Queen’s University newspaper of record since 1969 January 11, 2010 Vol. XLI No. 1 QUEEN’S GAZETTE Eye floaters may Queen’s Centre be warning sign P6 Grand Opening P7

University STUDENTS CATCH OLYMPIC SPIRIT Second provost climate pact to be signed approved Principal Daniel Woolf will sign the University and College Presidents’ As of May 1, Queen’s Vice-Principal Climate Change Statement of Ac- (Academic) will also be the univer- tion for Canada later this month. sity’s provost. “Signing this pledge reflects our The Board of Trustees made the commitment and our actions for decision December 5. Principal reducing greenhouse gas emis- Daniel Woolf proposed the adjust- sions,” he said. ment to the vice-principal structure The document was drafted by and told trustees there are many six British Columbia universities reasons why the provost model and has been endorsed by the makes sense. heads of 23 Canadian institutions. “We really need to do our plan- Signatories commit to setting re- ning in a much more comprehen- duction targets, conducting a sive and non-siloed way than we greenhouse gas inventory, develop- have been doing it,” he said. ing an institutional climate All vice-principals will continue action plan and working coopera- reporting to the principal, with the tively with governments, the busi- understanding that the provost ness community and other leads the direction of cross-portfo- institutions to help reduce global lio issues. climate change. Dr. Woolf said budget decisions In December, Principal Woolf will rest with the provost, which re- joined Premier Dalton McGuinty on flects the need to ensure academic his “Clean Tech” Mission to India to planning drives financial decisions. promote clean air and renewable He also said having a provost energy sources, and explore oppor- acting as the university’s chief op- tunities for expanding research part- erating officer will allow the princi- nerships, student recruitment and pal to spend more time engaging in business collaborations. Principal external relations, government re- Woolf also joined the heads of 19 lations, fundraising, international- other Ontario universities and two ization and strategic thinking, and colleges in signing a provincial sus- participating in daily campus life. tainability pledge in November. Most other universities in An advisory committee, com- Canada have a provost. posed of some of Queen’s leading V-P (Academic) Patrick Deane environmental and sustainability and Alistair Maclean, dean of the researchers, is working with the Faculty of Arts and Science, speak- university’s Sustainability Office to ing for all deans, told the board the develop an aggressive Queen’s po- move is long overdue. sition to advance sustainability measures. The committee will soon “We need to do our be expanded to include additional staff and students. planning in a much A draft Sustainability Strategic more comprehensive Framework for the university, to be ANDREA GUNN released early this year, will estab- and non-siloed way.” Queen’s Student Alumni Association President Colin McLeod (ArtSci'10) had the honour of carrying the Olympic lish core values in this area and torch as it made its way through Eastern Ontario in December. He was one of five Queen’s students who par- outline how the entire Queen’s ticipated in the torch relay. community can participate in re- Bob Silverman, former dean of ducing our environmental impact. Arts and Science, who succeeds Dr. Deane as interim provost and V-P (Academic) on May 1 is also strongly supportive. Alumnus receives prestigious Rhodes Scholarship “I’m comfortable with the no- tion that my position will make the Queen’s University alumnus students that raised money to Development and an Oxford academic transition, although it’s largely Nithum Thain has been awarded a sponsor a school for refugees and MBA. achievement, there already,” he told the board. Rhodes Scholarship to study at Ox- an orphanage there. Volunteering “I am delighted to hear that Mr. community Society of Graduate and Profes- ford University. for a summer at an orphanage in Thain was awarded a Rhodes Schol- service and lead- sional Students (SGPS) president “This is an incredible opportu- Nepal, he witnessed firsthand the arship,” says Mathematics & Statis- ership. Victoria Bae said due diligence re- nity for me,” says Mr. Thain. “It joys and trials faced by children in tics Department Head Ram Murty. “The Rhodes garding timely decision-making will allow me to step back from my developing countries. “I am not surprised. He was a Scholarship is will be needed, but told trustees current academic pursuits and dis- “No one doubts that a change is star student and we wrote two pa- one of the high- that Queen’s graduate students are cover ways to apply my education needed in countries like Nepal and pers together based on his research est recognitions “hugely in favour. A few members to make an impact on the world. In Burma,” says Mr. Thain. “Never- funded by an Undergraduate Stu- Thain of academic ex- were surprised this was not already particular, I plan to use my time theless, it is not yet clear to me dent Research Award (USRA) he re- cellence for in- in place. It will bring Queen’s up to there to explore developmental which changes are required and ceived from NSERC in 2005. Both ternational study,” says Principal speed.” economics and applications of so- who should be implementing were published in international Daniel Woolf, who recently met cial entrepreneurship.” them.” journals. I am certain that Mr. with Mr. Thain to offer some tips Mr. Thain’s interest in social is- Mr. Thain has an honours de- Thain will become a great mathe- on living in Oxford. “I am proud of Index sues stems from his deep commit- gree in mathematics from Queen’s matician.” his accomplishments and that he ment to change in his native and is now pursuing a PhD in Mr. Thain is one of only 11 chose Queen’s to endorse his appli- Forum...... 4 Q ’ Burma, particularly in improving mathematics at McGill University Canadian students to receive cation. I join with our community Discovery @ ueen s ...... 6 the lives of orphans and refugees. in Montreal. At Oxford he will the prestigious award this year to wish him success in his study For The Record ...... 10 Mr. Thain has already led a team of pursue an MSc in Economics for in recognition of outstanding abroad.” Calendar...... 11 For news updates visit us online @ www.queensu.ca/newscentre Preparing for new Human Resources administrative systems

Queen’s is proud Queen’s will be implementing the Systems Replacement project. sity’s operating expenditures and cipal (Human Resources) and a to be among Canada’s first phase of new human resources These systems support 134,000 approximately 13,000 T4 slips, member of the QUASR Executive top 100 employers. administrative systems this year, in- payments annually – all salaries including many for students. Steering Committee. “It involves cluding payroll, as part of the and benefits, which represent “This is not a ‘computer proj- opportunities to design new HR Queen’s University Administrative about 71 per cent of the univer- ect’,” says Rod Morrison, Vice-Prin- processes and new ways of doing See ADMINISTRATIVE: Page 8 IN THE NEWS Page 2 Queen’s Gazette January 11, 2010 Queen’s profs in TVO’s Best Vision document to be released This month, Principal Daniel development of Queen’s as the goals, as well as our decisions about Lecturer finals Woolf is expected to release his vi- horizon,” says Principal Woolf. finances, size, capital development, sion document to launch a year- “We have a stellar reputation as human resources and fundraising.” Eleanor MacDonald (Political Stud- long academic planning process. a mid-sized university that is both Over the winter term, depart- ies), Kip Pegley (School of Music) The document will be posted to research-intensive and provides an ments and faculties will develop and Virginia Walker (Biology) are the principal’s website at www excellent undergraduate student their own plans for the future by among this year’s top 20 finalists in .queensu.ca/principal experience,” says Principal Woolf. answering a series of questions that TVO’s Best Lecturer Competition, “I offer this as my perspective “Our academic plan will provide us are appended to the principal’s doc- an annual event that celebrates the on possible directions for our uni- with a set of clear choices for the ument. These will be synthesized most engaging and intellectually versity, in the context of the cur- future about what we will do and over the summer into a draft uni- stimulating lecturers in Ontario. rent financial situation and the what we will not do. The plan will versity plan, which will be dis- Ten finalists selected by TVO Canadian post-secondary land- guide our curriculum, research cussed over the fall term across the staff and an independent jury will scape, but with the longer-term focus, and teaching and learning university community. Q be announced on Monday Febru- UEEN’S ary 8, 2010. The lectures of the top 10 will GAZETTE air on TVO in March 2010. The winning lecturer is chosen from NURSE SCIENTISTS TO STUDY PATIENT SAFETY this group by viewers and a panel Editor of judges. The winner’s school is Erin Gawne awarded a $10,000 TD Insurance 613-533-6000 ext. 74498 Meloche Monnex scholarship. For more information visit www [email protected] .tvo.org/TVOsites/WebObjects Advertising Coordinator /TvoMicrosite.woa?bestlecturer _about Nadene Strange 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 [email protected]

