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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.”

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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. Light Fellowship in The Gazette is published biweekly during the several disciplines, while others Art Conservation, the Greenberg academic year (September – April) and are specific to a program or de‑ monthly during the Spring and Summer Family Fund in Conservation of UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS partment and still others have months (May – August) by University Freshwater Fisheries, the Alfred The Queen’s Innovation Commons, a 70,000-square-foot facility featuring state- Communications, Richardson Hall, Queen’s been left to the discretion of a dean Bader Graduate Fellowship in the of-the-art labs and design studios, is a priority for the Initiative Campaign. University, Kingston, ON Canada, K7L 3N6. or the Principal,” notes Vice‑Prin‑ Humanities, classroom renova‑ Students, such as those pictured during a robotics event, will have greater Submissions and letters are welcome, and cipal (Advancement) Tom Harris. tions, art acquisitions and student opportunities as innovators. may be emailed to [email protected]. “All reflect the special relation‑ The editor reserves the right to edit or refuse financial assistance. ships that our benefactors have any submission. Views expressed or implied “Every gift, large or small, is are those of individual contributors or sources with Queen’s, and their desire to at the university. This total in‑ The goal is to raise half a billion appreciated and makes a differ‑ quoted and do not necessarily reflect advance the mission and vision of cluded a $1 million anonymous dollars to ensure Queen’s future as university policy. ence,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. the university at this critical point donation that effectively doubled a destination for exceptional peo‑ SCHEDULE Among the diverse initiatives in our history.” the usual annual giving level from ple. The campaign will nurture a Issue date: Monday, July 7 receiving philanthropic support Among the campus community, this key group of benefactors. supportive campus community, Ad booking deadline: June 20 over the past year are: faculty, staff and retirees con‑ The Initiative Campaign is the enhance the student learning expe‑ Ad artwork deadline: June 27 Noon editorial deadline: June 30 • The Queen’s Innovation tributed more than $2 million last most ambitious fundraising cam‑ rience, and secure a global reputa‑ Commons year to 235 different priority areas paign in the university’s history. tion in discovery and inquiry. Issue date: Aug. 12 Ad booking deadline: July 25 Ad artwork deadline: Aug. 1 Noon editorial deadline: Aug. 4 ADVERTISING POLICY The Gazette is a newspaper published by Disraeli Project: Shaping the modern world University Communications (“Publisher”) for the primary purpose of internal commu- initiative BY ALEC ROSS nication to its faculty and staff members. 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Craig Leroux: When we spoke in November, the Queen’s Pension Plan’s (QPP) solvency deficit was $459 million. Where does it stand now? Caroline Davis: First of all, it is important to understand that a solvency deficit means that, if the plan were closed up today, it would not have enough money to immediately pay all the benefits owed to plan members. The QPP also has a going concern deficit, which means that even if the plan operates indefinitely, additional money is required to cover those benefits. The government requires the university to make special payments into the plan to pay down both deficits. As of Aug. 31, 2013 the QPP’s going concern deficit was $164 million and its solvency deficit was $292 million. It is good news that the solvency deficit has gone down from $459 million in 2012, but many factors, including interest rates and the value of the plan’s investments, can make the UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS deficits go up or down in Caroline Davis,Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration), discusses the impact of the additional special payments to the Queen’s Pension Plan with the future. Senior Communications Officer Craig Leroux.

CL: What do these deficits mean for CL: What are the options for dealing with these CL: Are there specific JSPPs being CL: Where can plan members plan members and the university? additional payments? considered? get more information? CD: For the university, these deficits will CD: Provost Alan Harrison is currently leading the 2015‑ CD: The Council of Ontario Universities is CD: The pension website mean additional special payments 16 budget process which asks all units to plan for the looking at creating a JSPP for the Ontario (queensu.ca/humanresources/total beginning in 2015, amounting to an impacts of these additional payments on their budgets. university sector, and that’s going to be a comp/pensions.html) has detailed additional annual expense of $22 million, The only way to avoid additional solvency payments lengthy process. CAAT, the pension plan information about the QPP, and which is 6.5 per cent of our salary base. entirely would be to transfer to a jointly sponsored for Ontario’s colleges has approached anyone with questions about the This will have a significant impact on the pension plan (JSPP) with a permanent exemption from Queen’s and other universities with a deficit or their particular pension university’s operating budget. funding solvency deficits. That’s an option that we’ve proposal to merge with their plan. CAAT situation can contact Bob For plan members, it is in everyone’s been discussing, but it will require legislative changes already has a permanent solvency Weisnagel, Director, Pensions interest to ensure that the pension plan is from the government and the consent of bargaining exemption, shared governance between and Insurance, by email at adequately funded, so it is there for us units. In any event, the benefits that plan members have employers and employees, and is fully [email protected] or over the long term. already earned are protected by law. funded on a going concern basis. by phone at ext. 74184.

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Faculty and staff recognized during the Celebration of Service dinner each received a plaque to mark the event.

Four Queen’s employees were recognized for their 45 years of service each during a special ceremony held Tuesday, May 13.

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UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS celebration for 167 faculty and staff Anna Sadura, Manager, Trial Conduct and Coordination, NCIC- Professor Beverley Baines (Law) was recognized for her 40 years of service at Queen’s members who have worked at Clinical Trials Group, and Linda Horton, Specialist, Academic University during the Celebration of Service dinner held May 13. Queen’s for 25, 30, 35, 40 or 45 years. Compensation, Office of the Vice Principal (Academic), both Presented with a handcrafted celebrated 35 years with Queen’s University during the Celebration golden pin bearing the Queen’s crest of Service dinner. for their 45 years of service were Susan Barsby, Professor John Hartwick (Economics), Professor Charles Pentland (Political Studies) and Professor Peter Taylor (Mathematics and Statistics). “Our longstanding employees, both faculty and staff, are a great asset to the Queen’s community,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. “They are not only the keepers of valuable institutional knowledge, they also possess the kind of wisdom that comes from having worked in their respective fields for some time. We are very fortunate to have such experience in our midst.” UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Associate Professor Peter Bryson, (Oncology), poses for a photo with guest Gayle Ban as Maryann Severin, Office of the University Registrar, Undergraduate he was recognized for his 25 years of service with Queen’s University. Admission, recently marked 25 years at Queen’s University.

