Queen’s University newspaper of record since 1969 February 9, 2009 Vol. XL No. 3 QUEEN’S GAZETTE The health A grad student's take benefits of garlic P8 on inauguration day P6

John Smol wins 3M fellowship

BIOLOGY PROF ADDS PRESTIGIOUS TEACHING AWARD TO LIST OF RESEARCH HONOURS By NANCY DORRANCE Biology professor John Smol has been awarded a 3M National Teaching Fellowship. Considered the world’s leading paleolimnologist, Dr. Smol is one of 10 recipients across Canada of the prestigious award, presented annu- ally by 3M Canada and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Paleolimnologists are lake scien- tists who study the effects of human and natural impacts on aquatic ecosystems using the infor- mation contained in lake sedi- ments. The 2009 3M citation states: “John’s international recognition as one of Canada’s foremost envi- ronmental scientists, coupled with his award-winning teaching pro- grams for undergraduates, graduate students, and the public at large personifies teaching and educa- tional leadership at its best…As he melds exciting research discoveries GREG BLACK into teaching, John’s audience is Principal Tom Williams (centre) introduces Principal-Designate Daniel Woolf (left) to Kingston Mayor Harvey Rosen at a press conference announcing Dr. Woolf’s primarily his students but also pol- appointment, which starts in September. The new principal says he plans to meet regularly with the mayor to discuss town-gown issues. icy makers, the media, and the public at large. He believes entering a ‘sacred trust’ with students gives them ‘roots and wings,’ demon- strating an extraordinary generos- Daniel Woolf returns to alma mater ity, sharing his expertise and time.” Dr. Smol, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change, is founder and co-director of the uni- as university’s 20th principal versity’s Paleoecological Environ- mental Assessment and Research Lab. Considered the world’s pre- By CELIA RUSSELL Bishop’s University before joining Queen’s is known within Canada, implement creative and innovative mier paleolimnology training Queen’s next principal wants to Dalhousie University’s History de- it needs to build its recognition fur- measures that will preserve the grounds, this lab addresses aquatic build the university’s reputation partment in 1987. He became a full ther afield, he said. essence of Queen’s while moving issues ranging from the impact of and recognition. And Daniel Woolf professor in 1994 and served as As- “I want Queen’s to be better the university forward. sewage and fertilizer run-off on knows exactly how to go about it. sociate Dean and then Acting Dean known – the way that Harvard and As for town-gown issues, they lakes and rivers to the impact of “If I could boil it down to one of Graduate Studies. In 1999, he Yale enjoy similar recognition.” are nothing new – they existed in acidic deposition and other con- significant word: Imagination,” Dr. moved to McMaster University as medieval Oxford, Dr. Woolf said. taminants on freshwater life, and Woolf said at a press conference Dean of the Faculty of Humanities He plans to meet regularly with city climate change. Jan. 28 announcing his appoint- and a member of its History de- “Queen’s is still officials to discuss issues of mutual Describing his overall philoso- ment. “All universities speak of in- partment. He joined the University concern and explore opportunities phy in both lab and classroom as a novation, internationalization and of Alberta in Edmonton in 2002 as home, and I am both for partnership. blending of research and teaching, inclusiveness, but I would like to Dean of Arts and professor in the thrilled and Dr. Woolf will succeed Principal Dr. Smol notes, “If you are excited find something really distinctive Department of History and Classics Tom Williams, who has led the uni- about research, and research is sim- for us to hang our tams on.” in 2002. He was reappointed in humbled by the versity since last May. ply trying to find answers to ques- Dr. Woolf will become the 20th 2007. opportunity to “It’s been a very rewarding ex- tions that you, as a curious person, Principal and Vice-Chancellor on “It is great to be coming home,” perience serving as principal of this See SMOL: Page 4 Sept. 1, and will begin an academic said Dr. Woolf, adding that return- return as principal.” wonderful institution,” said Princi- appointment with the Department ing to his alma mater is the chance pal Williams. “I will be working of History on July 1. of a lifetime and couldn’t be passed with Dr. Woolf in the months to Index He’s a proud alumnus up. “I first set foot on this campus come, and will do everything I can (ArtsSci’80) and current Queen’s as a bewildered 17 year old away Referring to the current eco- to make the transition seamless for Forum...... 6 parent – his son is in first year. from my family for the first time nomic situation, he said that the him and the entire Queen’s com- Discovery @ Queen’s ...... 8 After graduating, Dr. Woolf over 30 years ago,” he said. “I’ve university faces serious challenges, munity.” For The Record ...... 13 earned a doctorate at Oxford and been in many places and worked but they are absolutely solvable. Dr. Woolf was appointed by the Calendar...... 15 returned to Queen’s as a post-doc- for many excellent universities “There are enormous assets here, Board of Trustees on the unani- toral fellow. He specializes in early since then, but Queen’s is still above all the human one of having mous recommendation of a Joint For news updates modern British cultural history and home, and I am both thrilled and a community of several thousand Board/Senate Advisory Committee visit us online @ in the history of historical thought humbled by the opportunity to re- highly intelligent people,” he said. to select the next principal. www.queensu.ca/newscentre and writing both in Britain and turn as principal.” “However, it will take all of our ef- “On behalf of the Board, I am globally. One of his priorities is to raise forts, experience, learning, and col- delighted to welcome Dr. Woolf Queen’s News Centre He taught at Queen’s and then the university’s profile. Although lective resolve to determine and See WOOLF: Page 4 IN THE NEWS Page 2 Queen’s Gazette February 9, 2009 IN BRIEF Poster session explores race, racialization