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He was department former dean of Woolf. “He has been a very success- many students,” says Dr. Harris. “I head (1992-1996) and served as the Influenza-like Applied Science, ful fundraiser for Applied Science have also seen, on many occasions, dean of Applied Science between longtime faculty and more broadly for the university. the great satisfaction that support- 1996 and 2007, when he returned member, former He has excellent personal relations ers derive from their interaction to the department to continue illness levels department skills and great connections with with faculty and students. I look for- teaching and his research. head and alum- alumni across the country and ward to working with the Principal, He is also a member of the back to normal nus, is Queen’s around the world. I look forward to his leadership team, the talented Queen’s Alma Mater Society and a Flu levels are back to normal for new head of Ad- working with him closely as we gear staff in the Office of Advancement, recipient of the Engineering Soci- this time of year on campus and in Harris vancement. up for our next campaign.” the deans and directors, faculty, stu- ety’s Golden Apple for excellence Kingston, but students, faculty and “Tom’s obvi- “During my time as dean and dents, alumni and volunteers.” in teaching, as well as the T. Geof- staff are encouraged to get vacci- ous passion for Queen’s and ad- department head, I came to fully ap- Dr. Harris graduated from frey Flynn Advancement Cham- nated against both H1N1 and the vancement extends beyond alumni preciate the impact that the support Queen’s with a BSc in 1975 and re- pion Award. He plans to continue seasonal flu if they haven’t already relations and development to build- from Queen’s alumni and friends turned in 1986 as a faculty member teaching a course this coming done so. ing our reputation at home and has on our education and research in the department of Chemical semester. “Immunization is the best way to protect yourself from influenza,” says Suzanne Billing, medical direc- tor, Student Health Services. “We United Way Campaign exceeds goal are offering students both H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccine by Queen’s faculty, staff and students Students participated enthusias- strong force in support of people Hamacher, co-chair for retirees. appointment.” have raised more than $321,000 for tically again in this year’s cam- helping people,” says Shelley The president of the local Queen’s is working with the United Way this year, well over the paign, organizing wishing wells in Aylesworth-Spink, the campaign’s United Way says Queen’s contribu- local public health unit to schedule $300,000 target. “Congratulations Stauffer and Douglas Libraries in staff co-chair. tions to the campaign continue to a seasonal flu shot clinic for stu- to the Queen’s community for December, and volunteering to “Queen’s retirees have re- grow. “In a year when many are dents, faculty and staff on campus coming through with contribu- help run the annual BBQ lunch sponded yet again with very gener- struggling to make ends meet, em- early this year. tions at this time when so many are held in November in the Bio- ous support for the annual United ployees and students of Queen’s Dr. Billing also stresses the im- in need,” says Lisa Marian, labour Sciences atrium. Way campaign, providing much have risen to the challenge and portance of continuing to wash co-chair of the university’s cam- “People at the university believe needed help for many members of generously contributed to their your hands well and frequently or paign committee. in the United Way movement as a our community,” says Carl community,” says Bhavana Varma. using hand sanitizer, coughing and sneezing into your sleeve, and stay- ing home if you are ill, to reduce the spread of illness. NEW ROBERT M. BUCHAN DEPT. OF MINING Building relationships in China www.queensu.ca/pandemic Queen’s is working hard to build its funding support to cover most of relationships in China, the world’s the costs for China’s most promis- Creative greatest emerging economy. ing doctoral students to study at The university recently opened a the university. centre for environmental and sus- In November, the Queen’s economy tainability research in Shanghai, in Global Development Studies collaboration with Fudan University. (DEVS) Semester at Fudan program explored The Fudan-Queen’s Sino-Canadian was recognized as a model bilingual Ontario’s economy is undergoing a Centre for Environment and Sus- education program by the Chinese transformation. Businesses are in- tainability Research will facilitate the government. creasingly using talent and tech- collaborative work of Queen’s pro- “This designation is very mean- nology to compete, as they rely less fessors with colleagues in China, ingful, because it proves that the on physical and routine tasks. The and help the Chinese address envi- advantages of this program are not Monieson Centre, Queen’s School ronmental challenges. only one-way,” says professor and of Business, is presenting a public “With our partners, we hope to program coordinator Paritosh lecture series that examines how help move China along a more sus- Kumar. “While the benefits to rural businesses and communities tainable path,” says Urban and Re- Queen’s students are obvious, it is can thrive in this new economy. gional Planning professor John heartening to note that the Chi- “The Monieson Centre facili- Meligrana. “We’ll also provide nese government sees the program tates research on the knowledge JEFF DRAKE more learning opportunities for as valuable as well.” economy,” says Dr. Yolande Chan, Queen’s students and gain a better Queen’s also recently became a director of the Centre. “Our winter Robert Buchan (far left) talks with a group of mining students during a re- cent reception celebrating the renaming of the Department of Mining En- understanding of the challenges member of the Canadian Chamber 2010 public lectures focus on On- gineering as the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining. Mr. Buchan is facing our planet when it comes to of Commerce in Shanghai. As a tario in the Creative Age, exploring an alumnus and mining entrepreneur who generously donated $10 mil- sustainable development.” member, Queen’s and its alumni how rural businesses and commu- lion to the department. The donation will help ensure that Queen’s con- Queen’s also recently paved the gain access to promotional and nities need not get left behind.” tinues to deliver leading-edge mining programs for generations. The gift way for China’s top PhD students communication tools that enable Speakers at the lectures bring a is the largest single donation to mining education in Canadian history. A to come to Queen’s. An agreement the university to reach valuable vast knowledge of the rural creative plaque commemorating the event will be placed under a new mining signed with the China Scholarship contacts in the city’s government, economy. They include researchers mural in the entrance of Goodwin Hall. Council provides four years of education and private sectors. from Queen’s School of Business, other Queen’s departments, as well as prominent Ontario research in- stitutes. Policy makers from the Helping organizations and associations provincial government will add their insight, and rural economic with strategic planning for over 15 years. development practitioners will ex- plore local benefits of the creative Call me for details. economy. The series of five public lectures George Jackson starts later this month and will con- tinue through until the end of May. Professional Facilitator More information is available at 613-453-0712 • [email protected] the School of Business Website under Events. FORUM Page 4 Queen’s Gazette January 11, 2010

VIEWPOINT QUEEN’S FLASHBACK BY ADNAN HUSAIN Diversity and excellence in the university The university holds a special and enduring place in our society. Its origins stretch back to the Middle Ages and the training of clerics in advanced theology. Yet these institutions did not develop in a vacuum, but, through cross-cultural interaction. Scholars believe the inspiration for medieval universities derived from the madrasah of the Islamic world, a place for advanced training not only in Muslim religious sciences but also in logic, grammar, philosophy and the sciences of astronomy, mathematics and medicine. An obvious clue to this historical kinship are the long gowns masters and students wore until the last century at Oxford and Cambridge – and that we still wear upon receiving our degrees – which resemble the flow- ing robes of Muslim religious scholars. An even deeper tie is reflected in the similarities between the curricula of both the Latin West and the Mus- lim Middle East. In the Latin West, the curriculum was known as the lib- eral arts or trivium, which included grammar, logic, and rhetoric, and after these were mastered, the quadrivium which included arithmetic, geometry, astronomy and music. Significantly, the very name of this institution indicates the capacious and expansive conception at the heart of its educational mission. From the Latin universitas, the word university in English could also mean “the FILE PHOTO whole world and all things in it”. Even in the early days, research was an important part of the study of physical and health education at Queen’s. The university, then, represented the universe and its manifold diver- The lab pictured here in this undated photograph is a predecessor to the state-of-the-art labs in the new School sity. From diverse origins, the university was conceived as a place to learn of Kinesiology and Health Studies building. If you have any information about this photo, please email us at [email protected] about the religions, cultures and languages of other peoples. In fact, as early as 1312 the Council of Vienne decreed the establishment of chairs in Arabic at the universities of Oxford, Paris, Bologna and Salamanca. When Queen’s offered its first Arabic classes a year and a half ago in Arts and Science, in response to a student petition with more than two Letters thousand signatures, the university did not merely satisfy a vocal interest group. Rather, it joined this venerable scholarly tradition of bringing the diverse world into the university. As was needed then, concerted collective A dialogue on pride in them and by further Baders, Halperins, Anhalts, Kropps, action is often necessary, even at a university, to encourage an institution broadening their scope. Krotkovs, Vlastos, Eichners, Bielers to live up to its ideals. diversity Ronald Watts, etc.) are precious, too important to As far back as 1991, several reports about equity and diversity have be minimized. How does respect The musings by Jason Laker on Principal Emeritus and Professor made valuable recommendations – most of which are yet unimplemented Emeritus, Political Studies for them marginalize some people, – that reflect the long-standing values of the university as a mirror to the “Bagpipes and diversity” in the as he asserts? In heterogeneous so- world. In fact, we could imagine the purpose of a university education to Gazette of November 9 have com- cieties it is impracticable and unfair be embracing the challenge of diversity: encountering new ideas and per- pletely misunderstood the place of Feathers flying in to expect only one side to make ad- spectives, engaging a world of varied cultures and histories, and experi- Scottish traditions at Queen’s and justments. All must do so, and ac- encing the dynamic social and intellectual community that emerges when in the broader multicultural her- Richardson Hall? cept some discomfort in the itage of Canada. process. its members are attracted from all groups in Canada’s changing society Two pieces in the Gazette of No- Founded by the Presbyterian Anyway, I hope that the two and from all over the world. vember 9 offer strikingly diverse vi- Scottish minority excluded from points of view noted above will be While no university can achieve such an ideal of universality and in- sions of Queen’s on the part of two higher education elsewhere, resolved in the principal’s favour clusion, it is important to recognize this intrinsic relationship between di- of our masters. “Wisdom, knowl- Queen’s University, from its foun- when he bumps into his associate versity and excellence at this moment when we face major budgetary edge and imagination,” by the dation in 1841, welcomed others. vice-principal in the corridors of challenges. Without developing an innovative and interdisciplinary cur- principal, is a credo presenting a re- Just two examples were Robert power. riculum that provokes new thinking about our differences and common- spectful and informed vision of the alities, Queen’s risks failing to achieve its educational mission to prepare Sutherland, a black student and benefactor in the 19th century (rec- university’s rich past on which he John Meisel, global citizens to meet the world’s social challenges. And, without at- hopes to build its modern future. Professor Emeritus, Political tracting and retaining a diverse student body, faculty, and staff in an in- ognized in 1974 by a plaque in Grant Hall and more recently nam- “Bagpipes and diversity,” by Asso- Studies (With not even a wee clusive and stimulating environment, Queen’s cannot be a genuine leader ciate Vice-Principal Jason Laker is drop of Scots blood in his veins) in a multicultural Canada and globally interdependent world. ing of a building), and the generous loyalty of Alfred Bader who felt divisive; it seems to criticize the re- Our excellence as an institution is intimately connected, both concep- spect paid the Queen’s Scottish tra- tually and practically, to enhancing diversity and achieving greater equity fully at home at Queen’s after being denied access elsewhere as a Jew. dition. Author’s note at all levels, from the classroom to the boardroom. Making progress to- I say “seems” because the article It seems the intention of my No- gether on these fronts will require concerted commitment, collaboration Respect for diversity has been his- torically rooted at Queen’s. To ad- is opaque: “[an earlier draft] was vember 9 article, “Bagpipes and di- and cooperation from all of us. about 1700 words and we only versity” has been misunderstood In times such as these it is tempting to dismiss diversity and equity vocate diversity by attacking one form of diversity totally under- have room for 500 (an ironic by some readers, being interpreted concerns as ancillary to our core mission or, worse, in conflict with pre- metaphor)” – where is the as somehow impugning Queen’s serving perceived traditional strengths and standards of value. To succumb mines that tradition. The Scottish heritage is not just metaphor? where the irony?; Scottish heritage. On the con- to such logic, however, betrays the historical foundations and universal- “terms like Imperialism or Colo- trary, the intention was to stimu- ist ambitions of the university that make it such a special and valuable a feature of Queen’s but of Canada at large. At the national observance nialism ... are jargon” – really? And late reflective and purposeful place. For the sake of Queen’s as an educational institution and our suc- worst of all, it attacks diversity: dialogue about how this heritage cessful experience in it, we need to have greater aspirations. of Remembrance Day in Ottawa on Nov. 11th, the Governor-General (a “Some people find the British and could offer hopeful possibilities Scottish cultural imagery .... a for encouraging and welcoming ex- Adnan Husain is chair of the Senate Educational Equity Committee and Director of fully bilingual lady of Haitian ori- gin, who epitomizes Canadian source of marginalization.” – this is pressions of culture and heritage Educational Equity and Diversity Projects (Office of VP Academic). He is also an as- amongst all Queen’s constituents; sociate professor of Medieval Mediterranean and Islamic World History. multiculturalism) took the salute as unhelpful. Does Dr. Laker propose veterans and current service mem- to eradicate our past, aping the So- and to listening to each other more bers of the armed forces of all hues viet encyclopaedists? Does he want deeply. One letter specifically ob- marched past to the music of a pipe diversity or not? Diversity for all or jects to acknowledging the ways in Report outlines employment band. Prayers were delivered in only for some? which some community members French, English and an Aboriginal He should recall the Neatby and feel marginalized by it, stating it is equity gains and challenges language and at the climax the two Gibson histories of Queen’s (which unhelpful or divisive. In my view, minute silence was concluded by a he has surely read) and acknowl- being honest about this reality is edge the complex and many-sided actually facilitative of trust, inclu- Women are fairly well represented designated groups at the Univer- lament on the bagpipes. As that contributions of the Presbyterian sion and ultimately celebration of among management and faculty at sity. most solemn national observance and Scottish traditions to Queen’s the community we hope to enjoy Queen’s, and more visible minori- “We want to inform the Queen’s showed, the bagpipes are part of then and now – good and bad, but here together. There is indeed room ties are being hired to faculty posi- community about the progress the rich multicultural mosaic of deeply defining. for everyone. The article was in- tions, but the university needs to being made and the challenges we this country, a mosaic which can- I came to Canada as a refugee tended as a positive illustration better represent Aboriginal persons, still face in achieving our equity not be reduced simply to “white- from a racist hell and found an op- and invitation, but wasn’t experi- visible minorities and persons with goals,” says Gordon Smith, Chair ness”. portunity at Queen’s to build a ca- enced that way by some, so I re- disabilities in its workforce. of the Council on Employment At Queen’s we should be en- couraging the whole community reer of service to my students, spect that and regret any The Council on Employment Equity. misunderstandings. Equity and the Queen’s Equity Of- Achieving Employment Equity at not only to tolerate but to cherish discipline, country and myself. My fice have released a new report Queen’s Part 2: Snapshots is the sec- diversity. But the Canadian way to first principal – Wallace – spoke Jason Laker, Ph.D. that provides a snapshot of em- ond in a four-part series of joint do that is not by trying to erase our with a distinct brogue. The oppor- Associate Vice-Principal ployment equity for these four publications by the two offices. variety of heritages, but by taking tunities the many Scots and Scots & Dean of Student Affairs See EQUITY REPORT: Page 8 Canadians offered me (and to the SUSTAINABILITY FORUM January 11, 2010 Queen’s Gazette Page 5 Queen’s: the first solar powered university?