Celebration 45 YEARS 35 YEARS 30 YEARS Susan Kobus 25 YEARS Elizabeth Hanson Edward Perry Susan Barsby Dorothy Agnew Hoshiar Abdollah Rhonda Lee- Steven Babcock Stephen Hartley Jane Philipps John Hartwick Susan Anderson Julian Barling Sherman Johanne Benard Cathleen Hoeniger Lam Pho of Service Charles Pentland Steele Robin Beamish Peter Lewis Margaret Bignell Diana Hopkins-Rosseel Lenora Pimentel- Annette Lilly Dagmar Jones Hayes The following faculty and Peter Taylor Roberta Ashcroft Gregory Boyce Pauline Brown May Mak Sandy Kelly Neil Porter staff members marked Tom Bradshaw Derek Cole Peter Bryson 40 YEARS Patrick Martin Jamie Kimmett Patricia Powell significant milestones at Timothy Bryant Michael Condra Annette Burfoot Grant Amyot William McIntosh Diann King David Pugh Queen’s University this year. Margaret Burns Graham Cote Richard Byrom Beverley Baines Dennis Cardinal Jerry Dering Kevin McKegney Richard Casson Zdenka Ko John Puxty Allen Batten Linda Horton Joseph Downey Gerard Mercier Daniel Chamberlain Beverly Lapham Patricia Rae William Cannon Audrey Hunt Marie Edwards Patricia Minnes Susan Chan Corinne Laverty Adair Redish John Dixon Beverly King Alastair Ferguson John Nickel Roland Clancy Gordon Luck James Robertson Lynn Freeman Kayll Lake John Fisher Robert Nolan Deborah Clark James MacAdams William Rochefort Christina Lesarge Janet LeSarge Kim Graham Christine Overall Tracy Costa Gordon Maxwell Nadine Sands Nancy Loudon Michael LeSarge Catherine Hagerman Malcom Peat John Davidson Marilyn McAuley Anthony Sanfilippo John Martin Robert Loftus Phil Hahn Gary Powley Patricia Deir Karen McDonell Ronald Seegobin Bohumir Pazderka Pamela Livingston David Hanes Robert Renaud Karen Depew Sally McKegney Richard Sellens Leonard Rose John Moore Charles Hearns Vincent Sacco Laura Esford Lynda Moulton Maryann Severin John Webb Wendy Moulton Ronald Holden Gary Sitoski Sherri Ferris Christopher Mueller Lyn Shulha Paul Young Christopher Peck Joyce Hunter Andrejs Skaburskis Robert Fleming Michael Murray Rose Silva Ireneus Zuk Phyllis Reid Heather Jamieson John Smol Hugh Flemington Terrence O’Brien Marsha Singh Anna Sadura Kenneth Jarrell Jo-Anne Tinlin Louis Gagnon Shawna O’Grady Betti Stiff Rhonda Sullivan Valerie Jarus Charles Vetere Jennifer Galloway Paul O’Marra Linda Thomas John Topping Glenville Jones Donna Wolf Robert Gooding Peter O’Neil Ross Walker Joan Tremblay Richard Kish Joanne Grills John O’Shea Lena Westra Katherine Turnbull Jennifer Halligan Helene Ouellette- Marlo Whitehead Cheryl Hamilton Kuntz Carolyn Wilson campusnews queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 5 UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Graduates and classmates gather together for a photo Making convocation memorable following the first convocation BY ANDREW CARROLL, Services, which brings in mobile Toni Ferguson, Assistant to the special for students and their ceremony of GAZETTE EDITOR air‑conditioning units to ensure University Registrar, adds that a family and friends. 2014 at Queen’s Grant Hall stays at a comfortable key trait for those working on con‑ “You certainly get a lot of perks University, held Each convocation season, Kingston temperature on those hot, early vocation is “the ability to remain along the way that are extremely at Grant Hall Hall is filled with the furling of June days. calm.” Things will go wrong, such motivating. So even if it’s been a on Thursday, robes, nervous glances as students On the surface, each ceremony as a name card going astray, but bit frenetic, you will have those May 22. try to locate a room and, more may look rather simple – students there are measures in place to han‑ communications with the special than anything else, the beaming arrive, get their robes, enter the dle any situation. A faculty member hooders and either the hooder or smiles of realizing that they have hall, receive their diplomas and will be brought in to work with the the hoodee, for example. It’s so done it. leave. student and the registrar’s staff, motivating because they’re so ex‑ They are about to graduate. But the reality is anything but. and a resolution will be sought. cited and you just feed off that. It It’s one of those big life moments. “It’s a logistical nightmare “You want them to be able to always drives home the fact that it Every graduate remembers really . It looks great from the look back on the day and go ‘What is about them,” says Ms. Ferguson. their convocation ceremony. outside but it’s getting it to hap‑ a great day,’” says Ms. Emorine And there’s an army of people pen, there are a lot of details to Staff, including casual workers working behind the scenes to make it work,” Dr. Metcalfe says. who work specifically for convoca‑ Honorary degrees make sure that convocation goes The process is ongoing tion, are also ready to handle 2014 SPRING CONVOCATIONS off without a hitch. throughout the year and there are smaller details such as wardrobe Dr. Bernard Langer, DSc Organizing and running the many, many tasks to take care of – malfunctions. A safety pin to hold Carolyn Acker, DSc convocations – 21 in the spring booking the dates, arranging hon‑ a robe together, glue for a broken William MacDonald Evans, LLD and another four in the fall for orary degree recipients, printing high heel. A minor mishap, per‑ Regina Rosen, LLD 2014 – is the responsibility of the off diplomas, checking to make haps, from the outside, but some‑ Holly Cole, LLD Office of the University Registrar. sure each name is spelled cor‑ thing that can make the difference Robert Prichard, LLD It’s a responsibility that is taken rectly, and on and on. for the graduand on the big day. Carlos Varela, LLD very seriously. It may take hours upon hours Each convocation ceremony is Hon. Annemarie Bonkalo, LLD “It’s both a celebration of indi‑ to make sure everything is in a big event for the university itself, vidual achievement but also the place, that everyone is ready, and as well. As Dr. Metcalfe explains, Guest speakers include: sort of face of the university, the it is tiring. Still, the focus of each the ceremony is supposed to Glenn Ives institutional personality,” says John ceremony is on the graduands. transmit to the graduating class, Doug McIntosh Metcalfe, University Registrar. “It is the day for the students parents and members of the public Mary Ann Turcke Convocation is a massive en‑ and for their families and we don’t the values of the university. Iain Bruce deavour and the registrar’s office want anything to mar that,” says “It’s a way of the university Kim Sturgess isn’t alone in making the whole Barbara Emorine, Associate Uni‑ affirming to itself what it’s up to, Christine Overall thing work. As Dr. Metcalfe points versity Registrar for Records and what it’s about, why it exists, why Vincent Sacco out, practically every unit in the Services. “No matter how tired it continues,” he says. Joshua Mozersky university is involved, from the you are this is their day and you For those involved in convoca‑ Mark Wiseman various faculties making the final want to make it as special and tion, there is a pride in the work Chancellor David Dodge graduate lists to Physical Plant worry‑free as possible.” that goes into making the day forum queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 6

Viewpoint offers faculty, staff and students the opportunity to reflect on a wide range of topics related to Queen’s and post-secondary education. fromtheeditor. Email submissions or ideas to [email protected] Gazette is the source for Queen’s news, information ANDREW CARROLL, GAZETTE EDITOR Apart from the stories there will be useful infor‑ Today – which not only offers links to the latest Andrew Carroll mation to be found in the Events Calendar and For stories but events and job postings as well, giving re‑ is the editor of Queen’s is often referred to as a community within a the Record. cipients a quick look at what is happening at Queen’s. the Gazette and community, a city within a city. The Gazette must be informational but also should Similarly, a new and improved version of the can be reached There is news and events literally happening on a be a good read. MyQueensU portal has been launched, providing a at 613‑533‑6459 daily basis. You will see a mix of articles dealing with the one‑stop shop for Queen’s information. ext. 36459 or And the Gazette is the newspaper of record that budget, appointments and awards, as well as the on‑ However, for any newspaper to truly represent via email at will help keep the Queen’s community informed and going Initiative Campaign, but there also will be items the community it needs input from its readers. andrew.carroll engaged. on cutting‑edge research, faculty working in the field If you have an item of interest, there is no better @queensu.ca. The Gazette is part of a new integrated communi‑ and profiles on community members making a differ‑ way to grab the attention of the greater Queen’s cations strategy for the university on multiple ence. community than through the Gazette, whether it is a platforms that will keep staff, faculty and students The past, present and future of Queen’s will be story, a book release, a fundraising event or a recent connected. found within the pages of the Gazette, as well as the award. The first edition of the new‑look Gazette was community that brings life to the university. Have an event coming up? Send it in by email or released last month and the response has been very The return of the Gazette, however, is only one post it online and it will be placed in the Events Cal‑ encouraging. piece of a larger change that will improve communi‑ endar (eventscalendar.queensu.ca). Know of someone With a rich history behind it, the Gazette will con‑ cations at Queen’s. recently recognized for their work at the local, na‑ tinue to offer a broad spectrum of coverage, with the Also taking place is a revamp of the Queen’s tional or international level? Run it by us and it could return of such regular items as Queen’s in the News, News Centre into the online platform for the Gazette. be worth a mention in For the Record or even a story. Forum and Campus News. Nothing will be lost. In fact more will be offered. There also is the option to purchase an advertise‑ But there is more, including photo essays, a Lives The website will continually offer a vast array of ment that will be noticed by thousands of readers, Lived column and Q&As with people of interest. communications and content with an immediacy both on campus and further afield. There also will be a greater focus on the vibrant arts that can only be offered online. The Gazette – whether online or in print form – is and culture scene, international happenings and the Changes have been made to the twice weekly the go‑to source for anyone seeking information sports field. email to all staff and faculty – now Queen’s Gazette about what it happening in the Queen’s community.

Lives Lived is a space to share your memories of a Queen’s community member liveslived. who recently died. Email your submissions to [email protected] flashback. Ahead of his time David bacon, well-respected teacher, researcher and dean, born in Peterborough, Ont. in 1935; died on Sunday, April 13 in Belleville.