A poster session highlighting stu- ables students to reach an audience “These students study issues of The limits of dent work on race and racializiation well beyond the classroom, but racial and ethnic diversity, but then will be on display Monday through given the subject, its appropriate move on to actually advocate eq- school reform Friday this week Wallace Hall in the that they learn the importance of uity and anti-racism,” says Profes- John Deutsch University Centre. serving the public interest. They are sor Levine-Rasky. Noted Stanford educator David F. Students, members of Cynthia responsible for educating people The display will move to the Labaree will be speaking on The Levine-Rasky’s SOCY 233, Race and about how we may move toward Kingston-Frontenac Public Library Limits of School Reform Tuesday, Racialization course, will be on ensuring full participation in soci- Feb. 17 through 28. Feb. 24 at 5:30 pm. His lecture takes hand to present their work from ety for all groups despite the sys- For details, contact Professor place at the Faculty of Education, 2:30 to 4 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 10. temic barriers many face. Levine-Rasky, [email protected], 613- Duncan McArthur Hall in the In its third year, the event has The event is one of several tak- 533-6000, ext.74485. Akwe:kon Room. been very successful in attracting a ing place on campus during Black For details on Queen’s Black His- In the United States, the pri- range of visitors, says Professor History Month. It helps to engage tory Month events, visit the QUEEN S mary impact of educational reform Levine-Rasky. both the Queen’s community and Queen’s online events calendar at ’ efforts on elementary and second- This event is unusual since it en- reaches out to the general public. eventscalendar.queensu.ca ary schooling has been at the pe- GAZETTE riphery rather than the core of this institution. This lecture explores Editor the reasons for this phenomenon, Benefits of working for the Alma Mater Celia Russell drawing on the progressive educa- 613-533-6000 ext. 74498 tion movement as a case in point. Society highlighted in new magazine [email protected] Dr. Labaree’s research focuses on Editorial Assistant the history and sociology of Amer- By STEPHANIE EARP of former AMS job-holders and the wanted to change that. I think it’s Kate Archibald-Cross ican education. A job with the Alma Mater Society wide range of careers they are in working,” she says. 613-533-6000 ext. 77513 educ.queensu.ca [email protected] (AMS) can lead to valuable career now, in their post-Queen’s lives. With 50 full-time salaried posi- opportunities in the future, says the You’ll find them producing shows tions, 500 part-time positions and Senior Communications Officer editor of a new student publication. for the CBC, as anchors on CNN, in more than 1,000 volunteer posi- Nancy Dorrance Take a “We really wanted to let stu- business, communications, and in tions, Ms. Railey admits the full- 613-533-2869 dents know about the amazing ex- the non-profit sector. time positions are a “huge [email protected] Cretaceous periences and opportunities “We wanted to make it more rel- commitment” but encourages in- Advertising Coordinator available, the skills they can build,” evant, to go beyond a simple job terested students to get their feet Jennifer Barbosa coffee break says Laura Railey, AMS Human Re- description,” Ms. Railey says. wet with the part-time and volun- 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 Celebrate the Miller Museum of sources Officer and editor of a new The magazine is the result of a teer positions. “Those can lead to [email protected] Geology’s new dinosaur exhibit glossy publication called “My Ex- year’s labour and is part of the other jobs in future years.” Production this Thursday, Feb. 12 from 3 to 4 perience, My AMS: A Guide to Job AMS’s drive to recruit from a wider The magazine is available in Wilma van Wyngaarden pm at a Cretaceous coffee break. Opportunities in the AMS.” group of students. every building on campus, Ms. Rai- 613-533-6000 ext. 79089 The museum is located inside The 30-page magazine details “Our mission is to represent all ley says, and can be used for years [email protected] Miller Hall at 36 Union St., oppo- not only the jobs available to stu- students, not just a core group. to come. “We made sure to keep site Division Street. dents within the student society, Some students may feel like these the information timeless, so there’s but also features the reminiscences jobs aren’t available to them; we no waste. It’s a green publication.” Queen’s Gazette Online: qnc.queensu.ca/gaz_online.php Spring Queen’s News Centre: www.queensu.ca/newscentre training for ABORIGINAL PLAYWRIGHT PRESENTS WORK entrepreneurs Subscriptions are $30 per year. 