By JOSHUA PEARCE and subject area and experience with a up on Lee’s work, Physical Plant on investment is a lot less stressful solar panels before the major man- TOM CARPENTER technology that is already inte- Services has issued an RFP to have than watching the stock market ufacturers exhaust their 2009 stock- In 2007 Google made headlines grated into the workings of Good- an engineering firm develop a busi- bounce); piles. If we put in a large bulk when they announced they were win Hall. ness case and template for evaluat- • We could borrow funds and use purchase our investment will be focusing their considerable mental The Ontario Power Authority re- ing and costing a solar PV system the revenue from the solar energy small, but our returns nice and energy on solving the world’s en- cently began guaranteeing 20-year for a single building, which can to service the loan and generate in- high. ergy problems. Their first decision purchasing contracts for solar-gen- then be applied to every building come (less risk for a lower return); We are not the only school to was to install 1.6 million watts of erated electricity at highly favor- on campus. or think of this. Other Ontario insti- solar cells on the rooftops of the able rates. The so-called “Feed In Financial analyses done by • We could use any of a number of tutions are already making similar Google Campus. Tariff” (FIT) will pay as much as Queen’s Applied Sustainability Re- solar developer companies that inquiries. Right now we have a lead Queen’s – if we move quickly – 80.2¢/kWhr for solar-generated search Group concluded that the would gladly pay us hundreds of because of the hard work of some can now eclipse Google, install electricity. university’s untapped rooftop re- thousands of dollars per year for clever students and the foresight of twice the generating capacity on Last year, for his MECH461 the- source offers the potential for earn- the privilege of renting our roof the engineers at Physical Plant our campus and brand ourselves as sis, Lee Hodgkinson conducted a ing a return of between 5 to 15 per space (tiny risk, but low profit). Services and AVP of Facilities, Anne the first solar-powered university in technical and economic analysis of cent on an investment that could Regardless of which option we Browne. However, to overtake the the world. In the process, we can the “solar farm” potential of range from $15 million to as high choose, Queen’s must move mighty Google – and plant Queen’s build the university a multimillion Queen’s rooftops. Satellite imagery as $60 million. quickly. It is very likely that the firmly in the history books as the dollar per year source of revenue. identified 87,000 m2 of rooftop The university has three main OPA will either slow the program first university to go all out for a The window of opportunity is space that is fully exposed to sun- choices for how to best to take ad- by reducing the rates paid for solar sustainable solar energy campus – relatively small, but right now all light and can be used without vantage of this opportunity: energy or outright cancel it within we need to make this happen now. the pieces are in place for Queen’s changing the appearance of cam- • We could transfer money from two years. Also, after one year, leg- to profit handsomely by doing the pus. Depending on the technology poorer-performing endowment islation will increase the percentage Joshua Pearce and Tom Carpenter are right thing. chosen, these rooftops offer be- funds to buy solar cells directly. of Ontario content required in eli- professors in the Department of Me- By any measure, solar photo- tween 3 million to 6 million watts (Those of us with retirement sav- gible systems, which will likely chanical and Materials Engineering and voltaic (PV) is sustainable, and of solar generation capacity. ings at Queen’s like this one – a 20- drive up the costs of PV systems. members of Queen’s Institute for En- Queen’s has both expertise in the Independently and as a follow year guaranteed 10 per cent return Right now is a good time to buy ergy and Environmental Policy Lack of action in Copenhagen a disgrace

By THEA WHITMAN last days of the conference is an in- ened and ashamed by what my jority of Canadians want to do our “HOPENHAGEN” was the first sult to those who believe in an country is doing. fair share in preventing dangerous thing I saw upon arriving in Den- open and transparent process – a However, I still have hope. Peo- climate change. We want our coun- mark, emblazoned across a colour- process that not only includes the ple around the world are taking ac- try to return to its role as a world ful mural, and hope was the theme voices of those who are inflicting tion, some for the first time in their leader on the environment, and of the day as the world converged the most harm, but also of those lives. On December 12, I marched while these calls to action seem to on Copenhagen last month. The who will suffer the most from cli- alongside mothers, grandfathers, have fallen on deaf ears, I believe reason: to negotiate how to pro- mate change. While the accord professionals, indigenous people that Canadians will not stand for ceed, united in the fight against cli- cites a goal of limiting warming to and trades people as part of a this for long. mate change. Perhaps something 2 degrees, the actions pledged by all demonstration march that was tens If those inside the conference will should have clicked, however, countries virtually guarantee that of thousands of people strong. Sim- not take leadership, we will. If those when I realized that the mural was we will fail to meet this goal. ilar marches took place in countries negotiating our future will not use not a UN campaign, but, in fact, an Already, this failure is a costly all over the world, including hun- principles of climate justice and ad for Coca-Cola. delay, measured in human lives dreds in Canada. This fight for cli- human rights to guide their deci- As was made clear by the media, and in dollars, as we lock in more mate justice was the most inspiring sions, we will not stand for it. And the December negotiations can be dangerous climate change and thing I saw in Copenhagen. when our political leaders are ready called a “greenwash” at best and a delay the investments in clean en- Many countries are taking sig- to take the necessary action to pre- failure at worst, falling far short of ergy that can bring jobs and pros- nificant steps, both on domestic vent dangerous climate change, we even the lowered expectations that perity. Our negotiators’ job is not mitigation and on finance for de- will welcome them to join us. were set in the preceding months. finished – we must finalize a strong veloping countries. Although After 15 years of negotiations and a agreement over the next six Canada is lagging behind on both Thea Whitman, B.Sc.’08, was a member clear work plan from the 2007 con- months. As a young person, seeing counts, provinces, cities and towns, of the Canadian Youth Delegation at ference in Bali, the “Copenhagen how these negotiations will affect and individual Canadians are tak- the Convention on Climate Change in Thea Whitman (far right) at the cli- Accord” cobbled together over the my future, I am outraged, fright- ing big steps on their own. The ma- Copenhagen. She is currently finishing mate conference in Copenhagen. an M.S. at Cornell University. Oikos International, anyone? Not just another sustainability conference

By ANA STUERMER students to implement projects fos- was the lucky student appointed as reate; Marcus Fedder, co-founder of Sustainability Office and the sup- You have probably never heard tering sustainable practices. Winter the overall project manager who Agora Microfinance Partners, Lon- port of the Principal’s office – both about Oikos International, and School 2009 took place at the Uni- handled 19 different, multicultural don; Sven Giegold, a Green Party provided funding for me to attend never had I until I had the oppor- versity of Witten/Herdecke in Ger- and passionate ideas about sustain- leader and Member of the Euro- the conference – I am now part of tunity to attend the Oikos Winter many, over one full week. Twenty able food. pean Parliament; Uwe Moller, for- an amazing support network, offer- School in November 2009. If you students from across the globe took The following days were equally mer secretary of the think-tank ing everything from mentorship to are interested in sustainability, proj- part. Our marathon of sessions long but even more thought pro- Club of Rome; and other interest- financial backup for projects. ect management and leadership de- started on Monday, with an intro- voking. Students had the opportu- ing consultants and business lead- Anyone interested in attending velopment, joining the Oikos duction lecture where we introduced nity to discuss sustainable ers. As students, we acquired new next year’s Oikos Winter School International network is a must. ourselves and stated our main goals philosophy, micro-finance, social skills in leadership, project devel- can visit www.oikos-interna- Oikos International is a global, in regards to sustainability. Little did corporate responsibility, green- opment and management that will tional.org or feel free to contact me academic-run organization that we know, at the end of this long day, washing, and limits to economic certainly strengthen our ability to at [email protected] strives to provide students with cur- we were tasked to prepare dinner to- growth, among other topics. We work as change agents. rent information about sustainabil- gether, collectively deciding on a had a chance to meet Professor Ak- Thanks to the unwavering Ana Stuermer is an Urban and Regional ity and a network empowering meal, ingredient list and budget. I erlof, a Nobel Prize Economics lau- commitment of the Queen’s Planning master’s student.