BY JAMES MCLELLAN After completing his PhD, David worked for DuPont in Whether meeting him for the first Kingston, where he was recruited time or as an everyday occurrence, by the department head of the it was clear that David Bacon’s time at Queen’s, Reg Clark. Reg interest and concern in you was recruited David, and one condition genuine. He truly enjoyed getting of employment for David was the to know students, learning of their creation of a course on statistical interests and aspirations, and techniques for process investiga‑ trying to help with advice and tion – “Strategies for Process In‑ encouragement. vestigations” – CHEE418 (or in A professor of chemical engi‑ those days, 16‑418). This course neering at Queen’s for over 25 had regression, experimental years, David enjoyed people and design, response surface method‑ ideas. Lives. Having a positive ology. impact. Learning. Helping. David played an instrumental Observing. Enjoying the amuse‑ role in introducing statistical Dr. David Bacon ment of life. thinking and knowledge in chemi‑ And understanding and accept‑ cal engineering in Canada. To him, David would very much see ing the challenges of life. the field of statistics provided a as his legacy the generations of Taking pleasure in intellectual very effective way in which to students and practitioners whose challenges. Enjoying the cama‑ view the world – it was a natural, lives he touched, through encour‑ UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES QUEEN’S raderie that comes with shared holistic view. agement, teaching and expert Spring convocation season is once again upon us at Queen’s University, exploration and discovery, the David was well‑respected advice, around the world, and in so The Gazette is taking a look back to May 23, 1964, when this pleasure of intellectual challenge professionally, and was awarded many different careers. He is photograph was taken featuring Dr. Randolph Carleton Chalmers, left, and debate. the D.G. Fisher Award from the fondly remembered by his many and Queen’s Principal James Alexander Corry, taking a closer look at an And he enjoyed this, right to Canadian Society for Chemical former students and colleagues. art piece. Queen’s granted Dr. Chalmers an honorary Doctorate of his final days. Engineering in recognition of his Divinity during that convocation. Dr. Chalmers was a graduate in arts David studied engineering major contributions to the field of James McLellan, Professor and Head from Mount Allison University, and at the time of receiving his D.D., physics at the University of systems and control as well as the of the Department of Chemical Engi‑ was Professor of Systematic Theology at Pine Hill Divinity Hall (Atlantic Toronto, and pursued his doctoral William G. Hunter Award, pre‑ neering, Professor of Mathematics School of Theology), Halifax, N.S. Among other accolades his citation degree in statistics at the Univer‑ sented annually by the American and Statistics, and Academic Director, read, that he was a “religious philosopher and systematic theologian, sity of Wisconsin, under the Society for Quality Control. Queen’s Innovation Connector, not devoted teacher and scholar, author and preacher, at home in supervision and tutelage of He also served as dean and was only worked with Dr. David Bacon, classroom, office, pulpit, and in print, tireless traveller, seeker after one George Box – one of the most strongly committed to increasing but studied engineering under his world of mind and spirit through the World Council of Churches, eminent and influential applied the participation of women in tutelage, and completed his doctorate honoured wherever a life-time of service has taken him.” statisticians in the past 100 years. engineering. under his co‑supervision. campusnews queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 7 Continuing the talk on mental health

BY ANDREW CARROLL, other professionals, will send me impact. Now, on June 10 the Heather Stuart will GAZETTE EDITOR an email or phone me or some‑ second of five annual lectures is be speaking June times send me thank‑you cards, being held in Ottawa with special 10 in Ottawa at the A year after Heather Stuart hosted unbelievable, just to give me guest Barbara Crook (Artsci’79), second annual Bell the first Bell Lecture on Mental support for the work I’m doing or a philanthropist and mental Lecture on Mental Health and Anti‑Stigma, she is to ask a question or many times health advocate. Health and Anti- amazed at the connections that to tell a story,” says Dr. Stuart, the Looking back over the past Stigma. have been made. Bell Canada Mental Health and year, Dr. Stuart says there have It’s a development she didn’t Anti‑Stigma Research Chair. been a lot of positives to create a anticipate. That information has proven foundation for the goals ahead. “On any given week two or valuable and has shown her just Starting the discussion in a public three or four people, sometimes how important the discussion is forum has been good for so many members of the public, sometimes and that it already is having an – family and friends and

researchers as well. UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS “It’s not usual for researchers who are at a university setting to The program itself commands sage, not only to the public in have this kind of access to people some authority, Dr. Stuart says, general but to Queen’s alumni out there and I think this lecture, thanks to the support that is there. across the country. in fact this whole enterprise, has “I think that’s been important as Dr. Stuart says at this year’s done that,” she says. “I think it well to have somebody like Bell and lecture they will provide atten‑ has been a huge success in terms Queen’s joining forces to say this is dees with some concrete steps of bridging that gap between important enough to talk about, to apply in their own lives and academia and real people living that we’re going to put this thing on help eradicate the stigma around their real lives.” once a year and we’re going to ex‑ mental health issues. Some of those who have con‑ pect people to come,” she says. The second annual Bell Lecture tacted Dr. Stuart have talked Looking ahead, Dr. Stuart said on Mental Health and Anti‑Stigma about what is happening to them she expects that the remaining will be held Tuesday, June 10, personally and she says that has three lectures will be held in vari‑ starting at 6 pm at the National been validating for them. ous cities to help spread the mes‑ Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.

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Queen’sin the news . Highlights of Queen’s experts in the media from May 8-20

International National Post country or a Middle Eastern country, Sharry Aiken (Law) – Mohamed David Gordon (Urban and Regional Roel Vertegaal Jonathan Rose (Political Studies) – op-ed in the Kingston Whig-Standard. Harkat could remain in immigration Planning) – The growing number of (School of Comput- Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s wife Heather Stuart (Com- limbo for years, on cbc.ca. empty downtown storefronts can be ing) – A new smart- getting screen time in Ottawa. munity Health and Epi- Neil Bearse (School of Business) – linked to the growth of big box phone folds into dif- stores, on CKWS Television. Bruce Pardy (Law) – If elected, Tim demiology) – Mental Netflix speed rankings place Bell ferent shapes, in Asian Hudak will cancel lucrative wind and health stigma comes first, Rogers last, on cbc.ca. Thomas Dean (Electrical and News International, solar contracts. from within, in the Sidneyeve Matrix (Film and Media Computer Engineering) – A recent India Today, Hindustan Times and Ottawa South EMC. Google privacy decision that says Ken Wong (School of Studies) – Is the selfie still cool, on over 20 other international news Google has to delete information Business) – Pop-up Don Drummond (Policy Studies) – cbc.ca. agencies and trade publications. from the last ten years if asked, on shops feed appetite Kathleen Wynne says Ontario vote a Ian Janssen (School of Kinesiology Global National. for limited-time buys. choice between growth or austerity, and Health Studies) – Sedentary Globe and Mail in the Windsor Star. David Lyon (Surveillance Studies Warren Mabee lifestyle trumps smoking for heart Robin Boadway (Economics) – Centre) – Why surveillance is prolifer- (School of Policy John Casselman (Biology) – In disease risks in some, on cbc.ca. Study targets tax reforms as cure for ating even if there is no conspiracy, Studies, Geography) – Atlantic search of the elusive sturgeon, in income gap. on The Lang and O’Leary Exchange, Canada is the next major pipeline the Brockville Recorder and Times. Radio Art Cockfield (Law) – CTV News Channel and a number of battleground. David Lyon (Surveillance Studies Sharry Aiken (Law) – What was de- Move to shrink 11 in- CBC stations across Canada. Centre) – Queen’s Surveillance cided in the Mohamed Harkat case, dependent tribunals Toronto Star Studies Centre launches new book, on Corus Radio (Calgary). John-Kurt Pliniussen (School of into one mega agency Business) – An IPO is planned by Ken Wong (School of Business) – in the Ottawa Citizen. Nicholas Bala (Law) – Should any could cause conflict. e-commerce company Alibaba Pop-up stores revamp the designer part of the Youth Justice Act be Group, on CBC National. landscape. Online changed, on the John Gormely Show Bruce Pardy (Law) – The Progressive John Smol (Biology) – What Sudbury John Andrew (School of Urban and NewsTalk 660 (Saskatchewan radio). Conservatives believe Liberal leader Magazines can teach China about air pollution. Regional Planning, School of Business) Kathleen Wynne has a major prob- – April home sales point to lacklustre Television Sharryn Aiken (Law) – How is the lem with the Green Energy Act temporary foreign workers program Others spring, on globalnews.ca and cbc.ca Xiaolong Yang (Pathology and Mo- Nicholas Graham (School of is impacting the Canadian labour Louie Delvoie (Centre for Interna- David Freedman (Law) – Casey lecular Medicine) – Research could Computing) – Nintendo has taken market and the broader economy, tional and Defence Policy) – Should Kasem’s case highlights need for lead to more effective treatment for a long fall in the gaming wars. in Now Magazine. Turkey be viewed as a European power of attorney, on cbc.ca. breast cancer, on CKWS Television.

