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Queen’s University’s newspaper of record since 1969 n queensu.ca/gazette n Nov. 27, 2018 MEMORABLE MOMENTS photos by garrett elliott Graduates, families, and friends filled Grant Hall for Fall Convocation from Nov. 13-15, making memories that will last a lifetime as six ceremonies were held and two honorary degrees were conferred by Queen’s University. MMAAKKIINNGG HHIISSTTOORRYY Two Queen’s faculty members – Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science Barbara Crow and Professor Jonathan Rose – were members of the Advisory Council that helped select Viola Desmond for the new $10 bill campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n Nov. 27, 2018 2 A ‘noteable’ day for Queen’s professors Volume 46, number 17, 2018 BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF ception of itself, involving wide EDITOR public consultation, for which Dr. andrew carroll The new $10 bill, featuring the Rose praised Governor of the 613-533-6459, ext. 36459 image of Viola Desmond, entered Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz [email protected] circulation on Monday, Nov. 19, (Artsci'78). Dr. Rose says the civic ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, marking the completion of a proj- engagement around which NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS ect that involved the work of two woman should be on Canada’s peter Jeffrey Queen’s faculty members. new banknote set a precedent for 613-533-600, ext. 77491 Desmond is the first Canadian how meaningful engagement [email protected] woman to be featured on a regu- should happen, especially when larly circulating banknote. She is considering such an important ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OFFICER peter gillespie best known for her refusal to ac- part of Canada’s national identity. 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 cept racial segregation in a Nova “Of all the projects I have been [email protected] Scotia movie theatre in 1946. She involved with, this was probably was also an entrepreneur and civil the most exciting and really I felt www.queensu.ca/gazette rights activist and over the years, privileged to be part of it, so it’s QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY VICEPPRINCIPAL QUNIVERSITY RELATIONSR her defiance has resounded with nice that Queen’s has had such an Michael fraser Canadians and was an inspiration important stake in it,” he says. the Gazette is published biweekly during for racial equality. As a feminist and gender stud- the academic year (september – april) and Barbara Crow, Dean of the Fac- ies scholar, Dr. Crow says that monthly during the spring (May – June) by ulty of Arts and Science, and University communications, richardson hall, having the conversation about Queen’s University. Jonathan Rose, a professor in the women, and their centrality in submissions are welcome, and may be Department of Political Studies, Canadian history, spill into work- emailed to [email protected]. the were members of an expert panel places, coffee shops, and schools, editor reserves the right to edit or refuse any in the selection process. Both say submission. Views expressed or implied are is essential to understanding how those of individual contributors or sources this note marks a turning point in important standing up to injustice quoted and do not necessarily reflect Canada’s narrative. is, something we should all aspire university policy. “A currency is a public expres- to and can do. SCHEDULE sion of national identity so it’s Desmond’s sister, Wanda Rob- issue date: Jan. 15 only appropriate that citizens ad booking deadline: Jan. 4 son, was the first to make a pur- ad artwork deadline: Jan. 7 should have an important role in chase with the iconic bill in Win- noon editorial deadline: Jan. 9 deciding who should be on it,” Dr. nipeg at the Canadian Museum Rose says. for Human Rights, also featured issue date: Jan. 29 Dr. Crow adds that the appear- on the new note. She purchased a ad booking deadline: Jan. 11 ance of a woman, and importantly biography of her sister. ad artwork deadline: Jan. 18 noon editorial deadline: Jan. 22 a woman of color, on Canada’s $10 Both Dr. Crow and Dr. Rose bill will have a profound effect on say they are excited to see their re- ADVERTISING POLICY Canadians as a people. search contributions touching the the Gazette is a newspaper published by bank of canada “What I think is incredible University communications (“publisher”) The front of he new $10 bill features an image of Viola Desmond, while the hands of Canadians, and look for- about the choice is that all of us for the primary purpose of internal commu- Canadian Museum for Human Rights is on the back. ward to joining Robson very soon nication to its faculty and staff members. can stand up to injustice, and she in spending their first ‘Desy.’ all advertising is subject to the pub- did. Every single Canadian can To learn more about Viola lisher’s approval. the publisher reserves the right to revise, reject, discontinue or omit stand up,” she says. “The other expertise, in something that not all Both Dr. Crow and