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PEACHTREE PLAZA classicvideo.ca www.bruceparks.ca www.clelandtravel.com DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S Page 6 Queen’s Gazette January 11, 2010 IN BRIEF Study links tar sands to pollution of Athabasca River ENVIRONMENTAL Erin Kelly and David Schindler from the University of Alberta, Polanyi Prize STUDIES PROF CALLS found the amount of bitumen re- leased was equivalent to a major oil for chemist FOR INDEPENDENT spill every year. In one case, the air- Chemistry professor Nicholas borne emissions were five times Mosey is one of five Ontario recip- MONITORING PROGRAM higher than estimated through the ients of the prestigious John current voluntary monitoring system. Charles Polanyi Prize, targeted at By NANCY DORRANCE The research team recommends researchers in the early stages of Environmental Studies Professor that current monitoring of emis- their careers. Peter Hodson is part of a scientific sions be critically evaluated and re- An expert in theoretical and team whose startling findings di- designed. They also call on Alberta computational chemistry, Dr. rectly link pollution of Alberta’s to focus on rigorous measuring of Mosey uses chemical simulation to Athabasca River to the nearby tar the impacts of contamination from study industrial systems, processes sands operations. For more than a the tar sands, guided by an inde- and phenomena. He and his team decade, industry/government pendent board of experts. employ computer models to isolate monitoring programs have attrib- “This study has shown that pol- the process in which motor oil uted this pollution to naturally-oc- lution from the tar sands opera- transforms from a liquid to a film curring sources. tions has the potential to affect fish that protects car engines from wear “Industry studies and monitor- reproduction,” says Dr. Hodson. and tear. ing have grossly under-reported the “Further studies will be required to “Our research should help the extent of the pollution problem in determine where the pollution goes automobile and lubricant indus- the Athabasca for many years,” says after the snowmelt, or if there are tries in their efforts to design new Dr. Hodson. “Our findings show implications for human health.” oil additives that will prevent wear alarming levels of airborne bitu- Other members of the interdis- in engines with less pollution,” says men (a mixture of hydrocarbons ciplinary research team include Dr. Mosey. “This is a problem that and other substances, similar to ex- Mingsheng Ma, Alvin Kwan and has been around for decades, and is haust from a diesel engine) within Barbra Fortin from the University particularly timely since traditional 50 km of two tar sands upgrading of Alberta and Jeffrey Short from methods don’t work well on facilities near the Athabasca.” the Alaska environmental consor- ERIN KELLY today’s aluminum engines, plus en- The study, headed by biologists tium, Oceana. Oil sands development located on the west bank of the Athabasca River. vironmental regulations severely restrict their use.” Dr. Mosey’s team is now ex- panding their research to investi- National survey aims to improve children’s health gate broader applications in such By NANCY DORRANCE areas as nano-materials and other many provinces. ordinated since 1989 in Canada by Health Studies) and their team to settings that involve friction be- For the first time, a national study “We’re excited because we will SPEG, in partnership with the Public use the HBSC data to study the ef- tween objects. of more than 20,000 school-aged now have better statistical, Cana- Health Agency of Canada, the study fects of physical or “built” environ- children will compare the health dian-based evidence of the kinds of is supported by the World Health Or- ments on obesity and injury in behaviours of Canadian youth in things schools and communities ganization and involves research school-aged children. “While there relation to other countries, can do to improve young people’s teams from more than 40 countries are other health surveys out there, CFI awards provinces and territories. health behaviour,” says SPEG direc- in North America and Europe. none specifically targets the pre- The university’s Social Program tor and Education professor John For the upcoming cycle, SPEG and early adolescent years, when a funds to Evaluation Group (SPEG) has re- Freeman. “Our findings should in- researchers are collaborating with lot of behaviours that are going to ceived $900,000 from the Public form policy more closely, since Canada’s Joint Consortium on affect the lives of kids are formed,” researchers Health Agency of Canada to coor- we’ll be getting information that School Health, which includes rep- notes Dr. Pickett. Seven Queen’s researchers – work- dinate the Health Behaviour in will allow us to track provinces in- resentatives from provincial/terri- With colleagues from Psychol- ing on projects ranging from the School-Aged Children (HBSC) sur- dividually.” torial ministries of education and ogy and Education, they will also detection of Dark Matter to gender vey. Health Canada is providing an The HBSC survey is an interna- the federal/provincial/territorial look at the impact of social factors differences in sexuality to the im- additional $340,000 to expand the tional, self-reported questionnaire ministries of health. (wealth, resources, behavioural pact of climate change – have re- 2009/12 cycle of the survey by in- that students in Grades 6 to 10 com- A separate grant of $546,000 norms and cohesion within ceived a total of $873,556 from the creasing the sample size and adding plete in the classroom. It covers from the Canadian Institutes of schools); behavioural factors (diet, Canada Foundation for Innovation supplemental questions on drugs smoking, alcohol and drug use, Health Research will allow Queen’s physical activities and risk-taking (CFI) Leaders Opportunities Fund. and alcohol use. It is anticipated physical activity/body image, eating researchers William Pickett (Com- behaviours); and geographic factors “CFI has provided us with an ex- that the larger sample will patterns, emotional health and in- munity Health and Epidemiology), (province and community size and cellent mechanism for attracting allow for provincial estimates in juries in children aged 11 to 15. Co- Ian Janssen (Kinesiology and climate) on young people’s health. and retaining top-flight researchers through the CFI Leaders Opportu- nity Fund,” says Vice-Principal (Re- search) Kerry Rowe. Eye floaters could be dangerous, ophthalmologist warns Queen’s recipients include: By NANCY DORRANCE To perform their study, the team Dongmei Chen (Geography), Suddenly seeing floaters or flashes analyzed nearly 200 articles pub- Meredith Chivers (Psychology), of light may indicate a serious eye lished in the peer-reviewed litera- Ryan Danby (Environmental Stud- problem that – if untreated – could ture. They then performed a ies), Philippe Di Stefano (Physics), lead to blindness, says Ophthal- meta-analysis of 17 articles, and Albert Jin (Neurology), John Smol mology and Epidemiology noted that a retinal tear occurred in (Biology), and Shetuan Zhang professor Sanjay Sharma. His recent 14 per cent of the cases of new (Physiology). study shows that one in seven pa- onset floaters associated with an The Canada Foundation for In- tients with this symptom will have age-related change in the eye’s jelly. novation is an independent corpo- a retinal tear or detachment. “If new floaters are associated ration created by the Government “If we detect a tear and laser with visual loss, a defect in the of Canada to fund research infra- it, we can save people from visual field, or the presence of structure. A complete list of funded potentially going blind,” says Dr. blood or ‘tobacco dust’ in the eye BRIAN McGIRR projects, by university, can be Sharma, who heads the Unit for jelly, the risk of retinal tear is sig- found at: www.innovation.ca Cost-Effective Ocular Health Policy nificantly higher,” says Dr. Sharma. Also on the team, from Queen’s at Hotel Dieu Hospital. “But if fluid “Since retinal tear can lead to de- and Hotel Dieu Hospital, are Drs. gets in under the retina and causes tachment in up to 50 per cent of Hussein Hollands, Anya Brox, Major boost for it to detach, it may be too late.” cases, new floaters and flashes is a David Almeida, and research assis- Because retinal tears can be ex- medical condition that needs ur- tant Davin Johnson. Dr. David PARTEQ spinoff tremely difficult to see, high-tech gent assessment.” Simel is from Duke University. equipment and a thorough periph- The research is partially funded Videos illustrating the findings A PARTEQ Innovations spinoff eral retinal examination are re- by the Canadian Institutes of are posted online at: www company that resulted from Sanjay Sharma quired to detect them, he adds. Health Research. .insidermedicine.com Queen’s researchers’ quest for a faster, more efficient way to moni- tor municipal water systems is ex- panding, thanks to new investment Immunologists target antiviral cells from industry and government. By JEFF DRAKE this study. But prior to Dr. Basta’s Pathogen Detection Systems, research, it was thought that the Inc. uses a novel fibre optic sensory A type of white blood cell in the macrophages in the spleen simply technology developed by Chem- spleen, called macrophages, could trapped bacterial invaders without istry professor Stephen Brown and play an essential role in activating presenting their antigens to T cells. his team, working with industry re- antiviral killer cells. “By studying how these spleen- searchers. The patented system pro- “Our team has reported for the derived macrophages work, we may vides laboratory-grade testing for first time that these white blood be able to expand our means of de- E.coli and other coliform bacteria cells are able to take up foreign ma- livering vaccines to individuals,” with improved speed, reliability terial and activate killer T cells by a says Dr. Basta. “These cells may have and productivity over current mechanism called cross-presenta- different receptors that we can tar- methods. tion,” says study leader Sam Basta get to prevent viral infections.” The company will begin a three- (Microbiology and Immunology). Also on the team, from Microbi- year $8.7-million project to de- Killer T cells eradicate virus-in- ology and Immunology, are At- velop a new generation of water fected cells and stop infection be- tiya Alatery, Sarah Siddiqui, monitoring systems, including $2.4 fore it spreads in the body, Dr. Basta Matthew Chan, Agnieszka Kus and million from Sustainable Develop- explains. They need to be activated Elaine Petrof (Department of Med- ment Technology Canada. by other cells, like the spleen-de- rived macrophages identified in icine). Sam Basta leads a new study targeting cells that stop infection before it spreads. ON CAMPUS January 11, 2010 Queen’s Gazette Page 7 Mind, body, spirit

What do you think is the Queen’s Centre biggest difference between the old facilities and The Queen’s Centre?