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Music New federal spending in the re- helped pave the way for these in- infrastructure and to investing in more and more researchers are professor John Burge is nominated search sector announced in the re- vestments when they invested preserving jobs in the university competing for a piece of it. for Best Classical Composition of cent budget will help keep Canada $400 million in deferred mainte- sector.” The provincial budget is ex- Many Ontario universities have the Year for his piece Flanders on the leading edge, says Vice Prin- nance at our universities and col- pected next month. done significant hiring. In addi- Fields Reflections. cipal (Research) Kerry Rowe. leges last year,” he says. The federal budget did not in- tion, a large number of retired fac- Singer-songwriter Matthew Bar- “The $750 million injection “We look forward to the provin- clude any new funding for ulty continue to conduct research ber (ArtSci ‘01) is also nominated, into the Canada Foundation for In- cial budget where we hope further Canada’s three major granting and get funding. Although these re- in the Solo Roots Traditional novation (CFI) will support world- agencies, the Canadian Institute for tirees are doing excellent work, are Album category for his album class research in various areas of Health Research (CIHR), the Natu- taking on graduate students and Ghost Notes, recorded at The Bath strength, and place this country in ral Sciences and Engineering Coun- are essentially working for free, this House, just outside Kingston. His a position of leadership for research cil (NSERC) or the Social Sciences affects the prospects of younger re- sister, Jill Barber (ArtSci ‘02) was and development,” says Dr. Rowe. and Humanities Research Council searchers, and their ability to at- nominated in the same category The government has also bud- (SSHRC). After a recent five-year re- tract graduate students, says Dr. last year. For an article on her up- geted $87.5 million for Canada view of priorities by the three coun- Rowe. coming performance in Kingston, Graduate Scholarships and $3.5 cils, each was required to return It is in the country’s best inter- see page 9. million for internships in science five per cent of their annual budg- ests that younger as well as older re- The Juno Awards will take place and business, as well as $2 billion ets to the federal government for searchers are funded, so there are in Vancouver, March 28-29, 2009 to repair and expand facilities at reinvestment. more opportunities for graduate and will air on CTV. post-secondary institutions. Dr. Rowe says it’s not known yet students, who in turn can take ad- www.junoawards.ca “We applaud the $2 billion in- what the government will do with vantage of the new graduate schol- frastructure support,” says Dr. the money. arship funding, says Dr. Rowe. Rowe, who added that it is impor- “With this commitment to the Investments in graduate scholar- Noted economist tant for the government to get this knowledge economy, we look for- ships are important because global money to universities in a timely ward to hearing how the govern- demand for advanced degree hold- to speak ment will address the issues of fashion. ers is rising at an unprecedented Marc Faber (Hong Kong), editor providing research funds through COU President Paul Genest rate in the knowledge economy. and publisher of The Gloom, Boom the granting councils.” commended Premier Dalton “However, there is no extra & Doom Report, visits Queen’s Pressure on the granting coun- McGuinty’s commitment to money going to the research coun- Tuesday, March 3. He will deliver a cils is mounting. Although the re- matching the federal infrastructure cils to fund the research that these lecture entitled, Were You Born Be- search funding pie has grown dollars. students are going to do,” he says. fore 2007 or After? at Dupuis Audi- GAZETTE FILE PHOTO torium at 4 pm. An advisor to some of the world’s leading investors, Dr. Faber is also one of the world’s most- Retirees encouraged to share their expertise quoted economists. He is noted for his insightful analyses and forecasts of financial markets. The Gloom, Boom & Doom report is an in- with Queen’s international students depth economic and financial pub- lication, highlighting unusual PARTNERSHIP AIMS versation groups. QUIC also hopes their sincerity of why they want to for students. QUAA also hosts an investment opportunities around to find International Housing vol- help people, there’s no better com- annual party in December with the the world. His lecture is presented TO SUPPORT unteers to help assist in-coming in- bination.” Office of the Dean of Student Af- by the Department of Economics. ternational students find a place to Former members of the Queen’s fairs to help students who are alone www.gloomboomdoom.com INTERNATIONAL live. community are encouraged to take for the holidays network with oth- Assistant director Susan Ander- part in the volunteer opportunities ers and find out what local events STUDENTS son thought of pairing QUIC with as a way to maintain their connec- are taking place over the holiday Parking passes RAQ after seeing how successful the tion to the university. season. By LINDSAY ALEXANDER contributions of community vol- “When people cease being em- In addition to coordinating pro- still available Queen’s University International unteers have been with interna- ployees of the university they still grams to help international stu- The Parking Office has a limited Centre (QUIC) hopes to build a tional students. have an interest in the success of dents, QUIC encourages students number of permits available for the partnership with the Queen’s Re- the institution and of the people at- to become engaged in the commu- new Union Street Underground tiree Association (RAQ) that will tending the institution,” said Ms. nity by volunteering with organi- “Your community Garage. The office offers these to help international students make a Anderson. zations such as Martha’s Table or to Queen’s employees and students smooth transition into the membership doesn’t “It is important for