Mike Young takes part in his first convocation ceremony as rector of Queen’s University on Thursday, May 22 at Grant Hall.

See new and innovative UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Preferred products and services from our preferred New rector ready for the challenge suppliers and meet their BY HOLLIE KNAPP-FISHER, “It was so strange seeing my COMMUNICATIONS INTERN face plastered all around campus sales representatives and on social media. I’ve never Supplier New Rector Mike Young experienced anything like that in person. (ConEd’15) faces the daunting before,” he says. “Luckily I had Be sure to enter the task of not only representing the people like Nick, Sarah Kuchar‑ interests of all undergraduate and czuk (Artsci’14) and my family draw at the registration graduate students but also follow‑ to support me, and the end result Show 2014 ing in the footsteps of his popular was worth it. It’s an honour to be desk for a chance to and well‑respected predecessor, chosen to take on this role.” win an iPad mini Nick Francis (Artsci’14). Even During his time at Queen’s, courtesy of Strategic though it will be a challenge, Mr. Young has developed a strong Thursday, 26 June 2014 Mr. Young sees a wonderful op‑ desire to raise awareness of 10 am – 3 pm Procurement Services. portunity to build on Mr. Francis’ mental health issues and equity initiatives while implementing on campus. As rector, he wants to Biosciences Atrium Enjoy a buffet style some of his own ideas. support students as they pursue “The role of the rector is to be their own passions. lunch courtesy of the voice of the students and a “I really want to keep alive the Queen’s FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Delta Business Solutions, liaison to the university, but being innovative spirit that has a confidential support system for to offer. It’s amazing to watch Steve Young (x32912) or Andy Scotter (x32209) On-Campus Printing students is a role that is often un‑ students who see a gap in the and Digigraphics. derutilized,” he says. “I want the community and have the drive not students to know that I am here only to fill that gap but to take on FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT for them and they can stop in and the responsibility that it holds.” see me in my office at any time.” Mr. Young has a passion for queensu.ca/procurement/news/preferredsuppliershow2014.html Introducing himself to the music and performs as well. His broader Queen’s community dur‑ dream is to one day become a ing the election period presented primary school teacher. some challenges for the unassum‑ Follow Mr. Young on Twitter ing gender studies student. @QueensuRector research queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 9 researchprofiles . New campus space helps ‘SparQ’ creativity

BY MARK KERR, SENIOR “I have a list pages long of COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER things I want to make. Now that I have access to this space, the ideas People toil away in their garages can come off the page,” he says. every day to come up with inno‑ “And another great thing is that vative products. For students liv‑ any Queen’s student, faculty or ing in rented apartments, though, staff member can join SparQ Labs that option isn’t usually available. and make use of the space.” Queen’s University students After opening in May 2013, decided to change that and open SparQ Labs made several moves their own “garage” on campus. before finding a permanent home They pitched the idea to the at Beamish Munro Hall Room Queen’s Innovation Connector, a 115H in February 2014. SparQ has joint initiative by the Faculty of supported student projects and the Engineering and Applied Science Queen’s Summer Innovation and Queen’s School of Business, Institute (QSII). Last year’s QSII who agreed to partner with them winner, GCC Labs, developed the and support their project. The prototype of its cordless cellphone result, SparQ Labs in Beamish charger for restaurants and bars Munro Hall, is the first “maker‑ in SparQ Labs. space” on a Canadian university Mr. Sim believes the maker‑ campus where students can work space supports the university’s on their projects and share re‑ goal to give students more experi‑ sources and knowledge. ential learning opportunities and “Elspeth Murray, Associate fosters a growing entrepreneurial Dean of QSB, says makerspace community at Queen’s. is the ‘garage phenomenon on “The education system is steroids.’ That’s the culture we are changing. When you can show really trying to instill here,” says employ ers you have actually Robin Sim (Sci’14), a co‑founder created a product, that’s worth and former director of SparQ Labs. something to them,” he says. “With Brennan Piper (Sci’15), the the makerspace now in place, we current director of SparQ, initially expect that ideas that were once visited the lab to use a heat gun hidden in the university will be for a personal project. He soon discovered. SparQ Labs will enable discovered other tools like a desk‑ increased hands‑on learning in top 3D printer, drill press and the classroom of the future.” UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS milling machine that he could More information is available Nick Hetherington (foreground) and Stephen Cripps work on the Queen’s Mostly Autonomous Sailboat at SparQ Labs, not access on a student budget. at www.sparqlabs.org. located in Beamish Munro Hall.

BY ANNE CRAIG, Western tastes of the time,” says Getting beneath the surface COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Dr. Bevan. Mr. Longo photographed the Researchers at Queen’s University paintings with a consumer grade are making new discoveries about camera. The technology revealed Paul Kane’s paintings, an impor‑ pencil, charcoal and painted tant collection of art for under‑ sketches beneath the final oil standing 19th century Canada. painted surface. George Bevan (Classics) is using “At times it was shocking to infrared light technology to peer see the difference in Kane’s initial underneath the oil of Kane’s paint‑ sketch work on the canvas and his ings and see the original pencil final product,” says Mr. Longo. drawings. Kane’s pencil drawings “One of my favourites is a piece sketched in the field are the earliest entitled ‘Return of a war party’ depiction of 19th century Canadian in which the river in the scene has and Aboriginal life. what appears to the viewer as The artist took these sketches only two large war canoes on it. back to his Toronto studio in the In our photograph, though, we 1850s and used oil paints to finish discovered a third large canoe that the artworks. Kane later decided to eliminate Working with Ian Longo, Dr. from the scene and painted a large Bevan examined 130 paintings in rock over top instead.” the collection. Their work forms Based on the success of this the basis of a new exhibition at the project, Dr. Bevan hopes to put Royal Ontario Museum entitled more collections under the lens The First Brush: Paul Kane and for closer examination. Infrared Reflectography. “The more we learn about “Paul Kane recorded a critical paintings and painters like this, time in Canadian history. We the more it helps us learn about

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS wanted to learn how and if the history. We were lucky to be in‑ Ian Longo displays the camera used to look under the oil of Paul Kane’s paintings. paintings were adapted for the volved in this project.” research queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 1010 researchin brief . Examining the world’s New hope for breast monetary problems cancer patients

BY ANNE CRAIG, monetary problems, as well as BY ANNE CRAIG, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER conducting policy analysis.” COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER The Governor’s Award After spending just seven years at recognizes outstanding academics Queen’s University researcher Queen’s University, Amy Sun is at a relatively early stage in their Xiaolong Y ang (Pathology and already making a name for herself. careers who are working in areas Molecular Medicine) has discov‑ The economics professor was of research critical to the Bank of ered the key to understanding awarded the Governor’s Award Canada’s mandate of promoting how breast cancer patients become from the Bank of Canada for her the economic and financial well‑ resistant to chemotherapy. This research into real‑world issues with being of Canada. discovery could lead to more suc‑ monetary policy, asset distributions “The Bank is proud to support cessful breast cancer treatment. and wealth inequality. the work of Professor Sun, whose “We have identified a protein “I’m absolutely honoured to win ability to make exemplary research that may be critical in causing the this,” says Dr. Sun, who was born contributions in the areas of both resistance of breast cancer cells to and raised in China but came to macro‑ and microeconomics UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS antitubulin drugs, a group of Canada for her master’s and would be valued by any central Assistant Professor Amy Sun has chemotherapeutic drugs com‑ doctoral education. “My current bank,” said Stephen S. Poloz, earned the Governor’s Award from monly used for the treatment of research focuses on theoretical Governor of the Bank of Canada. the Bank of Canada. breast and lung cancer,” explains frameworks that allow for a serious “The issues she is planning on Dr. Yang, an associate professor. micro‑foundation for the notion of studying clearly match those at the The funding award will allow The research group led by Dr. endogenous liquidity. I use these heart of the Bank’s mandate and Dr. Sun to continue her research Yang has discovered that antitubu‑ frameworks to examine real‑world are of central concern to us.” into monetary theory and policy. lin drugs kill breast cancer cells by inactivating a protein called YAP, Through Xiaolong Yang’s research which is critical for protecting there is a better understanding as to cancer cells from drug‑induced how breast cancer patients become cell death. However, when the resistant to chemotherapy. YAP protein becomes immune to drug‑triggered inactivation, it can Transdisciplinary Postdoc Fellow, protect cancer cells from dying. and Paul Savage (Artsci’11), cur‑ This discovery suggests that rently an MD/PhD student at the YAP protein status can be used McGill University, collaborated on as a marker in predicting anti‑ the research with Drs. Yi‑Min She tubulin drug response in patients and Terry Cyr at Health Canada. which could lead to more effective This research, which was chemotherapy. funded by the Canadian Breast Dr. Yang’s research team in‑ Cancer Foundation, was pub‑ cluding PhD candidate Yulei lished online in the journal Cancer Zhao, Prem Khanal, a Terry Fox Research. international queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 11 international. Israeli ambassador gets up-close look at campus