Grand Opening Ming Zhu, It was a long time coming, but ac- what a pent up demand there’s third-year Chemistry cording to students, faculty and been for services like these,” says The ventila- staff, the new Queen’s Centre was Hospitality Services General Man- tion in here is worth the wait. ager Joli Manson. way better. I CHRIS NG When the doors opened at 6 am Ms Manson estimates that more remember Students enjoy the new Common Ground student-run coffee shop. on December 1, 100 students were than 47,000 people ate at the walking into standing outside, waiting to come Queen’s Centre food court in the the old weight in. By the end of that first day, first three weeks – a 20 per cent in- centre and more than 10,000 people had been crease compared to the John seeing the en- through the building. Deutsch Centre. For some, the suc- tire floor cov- Topping the list of things people cess has meant longer line-ups to ered in ‘dew’ like about the new centre is the get food, but Ms Manson is confi- from all the sweat. It’s nice not natural light and open, airy feel of dent that the speed of service will to have that. the building. “I dreaded working improve as staff and customers out in the Physical Education Cen- alike get used to the new space. Donna Ivimey, tre (PEC) because it was so dark and After more than four years in project manager, CAMBIO, crowded,” says third-year engineer- the making, the completion of the School of ing student Patrick Tangney. “The Queen’s Centre is a significant Kinesiology new facilities make me want to ex- milestone in Queen’s history. It rep- and Health ercise more, just because they’re so resents the generosity and spirit of Studies nice.” Queen’s students, whose $25.5-mil- The lineups Integrated athletic facilities, lion commitment to the project in the food food services and common space helped make it possible. It also pro- court are a lot for studying or relaxing are a defi- vides a place for academics, sports longer and I nite hit with students. “I like study- and recreation, and student and miss some of ing here because it’s more relaxed community life to come together the items on CHRIS NG the old menu. But the pool is a A student practices yoga in the Stretching Zone in the ARC. than the library,” says second-year on campus. Biology student Michael Pike. “It’s “The hallmark of Queen’s has al- lot nicer. It’s lovely to swim in. a comfortable place to sit and I like ways been excellence in education having a bit of background noise – combined with the broader learn- Leo Jonker, professor, it was definitely worth the wait.” ing experience out of the class- Mathematics and Statistics Not everything about the new room. Finally, we have the sport The pool is space is perfect, though. Some peo- and student life facilities that do very nice – I ple think the building is too big justice to the whole Queen’s expe- like all the and boxy and dislike the layout of rience,” says Principal Daniel sunlight. the change rooms in the Athletic & Woolf. There are no Recreation Centre (ARC), which are The Queen’s Centre will host a tall lockers in on the bottom floor, far from many grand opening event on Friday, Jan. the pool of the sports amenities. Others 15. Staff, faculty and students are change room, wish there was more selection in invited to come out and celebrate though, so if the food court. But everyone agrees the opening at 10:30 am in the you’re a that the new facility was badly main gym. swimmer and you come in with needed and is a definite improve- For more information on the a winter coat and boots, you ment on past facilities. Queen’s Centre Grand Opening have to take your shoes and coat off downstairs and then go get CHRIS NG “The incredible volume of cus- visit www.queensu.ca/queens The new food court draws a crowd. tomers we’ve already served shows centre/ changed, which is awkward. Jennifer Barrow, second-year Concurrent Education A new home for Kinesiology and Health Studies It’s really dif- ferent having Although it is part of the Queen’s Côté. “Not only does it allow us the years necessitated the addition of ance. Eight state-of-the-art labs in the food Centre, the School of Kinesiology physical space to do more leading- classrooms and lab space in 1971. the new SKHS building will help to court and and Health Studies (SKHS) is a ded- edge research, it also reflects the Although athletics remains an ensure that Queen’s remains a athletic areas icated building, bringing kinesiol- growth and importance of this field important part of the program, ki- leader in the study of these issues. together in ogy, health studies and physical of study, both at Queen’s and in so- nesiology and health studies has The labs are partially equipped by one building. education students, faculty, staff ciety.” become a research-driven field en- funding from the Canada Founda- I like it, but I and their leading-edge labs to- Historically kinesiology and compassing health issues that tion for Innovation. miss the feel- gether in one place on campus. health studies shared a building range from childhood obesity and “Our new labs and teaching fa- ing of the old gym. “Having our own building is a with athletics; increasing focus on diabetes to mental health, disease cilities are unequaled in Canada,” significant step,” says Director Jean research and academics over the prevention and human perform- See NEW HOME: Page 9 Donors recognized for Queen’s Centre support As the new hub of campus life, the Vice-Principal (Advancement) lobby, the ARC atrium and the Fire- and staff members donated to the campus life – under one roof – em- Queen’s Centre will play an impor- and longtime Queen’s Centre side Lounge. More named spaces Queen’s Centre through the annual bodies the Queen’s experience,” tant role in the lives of faculty, staff fund-raiser, Tom Harris. “We are are coming later in the spring. The Campus Community Appeal says Meg Einarson (BA,BPHE’87), and students for years to come. enormously appreciative of their names given to the gymnasiums in fundraising initiative. Senior Development Officer – Gift This legacy, made possible largely leadership and support for this ini- the old Physical Education Centre “As someone who grew up using Planning, who directed her 2008 and by the students’ $25.5-million tiative.” – Bews, Bartlett and Ross – will not Queen’s athletic facilities and is a 2009 Appeal donations to the commitment is a fitting tribute to Many areas across the facility be carried over to the new gyms, graduate from the School of Physi- Queen’s Centre. the sense of tradition that is inte- are marked with mounted plaques but will be applied in other areas in cal and Health Education, it is a The plaques commemorating gral to the university. recognizing some of the significant the ARC. privilege for me to support the uni- major donors of the Queen’s Cen- “From the beginning, students donors. Among them, the Athletics In addition to student, alumni versity and our students. Bringing tre will be unveiled as part of the have been the driving force behind & Recreation Centre Alumni and friend donations, many faculty together recreation, athletics and Grand Opening on January 15. the Queen’s Centre,” says Alma Lounge on the main floor of the Mater Society president Michael Athletics & Recreation Centre Ceci. “Their willingness to con- (ARC) is named for Board of Trustees Named spaces in the Queen’s Centre tribute an unprecedented amount Chair William Young (Sci’77) and of financial support to something his wife Amanda Young. • Clubs Wing – Bruce Mitchell • Athletics & Recreation Centre • School of Kinesiology and that will impact campus life long “As an alumnus, it means a lot (Sci’68) Alumni Lounge – William Health Studies Faculty Office after they are gone shows their true to be able to give back and con- • Club Office – Ted and Joan Young (Sci’77) and Amanda – Lorne and Sonia Verabioff commitment to the university and tribute to such an important part of its future generations of students.” student life,” says Mr. Young. “The Fletcher and daughters Joanne Young • Athletics & Recreation Centre The commitment is the largest facility embodies what Queen’s (BComm’96) and Lynn • School of Kinesiology and Board Room – James Bews by a student group in Canadian wants for all of its students – a ho- (BAH’98) Health Studies Lobby – Tom (BA’11) history. In addition to the student listic learning experience that de- • Fireside Lounge – Barbara Palk O’Neill (BComm’67, LLD’05) • Athletics & Recreation Centre commitment, numerous alumni velops mind, body and spirit.” (Arts ’73) and John Warwick and Susan Noel (Arts’66) Board Room – Frederick and friends have donated to the Other named spaces in the • Student Lounge / Atrium – • School of Kinesiology and Bartlett project. Queen’s Centre include the clubs George Watson (Sci’70, Health Studies Lab – Great- • Athletics & Recreation Centre “None of this would be possible wing and one of the club offices, MBA’72) and Sheila Watson West Life, London Life and Women’s Only Fitness Area – without the support of our stu- School of Kinesiology and Health (Arts’72) Canada Life Marion Ross (BA’26) dents, alumni and friends,” says Studies faculty office, lab and IN THE NEWS Page 8 Queen’s Gazette January 11, 2010 Post-secondary transitions not always smooth

By JEFF DRAKE “Once students are in the work- they did not go on to post-sec- did not apply to unversity or col- graphic information and marks A new study looking at the transi- force, they realize the importance ondary education, factors included lege tended to be drawn to the records for approximately 750,000 tions young people make from sec- of higher education,” says emeritus concern about financing a college workforce; their part-time jobs secondary school students in each ondary school to university, Education professor Alan King, education, uncertainty about career often lead to continuing work after of their school years from 2001-02 college, apprenticeship and the leader of this study. “But when they direction, lack of academic success, secondary school.” to 2006-07, as well as interviews workplace has found that over 60 were in high school, they were not lack of support from teachers and The transition of young people with 211 young people who did per cent of first-year college stu- confident that they could pursue a guidance counselors and lack of in- from secondary school into ap- not go directly from secondary dents do not come directly from post-secondary education and were volvement in school life. prenticeships was also found to be school to post-secondary educa- secondary school. Instead, a sub- unsure about career directions. “Being dissatisfied with their problematic. Difficulty in finding tion. stantial number of youth enroll in Going directly to PSE seems to have school experience was a major fac- training placements and a lack of The full report is available at college from the workforce one or more risks than benefits for many tor,” says co-author Wendy Warren continuity in the programs were a www.collegesontario.org two years after secondary gradua- young people.” of the Social Program Evaluation concern. /research/king-report-2009.html tion. When students were asked why Group. “High school students who The study includes demo- Senate highlights: Diversity Advisor role revamped Adnan Husain, associate professor assessment of the various diversity term plan of action and mechanisms ures in their efforts to identify and the name of the Department of of History and chair of the Senate and equity reports that have been for achieving our priorities.” address equity issues. “The 2001 Women’s Studies to the Depart- Educational Equity Committee tabled at Queen’s in the last two For the time being the Diversity policy was intended to affirm the ment of Gender Studies, effective (SEEC), will take on a new role as decades, and determine the present Advisor position, filled by Barring- university’s commitment to educa- January 1, 2010. Director of Educational and Equity status of the recommendations out- ton Walker until his term ended, tional equity, but it lacked the clear, “The change speaks to the con- Projects within the Office of the lined in those reports. will remain vacant. actionable goals and lines of ac- temporary research and debate that Vice-Principal (Academic). “The role is really intended to be Senate also passed a revised Ed- countability necessary to be widely our faculty and students are partic- The decision was announced at more specific in terms of implement- ucational Equity Policy Statement effective,” says Dr. Husain, who ipating in, and points to our inter- the Nov. 26 meeting of Senate. In ing short-term goals,” said Dr. Hu- to replace the existing policy, ap- spoke as chair of the Senate Educa- disciplinary approach to the way in his new role, Dr. Husain will direct a sain. “The purpose isn’t to produce proved in 2001. The new policy tional Equity Committee (SEEC). which gender is constituted,” says small team, the Diversity and Equity yet another report or series of recom- calls on all levels of the university Also approved at the Nov. 26 Women’s Studies Head Beverley Taskforce (DET), to complete an mendations, but to develop a short- to incorporate accountability meas- meeting was a proposal to change Baines. BOARD IN BRIEF