students to tutor younger students. before offering them to others. Kingston and Queen’s community. see evidence that Queen’s is a com- Ms. Anderson considers the col- Those interested should contact the QUIC is seeking volunteers from retire with you.” munity that reaches beyond the laboration between QUIC and RAQ office at 613-533-6979 by Feb. 18. RAQ and the Kingston community time that you’re here as a student to be a valuable contribution to the to participate in three specific pro- Susan Anderson specifically, or as a staff person. programs because it helps students grams designed to support students Your community membership from far away feel they are not only from abroad as they become more doesn’t retire with you.” Queen’s students, but also mem- familiar with the city. Volunteers “When you have people from QUIC has an average of 300 vol- bers of the broader community. are needed for the annual Income the community who come in and unteers that help international stu- “Students appreciate it; it’s mean- Tax clinic, with training to begin at volunteer their time, it’s meaning- dents adjust to their lives abroad. ingful and they feel welcomed, and To inform us of your latest re- the end of February. English Lan- ful for students because they recog- The Kingston branch of the important. They feel that their suc- search findings or upcoming guage Support (ELS) volunteers are nize the value of what they are Queen’s University Alumni Associ- cess as students or as researchers journal publications, call Senior also needed to spend 1-2 hours per being offered,” said Ms. Anderson. ation (QUAA) has provided signifi- here matters to more than just Communications Officer Nancy week offering either one-on-one as- “When retirees bring in all that life cant support to the group by themselves,” she said. Dorrance, 613-533-2869. sistance or volunteering with con- experience, work experience and finding furniture and other items

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Smol continued from page 1 pose, you will almost certainly be In November, Dr. Smol will join mer director of the Instructional excited about communicating your the nine other new 3M Fellows Development Centre, 2002) and findings and ideas.” from University of Alberta, McMas- Leo Jonker (Mathematics and Sta- In 2004 the impassioned au- ter, York, Trent, Université du tistics, 2004). thority on climate change was rec- Québec and University of The 3M National Teaching Fel- ognized as Canada’s top scientist, Saskatchewan at a three-day retreat lowship was established in 1986 with the NSERC Herzberg Gold in Quebec, where the winners will through the generosity of 3M Medal. His previous teaching share their teaching experiences. Canada and the Society for Teach- awards include the university’s This is the seventh 3M Fellow- ing and Learning in Higher Educa- Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teach- ship received by a Queen’s profes- tion, allowing recognition of 238 ing Award (2006); the inaugural sor since the award’s inception in Canadian professors from 45 differ- Award for Excellence in Graduate 1986. Previous recipients are the ent universities. Now in its 24th Supervision (2006); the Biology De- late Bill Barnes (Department of year, the 3M Fellowship is the most partment’s Best Professor Award English, 1992), Peter Taylor (Math- prestigious recognition of excel- (1998 and 2001); and the Arts and ematics and Statistics, 1995), Mark lence and leadership in Canadian Science Undergraduate Society’s Weisberg (Law, 1995), Morris university teaching. W.J. Barnes Teaching Excellence Orzech (Mathematics and Statistics, Award (2000). 2000), Christopher Knapper (for- macleans.ca/oncampus

GREG BLACK Principal-Designate Daniel Woolf addresses a press conference announcing his appointment on Jan. 28. Woolf continued from page 1

back to Queen’s,” said Board Chair “Dr. Woolf is perfectly posi- William Young. “He is a noted tioned to ensure Queen’s meets the scholar with significant leadership challenges ahead in this critical and management credentials that time in Canadian post secondary will serve the university well. The education,” said Chancellor Dodge. committee was impressed with the “This is an exciting moment for depth of administrative experience Queen’s,” said student Rector Leora that he brings to Queen’s and with Jackson. “Dr. Woolf’s involvement his depth of knowledge of the uni- as a Queen’s student and parent versity.” and his long-standing commit- The committee began its work ment to academia give him a solid last spring and was chaired by Uni- understanding of the Queen’s ex- versity Chancellor David Dodge. perience.” Daniel Woolf remembers student life at Queen’s I can remember checking into resi- as a frosh and two years later as a dence and my first 24 hours on Gael group leader); campus as if they were yesterday (a • Going with my housemate and lot of the rest of first year is a bit of his girlfriend to the Queen’s-St. blur...) Francis Xavier football game na- tional semi-final in Halifax in 1978; I lived in 326 Brockington House in • Participating in the History de- my first year (1976) and then in a partment student council; series of Kingston apartments. I • Several of my great profs (many worked as one of the night desk are still with us, though retired!); clerks on Leonard Field in my third • Working as a research assistant to year. the late George Rawlyk on the his- tory of the Queen’s Theological Favourite memories include: College. SANDRA MURRAY • Attending Saturday night movies John Smol describes his overall philosophy in both lab and classroom as a blending of research and teaching. in Dunning; Daniel Woolf graduated with an hon- • Participating in Frosh week (both ours BA in 1980.