In July 2013 Principal Woolf, along with a delegation from the Association of Universities and Andrew Stokes: Given the agreements that can hopefully Colleges of Canada (AUCC), signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the memorandum of understanding contribute to the good of humanity. Association of University Heads, Israel (AUH) in Tel Aviv in order to strengthen ties between between the AUCC and the AUH, academic institutions in the two countries. how are you as the ambassador AS: What did you learn while On May 9, Israel’s ambassador to Canada Rafael Barack visited Queen’s in support of this to Canada supporting the at Queen’s? agreement. He toured a number of research laboratories before sitting down with Andrew agreement? RB: Dr. Steven Liss [Queen’s Vice‑ Rafael Barack: [One way is] a Principal (Research)] gave an Stokes, Communications Officer, to discuss co-operation between Queen’s and Israeli excellent talk on all the activities symposium happening in Ottawa Queen’s researchers. later this year hosted by the AUCC happening here at and I that we’re excited about. We’ll be was really impressed by the work sending scientists, government in chemistry, neuroscience and officials and success stories from biomedicine I saw happening. the high‑tech industry to represent Dr. Oded Haklai’s work in the Israel and to introduce the Israeli social sciences was great to hear way of innovation. We’ve also about and Dr. Alice Aiken’s work invited 15 Canadian university on post‑traumatic stress disorder officials to Israel; we want to look and veteran’s care is superb. for more ways to co‑operate, AS: Given your work in particularly through research countries all over the world, and development. in what ways do you think AS: What were the goals of Canada is exceptional? your visit to Queen’s? RB: Well, a new Organization RB: Canada, and Queen’s in for Economic Co‑operation and particular, has a long‑standing Development report says that and deep friendship with Israel Canada is the best‑educated that spans years. In fact May 11 is country in the world, and you the 65th anniversary of diplomatic have more than 100 universities relations between Canada and and colleges. A country the size Israel. There’s a lot of interest and of Israel can’t support the sheer a lot of curiosity in Israel about number of institutes you have. Canada and we think there’s a lot Canada has many high to be done. I came to Queen’s to achievements in science, and get familiar with the authorities in has a number of Nobel Prizes to their subjects and meet the people its name. Your laboratories and who are already working with research facilities are excellent. Israel. The government can only We in Israel excel in the realm guide; it’s the researchers that of the theoretical, and Canada need to act on these relationships. has people doing superb clinical

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS There’s a lot of potential for and practical work. This makes Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Rafael Barak, looks through a microscope, as Peter Davies, Professor of Biochemistry and scientific development and for great complementarity Biology looks on, during a tour of Queen’s University. research, particularly long‑term between our countries.

Graduate students, faculty attend Matariki research ethics workshop

BY UDO SCHUKLENK conflict – Uppsala; resilience and disaster – Durham; The topics were as varied as the ethics of animal cyber security – Dartmouth; energy, resources, envi‑ experimentation (Ian Allan), whistle‑blowing (Sarah‑ As part of Queen’s University’s internationalization ronment, sustainability – Queen’s; medieval and Ann Goodes), as well as stem cell research, children efforts, the Matariki Network of Universities was born. early modern history – Western Australia; and in clinical trials, dementia research and childrens’ The network consists of a number of top‑flight quantum sciences – Tuebingen. motives for participation in clinical research. universities in North America (Queen’s, Dartmouth), Proving the most successful are efforts aimed at Of note was the superb mix of conceptual presen‑ Australasia (Western Australia, Otago) and Europe increasing research ethics capacity. A series of work‑ tations and empirical ethics research. Like Queen’s, (Durham, Tuebingen, Uppsala). One of its aims is to shops on research ethics have been held. The most Tuebingen also calls a historical castle its own, just foster international research collaborations among recent workshop was hosted by Tuebingen’s an ever so slightly older one. The workshop itself faculty as well as student and faculty exchange Eberhard‑Karls University. In addition to Matariki was held in the castle, a building first mentioned in programs. students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty, a number historical records dating back to 1078. Its name is a Maori word for a group of stars also of researchers from other leading European universi‑ After three eventful days (and after‑dinner discus‑ known as the Pleiades cluster. ties attended, including Utrecht, Erasmus and sions going well into the night) the delegates agreed The network’s Secretariat currently resides at the Amsterdam. to hold a further summer school in July 2015 in Tue‑ Udo Schuklenk University of Otago, in New Zealand. A series of Queen’s was well‑represented by philosophy bingen, hopefully again with financial support from is a Professor meetings have been held since the network’s incep‑ graduate students Sarah‑Ann Goodes and Ian Allan, the German Academic Exchange Service. of Philosophy tion, including an academic workshop on renewable as well as philosophy Professor Udo Schuklenk. Over One of the objectives of the Matariki network is to and Ontario energy at Queen’s in 2010. In 2012 an agreement was three days graduate students and faculty members facilitate an exchange of faculty and students of the Research Chair reached that each of the participating universities from Australia, Europe and North America listened network’s partner institutions. Discussions with a in Bioethics would take the lead on a range of current issues, in‑ to and discussed presentations on ethical problems view to establishing research collaborations between at Queen’s cluding: integrative neuroscience – Otago; peace and in biomedical research. faculty members progressed rapidly in Tuebingen. University. international queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 12 Studying at Queen’s a positive experience for new mother, exchange student