Notes from the Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 Other board business included: Committee, being developed by Vanier Cup. • A statement from Jena Hall of Board of Trustees meetting • Approval of the university’s au- the principal. The proposal will be • Approval of the dedication of the Queen’s Backing Action on Climate The Queen’s Board of Trustees ap- dited financial statements, as well refined in the new year. Principal William Snodgrass Arbore- Change. Ms Hall, who is in fourth- proved Principal Daniel Woolf’s as some increases to tuition fees for • Decision to send a formal thank tum, which stretches in front of The- year life sciences, told trustees that motion to move to a provost model international students. you to l’Université Laval for the ological Hall and Summerhill. the group will be submitting a formal as of May 1, 2010. See page 1 for • Discussion on the structure and hospitality and support provided to Principal Snodgrass was the sixth expression of concern to the univer- more details on this decision. workings of a University Planning Queen’s players and fans at the principal of Queen’s College (1864-77). sity in the new year about Queen’s investments in the Alberta oil sands. Equity report Administrative continued from page 4 continued from page 1 Part 1: Challenges outlines the insti- persons with disabilities, and in things.” time and provide related content to tution’s employment equity obliga- some cases is far below target. One of the main objectives for users and managers The Queen’s University Administra- tions under the Federal Contractors “We must do better at recruiting the new human resources system is • Base Benefits – a new set of tools tive Systems Replacement (QUASR) Program. and retaining members of desig- to help streamline and automate to maintain records, manage enrol- project is a comprehensive three- Because Queen’s receives signifi- nated groups,” says Dr. Smith. the processing of transactions. It ments, group benefit programs/pre- year university initiative to imple- cant funding from the federal gov- “Queen’s strives to be inclusive and will also provide improved capabil- miums, and track beneficiaries and ment new administrative systems ernment, the university is required we need to reflect the diversity of ities for analysing this information. dependents serving finance, research, human to set representation goals for 14 em- our community across all employee Initial human resources system • Payroll – used to manage em- resources and student areas. ployee categories, including profes- categories.” changes will focus on four main ployee payroll data and tax infor- sionals, manual workers, skilled An action group, to be led by areas. These are: mation, calculate earnings and For further information about the trades workers, clerical staff and su- V-P (Human Resources) Rod Morri- • HR Core – used to track life and deductions, and process pay and QUASR implementations in 2010, pervisors. The university must take son and V-P (Academic) Patrick career events, manage positions remittances using integrated data visit the project website at proactive measures to achieve these Deane, has been struck to evaluate and compensation, and provide as- from the other three modules. www.queensu.ca/quasr and sign up goals, which are set using the avail- and implement the report’s recom- sociated information Education and training will be for the weekly bulletin QUASR ability of the four designated groups mendations for improving the rep- • Time and Labour – used to track provided which will establish a QuickNotes by email at in the Canadian, Ontario or resentation of designated groups in time and attendance, apply rules foundation for continuing ad- [email protected] Kingston workforces, as appropriate. the Queen’s workforce. and validations, calculate payable vances in future years. “Our achievements so far can largely be attributed to Queen’s proactive equity hiring practices for faculty, librarians and archivists, IS THE CREATIVE ECONOMY and efforts to promote more women into management,” says EASTERN ONTARIO’S FUTURE? Irène Bujara, University Advisor on Equity and Director of Human Rights and Employment Equity. ƒǤ͚͞ȄŠ‡”‡ƒ–‹˜‡ ‘‘›ǣ ƒ –Ƭ The report shows that Queen’s –ƒ”‹‘ǯ• ‹ –‹‘ hasn’t yet met many of its repre- ‡ ‘‘›‹• Ȉ”Ǥ‡–•›‘ƒŽ†ǡ—‡‡ǯ•‹˜‡”•‹–› sentation goals for women, Aborig- —†‡”‰‘‹‰ƒ ‡„Ǥ͙͞ȄŠ‡—”ƒŽ”‡ƒ–‹˜‡ ‘‘›ǣ inal persons, racialized persons and –”ƒ•ˆ‘”ƒ–‹‘ƒ• ••—‡•ƬŠƒŽŽ‡‰‡• „—•‹‡••‡•”‡Ž›Ž‡••‘ Ȉ”Ǥ‡˜‹–‘Žƒ”‹ ǡƒ”–‹”‘•’‡”‹–› ’Š›•‹ ƒŽƒ†”‘—–‹‹œ‡† •–‹–—–‡ –ƒ••ǡƒ† ‘’‡–‡ ƒ”Ǥ͚͛ȄŠ‡”‡ƒ–‹˜‡ ‘‘›‹ ‹ ”‡ƒ•‹‰Ž›—•‹‰ –ƒ”‹‘ǣ”‹ ‡†™ƒ”†‘—–› robert –ƒŽ‡–ƒ†–‡ Š‘Ž‘‰›Ǥ ƒ•‡šƒ’Ž‡ Š‡‘‹‡•‘‡–”‡ Ȉƒƒ›Ž‘”ǡ”‹ ‡†™ƒ”†‘—–› macklin ’”‡•‡–•ƒ’—„Ž‹ Ž‡ –—”‡ Ȉ”Ǥ ”‡‰’‡ ‡”ǡ—‡–”‡ •‡”‹‡•‡š’Ž‘”‹‰Š‘™ gallery ’”Ǥ͚͟ȄŠ‡”‡ƒ–‹˜‡ ‘‘›ǣ ”—”ƒŽ„—•‹‡••‡•ƒ† —”ƒŽ‘Ž‹ › ’Ž‹ ƒ–‹‘• ‘—‹–‹‡• ƒ–Š”‹˜‡‹ –Š‹•‡™‡ ‘‘›Ǥ ȈǦƒ”‹‡‡ŽŽ‡Š‡”ǡ  New Still Life and Ȉ”‘ˆǤ ‡‹ˆ‡”ƒ••‡›ǡ—‡‡ǯ• Flower Works ‹˜‡”•‹–› by Canadian artists ŽŽŽ‡ –—”‡•͙͚ǣ͘͘Ǧ͙͚ǣ͝͝’ ƒ›͚͝ȄŠ‡—”ƒŽ”‡ƒ–‹˜‡ ’–‹‘ƒŽ†‹• —••‹‘–‘ˆ‘ŽŽ‘™  ‘‘›ǣ‰‡†ƒˆ‘”‡•‡ƒ” Š through January ͛͘͜ ‘‘†‡• ƒŽŽǡ͙͛͜‹‘–Ǥ Ȉ”Ǥ‘Žƒ†‡ŠƒƬ”‹‘ Šƒ”–ǡ ‹‰Š–Ž— Š̻͙͙ǣ͜͝ƒ —‡‡ǯ• Š‘‘Ž‘ˆ—•‹‡•• Ȉ”ƒ‹‰‡•Œƒ”†‹•ǡ”‹ ‡†™ƒ”†Ȁ 613.344.0994 20 Market Street, ǣ ‡‘šƬ††‹‰–‘  Springer Market Square ͙͛͞Ǥ͛͛͝Ǥ͚͛͘͝ Kingston K7L 1W8 ‘‹‡•‘̻„—•‹‡••Ǥ“—‡‡•—Ǥ ƒ ™™™Ǥ„—•‹‡••Ǥ“—‡‡•—Ǥ ƒȀ‘™Ž‡†‰‡ Dr. Robert David Macklin Dept. of Ophthalmology (RET) Director | Owner IN THE NEWS January 11, 2010 Queen’s Gazette Page 9 Experts address the holidays, climate change, and our Vanier Cup win Kathy Brock (Political Studies) – HST legislation, in the Toronto, Ot- QUEEN’S IN tawa, Edmonton and Winnipeg Sun, London Free Press and St. THE NEWS Catharines Standard. Charles Beach (Economics) – Pen- sions and retirement plans, in the Highlights of Queen’s experts in the media Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa and Ed- monton Sun, Kingston Whig-Stan- ■ Nov. 14 – Dec. 23 Brock Craig Lahey McKegney Narbonne Sharma dard and London Free Press. Tom Axworthy (Centre for the Canada’s refugee policies, in the Regional Newspapers Broadcast International Study of Democracy) – Democracy Ottawa Citizen. Samuel Ludwin (Pathology and Robert Morrison (English) – Eng- John Smol (Biology) – Tracking around the world. Molecular Medicine) – MS research human impact on climate change, lish essayist Thomas De Quincey, in Jonathan Crush (Global Develop- National Post and funding, in the Ottawa Citi- the Glasgow Herald, Westmorland, on CBC Radio International; effects ment Studies) – Food security Geoff Roulet (Education) – On- zen, Vancouver Sun, Montreal of humans and climate on west UK Gazette and on BBC Radio 3’s among the urban poor in develop- tario’s elementary school curricu- Gazette, Edmonton Journal, Cal- coast salmon, in Canadian Geo- Night Waves. ing countries. lum, also in the Ottawa Citizen. gary Herald, Saskatoon StarPhoenix graphic magazine. Sanjay Sharma (Ophthalmology) – Jane Good (Career Services) – In- Louis Gagnon (Business) – Capital and Regina Leader-Post. Bruce Pardy (Law) – Canada and Retinal tears, in the UK Guardian, crease in college attendance after markets and risk management. Guy Narbonne (Geological Sci- the Copenhagen Climate summit, Globe and Mail, daily papers in- university undergraduate studies. Brian Marchant (Business) – Team- ences and Geological Engineering) on CBC Radio’s national syndica- cluding the Ottawa Citizen, Cal- Doug Reid (Business) – Success of work in the business world. – Supporting the work of Elkanah tion; climate change and interna- gary Herald, Edmonton Sun and on Porter Airlines. Rod Lindsay (Psychology) – The Billings, Canada’s first government tional treaties, on CBC Radio’s The CTV National News. Will Kymlicka (Philosophy) – His- reliability of eyewitness testimony paleontologist in the Ottawa Citi- Current and CKNW Radio in Van- Ned Franks (Political Studies) – tory of human rights in Canada. and memory. zen, Montreal Gazette and St. couver. Monarchy’s latest visit to Canada, Allan English (History) – Canadian John’s Telegram. Warren Mabee (Geography) – in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin; par- military culture. Toronto Star Alan King (Education) – Study on Canada’s greenhouse-gas emissions liamentary procedures regarding Allan Manson (Law) – New dan- Sidney Eve Matrix (Film and who goes to post-secondary school targets, on CBC radio national syn- the Afghan detainee file, in the gerous offender provisions in fed- Media) – Publicity and advertising in the Ottawa Citizen, Windsor Star dication. Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, daily eral law. in the media; Amazon.com’s kindle and on CBC Radio’s Ontario Morn- Nick Bala (Law) – Holiday plan- papers including the Toronto Sun Sean Conway (Policy Studies) – ebook reader, on CBC Radio na- ing. ning for blended and divorced fam- and Le Devoir and on CTV News- Goodwill and mutual respect in tional syndication; social and mo- Robin Boadway (Economics) – ilies, on CBC radio national net. parliamentary function. bile e-commerce, on Discovery Benefits of a harmonized sales tax syndication. Wendy Craig (Psychology) – Bully- Channel’s Daily Planet. in the Ottawa Citizen. Kevin Robbie (Physics) – Nanopar- Globe and Mail ing in Canada compared to other Heather Evans (English) – Cultural Gerald Evans (Infectious Diseases) ticles, on CTV National News. Pat Sheahan (Athletics & Recre- countries, also in the Toronto Star. significance of holiday feasts; his- – Immunizing against H1N1 and Niko Troje (Psychology) and ation) – Winning the Vanier Cup, Phil Jessop (Chemistry) and Rui tory of the Christmas cracker, also the seasonal flu, in the Montreal Dorita Chang (Graduate Student) also in the National Post, daily pa- Resendes (Green Centre Canada) – in the Hamilton Spectator, Cape Gazette, Edmonton Journal, Saska- – Human movement research, on pers including the Ottawa Citizen, Green Centre Canada. Breton Post and Moncton Times & toon StarPhoenix, Nanaimo Daily Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet. Montreal Gazette and Calgary Her- Laurence Ashworth (Business) – Transcript. News and Regina Leader-Post. Vic Pakalnis (Mining) – New ald, and on CTV and CBC National Retail sales strategies. Sam McKegney (English) – Multi- Kathleen Lahey (Law) – Gender in- Canada Museum of Science and News. Bryne Purchase (Policy Studies) – culturalism during the holiday sea- come, in the Montreal Gazette, Cal- Technology, on CBC Radio Ottawa Ken Wong (Business) – When Toronto mayoral candidate Rocco son. gary Herald, Edmonton Journal, morning; 30th anniversary of On- celebrity endorsements, like Tiger Rossi’s proposal to sell Toronto Arthur Milnes (Centre for the Vancouver Sun, Saskatoon tario’s Occupational Health and Woods, go bad; recovery of Menu Hydro. Study of Democracy) – Sir Wilfrid StarPhoenix, Nanaimo Daily News Safety Act, in Engineering Dimen- Foods pet food, in the National Sharry Aiken (Law) – Letter to the Laurier Day. and Windsor Star. sions magazine. Post. editor on deportation and torture;