Dr. Rose Desmond and the new features of any advertisement, or to cancel any advertis- women (who were considered), of us can attain but all of us can say the process was an excellent the $10 bill, visit the Bank of ing contract for reasons satisfactory to the they had lots of expertise, deep stand up to injustice.” exercise in altering Canada’s con- Canada website (bankofcanada.ca). publisher without notice and without any claim for penalty. the publisher does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by any error in accuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actu- ally occupied by that portion of the adver- Program honours past and present researchers tisement in which the error occurred. the advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher for any losses or costs incurred BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF by the publisher as a result of publishing named after: honorific titles, in the past,” says Richardson Hall, 74 University any advertisement, which is libelous or • Ralph Allen (Fine Art) Principal and Vice-Chancellor Ave., Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6. misleading, or otherwise subjects the Queen’s University is seeking • Allie Vibert ‘Vi’ Douglas (Arts Daniel Woolf. “Personally, I am The committee will then make publisher to liability. the publisher may insert the word nominations for a new program and Science) excited to see this latest chapter in a recommendation to Principal “ advertisement” above or below any copy. celebrating the university’s top in- • Stephen Giymah (Arts and Sci- our history unfold and call upon Woolf on which nominees, if any, the publisher requires that any advocacy ternationally-recognized re- ence) the Queen’s community to partici- should be designated as a Distin- advertisement identify the advertiser placing the ad. searchers. • George Whalley (Arts and Sci- pate in the nomination process.” guished University Professor. the publisher will not knowingly publish The Distinguished University ence) Queen’s faculty, administrators, The advisory committee invites any advertisement which is illegal, mislead- Professor program was created to ing or offensive to its readers. • John Freeman (Education) staff, students, and retirees can nominations for all who meet the the publisher will not knowingly publish recognize researchers who have • Barrington Batchelor (Engineer- nominate candidates. Successful eligibility guidelines. any advertisement which violates the made significant and lasting con- ing) nominees will then be able to se- Queen’s University is commit- university’s internal policies, equity/human tributions to Queen’s and beyond. rights policies or code of conduct. further, • William Ralph Lederman (Law) lect a preferred honorific name to ted to equity and diversity and the publisher will not publish any advertise- The honorific titles, approved by • Patricia Monture-Angus (Law) form part of their title – “Hon- welcomes nominations for ment which contravenes the best interests Queen’s Senate on Sept. 25, are • Elizabeth Smith (Health Sciences) orific Title” Distinguished Univer- women, Indigenous/Aboriginal of the university directly or indirectly. named after past Queen’s commu- A brief bio for each is available sity Professor. persons, persons with disabilities, nity members who have helped on the Principal’s Office website The recipients will be recog- racialized/visible minorities and make the university a special (queensu.ca/principal/priorities- nized each year at convocation. LGBTQ+ persons. place. and-initiatives/distinguished Nominations are to be submit- For further information or The designation as a Distin- -professor-program). ted to the Distinguished Univer- questions, contact the Office of the guished University Professor is “The Distinguished University sity Professor Advisory Commit- Provost at [email protected] or the highest research-related hon- Professor program is an opportu- tee, care of the Office of the 613 533-6000 ext. 74569. our bestowed by Queen’s. The nity for the university to celebrate Provost, by Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. The terms of reference for the program is open to all individuals faculty members who have made The preferred method is by email program, and further details holding a full-time academic ap- significant and lasting contribu- to [email protected]. A hard about the committee, are available pointment at Queen’s. tions to Queen’s and to Canadian copy may also be submitted to the on the Principal’s Office website The new honorific titles are society today and, through the Office of the Provost, Suite 353, (queensu.ca/principal). queensu.ca/gazette n Nov. 27, 2018 campusnews 3 Welcoming Indigenous staff voices BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR Wahta Mohawk Territory in COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Northern Ontario. Four Directions Indigenous In recent years, Queen’s has Student Centre been devoting additional re- Adamina Partridge, Indigenous sources to supporting and re- Events & Programs Coordinator cruiting Indigenous students at Adamina Partridge’s first cou- Queen’s.