BY NINGJING ZHANG also bring to visitors’ attention various other univer‑ sity facilities and opportunities in the academic, cul‑ In May 2012, I traveled to Canada carrying my five‑ tural and recreational spheres. In short, the Ban Righ month‑old son. Fortunately, the baby was very quiet Centre is an ideal place for bringing together female and content during the long flight between Shanghai students, particularly mature students, in an environ‑ and Toronto. Nevertheless, I was anxious about how ment that encourages mutuality and equality. I would care for him, expecting to face difficulties Thanks to the Ban Righ Centre, I learned that in adjusting to life in Kingston while studying at Queen’s provides assistance to students with chil‑ Queen’s University. Contrary to my expectations, dren through the university’s Childcare Support however, I soon began to receive a great deal of valu‑ Plan. Based on my experiences in China, I would not able support from the University. As a result, I have have expected that, as part of its commitment to edu‑ been greatly impressed by the professionalism of cation, Queen’s promotes the availability and accessi‑ both staff and faculty at Queen’s, and by the kindness bility of care for the children of students as well as and open‑minded attitudes of Canadians in general. faculty and staff. By sharing responsibility for child care with parents and the government, the university Buildings and People: helps students who have children to continue their studies, enabling them to pursue Hardware and software academic goals while they care for Soon after arriving at my new home in the An Clachan their families. I gradually realized, housing complex, I was fortunate in making several moreover, that to help parents and new friends who helped me adjust to life in Kingston. children is a general social value One gracious neighbour, for instance, lent me a baby in Canada. stroller. Thus my son accompanied me in the stroller I observed various concrete Queen’s when I made my first visit to the university campus. signs that and Canadian My first impression of Queen’s was that it was a very society more broadly recognize pretty and peaceful place. Compared to my home the importance of caring for chil‑ university in Shanghai, Queen’s is middle‑sized. I dren well. Public buses accommo‑ soon discovered that the buildings I would regularly date strollers as well as wheel‑ visit are conveniently close to one another and that chairs, for instance, and classroom buildings are all stroller‑accessible. It washrooms equipped with baby‑ proved unexpectedly easy to wheel my son into a changing stations and breast‑feed‑ building, find an elevator, and arrive at a certain floor. ing rooms are provided in public It was because my arrival in Canada had been de‑ places such as shopping centres layed by pregnancy and the birth of my child that I and government offices. Finally, I first saw Queen’s at a quiet time. When I arrived to was very glad that the University begin my studies in May 2013, many staff and faculty Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), a mandatory health members were away on leave. Nonetheless, everyone plan for students and their families that provides I encountered was attentive and kind. Seeing that I basic medical coverage for most medical and hospital An earlier version was caring for a baby, the staff of the Department of services in Ontario, covered the costs of my son’s of this article, History expedited my registration process by making physical examination and vaccinations, helping me short distance away from their families. The atmos‑ highlighting telephone calls and explaining things to me. Still tired to feel at ease about his health as well as my own. phere at An Clachan is particularly special during graduate and dazed with jet‑lag, I greatly appreciated how they warm summer evenings, when children from various exchange student helped me to avoid anxiety and extra trips from one A Paradise for Children different countries play together in a central play‑ Ningjing Zhang’s building to another. Tangtang, my baby, seemed appre‑ ground, communicating somehow in their common experiences It is difficult for people in China to imagine how fond ciative too, smiling at everyone and beginning to build language of children at play. Although he could not with Queen’s of children people in Kingston seem to be. When I his reputation as a popular visitor to the campus. yet walk, Tangtang would laugh and wave as he en‑ University and went out, pushing Tangtang in his stroller, strangers Soon I was able to relax and admire the campus. joyed the games from his perch in a baby swing. The the community whom we encountered on the street would smile scene was so beautiful that I felt we were in an en‑ of Kingston, down at him. They were also very kind and sympa‑ chanted place. was published The Ban Righ Centre: Supporting thetic to me. While waiting in line at the supermarket The Queen’s motto is Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas, in the Chinese- continuing education for women or the bank, I would often be offered service ahead of which translates as “wisdom and knowledge shall be language news others, and when we were making our way onto a the stability of thy times.” The motto expresses well magazine World Thanks to the staff and faculty of the Department of bus, people would patiently wait, no matter how late my impressions of Queen’s University. It is impres‑ Version (Volume History, I soon came to feel that the University wel‑ or crowded the bus was. It was remarkable that even sive that the university makes such efforts to promote 17, 2013). comed me warmly as a visiting doctoral student. Yet white‑haired elderly ladies and gentlemen would international education, and is so welcoming to ex‑ despite this support, I remained worried about the smile and wait as we boarded or made our way off a change students and degree students from around demands of daily life, and was even more impressed bus. And when I took Tangtang with me to register at Queen’s the world. But to me, as a student from China, what by when I began to receive help and advice the School of Graduate Studies, to visit the secretary seems truly wise and advanced is that the university in this area as well. of the Department of History, to enroll in UHIP at the provides students who are parents, both Canadian First of all, I was lucky to come across the Ban International Student Centre, and to borrow books and international students, with facilities and services Righ Centre. The Centre’s mission is to support the from Stauffer Library, there was always someone giv‑ to help them care for their children while also focus‑ continuing education of women, with an emphasis ing us a friendly smile. When my baby cried, I would ing on their academic work. I am impressed and on advocacy for mature women students. It is open feel anxious and embarrassed, but no one on campus Queen’s Queen’s deeply appreciative that the community to students, staff and faculty at and to mem‑ ever seemed annoyed. On the contrary, people would offers such a warm embrace to children. Thanks to bers of the Kingston community. The Ban Righ come out of their offices and offer help, even telling this encouraging support from the University, I and Centre is located in a lovely old house, with a com‑ stories and singing to Tangtang to cheer him up. A many other students who shoulder parental responsi‑ fortable living room where people meet and become few people even gave him small playthings. In short, bilities are inspired with greater confidence and acquainted with one another, along with smaller although Tangtang did no studying whatsoever, he optimism as we pursue our academic goals. rooms where they can talk privately. Computers, was treated like a little prince at Queen’s. printers and wireless internet access are available for At the An Clachan community apartment com‑ Ningjing Zhang is a doctoral‑level exchange student from Fudan University visitors’ use. It is also a child‑friendly place, with a plex owned by Queen’s University, I also encoun‑ in Shanghai. Her one‑year program of study in the Department of History at stock of toys provided for children’s amusement. tered found a parent‑friendly environment. In each Queen’s has been supported by the China Scholarship Council. An earlier Advisors are available to chat to students about of the buildings of the complex, common study version of this article was published in the Chinese‑language news magazine academic goals and social, financial, or personal rooms are provided, giving students who have chil‑ World Version (Volume 17, 2013). World Version is published by the Queen’s concerns as they relate to education at . They dren a separate space where they may spend time a Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. oncampus queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 13 eventscalendar . Convocation ceremonies continue

Wednesday, June 11, 2:30 pm DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE search and potential research collab- Thursday, June 26 Etherington Art Centre from 12:25 Grant Hall PhD, Master of Arts, Master of orations on the topic of sleep and A free tour of Agnes Etherington’s pm to 1 pm. New interpretive panels DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE Environmental Studies, Master of work. Although sleep is a topic that Style as seen in the exhibition Artful highlighting key objects in four PhD, Master of Science, Master of Theological Studies, Master of has a rich history in medicine and Dressing: The Fashion of Agnes rooms of this elegant historic house Applied Science, Bachelor of Science Divinity, Bachelor of Theology, physiology, management researchers Etherington and in the tasteful offer visitors an enriched experience (Honours), Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), have only recently begun to examine furnishings of her home, Etherington of this much-admired setting. Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of sleep as a substantive topic. This re- House will be held at the Agnes of Arts Arts (Honours, Bachelor of Arts search has now linked sleep to impor- tant organizational outcomes, such as Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 pm Friday, June 13, 2:30 pm performance, organizational citizen- Grant Hall Grant Hall ship behavior, unethical behavior, or- PhD Oral Thesis Examinations DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT ganizational deviance, cyberloafing, PhD, Master of Science, Master of Annemarie Bonkalo and work engagement. Moreover, The following is a list of PhD oral thesis examinations taking place in June. Arts, Bachelor of Science (Honours), DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE new research indicates several work- Members of the regular staff at the university may attend PhD oral thesis Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts PhD, Master of Laws, Juris Doctor based antecedents to sleep, such as examinations. (Honours), Bachelor of Arts work-life conflict, emotional labor, workload, and smartphone usage. Thursday, June 12 Thursday, June 12, 10 am Events Vivian Leah Wasiuta, Geography, ‘Sulfur and Reactive Nitrogen Deposited in Grant Hall Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, June 20 the Alpine of the Southern Canadian Rockies: Quantification and Assessment Tuesday, June 10 6 pm DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE STLHE 2014: Transforming Our of the Main Factors Influencing Deposition’ An evening with Gilson Lubin PhD, Master of Science, Master of Learning Experiences Supervisors: M.J. Lafrenière, A.-L. Norman, E314 Mac-Corry Hall, 1 pm Arts, Master of Applied Science, Canadian Comedy Award winner, Queen’s University Friday, June 13 Bachelor of Science (Honours), Gilson Lubin will perform as special The Society for Teaching and Eric Charles Peterson, Chemical Engineering, ‘The Use of High Pressure Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts guest for the International Educators Learning in Higher Education Carbon Dioxide for in Situ Product Recovery of Butyric Acid in a Two Phase (Honours), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor Training Program, starting at 6 pm at conference theme of transforming Partitioning Bioreactor’ of Computing (Honours), Bachelor of the: Marriott Residence Inn. Open to our learning experiences is a timely Supervisor: A.J. Daugulis, 427 Dupuis Hall, 9 am Computing the public. Cost is $35 – dinner in- reflection of the enormous changes cluded. Lubin will explore cultural in the higher education landscape. Monday, June 23 Thursday, June 12, 2:30 pm implications of how we understand The role of the educator has trans- Arash Alizadeh, Chemical Engineering, ‘Study of Sorption, Heat and Mass Grant Hall and appreciate humour. Lubin will formed. Join us as we explore new Transfer During Condensed Mode Operation of Gas Phase Ethylene DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE also be the special guest for a one- ways to transform our learning Polymerization on Supported Catalyst’ PhD, Master of Science, Bachelor of day workshop on Wednesday, June experiences. Supervisors: M. Guay, T.F.L. McKenna, 311 Beamish Munro Hall, 10 am 11 called “Humour and Intercultural Science (Honours), Bachelor of Science Monday, June 23 Learning: A ‘Foreign’ Approach” with Wednesday June 25 Bipin Upadhyaya, Electrical & Computer Engineering, ‘Composing Thursday, June 12, 6:30 pm IETP trainers Ekta Singh. This work- Queen’s Summer BBQ Heterogeneous Services From End Users’ Perspective’. Grant Hall shop will explore how humour can Principal Daniel Woolf is hosting the Supervisor: Y. Zou, ELEC, 302 Walter Light Hall, 10 am DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE be used effectively to address issues PhD, Master of Science, Master of or race, gender, inequity and cultural annual Queen’s Summer BBQ from Monday, June 23 Arts, Bachelor of Science (Honours), difference. Sign up by email at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Agnes Beni- Kyster Nanan, Pathology & Molecular Medicine, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts [email protected]. dickson Field, with a rain location ‘Identification and Characterization of Genomic Binding Sites for the (Honours), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Grant Hall. A free shuttle service Leukemia-Associated Transcription Factor E2A-PBX1’ of Physical Education (Honours), will be provided by Queen’s Parking Supervisor: D.P. LeBrun, 107 Richardson Laboratory, 9:30 am Friday, June 13 – Saturday, June 14 Bachelor of Physical Education Department for West Campus em- Sleep and Work Conference ployees. Non-perishable food items Tuesday, June 24 Queen’s School of Business for the Partners in Mission Food Brendan Wiltse, Biology, ‘The Response of Discostella Species to Climate Friday, June 13, 10 am Change at the Experimental Lakes Area, Canada’ Grant Hall This conference will bring together Bank are being collected as well. Sponsored by Queen’s Hospitality Supervisor: B.F. Cumming, 3110 BioSciences Complex, 1 pm HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT management and sleep medicine Carlos Varela Cerezo scholars to discuss cutting edge re- Services and the Principal’s Office.

