’t even know that Hugette Labelle (Ottawa) and The large tie for second place is of the 18 teams,” says Mr. The club meets Thursdays at 7 Queen’s has a chess club.” Pamela Wallin (Guelph) appeared not unusual, since the format of Dixon. “Four of our top six players pm in room 352 in the John The University of Toronto will on TVO’s The Agenda. Hosted by the event is designed to produce a could not play because of illness or Deutsch University Centre (JDUC). host next year’s challenge in mid- Steve Paikin, they used the form to clear winner over the short distance academic priorities, so had we been The duties in hosting such a large January. highlight the impact of universities. of five rounds held over three days able to showcase our full strength, event included booking Wallace

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MINIU, SPRING REUNION Agnes Etherington Art Centre. Up My Sleeve: What I learned from alumni and guests must register for KGH’s ICU Discussions on the U.S. sub- the master magicians. all events to ensure their spots. PROMISE FUN AS WELL prime mortgage crisis and the legal “The intent is for MiniU atten- Outdoor activities for the week- recognized definition of family will give regis- dees to experience what today’s end include a picnic luncheon in Kingston General Hospital’s (KGH) AS EDUCATIONAL trants new insight into current Queen’s students experience,” says Agnes Benidickson Field and a intensive care unit was recently events. While some of the topics Ms. McEwen. guided walking tour of campus. Re- OPPORTUNITIES ranked second in an international are quite weighty, Ms. McEwen Last year’s participants included union classes are also encouraged nutrition audit. looks for speakers who can “mes- alumni, Kingston area residents, to participate in some of the free By ANDREA GUNN KGH was recently awarded a Best merize their audience” and instill and at least one potential Queen’s MiniU activities, such as the Last of the Best award for its showing Queen’s MiniU returns to campus curiosity in their topics. student and her family. Lecture on Earth, as well as some of among 157 ICUs in 22 countries in for a second year on May 22-24. “The weekend gave her the op- the educational sessions and break- this survey designed to improve The weekend provides more than “For our younger portunity to give Queen’s a test- fasts, at a nominal cost. upon nutrition therapies provided 60 learning activities to registrants run. They came to Kingston, toured The appeal of reconnecting with to critically ill patients in intensive who want to get a taste of Queen’s classes, such as the the campus and attended the ses- peers, sampling MiniU educational care units around the world. education. More than half of the sions. She ended up accepting the activities, and re-visiting Kingston Led by Naomi Jones at KGH’s faculty and staff speakers from last class of ’04, the appeal offer to come to Queen’s in Sep- in May means that Spring Reunion Clinical Evaluation Research Unit, year’s inaugural event offered to re- of this weekend is tember.” has a future as a stand-alone week- the survey collected data on the turn this year to deliver lectures Online registration for MiniU end, whether or not Fall Home- clinical condition, nutritional sta- and give tours of research labs and breaking with opens at the end of January at coming is reinstated. tus, nutrition practices and out- other facilities. tradition, and also the www.queensu.ca/alumni. The “For our younger classes, such as comes of almost 3,000 critically ill The same weekend, Queen’s first weekend costs $199 for sessions the class of ’04, the appeal of this patients beginning in May 2008. Spring Reunion takes place. So far, chance to stay in and meals: an early-bird deal is weekend is breaking with tradition, Participants collected data over a 18 classes have registered and up to residence again.” available for $179 for those regis- and also the chance to stay in resi- three-month period and catalogued 2,000 alumni celebrating a reunion tering by March 31. dence again,” says Judy Griffiths, the results online using a web- year, from 1939 to 2004, are ex- Spring Reunion will feature tra- Manager of Reunions and Events. Judy Griffiths based data collection tool pected to return to campus. The ditional reunion activities such as “Some of our senior classes are re- This is a significant achievement Tricolour Guard (classes celebrating class dinners and faculty recep- turning this spring because they for KGH, says Darren Heyland, a 50th reunion or greater), will also There will also be guided tours tions, but there will be some new want to show their support for the Queen’s professor of Medicine and have their own festivities. of facilities such as the Archives activities, such as a short ‘Re-con- principal. And, while they will miss Epidemiology. “By allocating more This year, MiniU has representa- and Patient Simulation Lab, a spe- vocation’ ceremony in Grant Hall the presence of students on cam- dietary resources directly inside the tion from almost every faculty, says cial concert by the School of Music, with Principal Tom Williams and pus, some of them are thrilled to ICU, we are able to better educate Melanie McEwen, manager of and the Last Lecture on Earth, pre- Chancellor David Dodge, followed have the campus to themselves, staff about the importance of nu- Alumni Education and Outreach. sented this year by Vincent Sacco by class photos. And the Kingston and spend some quality time with trition in treating critically ill pa- Some lectures will highlight (Sociology). Borrowed from the Branch of the Queen’s University their classmates.” tients. We’ve shown through this Queen’s research, from butterfly popular AMS-organized annual Alumni Association is hosting an Online registration for Spring survey and others that improved migration to computer-assisted event, the Last Lecture asks a fac- All-Alumni Smoker to bring to- Reunion, including an updated nutrition can make a difference in surgery. Other sessions will be more ulty member to give his or her most gether all the classes and faculties events calendar and “Who’s re- patient outcomes.” interactive, such as a field trip to fun, most inspirational lecture, as if under one roof. turning” list will be live at the end the Queen’s University Biological it were the last one ever given. Pro- Spring Reunion activities are of January at www.queensu.ca Station and creating art at the fessor Sacco will speak on Nothing free, but ticketed, so returning /alumni Remarkable woman Queen’s-RAQ partnership moves forward remembered Medical House members remem- bered Gwen Armstrong at a special By LINDSAY ALEXANDER due to space limitations on cam- taken by the partnership in collab- interacting with seniors.” dedication at the house formal ear- A landmark alliance between re- pus, as well as a need for a more de- oration with Queen’s Archives is It is important to keep those lier this month. tirees and the university aims to tailed understanding of the the Human History of Queen’s who have helped established the Outgoing president Bill McIn- provide knowledge and experience activities involved in the proposed project, in which retirees provide school’s reputation as part of the tyre paid tribute to Ms. Armstrong, that will enrich the community. partnership. However, through reg- an oral historic account of their community in order to strengthen who served as long-time cook and The Academic Partnership of Re- ular meetings the group has been memories and experiences at the the reputation and the brand of the house mother from 1974 through tirees and Queen’s University, for- working through the obstacles to university. university, says Vice-Principal (Aca- 1998, and who passed away last merly called Emeritus College, establish the foundations of the demic) Patrick Deane, who repre- year. Response from alumni to the continues to take shape since the collaboration. sents the university in the request of support for the kitchen signing of the letter of intent in No- In April 2008, a statement was It will engage partnership. renovation in her name was over- vember 2007. The collaboration be- developed, outlining the purpose retirees in university “The university is a community, whelming, he says. tween the Retiree’s Association of and objectives. The partnership will and in the same way that alumni Daughters Joan Armstrong, a Queen’s (RAQ) and the university is “foster and support the continued activities by drawing remain part of it, retirees should former Financial Services staff a work in progress, as discussions scholarly and creative lives of its on their expertise. continue to be, in practical terms, member, and Elaine Armstrong, di- regarding the scope of activities members, promote the continuing part of the community,” says Dr. rector of Queen’s School of English, and the logistics of the program sense of membership in the Deane. “There are some extraordi- attended the event. continue to take place. ‘Queen’s family’ and through its nary scholars and notable people “The house was a big part of our “The main value of the partner- programs benefit the university The group is also interested in who have made great contributions lives too, particularly while we were ship is to foster collaboration be- and community.” creating a retirement community to their field, and if they’re still students at Queen’s,” says Joan tween Queen’s retired faculty and It will engage retirees in univer- closer to campus. Several U.S. uni- willing to be part of the university Armstrong. “The house’s effort to staff and the university,” says Ar- sity activities by drawing on their versities and a few in Canada have it can be really beneficial.” pay tribute to Mom has been real- lene Aish, RAQ president. “Many expertise for various projects in- established retirement housing With ongoing support from ized in a fine, fine way.” retirees continue to contribute to cluding reviewing major entrance projects on or near campus, said RAQ and the university, the part- The inscription on the plaque their departments in a variety of awards applications to Queen’s and Ms. Aish. nership will continue to develop reads in part: “For 25 years, she had ways. The partnership is meant to continuing with the popular “The purpose of these is to en- and evolve so that a greater sense a positive influence on the lives of enhance and build upon this sort speaker series, Monday Morning rich the retirement environment of the intangible benefits it pro- countless medical students from of contribution.” Forums. for university alumni and retirees vides to the Queen’s community what became the heart of the Initially, progress has been slow The first major project under- and for the university to benefit by can be recognized. house... her kitchen.”