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By CELIA RUSSELL about the issues from all sides of and all topics and all points of view says Vice-Principal (Academic) panel are Rector Leora Jackson, His- A new university group wants to the question,” says Barrington are welcome to be raised. Patrick Deane. “The panel will have tory professor Adnan Husain, Soci- build bridges to a better under- Walker, Diversity Advisor to the a life beyond these steps. It exists to ology professor Cynthia standing of diversity, anti-racism Vice-Principal (Academic) and improve the quality of discussion Levine-Rasky and Arunima and equity among campus com- panel chair. “The university of the issues. The university is for- Khanna, a cross-cultural counsellor munity members. “The acronym DARE is meant to recognizes that tunate in having many of the re- in Health, Counselling and Disabil- Created by the offices of the be positive, in the sense that we sources necessary in order to come ity Services. Principal and Vice-Principal (Acad- dare to talk about these things, people need a safe to a sound understanding of race Students, faculty and staff are emic), Queen’s University Panel on even though they may be difficult place to talk about and racism and those are insepara- encouraged to send their views and Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity and painful,” he adds. ble from the resources by which we comments, in confidence, to (DARE) was established to foster in- The panel is hosting two uni- the issues from all conduct academic inquiry in gen- [email protected] clusiveness. versity town halls in Policy Studies eral.” For updates on the panel’s activ- DARE invites all Queen’s com- room 202 this week — on Tuesday, sides of the The panel will make both short- ities, visit www.queensu.ca/vpac munity members to share their Feb. 10 from 10 am to noon and on question.” term and longer-term recommen- and also check future issues of the views, including personal experi- Thursday, Feb. 12 from 3 to 5 pm. dations for next steps. Queen’s Gazette. ences, thoughts on past diversity Discussion themes will be based Barrington Walker “This initiative also gives us an initiatives at Queen’s, and ideas for on some of the feedback the panel opportunity to step back and re- For more about the panel, see the best way to move forward. has received from open hearings “The panel exists to advance the assess what the university can do in Patrick Deane’s Diversity column “The university recognizes that and focus-group sessions that took debate and bring to it an informed the longer term,” says Dr. Walker. on page 7. people need a safe place to talk place earlier this month, but any and knowledgeable perspective,” Other members of the DARE Benvenuto! An Italian welcome – every Thursday at five

By OLIVIA ROBINSON up.” Professor Zaccagnino. “We don’t members – staff, students and fac- or Professor Mosco (moscoml They say that all roads lead to A former leader of the club, Pro- have a stove in the lounge, so un- ulty. Contact either Professor Za- @queensu.ca) or just come to one Rome, but here on campus, all fessor Caracchini says that it fortunately we aren’t able to make ccagnino at ([email protected]) of the meetings. roads lead to Kingston Hall to dis- changes a little from year to year. food here. Before Christmas we cuss the language of romance. “In the past, we have taught the made some Italian cakes and talked Every Thursday from 5 to 6:30 students the tarantella at the John about Italian traditions at Christ- pm in room 307, the Italian Club Deutsch University Centre. It was mas time.” meets to discuss in Italian the cul- mainly first- and second-years, but A recent meeting included a ture of Italy – everything from now it has broadened. The students reading aloud of two recipes, ri- movies to food. are definitely the variable in how tortelli d’uova and salame dolce – a Led by Cristiana Zaccagnino the club is run, but the main goal chocolate cake shaped like a salami. and Maria Laura Mosco, professors stays the same.” Professor Zaccagnino brought in a in the Department of Spanish and salame dolce she had made at Italian, the club includes under- home for the club members to sam- graduate, graduate students, and “It’s a very ple. When they took turns reading professors – all from different grad- the recipes, they would stop to ex- uating years and faculties. comfortable plain difficult words and pronunci- Deanna Mason, a PhD candi- environment here ations. date in Victorian Literature, fell in If a new student comes to a love with the language when she for me to speak. It’s meeting the club is welcoming. first visited Italy at the age of 16. great to listen to They make sure to include new stu- “Other than taking just one year dents without putting them on the of Italian, I have no background in native speakers.” spot and offer an opportunity for the language whatsoever. Now, I try them to contribute if they wish to. to keep up with it. The Italian Club Deanna Mason They also discuss topics that are lets you get over your inhibitions. different from those discussed in a It’s a very comfortable environ- typical classroom setting, says Pro- ment here for me to speak. It’s great This year, the club has dedicated fesssor Mosco. to listen to native speakers.” some meetings to watching movies “We fight stereotypes of Italian No prior knowledge of Italian is with subtitles so that all members culture. We show the diversity required to join – just the desire to can fully understand the movie. Re- within the language, such as the learn, says Professor Zaccagnino. cently, members watched “Go- different dialects and language “The Italian Club is a welcom- morra,” a new film that deals with habits,” she says. ing environment for people of all five separate