With spring convocation starting in 5 things about Queen’s convocation late May and continuing through early June, here’s a quick look at some of the history behind the milestone event at Queen’s University: 12345 The first convocation ceremony at For Convocation 2013-2014, there The main features of the During the ceremony, degree Grant Hall was completed in 1905 Queen’s University history took place were a grand total of 25 ceremonies convocation ceremony are an candidates are hooded, where a and with its tall, limestone clock- on June 2, 1847, when the Senate – 21 in the spring and four in the fall address to the graduands by the faculty designee hangs a hood over tower is Queen’s best-known awarded degrees to the university’s – with all but one taking place at Principal, a speech by the Honorary the graduate’s shoulders. Hoods vary landmark. It is named in honour of first three graduates, believed to Grant Hall. Convocations are Degree recipient or guest speaker – in design and colour scheme The Rev. George Monro Grant, the have taken place in St. Andrew’s organized by the Office of the a tradition that dates from the depending on the degree being former Principal who gave Queen’s, Presbyterian Church. University Registrar. However, most granting of the first honorary degree bestowed. for the first time, a national mission of the departments on campus assist in 1858 – and the granting of and profile. in one way or another. degrees by the Chancellor. oncampus queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 14 athleticsand recreation . Gaels prove popular at Canadian Football League draft BY ANDREW CARROLL, expansion Ottawa Redblacks. well as his football career. Defensive back GAZETTE EDITOR The Calgary Stampeders “My heart kind of stopped,” Andrew Lue grabbed defensive lineman he says about getting the call. intercepts a pass Four members of the Queen’s Wiggan in the fourth round and “But it was good to get off the during the Gaels football team were selected 34th pick before defensive back draft board early.” Queen’s Gaels in the Canadian Football League Webster was selected in the fifth And instead of celebrating, Lue football game (CFL) draft May 13 in Toronto. round and 39th overall by the sat back down to watch where against the Andrew Lue (Artsci’14), Scott reigning Grey Cup champion and when his fellow Gaels would Guelph Gryphons Macdonnell (Com’14), Derek Saskatchewan Roughriders. be selected. As each of the four at Richardson Wiggan (Artsci’14) and Matt For Lue, it is the culmination was picked, messages of congratu‑ Stadium on Oct. Webster (Artsci’14) heard their of an excellent CIS career, which lations were sent out, Lue says. 19. Lue was names called out and are aiming started with him making the “Coming in with these guys selected 10th at making the jump to the pros. roster in his freshman year. and the journey we’ve gone overall in the The draft is for Canadian‑born “Earning his stripes” and donning through,” Lue says, “it’s kind of 2014 CFL draft players from both the Canadian the Gaels jersey for the first time nice to share this with them.” by the Montreal Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and remain the highlights of his time Gaels head coach Pat Sheahan Alouettes. the National Collegiate Athletic at Queen’s, he says. said it’s a point of pride for the Association (NCAA). Lue watched the draft at home program to get players selected Defensive back Lue was the in Markham surrounded by family and that the four picks are the first Gael selected as the Montreal and friends and said he got the call most he’s seen in his 15 years with Alouettes took him with the first from the Alouettes during the the team. He also says that it will pick of the second round, and break between the first and second create interest for Gaels fans as 10th overall. rounds. Afterwards he said that they follow the players in the Wide receiver Macdonnell being selected was very humbling next stage of their careers. didn’t have to wait much longer, but that he is excited to get going Sheahan had high praise for being selected 13th by the with the next chapter of his life, as each player and their contribu‑ tions over the years, as well as others who were not drafted but could make their way into the

CFL. While the team will have CHAN JEFF some large holes to fill with the departures, that’s just how univer‑ Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the tices, workouts and full‑time stud‑ sity sport works, Sheahan says. special teams coach. ies, time management was the key, “The reality is that once a It’s not Tracey’s first time in the Lue says. player reaches the top of his game, CFL as he previously coached “I take pride in that,” he says they move on. It’s just part of the with Hamilton in 1998. He had about being able to find the right game,” he says. been with Queen’s since 2000. balance. “It defines me as a person Coach Sheahan is also quick to For Lue, who studied Environ‑ now.” point out that there is another grad‑ mental Biology and will be receiv‑ His immediate plan is to make uating member of the Gaels who ing his degree on June 13, the the Alouettes team and in the could be playing in the pros this draw for him to attend Queen’s longer term making the starting season. Receiver Giovanni Aprile was the combination of academics roster. He says he will first have to recently signed as a free agent with and athletics the university offers. make his way through special the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats. Similarly, finding that balance teams and then hopefully con‑ Off the playing field, a member in his own time at the university is tribute on defence. of the Gaels coaching staff has something he is proud of, and “It’s been a great run and it’s also made the jump to the big says is thanks to the support of bittersweet to go,” he says. “But league as defensive co‑ordinator the coaches and staff and faculty. I’m happy to start the next chapter Pat Tracey landed a job with the With a busy schedule of prac‑ of my life.”

Ling new head coach of Queen’s women’s volleyball team

The Queen’s Gaels women’s Cin, Director, Athletics and responsible for the Pandas volleyball team has a new head Recreation. “Michael brings a vast Volleyball Club, Camp and coach as Michael Ling was recently and diverse array of coaching Tournament programs as well as announced to lead the program. experiences to our program. He serving as a session instruction in Ling brings to Queen’s over two possesses an excellent volleyball the Faculty of Physical Education decades of coaching experience pedigree, strong technical ability, a and Recreation. “I am very including the past 14 years as an diligent work ethic and an honoured to be joining the Queen’s assistant coach with the Alberta infectious attitude and passion for University Wwomen’s volleyball Pandas. A consistent Canadian the game. We are excited to have team. This opportunity means a Interuniversity Sport (CIS) top‑10 him join our team and have every great deal to me and I look team, the Pandas were CIS confidence that he will further forward to starting work with this champions in 2007 and most develop our student‑athletes and team,” says Ling. “Similar to my recently finished with a CIS instill a winning culture that will experiences (at U of A), the silver in 2012. allow Queen’s to be successful at Queen’s University reputation is “We are extremely excited to the provincial and national levels.” outstanding and it is an honour to welcome Coach Ling to Queen’s In addition to his athlete, team be a part of a university and University as our women’s and program development work athletic program with a rich volleyball coach,” says Leslie Dal with the Pandas, Ling has been history and strong traditions.” oncampus queensu.ca/news B June 10, 2014 15 forthe record.