New home continued from page 7 McAdoo Piano & Organ says Dr. Côté. “They will enhance our ability to deliver first-class aca- demic and professional programs, • Kingston’s largest selection of keyboards and pianos and will improve collaboration • All musical instruments and lessons available within the school, as well as with other faculties and schools like • Financing available McAdoo Park – 1365 Midland Ave. medicine, education, psychology, (Just north of Loblaws on Midland Ave.) and nursing.” 613-384-2600 www.mcadoopiano.ca Located adjacent to the Athlet- ics & Recreation Centre, the school can also continue to collaborate closely with athletics and play an important part in campus life. “There are a lot of synergies with the Queen’s Centre’s focus on physical, mental and social well- being,” says Dr. Côté. “The integra- tion of the buildings makes a lot of sense.” On January 15 the School of Ki- nesiology and Health Studies will have an open house in its new building as part of the grand open- ing of the Queen’s Centre.

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staff, alumni or benefactors demon- .ca and respondents should indicate For the Record strating outstanding service over a whether they wish to have their let- number of years. Other university ters shown, in confidence, to the Submission information community members may contact a members of the advisory committee. A Footnote on Health council member with their nomina- Submissions will be edited to Recession Realities: Unlimited Fun on a Limited Budget tion. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 5, 4:30 Senate committees need address style and length and pm. www.queensu.ca/secretariat members Tough economic times can mean difficult deci- should normally be less than sions for individuals and families trying to get /ucouncil/DSA or contact the Univer- 150 words. Get involved! Faculty, staff and stu- by on a limited budget. For many, spending on sity Secretariat at 613-533-6095. dents are needed for positions on leisure activities is the most logical place to Senate committees. For more infor- Employee start cutting back. But the decision to forego Awards and Grants mation, visit www.queensu.ca/secre- regular entertainment activities can be frus- Committees tariat/senate/vacancy or call Assistance trating for people who feel like they are not Alumni Award for Excellence Principal’s Advisory 613-533-6095. Program only cutting out fun, but also valuable time in Teaching Committee – Renewal, dean with their friends and family. The added anxiety of today’s economy Call for nominations. The Alumni of Faculty of Law 1-800-387-4765 has made social connections that much Human Resources www.queensu.ca/eap/ Award for Excellence in Teaching is Principal Daniel Woolf announces more vital: studies suggest that being so- given annually to a Queen’s profes- the membership of the committee to Employee Assistance Program cially connected and experiencing a sense sor who demonstrates a love of of belonging can help individuals ward off advise him on the present state and For off-campus professional coun- teaching and commitment to stu- depression – an important preventative strategy during future prospects of Queen’s Faculty of selling, call toll free, 24 hours a day, dents. The winner receives $5,000. the recession’s darkest days. Law and its leadership. Members are: seven days a week: 1-800-387-4765 Deadline: Friday, Feb. 26. Nomina- Getting back to entertainment basics is a great way to get face time with David Allgood, Chair, Dean’s Advi- (français 1-800-361-5676). tion forms at www.queensu.ca loved ones and friends. Before you start turning down invitations to social- sory Council; Martha Bailey, Profes- www.queensu.ca/eap /alumni/programs/quaa/awards ize remember, a little creativity can go a long way. Consider: sor, Law; Irène Bujara, Director , • Getting together and getting in shape. Exercising together is an inex- /association/teaching.html Human Rights Office and University Staff job postings pensive, fun and healthy way to stay connected with friends and family. Advisor on Equity; Patrick Deane, Whether it’s a walk through the park or a round of Frisbee in your own back- For staff job postings, visit Bonnie Judge Memorial Vice-Principal (Academic) – Chair; yard, exercise can be a great way to enjoy quality time together, without www.hr.queensu.ca. The site is up- Bursaries Adrian Di Lullo, SGPS representative, breaking the bank. dated weekly on Fridays. Undergraduate female students en- Law; Lisa Dufraimont, Assistant Pro- • Reinventing story time. Break out your library card. It’s an easy and inex- rolled at Queen’s can apply. fessor, Law; Jane Emrich, Assistant pensive way to get access to thousands of books, DVDs and CDs for bor- Applications are available at the Ban Dean, Law; Amy Kaufman, Public rowing. Many libraries also have exciting events calendars, with readings, PhD Examinations movie nights and activities for children. Check out your local library and see Righ Centre beginning Monday, Services Librarian, Lederman Law Li- what it has to offer. Nov. 30. Deadline: Monday, Jan. 29. Staff and faculty may attend PhD brary; Kathy O’Brien, Director, Office • Reserving front row seats at home. Enjoy a night at the movies with [email protected] or 613-533-6000, of the Vice-Principal (Academic) and oral thesis examinations. friends and family in the comfort of your own home. Invite some friends over ext. 75363. www.queensu.ca/dsao committee Secretary; Erin Pleet, Pres- and enjoy the latest flick. If you and your friends have a favourite television /ind/banrigh/bursaries.htm ident, Law Student Society; Michael Wednesday, Jan. 20 show, make it a weekly ritual to watch it together. Take turns hosting and Pratt, Associate Professor, Law; Mal- Amber Simpson, Computing, “The providing the snacks. You’ll enjoy the show, each other’s company and the Chancellor A. Charles Baillie colm Thorburn, Assistant Professor, computation and visualization of extra money in your pocket. • Embracing your creativity with money. Many museums, theatres and Teaching Award Law; David Walker, Dean, Health Sci- uncertainty in surgical navigation”. sporting events offer special deals during off-peak hours and may have spe- The Chancellor A. Charles Baillie ences; Mark Walters, Associate Dean Supervisor: R.E. Ellis, J.A. Stewart. cial discounts or free admission for children or seniors. If you have a flexible (Graduate Studies and Research), Teaching Award recognizes under- 524 Goodwin Hall, noon. schedule, take advantage of mid-week showings or games. Law. Members of the university com- graduate or graduate teaching that • Getting back in the game. Many video games offer an interactive expe- has had an outstanding influence on munity who still wish to comment Thursday, Jan. 21 rience which can appeal to the whole family. If you aren’t into high-tech on the present state and future the quality of student learning at Ian Wyman, Chemistry, “Host-guest gaming or it’s outside your budget, dust off your board and card games, prospects of the Faculty of Law and Queen’s. Deadline for nominations is chemistry between cucurbit[7]uril and rediscover the spirited debates and fun that only an ‘old fashioned’ game on its leadership may do so by Friday, night can generate. Monday, March 1. www.queensu.ca and neutral and cationic guests”. Su- Feb. 5, 2010. Letters should be sub- • Expanding your mind online. The web offers unlimited options for inex- /ctl/scholarship/awards/award pervisor: D.H. Macartney. 300 Cher- mitted to Patrick Deane, Vice-Princi- pensive learning opportunities. Whether you want to learn a new language, .php?description=baillie noff Hall, 10:30 am. pal (Academic) at vpacad@queensu take up yoga, or experiment with a new recipe, it’s all online. Community centres also offer a wide range of inexpensive or free classes to pique any in- Community Service Learning terest. Engagement Grant Program • Making an ordinary dinner extraordinary. You don’t have to be in a 2009-10 restaurant to feel like you’re dining somewhere special. If romance is on the Accepting proposals for the final menu, light some candles and take time to get close with your special some- round of funding. Contact Matthew BLASER’S one. When entertaining a group, make it a potluck and share recipes – al- Ascah, Coordinator, at matthew lowing everyone a chance to reconnect and catch up. [email protected]. Deadline: Friday, When looking to have fun on a limited budget, creativity is all that’s re- PHYSIOTHERAPY quired. 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Professor Clive Norris Teaching and Learning Department of Sociological Studies Enhancement Grants University of Sheffield, UK The Centre for Teaching and Learn- ing and ITServices invite proposals “There's no success like failure and failure's no success at all”: for Teaching and Learning Enhance- ment Grants, intended to encourage Some critical reflections on understanding the global growth and support activities and projects of camera surveillance that enhance student learning at Queen’s. Deadline: Thursday, Jan. 11. 14 January 2010 www.queensu.ca/ctl/scholarship 5:30 pm /awards/grants.php Robert Sutherland Building, Room 202 University Council’s Distin- guished Service Awards Presented by Queen’s Surveillance Studies Centre, the Surveillance Camera Awareness Members of the Queen’s University Network (SCAN) with support from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Council and alumni can submit For more info: www.surveillanceproject.org/projects/scan nominations for Queen’s faculty, ON CAMPUS January 11, 2010 Queen’s Gazette Page 11