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VIEWPOINT QUEEN’S FLASHBACK –FEBRUARY, 1971 Thumbs up for Obama The Leonard Brockington Society of Canadian Political Speechwriters of the Cen- tre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at has rated President Barack Obama’s in- augural address.

CSD chair Tom Axworthy: “One of the first questions to be asked about any leader is what are his or her priorities and do they run with or against the grain of history. An essential way of determining this is to research the public record and then compare dreams versus accomplishments. It is the public record of measured words that remains the most reliable barom- eter of either consistency or change in one’s purpose. To understand a public figure it is necessary to start with what he said and what he wrote.” Senator Hugh Segal (who wrote for Robert Stanfield, Claude Wagner, Bill Davis and Brian Mulroney): “I strongly suspect that listeners to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first inaugural address concluded that the president had nailed the bad guys, had his own plan, and all hope was not extinguished. My sense of the lasting message from Barack Obama is quite different: We are all in this together; we are all some responsible for this predicament, and by common effort and a rootedness in American values and sacrifice, we, the American people, can rise from this rubble. A remarkable day in U.S. rhetorical, presidential and democratic history.” Sally Barnes (communications adviser and writer for former Ontario Pre- mier Bill Davis): “High expectations – all met. Well crafted. Well delivered. Connected with a wide and diverse audience. Reached out with compas- sion and kindness but delivered an edgy message on future directions, what he expects of Americans and how he will deal with their enemies. The biggest challenge he faces? Having to settle for professional speech- writers – as president he won’t have time to write all his own stuff. Pity!” Ray Heard (communications director and occasional speechwriter for the John Turner, 17th prime minister): “Though George Washington was a slave-owner, it was appropriate for Obama to end quoting Washington’s rhetoric to his freezing troops on crossing the Delaware when all seemed to be lost. Obama’s whole speech was about what Americans have to do to cross another great, very perilous divide in U.S. history. Finally, I was surprised there was not more applause when he delivered so many great COURTESY OF QUEEN’S ALUMNI REVIEW lines Obama gets a nine out of 10 for using his own challenging and up- Deputy Campus Planner Kurt Gesell (left) and planning consultant Harry Pellow examine a model of Queen’s lifting words. JFK, whose inauguration I covered, also got a nine for a more campus. Those with more information about the photo are encouraged to email [email protected] theatrical address.” L. Ian Macdonald (chief speechwriter for Brian Mulroney 1985-1988; head, Public Affairs Division, Canadian Embassy Washington, 1992-1994): “Obama’s inaugural was not by his standards a great speech, but the in- auguration was great and inspirational public occasion. Imagine two mil- lion people standing in the cold for hours just to watch a ceremony and listen to a speech. While Obama’s speech lacked the eloquent or memo- A good time to go green rable phrases of JFK’s inaugural or FDR’s first, it drew from both, from JFK on re-engaging the world and from FDR in conveying confidence on the How times have changed for green have been charged with the re- economy. Not a three-pointer, but a two-point layup by Obama as the technologies. sponsibility for delivering on this pivot man in his favourite game.” Less than 10 years ago, gas-guz- mandate. Scott Reid (director of communications, speechwriter for prime minister zlers were the vehicles of choice In particular, the OCE has two Paul Martin): “Obama’s declaration that ‘now is a new era of responsibil- and “the environment” was some- centres of excellence in this broad ity’ was his homage to Kennedy’s ‘ask not’ and his ‘everywhere we look, thing you took a walk in on Sun- area: The Centre for Energy, fo- there is work to be done’ is his analog to FDR’s ‘all we have to fear...’ But days. Environmentally beneficial cused on innovation in energy when Obama declared, ‘for the world has changed and we must change technologies were a particularly markets, systems and technologies; with it,’ the message was unmistakably all his own. Obama’s inaugural tough sell in the marketplace. Here and the Centre for Earth and the managed to blend elements of both Kennedy and FDR’s landmark ad- at PARTEQ, our technology portfo- Environment, focused on tech- dresses. It echoed the stirring lyricism and call of collective responsibility lio included some extremely prom- nologies for clean air, water, land, heard in Kennedy’s words. And it contained elements of the pragmatic, di- ising discoveries in the areas of MARY ANNE BEAUDETTE and smart infrastructures. Funding rect and sometimes conversational appeal that FDR made during an ear- drought resistant plants, solar hot opportunities range from small- lier time of global economic crisis. Yet, it did so with a decidedly water heating, and nanomaterials. ‘TEQ Talk scale collaborations with industry contemporary tone.” But “greentech” wasn’t on the pub- or proof-of-principle work, to in- Les Horswill (speechwriter for Robert Stanfield, federal PC leader and On- lic’s radar, let alone that of the in- able. Canada, for example, may fol- vestments in startups. Additional tario premiers Bill Davis and Frank Miller): “As with his speech on race re- vestment community. It was a low many U.S. states in offering tax programs support the development lations: in time, it may be seen as a great speech that crossed divisions and discouraging time to be working in breaks or other incentives for re- of the next generation of green en- came as close as Lincoln in seeing the truth. People love to hear him talk. the sustainable technology sector. ducing our carbon footprint or be- trepreneurs. Yet, he’s not seen as an entertainer or merely a writer in search of the next Today, the above technologies coming more energy efficient. At Queen’s, PARTEQ has both big one-liner. So, if FDR’s a 10, I’d give him eight and against a 10 for form the core of highly successful Queen’s research, meanwhile, Proof-of-Principal funding and Kennedy I’d give him 10.” Canadian companies. Performance continues to contribute to a commercialization staff who are ac- Robin Sears (veteran NDP writer and strategist): “It is a speech that will Plants is now one of the world’s greener Canada. Non-toxic meth- tively seeking technologies in the grow with time. It was overwhelmed by the day and the expectations. But leading ag-biotech companies. En- ods for deactivating pesticides and environmental/renewable technol- the focus on a new era of responsibility will become the leitmotif of the erWorks continues to attract mil- chemical weapons, more efficient ogy sectors, to take advantage of years ahead and his language will become part of that ethos.” lions in investment and expand its compact fluorescent light bulbs, this window of opportunity. Re- product sales across North America. higher efficiency power supplies cently, PARTEQ has established a The Leonard Brockington Society of Canadian Political Speechwriters is a non-par- Integran Technologies’ innovative and alternative energy sources for partnership with OCE to identify tisan society modelled after the American Judson Welliver Society. It brings together materials are now being used as the IT industry, and non-polluting, promising technologies, and this past presidential speechwriters on an occasional basis. Society secretary is CSD Fel- non-polluting and lightweight al- waste-reducing methods for chem- collaboration gives researchers low and Brian Mulroney Memoirs’ research assistant Arthur Milnes. ternatives in aerospace and auto- ical production and processes are ready access to a larger pool of re- motive production. just some of the exciting technolo- sources and expertise for exploring The growth of these companies gies being explored by Queen’s re- the potential of “green and clean” Letter reflects a rapid change in environ- searchers in partnership with technologies. mental awareness. Seemingly PARTEQ. Meanwhile, researchers looking The benefits Obama, especially in the latter’s overnight, we have become sensi- Funding-wise, the timing has for insights on where the clean statement, “I will strengthen our tized to how our consumption never been better for researchers, tech sector is headed, including of education common security by investing in habits affect the environment. Si- graduate students and entrepre- current approaches, technical is- our common humanity.” multaneously, we are seeing a neurs who are working in green sues and commercial opportunities, I note the very well written and in- But the most telling statement – heightened awareness by business technologies. Federally, the Net- the Ontario Society for Excellence sightful article by Tom Axworthy, and one to which I relates – is that and industry that sustainability, en- works of Centres of Excellence sup- in Technology Transfer (OnSETT) is chair of Queen’s Centre for Democ- profit in education has no bound- ergy efficiency and waste reduction port the strategic areas identified in offering a one-day event on Thurs- racy (Friends in hard times, Expert ary. can benefit balance sheets as well as Canada’s Science and Technology day, Feb. 5, featuring speakers from Outlook, Dec. 8). That is certainly what we aca- the environment. Strategy, including the environ- key multinational and domestic His reference to Matthew demics should remind ourselves Political will has also been trans- ment, energy and natural resources. companies and Ontario investors. Arnold indicates that we are not every morning as we brush our formed. Newly inaugurated U.S. Provincially, the Ministry of Re- The event takes place at the MaRS the first generation concerned, no, teeth. President Barack Obama has search and Innovation has identi- auditorium, 101 College St., overwhelmed as he states by doubt pledged to spend $150 billion over fied clean technologies and Toronto. The cost for researchers is and immobilized by fear. His refer- Victor Snieckus the next 10 years developing alter- products as one of three strategic $25 and they can register at ence to Roosevelt’s address here at native and renewable energy. The funding areas. The SOP, the On- www.onsett.ca Queen’s has much to say about the Professor and Bader Chair in Organic Chemistry international impact of an all-out tario Research Fund and the On- type of man that he was and how Mary Anne Beaudette is Director of Department of Chemistry effort such as this can be consider- tario Centres of Excellence (OCE) his character echoes in Barack Communications at PARTEQ. FORUM January 26, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 7 Promoting human rights UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP Dec. 10, 2008 marked the 60th an- sition taken by Canadian libraries niversary of the Universal Declara- against the proposed copyright bill tion of Human Rights (UDHR). The (C-Bill 61) due to the many digital role of information is emphasized lock provisions that would define in many of the Declaration’s arti- common activities such as transfer- Campus facelifts may uplift economy cles, including Article 19, which ring a DVD to a personal iPod as Patching roofs and fixing windows on Canadian campuses is an ef- states that “everyone has the right copyright infringement. Libraries ficient way to pump money into all regions of the country and bet- to freedom of opinion and expres- have always advocated for an ap- ter prepare the next generation of workers, postsecondary leaders sion; this right includes freedom to propriate balance between user are telling politicians looking for quick fixes for the sagging econ- hold opinions without interference needs and the rights of copyright omy. Groups representing universities and colleges across Canada, and to seek, receive and impart in- holders. anxious to be included in new stimulus spending, are pitching cam- formation and ideas through any NASSER SALEH In 2005, Queen’s student club pus renovations as an efficient way to get money and jobs flowing media and regardless of frontiers.” DREAM (Discover the Reality of Ed- to a wide range of communities. Such spending, the groups argue, Library services are traditionally Library Now ucating All Minds) approached the will create jobs in the short term and better facilities for learning oriented toward human rights library with a proposal to stage a for years to come. through service to our communi- knowledge and the development of “Live-in for Literacy.” Each year Globe and Mail, Jan. 7 ties, democracy, freedom of access lifelong inquiry skills for the bet- since then, the DREAM team stu- to information, equity of access to terment of a global society.” dents have pitched their tent in information, intellectual freedom, Stauffer for 10 days to raise money What will Obama do? respect for diversity, commitment As a service-oriented for Room to Read, a non-profit or- With Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th President of the to information literacy and lifelong ganization that builds school li- United States, American universities are studying one subject more learning, freedom from censorship, profession, there is braries in developing nations. closely than almost any other: how – and whether – the nation’s privacy, respect for copyright and Over the past four years, the new leader will support higher education. During his presidential intellectual property, and preserva- no question about Live-in for Literacy has expanded campaign, he promised to create a new tax credit towards tuition tion of the human culture and her- the moral and social to include seven university libraries fees for university students and their parents worth $4,000, in ex- itage. across Canada. This year’s event change for a commitment from each student to conduct 100 hours The Canadian Library Associa- responsibilities of aims to support the construction of of community service. And he has pledged to streamline the appli- tion (CLA) issued a statement on library and nine school libraries in India. Mem- cation process for financial aid. President Obama also has opposed Intellectual Freedom in 1974, indi- bers of the Queen’s community are universities’ bans, for various ideological purposes, on allowing mil- cating that libraries have a basic re- information invited to celebrate the 60th an- itary recruiters on their campuses. He has criticized academics who sponsibility for the development workers. niversary of the UDHR by visiting require students to buy textbooks they have authored, and the high and maintenance of intellectual www.liveinforliteracy.com. It’s an cost of textbooks generally. These things, however, may not be freedom. CLA’s current values state- example of how you can help sup- within the President’s power to effect. ment opens with the phrasing: “We port the promotion of human Times Higher Education Supplement, Jan. 20 believe that libraries and the prin- As a service-oriented profession, rights through libraries and literacy. ciples of intellectual freedom and there is no question about the 2008 reality: According to free universal access to information moral and social responsibilities of Amnesty International’s 2008 Re- Slow economy keeps students in school are key components of an open library and information workers. port, 77 countries restricted free- With entry-level job postings down as much as 25 per cent, Cana- and democratic society.” Our users are library’s first priority. dom of expression and the press dian graduate schools are bracing for an increase in applications for Most libraries have adopted sim- New information and communica- last year. next year as students opt to stay in school longer rather than enter ilar perspectives relating to human tion technologies have shaped an the work force at a time of economic uncertainty. The University of rights in their institutional mission interconnected world with infor- Nasser Saleh is the Integrated Learning Toronto has already received 12,631 grad school applications, about and values statements. The Queen’s mation at the core; this new envi- Librarian in Engineering & Science Li- nine per cent more than it had received at the same time last year, University Library mission state- ronment has created opportunities brary and the current Co-Executive Di- graduate studies dean Susan Pfeiffer said. While applications are still rector of Librarians Without Borders ment asserts that “the Library is a to consider librarianship through pouring in, Queen’s MBA director Scott Carson said the prestigious (Canada). strategic asset to the University, the lens of human rights and social program has thus far received twice the number of applications it contributing to the exploration of justice. A recent example is the po- had at this time last year. Globe and Mail, Jan. 13 Professor caught cheating A LIBRARY LIVE-IN A University of Florida professor who confessed this spring to com- mitting plagiarism was suspended for five years without pay, and opted to retire shortly after the punishment was handed down, uni- versity officials recently confirmed. The professor, James Twitchell, was a longtime faculty member who was highly regarded for his writings about consumerism and popular culture. He was frequently quoted by national media organizations, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. But when confronted with a sig- nificant body of evidence, collected by The Gainesville Sun, Twitchell admitted that he had “cheated by using pieces of descrip- tions written by others.” Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 15 Down with tuition fees! More than of Canadians believe that tuition fees should be lowered, and almost 60 per cent believe tuition fees should be eliminated over time, according to a Harris De cima poll commissioned by the Canadian Association of University Teachers and the Canadian Fed- eration of Students. Support for eliminating fees is strongest in the Atlantic provinces, where more than 70 per cent of respondents said tuition fees should be abolished. The poll also revealed that Cana- dians want more accountability over how federal education dollars are spent by the provinces, with more than 60 per cent of respon- dents saying conditions should be attached to federal transfers in- tended for universities and colleges. CAUT Bulletin, January A cup of national identity, please