stories of Italians af- The topics range from debates to levels of Italian who want to dis- fected by an organized crime ring. playful jokes, so that club members cuss and know more about the Ital- Other weeks, group members can get acquainted with Italian hu- ian language and culture,” she says. listen to underappreciated Italian mour. “Learning to speak Italian is just music, and read the lyrics aloud to- “A lot of people don’t under- like when you are a child learning gether. They have also sampled Ital- stand the way that Italians make to speak for the first time,” says ian cuisine. jokes. We are quite ironic, and in Cristina Caracchini, a professor in “We give recipes out to read to- the Italian Club we make sure that the Spanish and Italian depart- gether, or sometimes students will they get to see it,” laughs Professor ment. “You hear people talk, start bring dishes that they made at Caracchini. to read and eventually you pick it home and we eat it together,” says The club welcomes new

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A grad student’s take on Obama’s inauguration

If you’ve never been to Washington D.C., it’s like this. Imagine every cliché of big, bold America, cast it in thick, thick stone, and drop it onto a baffling maze of grids and diagonally crosscutting throughways. Keep it low to the ground and looking, for all intents, in- destructible and immortal. Everywhere you look your vision is guided by monuments, massive avenues, and the palpable residue of global power. It’s crushing. It wants you to fear it. To summarize a conversation my part- RYAN MELSOM ner and I had after we went to the inauguration, Ottawa is tea and cook- Surrounded by security forces, President-elect Barack Obama waves from his limo enroute to his inauguration. ies and Washington is black coffee… thrown in your face. Now imagine a ceremony on scale with this massive, imposing city. begin to get at what was going on. That reporter and her crew walked away This was the day of President Barack Obama’s inauguration. It began with a little crestfallen, because really, what was the big story? Was it about the a four-hour wait at a security checkpoint, being mashed and jostled by a end of the Bush era or even neo-conservatism? Was it about the first black thousand others every bit as eager to get through. When you got in, thou- president of a country founded on black slavery? Was it about the end to sands of state troopers, military personnel, local police, heck, even forestry political apathy, or a new era of respectfulness between the U.S.A. and cops, lined Pennsylvania Avenue, evenly dispersed in front of the crowds, world at large? Take your pick. I’d like to think it was about a couple of to- keeping keen eyes on everyone. tally in love Canadian grad students who drove down from Queen’s and Down the avenue we saw flag after flag after flag waving from the had a blast, but I somehow think that one will escape the history books. brassy, eagle-tipped street posts, and while we were waiting for the parade I also somehow think a lot of people probably had similar experiences to begin the whole thing sometimes took on a surreal aspect of living in of the day. When I posted the Facebook photos, besides the usual smat- a perfectly ordered, synchronized, tering of hipster cracks, a lot of people both thanked me for my version repeating universe. When the pa- Ottawa is tea and told me about theirs. rade actually started, you watched The day wasn’t just about the impressive architecture of an event, it a dozen different police and mili- and cookies and was about people from everywhere moving in and out of that architec- tary bands strutting along with per- Washington is black ture, and I suspect it will continue to be about that. My friend Brooke, for fect timing and very silly hats instance, told me about how she wished she could have visited her sister before you finally got your two sec- coffee… thrown in D.C. for the big day. Another, Heather, told me about watching the ond glimpse of The Beast, President speech and procession from a coffee shop in Indiana. Yes, it was cool to Obama’s new, madly decked-out in your face. be right there, to holler support for Obama, but the astonishing flow of presidential limo. We were lucky ideas in and out of Washington, I believe, rings much louder. At least for enough to get a smile and a wave through the armoured glass and I flashed the time being people were, and are, talking about big things, whichever him the peace sign with a very serious face, what I thought to be an ap- ones they deem important. propriate communiqué from the Great North. Perhaps the wonderful confusion of the day was something inadver- Was it worth the 800-kilometre drive, the sleep deprivation, the sub- tently orchestrated by the aptly named Secret Service, which was techni- zero temperatures, and hours of waiting? Of course. cally running the show, and yet that doesn’t make the experiences of the For all the day’s dreams of perfect order and the perfect historical mo- many any less legitimate. Really: take away the rest of us and you’d just ment, though, I do have to say something bigger escaped and that’s my have a guy talking to himself, grandly, and going for a very slow car ride. favourite part. Everywhere we went, there were reporters trying frantically In fact, I think that’s why afterwards I veered away from the official to get the big story. One from ABC interviewed some Canadians standing story of the day. It’s also why I sincerely hope that my version in no way nearby us, and her big question was, “Do you kind of wish you were Amer- neglects yours. COURTESY OF RYAN MELSOM ican?” Caught in the headlights, the girls said “yes” but – to butcher a Ryan Melsom and Liz Whaley outside metaphor – I can’t blame them for getting swept up in the tides. The Ryan Melsom is a fifth-year PhD student in English, specializing in Canadian litera- the Canadian Embassy in Washington clichés were flying fast and furious, but mercifully they couldn’t even ture. D.C. The broader scope of academic integrity