Appointments appointed Director, NCIC Clinical Tri- Human Resources Successful Candidates JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator, als Group (NCIC CTG) and holder of Congratulations to the following Centre for Responsible Leadership Dr. John Fisher named interim the Edith and Carla Eisenhauer Chair Job postings individuals who were the successful DEPARTMENT: School of Business Associate Vice-Principal (Research) in Clinical Cancer Research at Queen’s Details regarding job postings – candidates in recent job competitions. COMPETITION: 2014-092 Dr. Steven Liss, Vice-Principal (Re- University for a five-year term from internal and external – can be found SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Christina search), is pleased to announce that Sept. 1, 2014 to Aug. 31, 2019. at queensu.ca/humanresources/jobs. JOB TITLE: Director of Finance and Sager (School of Business) Dr. John Fisher is joining the Office of Dr. Dancey received her MD from Applications for posted positions are Administration JOB TITLE: Benefits Analyst Vice-Principal (Research) as acting the University of Ottawa in 1988 fol- accepted by email only to working@ DEPARTMENT: Faculty of DEPARTMENT: Human Resources Associate Vice-Principal (Research) in lowing which she completed her res- queensu.ca before midnight on the Engineering and Applied Science COMPETITION: 2014-105 the absence of Yolande Chan. idency training in internal medicine closing date of the competition. COMPETITION: 2013-286 SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Carolyn Dr. Fisher will serve a six-month and medical oncology at the Univer- SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Sarah Lawrence (Human Resources) term and will be located in Richard- sity of Toronto. In 1994 and 1995, she COMPETITION: 2014-153 Kauffman JOB TITLE: Recruitment Specialist son Hall approximately three days a completed fellowship training with JOB TITLE: Associate University week. Details on the roles and re- the NCIC CTG and at the Institut Gus- (USW Local 2010) Registrar Notices tave Roussy in France. DEPARTMENT: School Of Business sponsibilities Dr. Fisher will assume DEPARTMENT: Office of the Renewal, tenure, promotion will be communicated in the near fu- In addition to her current ap- HIRING SALARY: $49,789 (Salary University Registrar Grade 7) applications ture, but in general will, with his con- pointment as professor in the De- COMPETITION: 2014-009 HOURS PER WEEK: 35 Under the terms of the collective siderable experience and expertise, partment of Oncology at Queen’s, Dr. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Paul provide leadership to various aspects Dancey is the director of Clinical APPOINTMENT TERMS: Term Pearsall (Information Technology agreement between Queen’s and of the research mission on behalf of Translational Research for the NCIC appointment (10 Months) Services) Queen’s University Faculty Association the Vice-Principal (Research). Dr. CTG and program leader of the High CLOSING DATE: 11-Jun-2014 for faculty, librarians and archivists, Impact Clinical Trials Program for the JOB TITLE: Operations & Facilities Aug. 15 is the deadline for regular Fisher will continue to have responsi- COMPETITION: 2014-152 Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Manager ILC faculty to apply for renewal, tenure or bilities within the Faculty of Health JOB TITLE: Project Manager (OICR). She also serves as chair of the DEPARTMENT: Faculty of promotion; librarians and archivists to Sciences as Director of Research, as DEPARTMENT: Faculty of Experimental Therapeutics Network Engineering and Applied Science apply for renewal, continuing well as continue as the Queen’s dele- Engineering and Applied Science for Cancer Care Ontario. Prior to join- COMPETITION: 2014-079 appointment or promotion; and gate to the Canadian Institutes of HOURS PER WEEK: 35 ing NCIC CTG, Dr. Dancey served as SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Simon adjuncts to apply for promotion. Health Research (CIHR). APPOINTMENT TERMS: Research the associate chief of the investiga- Smith (Chemical Engineering) Members must notify their unit Dr. Fisher is a member of the Contract (3 year) Department of Biomedical and tional drug branch of the Cancer head of their intent to apply for CLOSING DATE: 17-Jun-2014 JOB TITLE: Events Therapy Evaluation Program at the renewal, tenure, continuing Molecular Sciences, with cross-ap- Coordinators/Office Assistant pointment to Medicine (Respirology). U.S. National Cancer Institute. COMPETITION: 2014-151 appointment, or promotion by July 1. DEPARTMENT: Chemical Engineering Dr. Fisher served as reviewer and JOB TITLE: Department Manager Articles that refer to these COMPETITION: 2014-080 procedures: scientific officer for the CIHR Respira- Nominations DEPARTMENT: Department of SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Megan B tory Systems grant review committee Chemisty Article 24 – Employment Equity; Honorary degree nomination McKever (Event Services) B and is co-editor in chief for Frontiers HIRING SALARY: $60,770.00 (Salary Article 30 – Renewal, Tenure and period now open Promotion for Tenure-Track and in Respiratory Physiology. Grade 9) JOB TITLE: Program Administrative Tenured Faculty Members; Information and nomination forms HOURS PER WEEK: 35 Assistant, The Monieson Centre Dr. Janet Dancey appointed director B Article 31 – Renewal, Continuing for 2015 honorary degrees are now APPOINTMENT TERMS: Continuing DEPARTMENT: School of Business of NCIC Clinical Trials Group Appointment and Promotion for available on the University Appointment COMPETITION: 2014-115 Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Prin- Secretariat website or by contacting CLOSING DATE: 22-Jun-2014 Librarian and Archivist Members; SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Jennifer B cipal (Academic), is pleased to an- the University Secretariat at 613-533- Miller Article 32.6 – Promotion for nounce that Janet Dancey has been 6095. Deadline for submissions is Adjunct Members. books. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. Cloud watching Chancellor-

Vincent Mosco, Queen’s University environmental, privacy, and and what the consequences are. Professor Emeritus of Sociology, employment issues that arise To the Cloud brings us back down designate wins has his head in the cloud. And from the cloud to earth and is an essential source that’s a good thing. “Most writing on the subject is for understanding these important national book His latest book, To the Cloud: promotional, meant to advance the new developments,” says Janet Big Data in a Turbulent World (Para‑ industry. I concentrate on the so‑ Wasko of the University of Oregon digm Publishers) explores where cial problems associated with Dr. Mosco is a former Canada award the cloud originated, what it cloud computing including mas‑ Research Chair in Communication means, and how important it is for sive power consumption and toxic and Society and is the author of Queen’s University Chancellor‑designate business, government, and the chemicals associated with data numerous books and articles on Jim Leech and Globe and Mail writer Jacquie public. The book provides a thor‑ centres, the erosion of privacy, the media and information tech‑ McNish have won the 2013‑14 National ough analysis of the potential and evidenced in the NSA scandal, and nology, including The Political Business Book Award for The Third Rail: the problems of the technology. the threat to jobs in the informa‑ Economy of Communication and Confronting Our Pension Failures. Dr. Mosco says cloud comput‑ tion technology industries,” Dr. The Digital Sublime: Mr. Leech, who will become the ing and big data are arguably the Mosco says. “Furthermore, the Myth, Power, and university’s 14th chancellor starting July 1, most significant forces in informa‑ expansion of big data analysis in Cyberspace. is a former president and CEO of the tion technology today. To the Cloud the cloud threatens to overly value QUEEN’S GAZETTE Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. describes the intense competition a singular way of knowing, what I The book, published by Signal, among cloud companies such as call digital positivism at the ex‑ McClelland & Stewart, examines Canada’s Amazon and Google, the spread of pense of experiential and qualita‑ pension system as it struggles with an the cloud to government agencies tive forms of knowing.” increasing number of the population like the controversial National Reviews have been positive. entering retirement while being supported Security Agency, and the growth “Vincent Mosco has brilliantly de‑ by a shrinking workforce. of entire cloud cities in China. mystified cloud computing and In the book, Mr. Leech and Ms. McNish From advertising to trade big data. He looks through the argue that political leaders, as well as those shows, the cloud and big data are clouds to ask critical questions in business and labour, are afraid to touch furiously marketed to the world, about how these new systems are the issue of pension reform, much like the even as dark clouds loom over being used, who controls them, Vincent Mosco third rail of a subway line.