A double-double at Timmy’s – nearly every Canadian would know you’re talking about a coffee at one of Canada’s ubiquitous Tim Hor- tons restaurants. Sociology professor Patricia Cormack of St. Francis Xavier University tapped into the zeitgeist with her article, True Sto- ries of Canada: Tim Hortons and the Branding of National Identity, recently published in the British journal Cultural Sociology. In the article, Dr. Cormack argues that Tim Hortons has gone beyond a cultural icon to become a symbol of Canada and part of our “col- lective memory.” An example of this was when Tim Horton’s be- came the exclusive distributor of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Remembrance Day quarter in 2004. The coffee chain also carefully cultivated a connection with Canada’s military, opening an outlet at the Canadian Forces base in Kandahar and running TV ads por- traying family members sending coffee to the homesick troops. To CELIA RUSSELL top it all off, like the cream in your double-double, Tim Hortons has associated itself with our national game through the sponsorship of Gordon Giang (Comm’11) and Lisa Nguyen (Comm ’09) wrap up their 10-day Live-in for Literacy in the Stauf- fer Library lobby at 1 pm today. The two, members of the student club DREAM (Discover the Reality of Educat- the Timbits children’s hockey program. ing All Minds), were among students at seven universities across Canada who pitched tents inside their library University Affairs, Jan. 12 lobbies. Other universities participating were Memorial University of Newfoundland, University of Toronto, Con- cordia University, McMaster University, Laurentian University and University of British Columbia. They aim to raise $40,000 in donations to construct nine school libraries in India through the internationally renowned char- ity Room to Read. For details, visit www.liveinforliteracy.com Compiled by Lindsay Alexander DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S Page 8 Queen’s Gazette January 26, 2009 IN BRIEF Chemist wins Polanyi Award PRESTIGIOUS PRIZE GOES Chemistry as one of the Top 20 in Canada over the past century. Dr. TO QUEEN’S Jessop also made a switchable sol- vent, meaning a solvent that can be RESEARCHERS TWO OUT switched from being oil-like (like turpentine) to being water-like. OF THREE YEARS This process also uses carbon diox- ide as the trigger. The Polanyi By NANCY DORRANCE award recognizes both inventions. Chemistry professor Philip Jessop Expressing his delight at receiv- has won the prestigious John C. ing the award, Dr. Jessop said, Polanyi Award, recognizing a re- “While I thoroughly enjoy working cent outstanding advance in the with students and investigating natural sciences or engineering. new and exciting chemistry, it’s a The $250,000 prize accompany- great bonus to be recognized by ing the award will be used to sup- one’s peers as having achieved port graduate students working in something special. My greatest his lab on materials to benefit the hope for the future is that this de- environment and the economy, velopment of switchable materials Editorial says Dr. Jessop. will lead to benefit for the environ- Initiated in 2006, the award is ment and for the economy.” position comes presented annually by the Natural Dr. Jessop’s technology is being Sciences and Engineering Research commercialized by PARTEQ Inno- full circle Council (NSERC). vations, the university’s technology After almost 30 years, the editorial Dr. Jessop, The Canada Research transfer office. office of the Canadian Journal of Chair in Green Chemistry, and his John Polanyi, for whom the Experimental Psychology has re- research group have developed a re- award is named, began his ground- turned to Queen’s. versible method of bringing to- breaking work documenting the As of this month, Douglas Me- gether oil and water using carbon energy status and movements of whort (Psychology) has been ap- dioxide as a trigger and then sepa- molecules at the very moment of pointed editor of the publication. rating them again, whenever chemical reaction. His discoveries He follows in the footsteps of needed, using air. This has poten- dramatically advanced the under- former Queen’s professor and de- tial as an environmentally safe al- standing of the physics of chemical partment head, the late Peter Dod- ternative to existing oil recovery reactions and led to the develop- well (Psychology), who edited the and manufacturing processes that ment of powerful new lasers. Dr. journal from 1974 to 1980. currently produce large quantities Polanyi was the recipient of the Dr. Mewhort is a cognitive psy- of oil byproducts. 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. chologist with an interest in com- “The most incredible thing “Receiving the John C. Polanyi putational science. He is past about Dr. Jessop’s revolutionary Award is outstanding recognition president of the Canadian Society process is that the key to its success of Philip Jessop’s recent ground- for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive is a substance that’s plentiful, non- breaking, innovative, and highly Science (CSBBCS). toxic, and best of all, free,” said eco-friendly discovery on switch- The Canadian Journal of Exper- NSERC president Suzanne Fortier, able solvents and surfactants,” says imental Psychology was founded in former Vice-Principal (Research) at Queen’s Vice-Principal (Research) 1946 by the Canadian Psychologi- Queen’s, in announcing the award. Kerry Rowe. “Dr. Jessop is ex- cal Association. It is the only jour- “This discovery shows how invest- tremely deserving of this distinc- STEPHEN WILD nal dedicated to experimental ing in people and innovation can tion, and I offer him my warmest Chemistry Professor Philip Jessop and graduate student Yingxin Liu demon- strate one stage of the oil and water emulsion process. psychology in Canada, and is a bring tangible solutions to pressing congratulations.” leading journal in the field. problems facing Canada and the Noting that Queen’s researchers world.” have received the Polanyi Award tory, with numerous Queen’s fac- research being conducted here at In May 2008, the discovery was twice in its three years of existence ulty, won in 2006 – Dr. Rowe adds: Queen’s.” What do named by the Canadian Institute of – the Sudbury Neutrino Observa- “I am very proud of the calibre of women want? A Queen’s National Scholar and her research are featured in a major George Perlin named to Ukraine Academy story in this week’s Sunday New York Times magazine. Meredith Chivers, who joined By LINDSAY ALEXANDER ondary training institutions have of democracy in nal Affairs; and a course on teach- the Department of Psychology last Emeritus professor George Perlin earned him the distinction, which Ukraine’s post- ing civic education is being intro- year, studies gender differences in (Policy Studies) has been elected as was conferred by the Academy. secondary sys- duced in institutions training new sexuality, specifically women’s sex- an international member of the Na- As project director for Building tem. secondary and primary school ual response and its relationship to tional Academy of Pedagogical Sci- Democracy in Ukraine, operated As a result of teachers. sexual identity and sexual orienta- ence of Ukraine for his under an agreement between the project, a Ukrainian partners say the pro- tion. contributions to democratic reform Queen’s School of Policy Studies foundation ject’s achievements can be ascribed She was interviewed extensively in that country. and the Canadian International course on in large part to the style of Dr. Per- for a story in the magazine’s Jan. 25 The academy, which comprises Development Agency (CIDA), Dr. democracy has lin’s leadership. issue, What Do Women Want? leading scholars, scientific coun- Perlin is recognized for his intellec- Perlin been created “The success of this program is The seven-page article explores cils and research divisions, is re- tual leadership in developing and and is being the product of a genuine spirit of female sexual desire and was writ- sponsible for research on national delivering the project, which aims taught in 130 universities; distance partnership between Ukrainian and ten by Daniel Bergner. Read it on- policy to develop and advance ed- to provide a comprehensive pro- learning courses on democracy Canadian educators and reflects line at www.nytimes.com/pages ucation. gram of education to support de- have been created for public ser- the best kind of collaboration /magazine Dr. Perlin’s outstanding efforts velopment of a democratic political vants; courses on democracy and under international assistance to include the study of democracy culture in Ukraine. human rights are now compulsory agreements,” says Vasyl Kremen, as part of the core curriculum at Before the initiative began, curriculum in programs that train president of the academy. Ukraine’s universities and post-sec- there was no program for the study personnel for the Ministry of Inter-