Monday, Jan. 25 Adults $20, students/seniors $15. Monday, Jan. 18 Dany MacDonald, Kinesiology and Calendar www.queensstudentoperacompany RAQ Monday morning forum .com. Grand Theatre, 8 pm nightly. Health Studies, “The role of enjoy- Unless specified, all events are free J.M.R. Stone. What happened in HELP LINES ment, motivational climate and and open to the public. For a com- Copenhagen: What next? The Friday, Jan.15 – Sunday, coach training in promoting the pos- prehensive listing of campus events, University Club, coffee 8:15 am, Jan. 17 Campus Security itive development of young ath- visit the Queen’s Events Calendar at lecture 9 am. letes”. Supervisor: J. Côté, J.M. www.queensu.ca or Agnes Etherington Art Centre Emergency Report Centre Deakin. 517 Watson Hall, 9 am. eventscalendar.queensu.ca Symposium of leading artists and Friday, Jan 22 thinkers on surveillance in contem- Music 613-533-6111 porary society, launching the exhibi- Roberta Lamb. 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School of Music students com- 613-533-6629 Stereo and clock, 5.4L EPI v 8 engine, pete for the opportunity to play with .queensu.ca or ext. 32350. 411 Music Chuck Vetere – Student Counselling 5-speed manual OD-HD. Reserve the Kingston Symphony and Goodes Hall, noon. John Burge. Colloquium presenta- 613-533-2893 ext. 77978 Bid: $4,000. For information or to Queen’s Symphony Orchestra. 613- tion, Studies in poetry: Six etudes for view, please call David Swinton, 533-2066, [email protected]. Queen’s Musical Theatre piano inspired by six different books Anti-Racism Complainant Advisors Physical Plant, at 613-533-6048. Sub- Dunning Auditorium, 2:30 pm. Opening night of The Rocky Horror of poetry. 613-533-2066, Stephanie Simpson, Coordinator mit sealed bids for the vehicle indi- Show. Convocation Hall Theatre, [email protected]. 124 Harrison- 613-533-6886 cating which unit the bid pertains Monday, Jan. 25 Theological Hall, 8 pm. Closes Satur- LeCaine, 12:30 pm. 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Eleanor MacDonald, Politics item(s) it has made available, nor for Jan. 16 Tuesday, Jan. 26 Ellis Hall Auditorium, 7 pm. 613-533-6631 any damage or injury that may occur Queen’s Student Opera Company Reception at the Art Centre Atrium, The Monieson Centre due to use or removal of the item(s). Coordinator of Dispute Hansel and Gretel, an opera by Engel- 8:30 pm. Betsy Donald, The creative economy: Resolution Mechanisms bert Humperdinck. Grand Theatre. Fact and fiction. RSVP to Sunday, Jan. 17 [email protected] or Please contact Harry Smith, ext. 32350. 304 Goodes Hall, noon. Coordinator of Dispute Resolution Sahara Body Care Music Mechanisms, at 613-533-6495 for 2009/2010 Faculty Artist Series pres- assistance or referral to an advisor. Thursday, Jan. 28 Immerse yourself in an atmosphere ents Bach and Beyond, with Donelda of tranquility and soothe your Gartshore (flute), Joan Harrison Blue Canoe Sexual Harassment Opening night of the musical john & Respondent Advisors psyche with an aromatic east meets (cello), and Dina Namer (harpsi- chord and piano). Admission: $12 jen. Closes Saturday, Feb. 4. Tickets: Paul Banfield – Archives west facial ($40), or an energy adults, $10 seniors, $7 students. $15 adults, $12 students and seniors. ext. 74460 balancing shiatsu treatment ($40). Series subscription is available. Con- Studio Theatre, 102 Theological Hall, Greg Wanless – Drama tact Queen’s Performing Arts Office, 8 pm. Visit www.bluecanoeproduc- ext. 74330 Victoria/Princess St. Location 613-533-2558. Dunning Auditorium, tions.ca, or contact blue.canoe Kingston, Ontario (613) 542-7241 2:30 pm. @hotmail.com. Anti-Racism Respondent Advisor Ellie Deir – Education ext. 77673

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JEFF DRAKE JEFF DRAKE Principal Daniel Woolf stands with the winners of the 2009 Staff Appreciation Awards. From left, Principal Woolf, Donna Hundreds of staff enjoyed a delicious lunch, complete with chocolate fountain, Addison, Wanda Badger, Lucy Briceland, Annette Keyes, Anita Lister, Wendy Schuler, Patricia Sullivan, Marilyn Lavoie at the Principal’s Holiday Reception in Grant Hall. and Judy Vanhooser. 2009 Staff Recognition Awards Winners Lucy Briceland, Registrar’s Office/QUASR Wendy Schuler, Sociology In three decades of working at Queen’s, Lucy Briceland has found As an administrative assistant in the Department of Sociology, The 2009 Staff Recognition awards were handed out as part of Staff and extended a wealth of institutional knowledge. Her insight Wendy Schuler is an eminent facilitator of good staff and faculty Appreciation Day, held December 4, 2009. The following is based on and familiarity with student data management, together with relations. Her extraordinary inter-personal skills and unflappable comments made by Principal Daniel Woolf in honour of the 2009 her leadership in the field of records integrity, make her an in- demeanour are central to the smooth running of the department Staff Recognition Awards Winners. dispensible asset to the university. and unanimously appreciated by all.

Donna Addison, Health, Counselling & Disability Services Annette Keyes, Chemistry Patricia Sullivan, Agnes Etherington Art Centre During her 28-year career at Queen’s, Donna Addison has come As the Chemistry graduate assistant for the past 10 years, An- For the past decade, Patricia Sullivan has provided creative and to be known for the unfailing optimism and positivity she brings nette Keyes’ outstanding efforts and achievements have trans- imaginative service as public programs officer at the Agnes Ether- to her job. This is especially welcome in Health, Counseling and formed the administrative infrastructure of the department. Her ington Art Centre. Never content with the status quo, she has Disability Services where she serves as the senior clerk-recep- professionalism and dedication are considered pivotal to the su- consistently developed and introduced new initiatives that spark, tionist, compassionate greeter, and friendly reassuring presence perb, smoothly efficient and transparent operation of one of build and expand audiences for art appreciation and enhance to many in need of support. Queen’s largest graduate science programs. Queen’s academic programs.

Wanda Badger, The Robert M. Buchan Department of Min- Anita Lister, Anatomy & Cell Biology Marilyn Lavoie and Judy Vanhooser, Philosophy ing Whether assisting in program coordination or timetable conflicts, The Philosophy department’s administrative assistant, Marilyn As the mining department’s long-time administrative assistant, chairing internal academic review committees or taking a central Lavoie, and undergraduate/graduate assistant, Judy Vanhooser, Wanda Badger has played an indispensible role in the depart- role in Queen’s Human Body Donation Program, Anita Lister, ad- are a dynamic duo who maintain a level of bustling tranquility ment’s success. Her knowledge as an advisor, departmental his- ministrative assistant in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Bi- within the department office. They provide exemplary and com- torian and undisputed champion for health and safety has won ology, manages to exceed expectations, win friends for the plimentary administrative skills and consummate program, well-deserved kudos from colleagues and students alike. department and gain the respect and confidence of grieving budget and scholarship knowledge. Their ability to anticipate families. needs and juggle competing demands enables them to meet the varied needs of everyone in their department.