Queen’s University newspaper of record since 1969 B queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 Retiring the regalia Chancellor David Dodge presides over the first of the spring convocations at Queen’s University on Thursday, May 22 at Grant Hall. UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS BY MEREDITH DAULT, resigned,” Chancellor Dodge says, explaining that Dodge says it’s vitally important to find ways to adapt SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER while the position is traditionally ceremonial or the teaching and learning process to meet the needs of ambassadorial, it ended up being a far bigger job 21st century students. David Dodge knows what he will miss most when than he had first imagined. “We will need to build on the particular strengths he hangs up his Chancellor’s robes after two terms “As well as working to find a new principal, I got and weaknesses our students bring, all while ensuring in Queen’s highest office: the people. involved in the restructuring of the Board of Trustees that we retain the essential humanity and sense of “Whenever you leave something, it’s always the and University Council, too.” community that mark Queen’s,” he says. people you miss most,” he says about stepping away But it is in his most public role – presiding over He also stresses the importance of creating an from the role he has held since 2008. convocation ceremonies with legendary presence and intimate learning experience that allows students to “I will miss the people I have worked with both wit – that Chancellor Dodge has most endeared him‑ interact with faculty and their peers in a way that here on campus, and those on the Board of Trustees self to the Queen’s community. Though he may shake develops critical thinking skills. and on University Council. But most of all, I will miss thousands of graduates’ hands over a few weeks, “It may mean moving away from the standard lec‑ the cheery faces of our students.” Chancellor Dodge takes time when he can to ask them tures and exam format toward something more interac‑ Once a Queen’s student himself, Chancellor Dodge where they’re headed next. tive. We will also need to ensure students in their first landed his job as the university’s 13th ceremonial “Each graduate crossing the stage is an individual,” year get a real academic experience and don’t just end head after a chat with former classmate John A. Rae, he says simply. “I like to hear what their plans are.” up floating in classes with several hundred others.” then serving as the chair of the Board of Trustees. Chancellor Dodge, who served as governor of the As he prepares for his final convocation ceremony “I had been talking with him about wanting to Bank of Canada from 2001 until 2008, says he antici‑ on June 13, Chancellor Dodge says he has one piece make a contribution to Queen’s,” he recalls. With pates maintaining a professional connection to Queen’s of advice for the class of 2014: don’t be afraid to fail. Chancellor Charles Baillie on the cusp of retirement, through the economics department, the School of “Today’s graduates will have to be very innovative Mr. Rae suggested he consider stepping into the role. Public P olicy and Queen’s School of Business when going forward, but that road will include many fail‑ “At the time, the university was facing some chal‑ Jim Leech takes over as chancellor on July 1. ures as well,” he says. “It’s important to see failures as lenges because Principal (Karen) Hitchcock had just Thinking about the future of Queen’s, Chancellor stepping‑stones. Take risks, fail, and then march on.” The new Audi A6: Calculated Perfection Audi of Kingston 1670 Bath Road, Kingston, ON K7M 4X9 campusnews queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 2 Philanthropy hits new levels for Queen’s priorities Benefactors contributed to the uni‑ • Schulich Leader Scholarships Volume 42, Number 2, 2014 versity’s highest priorities at awarded for excellence in EDITOR record levels in 2013‑14. academics and community Andrew Carroll By the end of the fiscal year – • The Queen’s University Biology ASSISTANT EDITOR with a goal of $60 million – over Field Station Community Mark Kerr $71 million had been received Outreach Fund ADVERTISING COORDINATOR from more than 13,000 donors to • MBA scholarships Peter Gillespie support the university’s Initiative • The Isabel Bader Centre for the 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 Campaign. This raised the cam‑ Performing Arts Concert Series [email protected] paign total to $413.7 million, or Fund ART DIRECTOR more than 80 per cent of the half‑ • The Cansbridge‑Queen’s Larry Harris, University Marketing billion‑dollar goal set for 2016. School of Business Asia Sum‑ www.queensu.ca/news A range of programs was sup‑ mer Internship Pilot Project Subscriptions are $30 per year. ported through philanthropy this • The Queen’s Rowing Coach QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY past year, including a proposed Leadership Fund CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER chair in orthopedic surgery, the Michael Fraser “Some gifts last year impact Margaret A. 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