GRADUATE STUDENTS, been at the heart of the most spec- government officials, and journal Academic Integrity Policy State- tacular research-integrity cases in editors from some of the most pres- ment in 2006 which states that ac- RESEARCHERS recent times. For example, individ- tigious journals such as Nature and ademic integrity is constituted by ual cases involving the fabrication Science to address ways of fostering the five core fundamental values of FACE DIFFERENT and falsification of data regarding responsible research. honesty, trust, fairness, respect and the creation of human embryonic It is understandable why aca- responsibility – values that apply INTEGRITY ISSUES stem cells through cloning, the cre- demic integrity and research in- equally well in both the teaching ation of an organic transistor (her- tegrity are often thought of as and research environments. As Previously, this column has dis- alded at the time as a potential being somewhat distinct. Academic such, academic integrity truly en- cussed academic integrity (AI) in an Nobel-prize-winning break- integrity (AI) is commonly consid- compasses a much broader scope undergraduate context, but what through), and the metabolic effects ered in the context of undergradu- than just undergraduate education about with respect to the rest of the of nutrition and ageing to obtain JIM LEE ate education. There are good and is also applicable to the schol- university community? Integrity is- more than $3 million in research reasons for this; most students at arly endeavours of graduate stu- sues involving graduate students grant funds have made global Academic Integrity and You our universities are undergraduates dents, research staff, and faculty and researchers can be quite differ- headlines, brought shame to pres- and most of our teaching is done in members. That is, the principles of ent to those typically involving un- tigious universities, and have se- students at Memorial University this environment. This distinction academic integrity should apply to dergraduates. Such issues include verely harmed the credibility of must complete the Graduate Re- becomes blurred, however, when all members of the university com- the use of inappropriate research national research agendas. Charges search Integrity Program. The na- considering the three core issues munity. methods, poor data manage- of plagiarism have also brought tional granting councils, Canadian mentioned above – fabrication, fal- At Queen’s, initiatives are being ment/storage, misuse of research down the most senior university Institute of Health Research, Natu- sification, and plagiarism. Most developed to foster AI in research, funds, or unethical authorship/co- administrators; the vice-chancellor ral Sciences and Engineering Re- would agree that these three issues including a tutorial for graduate authorship practices, and as a re- of one Australian university was search Council and the Social also play a central role in the AI ed- students and a new, innovative pol- sult, many universities have forced to resign after it was revealed Sciences and Humanities Research ucation of our undergraduates. The icy on research integrity. separate policies on research in- that passages in at least three of his Council have also issued a tri-coun- line becomes even more ambigu- Growing interest in this topic tegrity (or “research misconduct”). books published 20 years earlier cil policy statement on integrity in ous because undergraduates con- from various internal and external Three core issues that com- had been plagiarized. research and scholarship, and the duct research too – for theses and stakeholders including the govern- monly surface in research-integrity In an era of increasing account- Canadian government recently projects. ment, industry, publishers, and the cases are the fabrication of data, the ability and reduced resources, the formed the Canadian Research In- In a previous article, I men- public can only serve to further falsification of data, and plagiarism, research community has come to- tegrity Committee to review re- tioned that AI is at the heart of the promote best practices and encour- and typically involve such practices gether to try to develop proactive search-integrity policies around the university’s mission, pertaining di- age productive discussion in this as selectively excluding data from and meaningful measures to ad- world. rectly to the quality and reputation keystone of our core academic mis- further analysis, misinterpreting dress this important topic. In Cana- Moreover, the First World Con- of the entire university and provid- sion. data to obtain preconceived results, dian universities, for example, the ference on Research Integrity was ing a common foundation upon modifying digital images, and pro- Faculty of Medicine at the Univer- convened in 2007 by the European which our teaching and research ef- Jim Lee is the Academic Integrity Advi- ducing false results. sity of Calgary holds a Research In- Science Foundation to bring to- forts are built. Supporting this no- sor to the Vice-Principal (Academic). Indeed, the “big three” have tegrity Day and all graduate gether researchers, administrators, tion, Queen’s Senate adopted an FORUM February 9, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 7 Constructive dialogue first UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP step to facing challenges