These Discovery @ Queen’s pages highlighting Queen’s re- search news and developments Renowned physicist named SNOLAB director are electronically distributed to World-renowned British physicist “Nigel Smith is an internation- fully winter at able. Measurements are planned by our major research funding Nigel Smith has been appointed ally respected physicist with direct the South Pole. a number of international collabo- agencies and others upon the new director of SNOLAB, the experience not only in particle as- Since 1992 Dr. rations that will seek dark matter request. international underground re- trophysics research, but in detector Smith has been particles left from the Big Bang, and search facility that evolved from design and in managing large proj- actively in- search for a rare radioactive process the Queen’s-led Sudbury Neutrino ects,” says emeritus Queen’s Physics volved in the called neutrino-less double beta Observatory (SNO). SNOLAB scien- professor Bill McLatchie, chair of development decay that could help explain the tists investigate the dark matter the SNO Institute Board of Man- and operation of development of matter in the early particles that make up our universe, agement. “His skill set meshes underground universe. Other experiments will in a laboratory two kilometres un- nicely with our needs, and his vi- Smith detectors to measure neutrinos from the sun derground. sion for SNOLAB resonates with search for the and the Earth, watch for super- Dr. Smith comes to SNOLAB from our community.” weakly interacting dark matter par- novae in our galaxy, and measure STFC Rutherford Appleton Labora- In his early research work, Dr. ticles left over from the Big Bang, local seismic activity. tory, Oxfordshire, England where he Smith studied ultra-high-energy and thought to make up about 23 The SNOLAB International Un- To inform us of your latest is Deputy Divisional Head (Precision gamma rays from astrophysical per cent of the universe. derground Science Facility is a con- research findings or upcom- Weak Physics) and Group Leader sources using extensive air-shower As the world’s deepest under- sortium operated by the SNO ing journal publications, call (Dark Matter). He will replace Queen’s array telescopes in Harrogate, UK ground laboratory, SNOLAB has the Institute. Other Canadian partici- Senior Communications Of- Physics professor and Canada Re- and at the South Pole. In 1987, as lowest background from cosmic pants include the universities of ficer Nancy Dorrance, 613- search Chair in Particle Astrophysics the sole operator of the telescope at rays, providing an ideal location for Laurentian, Carleton, Montreal, 533-2869. Tony Noble, who has served as SNO- the U.S. Amundsen-Scott station, measurements of rare processes Guelph, Alberta, British Columbia LAB director for three years. he was the first Briton to success- that would otherwise be unobserv- and TRIUMF laboratory. DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S January 26, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 9 Student researchers make progress in quest to turn urine into drinking water

By MOLLY KEHOE don’t work well without gravity, made of jack beans and alginate (a allow for safe drinking water to be but it was definitely what you Queen’s researchers are one step and other processes require huge seaweed by-product) that filters produced,” he says. “We’re not would encounter if you were on closer to turning human urine into amounts of energy. We’ve figured urine to remove the compound quite at the step where we can Mars or the Moon, and our process drinking water. Developed for use out a straightforward and compact urea. What’s left over is clean water. drink our own pee, but this is an performed well,” says Mr. Hrynyk. in space, this discovery could allow way to make clean water.” He indicates that the method is important step.” The researchers’ next step is to for longer missions and larger The new discovery could have not a 100-per-cent efficient way of Mr. Hrynyk successfully tested make the method last longer. “It crews. implications for the NASA space turning urine into safe drinking the process under simulated space starts well, and then declines,” says “Recycling human waste into program’s future Martian and lunar water, but rather neutralizing a sin- conditions at the Mars Desert Re- Mr. Hrynyk. “We’ll work to im- drinking water is difficult,” says missions. gle component in the urine search Station in Utah this month. prove the process and go from Michael Hrynyk, biotechnology Mr. Hrynyk with undergradu- stream. The station mimics what condi- there.” graduate student and project ates Kelsey Barton and Richard “Our process still requires refin- tions would be like on Mars. The team is supervised by Ron leader. “Distillation techniques Wong have produced a solution ing a device which will one day “The experience was gruelling Neufeld (Chemical Engineering).

COURTESY OF MICHAEL HRYNYK COURTESY OF MICHAEL HRYNYK A view of the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, where biotechnology graduate student Michael Hrynyk and un- Jon Mihaly (left), a PhD student at CalTech, and Queen’s PhD student Michael dergraduates Kelsey Barton and Richard Wong conducted research earlier this month. The team is supervised by Chem- Hrynyk hold the flags of their respective countries at the Desert Research Sta- ical Engineering professor Ron Neufeld. tion in Utah. New funding for Municipal Services project

PROJECT TO EXPAND McDonald co-directs the multi- ered in several Although previous research has out what works, we can say to gov- phase project with Greg Ruiters of locations in sporadically attempted to assess in- ernments and policy makers, ‘This RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO Rhodes University in South Africa. southern Africa. dividual case studies of alternatives, is what has been successful,’” says MSP also has partnerships with Researchers also there has been no methodological Dr. McDonald. Phases I and II have LATIN AMERICA, ASIA labour groups, Non-Government investigated the consistency between these research already made a significant impact Organizations (NGOs) and com- impact of a attempts, making it hard to draw on government policy in South By CATHERINE DALE munity groups, among others. major policy conclusions, says Dr. McDonald. Africa. David McDonald (Global Develop- “We’re working with people on trend towards “Our goal with Phase III of the MSP Dr. McDonald became inter- ment Studies) has received $1.2 the front lines of service delivery, privatization of is to bring methodological rigor ested in researching the delivery of million from the International De- which brings a lot of richness to the McDonald these services. and conceptual clarity to the de- municipal services because of the velopment Research Centre (IDRC) project,” says Dr. McDonald, who Given the bate over privatization and its al- far-reaching importance of services of Canada to support his ongoing is director of the Department of now-widespread agreement that ternatives.” such as water and health care. project investigating basic munici- Global Development Studies and privatization has failed to deliver Phase III will also expand the ge- “They are the core of daily life,” pal services to urban and rural poor. also cross-appointed to the Depart- adequate and equitable access to ographical focus of the MSP to in- he says. “And there is a growing The Municipal Services Project ment of Geography and the School municipal services, Phase III sets clude research activities in Latin consensus that the trend in privati- (MSP), which began in January of Environmental Studies. out to explore the various alterna- America and Asia. zation has not worked. So we know 2000, investigates the delivery of From 2000 to 2007, Phases I and tives to privatization, both histori- While the MSP is primarily an what we’re opposed to – what we water, sanitation and electricity II explored how basic municipal cal and current, and measure their academic project, it also includes need to figure out is what it is we services in several locations. Dr. services were governed and deliv- success. an advocacy aspect. “Once we find stand for.” www.queensu.ca/msp Student embarks on international trade mission By ALISSA CLARK only one from Queen’s. He is required to raise a mini- Second-year life-sciences student As a member of Junior Team mum of $5,000 towards the total Kyle MacDonald was recently se- Canada, Mr. MacDonald will serve cost of the mission. In return for lected as a delegate for a trade mis- as an ambassador for Ontario, as sponsorship, companies and or- sion to Central and South America. well as to businesses and commu- ganizations will gain valuable mar- The Junior Team Canada Mission nity based organizations. In addi- ket and cultural information from to Panama and Costa Rica, sched- tion to conducting presentations Panama and Costa Rica, as well as uled for mid February 2009, is in about Ontario and his sponsors, he receive a great deal of recognition preparation for the signing of a will meet with business, industry and exposure. In addition, all spon- free-trade agreement with Panama and government leaders across the sors will receive a tax receipt for later this year. Americas, including the President their donation. Mr. MacDonald was chosen from of Panama. Those interested in sponsoring applicants from across Canada. Del- “The organization has brought Mr. MacDonald can contact him at egates were selected based on their more than 1,000 Canadian stu- [email protected] or 613-766- communication, leadership and dents overseas since 1991,” says Mr. 3370. CELIA RUSSELL team-building skills and commit- MacDonald, who adds that he is For more information about Kyle MacDonald is one of 20 Canadian students travelling to Central and South ment to community. He is one of honoured and excited to be partic- Global Vision and Junior Team America as a member of Junior Team Canada. 20 students on this mission and the ipating in the mission. Canada, visit www.globalvision.ca IN THE NEWS Page 10 Queen’s Gazette January 26, 2009 Our complicity in a massacre BY BACKING ISRAELI fire agreements, and, on the other, Canada, the first country to lead For Palestinians, the blockade militant groups that break agree- the international suspension of aid and the siege of Gaza constitute AGGRESSION, CANADA ments aimed at peaceful resolu- to the Hamas government in Gaza, palpable threats to their very liveli- tions and instead seek death, has also undermined the basic hoods; their continuation renders IS BLOCKING THE ROAD destruction and the end of Israel. foundation of a functioning demo- true Israel’s constant lament that it And as the mainstream press re- cratic system of governance. has no partner in peace. The nor- TO PEACE ports, the Israeli Defence Force is a Canada’s favouring of what has malization of occupation, as well Pity the people of Sderot and civilized army that never deliber- been described as the collabora- the tacks against Palestinians, cre- Ashkelon: pawns in the latest polit- ately targets Palestinian civilians tionist Palestinian Authority of ate an environment that breeds ex- ically motivated Israeli war by air, and goes to great pains to protect Fatah has contributed to the fur- tremism on both sides and sea and land against Gaza and the the lives of innocents, including ther policing, isolating and punish- hampers the possibility of coexis- Palestinian people. The fight for humanitarian aid workers. DANA OLWAN ing of the Palestinian people in tence, dialogue and communica- their lives and Israel’s security are Repeatedly we are fed an argu- Gaza. tion between Israelis and the reasons for the death of more ment that the war is a fight against Expert Outlook By supporting without question Palestinians. than 870 Palestinians and the in- Islamic terrorists who cowardly Israel’s right to defend itself at any This dialogue, while necessary, juring of thousands of others. They hide behind women, children and barity of war should ask what this cost, Canada is complicit in the is only possible when we acknowl- are also the reason for the two-year- the elderly, and who use mosques, seemingly symmetrical picture massacre and destruction taking edge – as journalist and author long blockade of Gaza that pre- universities and civil institutions to leaves out and whose stories, pain place in the region today. Our Robert Fisk reminds us – the irony ceded the massive Israeli launch deadly rockets at innocent and suffering such representations country’s actions effectively under- of rockets falling on Ashkelon, a “defensive” military operation. The Israelis. It is a war, the world is told, deliberately omit. mine any hope for a peaceful reso- city emptied in 1948 of its Palestin- blockade, which deprived Palestini- between Qassam rockets fired from “There is no humanitarian crisis lution to this conflict, especially a ian inhabitants, who became – and ans of their basic life necessities – Gaza that are equal in their in the [Gaza] Strip, and therefore resolution that takes into consider- continue to be – refugees on the including food, water and electric- strength and deadliness to preci- there is no need for a humanitarian ation the rights, safety and security shores of Gaza. Without an ac- ity – has also rendered powerless sion-guided munitions, massive ar- truce,” says Israeli Foreign Minister of both Israelis and Palestinians. knowledgement of this and count- the democratically elected Hamas tillery bombardments and the use Tzipi Livni. This position reflects What chance is there for a less other examples of Palestinian government. of white phosphorous as an offen- the continuing Israeli – and Cana- peaceful resolution to the Israeli- history, the chance of a real solu- It is in the name of security, too, sive weapon by one of the world’s dian-backed – attempts to dehu- Palestinian conflict when, for gen- tion to the Israeli-Palestinian con- that Gazans live in what is com- most powerful armed forces. manize the Palestinian people, to erations, Palestinians have only flict remains slim – if not altogether monly acknowledged to be the Sadly, nothing is said of the Is- reduce the magnitude of their encountered the Israeli state impossible. world’s only open-air prison, with raeli military’s breaching of the calamity and to collectively punish through violent, inhumane and 1.5 million incarcerated Palestini- Geneva Conventions in its target- and blame them for Israeli aggres- unjust displays of its military power Dana Olwan is a faculty member in the ans. ing of civilian areas, except for the sion. and aggression? What has the Is- Department of Women’s Studies. This This war is being falsely por- occasional “concern” reluctantly Countries such as Canada are raeli Defence Force, in its callous piece was recently published in the trayed as a war between, on the one expressed by world leaders about exacerbating, through their silence, and reckless military assault, ac- Kingston Whig-Standard, and was co- hand, those who pursue peace and the plight of civilian Palestinians in the ongoing humanitarian catas- complished other than allowing written by Ethan Holtzer, a member of justice, embrace modernity, accept Gaza. trophe by permitting the state of Is- emotions of disillusionment, fear, independent Jewish Voices, a coalition the rule of law and honour cease- Citizens disturbed by the bar- rael to continue its assault on Gaza. anger and hatred to fester? of Canadian Jews critical of the policies of the Israeli government. Experts address the U.S. Presidential inauguration, polygamy and divorce

lighting Richard Nixon’s inaugural Province, Edmonton Journal, Cal- QUEEN’S IN address in the Ottawa Citizen, and gary Herald, Saskatoon Star- on George H. W. Bush in the Phoenix, Regina Leader-Post, on Kingston Whig-Standard and Vir- Canada.com, on CHNI St. John, THE NEWS ginian Pilot. CKNI Moncton, CJNI Halifax, CBC Elspeth Murray (Business) – Radio Regina, CKOM and CJME Highlights of Queen’s experts in the Downsizing of large employers Saskatchewan, CHQR Calgary, media spawning small-business startups. Radio 1410 Vancouver, and CKNW Doug Bland (Policy Studies) – Vancouver; common-law partner- ■ Jan. 7 – 20 Canada’s mission in Afghanistan; ships in Quebec in the Toronto Bailey Baines Gagnon Murray current state of the Canadian Star; divorce in a time of recession Globe and Mail Forces in the Toronto Sun, Edmon- in an interview with CBC Syndica- Kingston; Marketing of President- Edmonton Journal, Saskatoon Beverley Baines (Law) – Charges ton Sun, Winnipeg Sun, Calgary tion broadcast in Charlottetown, elect Barack Obama, his campaign StarPhoenix, Regina Leader-Post, brought against two leaders in the Sun, Ottawa Sun and the London Halifax, Vancouver, Cape Breton, of hope and message of change on Montreal Gazette and on polygamous community of Bounti- Free Press. Ottawa, Whitehorse, Regina and CBC.ca. Canada.com. ful, B.C., also in the National Post, Louis Gagnon (Business) – Ways in Winnipeg. Phillip Jessop (Chemistry) – His re- Robert Wolfe (Policy Studies) – Calgary Herald, Salt Lake Tribune, which a company can survive the ceipt of the John C. Polanyi Award, Opinion piece on Canada’s Na- and on CBC Newsworld. recession; the economy and the Ottawa Citizen also on CBC’s As it Happens, tional Policies in the Toronto Sun. Einar Westerlund (Business) – An- global financial crisis on BNN’s David Walker (Health Sciences) – MSNBC.com and in Exchange Barrie Frost (Biology) – Polarized nual survey of the best small and Headline; proposed national secu- Canadian Medical Association elec- Magazine. light pollution in Science Now medium sized employers in rities regulator on CBC’s Radio- tions. Ana Siljak (History) – Finalist for Daily News. Canada, also in the Winnipeg Free Canada Toronto; economic round the 2008-09 Charles Taylor Prize for Scott Carson (Business) – Graduate Press and on CJOB Radio Win- table discussion on TFO’s Kingston Whig-Standard Literary Non-Fiction, also in the Pe- School applications in a Canadian nipeg. Panorama. Neal Scott (Geography) and Harry terborough Examiner, North Bay Press story picked up by the Max Zhang (Business) – National McCaughey (Geography) – Digital Nugget, and on CKWS Television. Toronto Sun, Sudbury Star, Prince stock market tournament for uni- National Post web cameras to monitor changes in George Citizen, New Brunswick versity and college students. Martha Bailey (Law) – A study on Canadian and U.S. forests, also on Other Telegraph-Journal, St. Catharine’s Arthur Milnes (Centre for the polygamy, and charges brought CKWS Television. Jonathan Rose (Political Studies) – Standard, and London Free Press. Study of Democracy) – Inaugura- against two leaders in the polyga- Dana Olwan (Women’s Studies) – Alberta government’s new website John Smol (Biology) – Unusual tion quiz, also in the Kingston mous community of Bountiful B.C. Canada’s role in the Gaza conflict; incorporating social and interactive warming of the Canadian Arctic in Whig-Standard; Sir John A. Mac- Nick Bala (Law) – Proposed Opinion piece on Canada’s role in media in the Edmonton Journal; the Edmonton Journal, Saskatoon donald’s birthday; honouring past changes to the Youth Criminal Jus- the Gaza conflict. political advertising in Canada in StarPhoenix, Montreal Gazette and political leaders and history in the tice Act, also in the Ottawa Citizen, Ken Wong (Business) – Zoom Air- the Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, the Regina Leader-Post. Toronto Star; opinion pieces high- Vancouver Sun, Vancouver lines opening a call centre in IN THE NEWS January 26, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 11

EYE ON THE BALL Queen’s alumna named president, CEO of KGH PEOPLE

Leslee Thompson (NSc’84) has been named the new president and CEO of Kingston General Hospital (KGH). She is the first woman to appointed president of the teach- ing and research hospital, which is affiliated with Queen’s. Thompson Wallin With an extensive background in public and private health care, CSD Fellow Pamela Wallin was re- Ms. Thompson brings strong lead- cently appointed to the Senate of ership abilities as well as knowledge Canada by Prime Minister Stephen of critical care practice from her un- Harper. Ms. Wallin served as dergraduate placement at KGH to Canada’s Consul General to New her new role. “I’m a much better York City from 2002-2006, and is a manager and leader because of my well-respected broadcaster and clinical experience and I’ve always journalist. worked hard to keep close to that Robert Pike, professor emeritus in clinical environment in a variety of the Department of Sociology, read ways,” she says. “It’s very impor- a personal statement from James tant for leaders like a CEO of a hos- Orbinski and led a discussion at pital to have a reality and The Screening Room showing of understanding of what it takes and “Triage: the dilemmas of James what it’s like [on the front lines].” Orbinski” earlier this month. Ms. Thomson is currently vice- Several Queen’s alumnae have at- president, Health System Strategies tained a place on the Women’s Ex- with Medtronic of Canada, a posi- ecutive Network’s (WXN) annual tion with national responsibilities. list of the 100 most powerful Her appointment takes effect Feb. women in Canada. They are corpo- 16. rate executives Shauneen Bruder (MBA ’84), Royal Bank of Canada; First-year student Jane Wu has Greta Cusworth (Artsci ’78), Sun earned the title of Canada’s Top Life Financial; Stephani Kingsmill Teen Philanthropist through (Com ’88), Manulife Financial; Kim Mackenzie Investment’s first-an- McKenzie (MBA ’85), Bank of Nova nual national contest. Mackenzie Scotia; Jacqueline Moss (Artsci will make a $5,000 donation on her ’84), CIBC entrepreneur Lisette behalf to Child and Youth Friendly (Lee) McDonald (NSc ’78), Calgary (CYFC), the charity she has Southmedic Inc; public sector GREG BLACK been supporting since she was 14 leader Shirley Hoy (MPA ’91), City Students chase after the volleyball at BEWIC Sports Days in Bartlett Gym. The popular co-ed multi-sport tour- years old, and will reward Ms. Wu of Toronto and trailblazers and nament took place Jan. 16 and 17 and involved 32 co-ed teams of at least 30 players in a four-sport tournament with $1,000 for her accomplish- trendsetters the Hon. Louise Ar- marathon of volleyball, inner tube water polo, rugby-basketball, and floorball. Teams show off their spirit by de- ments. bour (LLD ’00); Nancy Grant (MD veloping outlandish themes in an effort to become the overall event champion. New signs commemorating ’73), St. John Regional Hospital. Kingston as the home and New inductees in the WXN Hall of Cataraqui Cemetery as the final Fame include Elizabeth DelBianco resting place of Sir John A. Mac- (LLB ’84), Celestia Inc. and Cathy donald will be erected on Highway Williams (MBA ’77), Options Cap- 401 and on Sydenham Road by ital Ltd. The Hall of Fame recog- June 2009, thanks to a motion nizes women who have been passed by City Council at the urg- included in the organization’s list ing of Arthur Milnes, a fellow of of top 100 women three or more the Centre for the Study of Democ- times. racy (CSD). www.wxnetwork.com/prizes.aspx

Calling all science-fiction fans Fans of the bestselling science fic- novel Sandman and details on a tion author Neil Gaiman are in- soon-to-be-released movie based on vited to attend a discussion session his novella Coraline. at the Central Branch of the Mr. Gaiman is being honoured Kingston Frontenac Public Library, this year at the World Science Fic- 130 Johnson St., on Wednesday, tion Convention (Worldcon), an Feb. 11 at 7 pm. The session is free annual meeting on science fiction and open to all science fiction fans. and fantasy. Worldcon is taking Queen’s post-doctoral fellow place in Montreal this summer and Anna Davour will lead the session information on attending the con- on Mr. Gaiman’s work. Topics in- vention will also be available. Ambassador Conference clude his groundbreaking graphic Resort 1550 Princess Street www.ambassadorhotel.com

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The Offices of the Principal and Vice-Principal (Academic) have created a new panel to explore issues of Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity (DARE) on campus. DARE invites all members of the Queen’s community to share their views on these issues, including your personal experiences, your thoughts on past diversity initiatives at Queen’s and your ideas for the best way forward. A variety of forums, both public and confidential, have been created to provide Queen’s members with opportunities to express their views and to provide their feedback either in person or electronically.

To foster open and constructive discussions DARE will host:

Open hearings:

Individuals and groups are invited to email [email protected] to set up an appointment. Every effort will also be made to accommodate drop-ins.

Week of February 2 – 6, 2009: two open hearings:

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 Robert Sutherland Room (JDUC) 10:00-12:00

Thursday, February 5th, 2009, Room 351 (JDUC) 3:00-5:00

University town halls:

Town Halls will be university-wide public forums to discuss issues pertaining to anti-racism, diversity and equity at Queen’s.

Week of February 9 – 13, 2009: two university-wide town halls:

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 Policy Studies, room 202, 10:00 - 12:00

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 Policy Studies, room 202, 3:00 - 5:00

Students, faculty and staff are also strongly encouraged to send their views and comments, in confidence, by emailing to [email protected]. The identities of all who communicate with the committee will be stringently protected.

Please check future issues of Queen’s Journal, Queen’s Gazette and the website of the Office of the Vice-Principal (Academic) for updates and information over the coming weeks.

Barrington Walker, Chair, DARE and Diversity Advisor to the Vice-Principal (Academic) ON CAMPUS January 26, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 13

Human Resources, 2008-258 the nomination package addressing For the Record Withdrawn the selection criteria to: The Selec- tion Committee, The Chancellor A. Submission information Communications Assistant Charles Baillie Teaching Award Submissions will be edited to Marketing and Communications, c/o The Centre for Teaching and address style considerations and 2008-243 Learning, Faculty and Staff Learning length and should be less than Stephanie Earp Facilities, B176 Mackintosh-Corry 200 words. Hall. Deadline: March 2. Awards and Grants Conferences Appointments Leonard Foundation Inquiry@Queens Faculty of Health Sciences The Leonard Foundation offers assis- tance to undergraduate students who Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Re- Platform beds with Principal Tom Williams and Dean are experiencing serious financial search Conference is seeking ab- David Walker announce that Iain difficulty. For information and to stracts from students until Jan. 30. or without drawer Young has been appointed as Vice- download an application visit Students who have done an excep- Dean Academic in the Faculty of www.leonardfnd.org. The local nom- tional piece of work, as a summer storage, with or Health Sciences for an initial term inator Anthony Capon should then student, a member of a class, or on from March 1, 2009 to June 30, be contacted at the e-mail address his or her own, are invited to submit without headboards 2014. A detailed announcement can listed on the website. Deadline: via www.iatq.ca to participate in this be found online at March 15. The foundation was estab- exciting event. The conference will healthsci.queensu.ca lished in the 1920s by Colonel be held on March 5 and 6. Reuben Wells Leonard, a graduate of New Faculty Appointments R.M.C., who served for many years Jorge L. Martinez-Cajas, Medicine- as the Chairman of the National Governance Infectious Diseases (Jan. 1) Transcontinental Railway Commis- starting from $599 Christine M. Armour, Paediatrics Senate and Board of Trustees sion. A man of considerable wealth, elections (Jan. 1) he felt the need to share what he had with others, and Queen’s was one of Elections are being held from Feb. 2 All furniture available in many finishes – Staff Appointments his prime beneficiaries. through Feb. 27. Vote online at Posted at www.hr.queensu.ca www.queensu.ca/secretariat/election. teak, oak, natural cherry, rosewood. Jan. 9 Distinguished Service Award Nominees for Staff Senator: Shannon Goodspeed (Business), Philip Hart Relationship Manager, Custom Pro- Alumni and Queen’s University grams, QEDC (Physical Plant), Deborah McElroy Council (including the Senate and (Physical Plant). 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For details, visit Attention students – 2008 T4s Housing and Hospitality, 2008-249 www.queensu.ca/secretariat/ucoun- Students are reminded to update Linda Mortensen cil/DSA/index.html or call University their mailing addresses in QCARD. Secretariat, 613-533-6095. Deadline: Payroll will be updating the T4 ad- Senior Secretary Friday, Feb 6, 4:30 pm. dress database from the “mail ad- Also desks, bookcases and file drawers. Chemistry, 2008-250 dress” field on QCARD, on Feb. 4. Jennifer Powell (University Resi- Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Any address changes made after this MADE IN CANADA dences) Teaching Award date must be made in writing and Nominations are invited for the submitted to the Human Resources Research Grants/Special Projects As- Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teach- department by Feb. 6 to have the sistant, School of Rehabilitation ing Award to be awarded in October correct mailing address reflected on Therapy, 2008-226 2009. The award recognizes under- the 2008 T4 slips. 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For full details, visit Erin O’Neill For staff job postings, visit www.queensu.ca/ctl/scholarship/awa www.hr.queensu.ca. The site is up- rds/award.php?description=baillie Junior Functional Analyst – Finance dated weekly on Fridays. Send the original and two copies for Contemporary bedding QUASR Project Continued on page 14 Queen’s University Administrative based on the ancient Ginkgo tree leaf. Systems Replacement, 2008-263 TIMELESS BEAUTY. Lisa Larmon (Financial Services) Queen duvet cover $169 • All sizes available Convocation and Communications 100% cotton MADE IN CANADA Administrator Office of the University Registrar, 2008-177 HOURS OF OPERATION Vicky Andrews Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:00–5:30 And NOW Thurs. and Fri. 9:00–7:00 Jan. 16 Program Manager/Application Advi- Sat. 9:00–5:00 and Sun. 12:00–4:00 sor, EMBA School of Business, 2008-242 Valerie Newstead (Business)

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in any way for the condition of any Parkinson’s disease research Deutsch Centre, 4 pm. Refreshments. Notices item(s) it has made available, nor for The Centre for Neuroscience Studies Thursday, Jan. 29 $2 per plate. Department key, any damage or injury that may occur is conducting two studies of deficits Policy Studies Wednesday, Feb. 4 lock requests due to use or removal of the item(s). in eye movement control with Gilles Bisson, NDP Member. Eco- Queen’s University reserves the right Campus Community Appeal Effective Feb. 2, 2009 all key re- Parkinson’s disease. The department nomic Socialism: Creating a Strong to reject any or all of the bids. Only Kick-off breakfast. Grant Hall, 7:30 – quests, lock changes and authoriza- is looking for healthy adult volun- Economy for Social Democracy. 202 successful bidder will be notified. 9:30 am. Free breakfast for faculty, tion forms can be filled out on the teers age 50-70, without Parkinson’s Policy Studies, noon. staff and retirees. 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Both studies are non- Music the Deep Structure of the University. up-to-date information. standing work of Queen’s, its impact invasive, and you may participate in Gordon Smith. Music and a Mi’kmaq 517 Watson, noon – 1:30 pm. on our local and global community, one or both. A small honorarium Funeral: Blending Traditions and Re- and the added opportunities we can ($20/hour) will be provided to cover ligious Practices. 124 Harrison- Thursday, Feb. 5 Ph.D. Examinations create by supporting the areas of your time and expenses (parking, LeCaine, 12:30 pm. 613-533-2066, Queen’s about which we are most etc). Details: Ian Cameron, 613-533- [email protected] Policy Studies Members of the regular staff at the passionate. It takes place annually in 6000 ext. 75216, David Biette, Director, Canada Insti- university may attend PhD oral the- February and March run by a com- [email protected] CLAIHR film screening tute, The Woodrow Wilson Interna- sis examinations. mittee of volunteers to encourage Finding Dawn, Macdonald Hall, 5 tional Centre for Scholars. Canada pm. Canadian Lawyers for Interna- and the United States: Still a ‘Special Tuesday, Jan. 27 faculty, staff members, and retirees to join forces to show their support of tional Human Rights (CLAIHR). Relationship’? 202 Policy Studies, Martin French, Department of Soci- the great work of the university. This Calendar Falling through the cracks in Canada noon. ology. Picturing Public Health Sur- community support is integral to in- Unless specified, all events are free. and beyond; a screening of award veillance: Tracing the Material spiring corporations and alumni to For a comprehensive listing of winning documentaries. Suggested Friday, Feb. 6 Dimensions of Information in On- give generously to Queen’s, ensuring campus events, visit donation $2 per film, or a donation Policy Studies tario’s Public Health System. Supervi- the sustainability of our tradition of eventscalendar.queensu.ca to the Kingston Food Bank. Details: Janet Mason, 2008/09 Ontario Visit- sor: D. Lyon, D528 excellence. Last year, a team of more Jenni Macko, 613-767-7157, ing Fellow. Guiding the Expansion of Mackintosh-Corry, 9 am. than 30 faculty, staff and student [email protected] Graduate Education in Ontario: Ob- volunteers helped make the Did you servations and Lessons. 202 Policy Thursday, Jan. 29 Submission information know? appeal fun and a great suc- Saturday, Jan. 31 Studies, noon. The deadline for the Monday, Feb. Azadeh Moghtaderi, Department of cess! This dedication and enthusiasm 9 issue is at noon on Monday, Feb. CLAIHR film screenings Mathematics & Statistics. Multitaper inspired more than 600 faculty, staff Saturday, Feb 7 2. Email submissions to Daughters of Afghanistan, Macdon- Methods for Time-Frequency Spec- and retirees to donate more than [email protected] in the follow- ald Hall, 11 am. Camerata Guitara trum Estimation and Unaliasing of half a million dollars to the areas of ing format: Date, department, De Nadie, Macdonald Hall, 2 pm. Lakshmi Ranganathan (veena), Gor- Harmonic Frequencies. Supervisors: Queen’s that they feel passionate speaker’s name, affiliation, title, don Craig (clarinet), Michel Szczes- G.K. Takahara, D.J. Thomson, 521 about. Interested? Contact Glenn location, time. Contact for special Sunday, Feb. 1 niak (piano) and Wolf Tormann Jeffrey, 2:30 pm. Best, [email protected], ext. needs. Please spell out acronyms. Black History Month (cello), perform new work by Kristi 75137. Visit www.queensu.ca/com- Those with information about The African Caribbean Student Allik. 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JANUARY Feb. 21 to May 3. SMTWTFS Poet, Priest, Dauber: The Painter in the Renaissance HELP LINES 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 and Baroque Eras, Bader Gallery, to May 9, 2010. FEBRUARY BFA Select ‘ 09, Atrium, March 19-29. Campus Security 1234567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Thursday, Jan. 29 Emergency Report Centre ArtDocs: Simon Schama’s Power of Art: Rembrandt van Rijn (2006, 50 minutes), an overview of the great 613-533-6111 Wednesday, Feb. 11 artist’s career, offering acute insights into his creative inventions and the social milieu of the period, 7 pm. The Monieson Centre Free Thursday night screenings of art documentaries Human Rights Office Francis Lau, University of Victoria. presented in the Atrium. 7pm. Knowledge Translation in Healthcare 613-533-6886 Irène Bujara, Director Research. 403 Goodes, noon – 1 pm. Friday, Jan. 30 – Saturday, Jan. 31 Lunch will be provided. Dr. Lau will Context and Meaning Graduate Conference in Art His- Sexual Harassment be available to meet with faculty and tory and Art Conservation, Atrium. Complainant Advisors students before and after the seminar Margot Coulter, Coordinator from 9 am to 11:45 am and from 1 Sunday, Feb. 1 613-533-6629 pm to 2:30 pm. RSVP by Thursday, TIM FORBES Aïda Sulcs, artist. Mask workshop. 1:30 pm to 3 pm, 3 Chuck Vetere – Student Counselling Feb. 5, monieson@business pm to 4:30 pm 613-533-2893 ext. 77978 .queensu.ca Galleries Sunday, Feb. 8 Anti-Racism Complainant Advisors Agnes Etherington Art Centre Science Fiction discussion Sylvia Hamilton, filmmaker and writer. Filmmaker’s University Avenue at Bader Lane. Stephanie Simpson, Coordinator Neil Gaiman, author. An evening of screening and talk. 1 pm to 4 pm. In conjunction with 613-533-6886 Adults $4, seniors $2.50, Gallery Association members, information and discussion with one the Department of Art and the Cultural Studies Pro- students and children free. Free admission Thursdays Audrey Kobayashi – Geography, of the masters of contemporary fan- gram. and holiday Mondays. 613-533-3035 tasy, hosted by Queen’s post-doctoral www.aeac.ca Exhibition tour fellow Anna Davour. Presented by Anti-Heterosexism/Transphobia 45-minute tours covering highlights of our current ex- Fearless Fantasy Fans and the Union Gallery Complainant Advisors Kingston-Frontenac Public Library, at hibitions. Tours are free and admission is free for all Stauffer Library, first floor Jean Pfleiderer, Coordinator the library, 130 Johnson St., 7 pm. every Thursday, 12:15 pm. Main space: Profane Illuminations, an exhibition by 613-533-6886 Details: Nancy Jones, 613-549-8888, On view: Harun Farocki, Samuel J. Zacks, Davies Foundation Fine Arts students Genna Kusch and Morgan Wedder- Eleanor MacDonald, Politics ext. 1410. 613-533-6631 and Contemporary Feature Galleries to Feb. 1. spoon, to Jan. 31. Artist’s reception. Thursday, Jan. 29, Modernity and Morality: Tissot’s The Prodigal Sun, 6-8 pm. Project room: Leaf Collection: encounters with Coordinator of Dispute Frances K. Smith Gallery, to Feb. 15. Resolution Mechanisms Inhabited Landscape, Selections from the Canadian Madame E and her suit of environmentally conscious Please contact Harry Smith, Historical Collection, Historical Feature and R. Fraser a(r)mour, Lisa Figge. ugallery.queensu.ca Coordinator of Dispute Resolution Elliot Galleries, to April 26. Mechanisms, at 613-533-6495 for Ere ibeji: Twin Figures of the Yoruba, African Gallery, assistance or referral to an advisor. Saturday, Feb. 7 to Feb. 14 2010. Cezanne’s Closet Holger Kalberg: Stadium, Contemporary Feature Sexual Harassment Annual Union Gallery fundraiser featuring a raffle for To inform us of your latest Gallery, Feb. 21 to May 10. Respondent Advisors more than 100 works of art donated by student, gradu- research findings or upcom- Perceptions and their Arousal, Davies Foundation Paul Banfield – Archives ate, faculty and community artists. Ban Righ Hall. Pre- ing journal publications, call Gallery, Feb. 21 to May 10. ext. 74460 view for ticket holders, 7 pm. Draw, 8 pm. Tickets; Senior Communications Of- Yves Gaucher: Transitions, Frances K. Smith Gallery, Greg Wanless – Drama $135. Details: 613-533-3171 or email ficer Nancy Dorrance, 613- Feb. 28 to June 21. ext. 74330 [email protected] 533-2869. New Faces at the Art Centre, Samuel J. Zacks Gallery, Anti-Racism Respondent Advisor Ellie Deir – Education ext. 77673

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CELIA RUSSELL A detail of the tubular steel trusses over the new pool, looking west.

CELIA RUSSELL A view of Queen’s Centre construction looking south-east from Earl Street shows the tubular steel trusses that arc over the new pool.

2009 ALUMNI AWARD The Alumni Award for Excellence in FOR Teaching is given to a Queen’s EXCELLENCE IN professor who, in the view of his/her students and colleagues, demonstrates TEACHING a love of teaching and a commitment Call for Nominations to students.

The award recipient receives a statue For further information or and $5,000. The cheque is presented nomination forms, please contact: at Convocation. Nikki Remillard Department of Alumni Relations Tel: 613-533-6000, ext 78691 or 800-267-7837, ext. 78691 [email protected] Information and nomination forms are available at www.queensu.ca/alumni/

Deadline for nominations is 27 Febuary 2009.

CELIA RUSSELL A worker works on the masonry on the exterior of the west side of the Queen’s Centre building.