It is only February, and already the greater, and the effect of our ac- Canadian faculty postpone retirement announcement of Queen’s new tions will be deeper and longer-last- Canadian universities are encountering new challenges that ac- principal and the AMS elections are ing the more profoundly we company the elimination of mandatory retirement in many parts of behind us. It seems the whole cam- explore these problems with the the country. The current economic uncertainty could play a role in pus is looking forward in anticipa- tools that define an institution of faculty choosing delayed retirement. Senior faculty choosing to tion of change, and hoping that higher education. The authority to work longer will affect budgets, as they are paid higher salaries, and with change will come solutions to pronounce on matters of moral, so- will also impact faculty renewal plans, since fewer positions will our most intractable problems. We cial or political virtue is not one of open up. reflect on the fall term, its chal- these tools – at least within a con- lenges and controversies, almost text of critical thought and respect University Affairs, Jan. 12 unwillingly, for to do so must tem- PATRICK DEANE for academic freedom. per our hopefulness, recommend Many projects already under An artless way to boost the endowment circumspection, realism and cau- Diversity way to address racism and intoler- tion. ance at Queen’s are appropriate in A decision by Brandeis University’s trustees has prompted outcry Some of the issues confronting our academic context. A panel on from students and residents in and around the Waltham, Massa- our community last term were sensus – embodied in legislation – Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity chusetts campus. Faced with financial pressure, the trustees decided hugely significant. Between the about what constitutes racial, eth- (DARE) has recently been estab- to close down the university’s Rose Art Museum and sell off its en- emerging fiscal crisis and the polar- nic or religious discrimination and lished as a forum for discussion and tire collection, which includes work by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso ization of the student body around hate speech. Our laws and codes set expert analysis of these issues, as and others. The decision has been condemned by the American As- issues of religious and racial intol- a standard that some may regard as well as to serve as a point of con- sociation of Museums, as well as the College Art Association, and it erance, we were forced to address unsatisfactory, but it is not the uni- fluence for different initiatives di- appears that while the museum will certainly close, the plan to sell fundamental questions about the versity’s role to impose more strin- rected to the same end. the complete collection may change. viability of our mission and the na- gent norms, or by administrative Students have the opportunity ture of our identity as an institu- fiat to limit speech and action, as to explore with panel members Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 30 tion. In this new year, some demanded last October. questions of race and intolerance in notwithstanding the reinvigoration The university’s function is to a manner detached from the im- of our leadership at all levels, these educate. In cases of debate and dis- mediate necessity of political Princeton adopts low tuition hike same challenges continue. agreement in our community, we choice – a process which should ul- Princeton University has taken a novel approach to ease the finan- How we conceptualize and enact are obliged to provide members timately improve the soundness of cial burden felt by some of its students. Its trustees have approved racial, religious and cultural inclu- with an opportunity to explore whatever choices they make in the the lowest percentage tuition increase since 1966, as well as an in- siveness remains an urgent matter, constructively the issues that divide future. crease in its financial aid budget. Tuition will rise by only 2.9 per and not necessarily because we them. Given all the other initiatives cent, while undergraduate scholarship funds will go up by 13 per have fallen behind our sister insti- under way that have been de- cent. These decisions reflect an awareness of the changing circum- tutions in this regard. How we suc- scribed in previous Diversity We are obliged to stances of many students: this year 56 per cent of freshman at the ceed or fail in addressing this matter columns, there is every reason to be university will rely on student aid, up from 38 per cent in 2001. will profoundly affect the overall provide members optimistic about inclusiveness and quality and reputation of Queen’s with an opportunity diversity at Queen’s in the years to New Jersey Local News, Jan. 27 as a place of higher learning. come. In the midst of controversy and to explore Our community is actively deal- passionate debate provoked last ing with this challenge in a manner Bill forces York teachers back to work term by remarks by the president of constructively the more forthright, comprehensive The Ontario government passed legislation Jan. 29 forcing teachers the Arts and Science Undergraduate and thoughtful than at most of our issues that divide at York University back to work after an 85-day strike. Reactions on Society, many students confessed sister institutions. The process was campus were mixed: many students were glad to get back to school, to feeling disillusioned. Whether them. difficult last term, and it will no while others expressed concern at a bill that could have repercus- they felt the president’s remarks doubt be so in the coming year. sions for workers’ rights across the province. The faculty strike was were Islamophobic or not, many Stanley Fish, the distinguished The academic drift of our approach the third-longest in Canadian history, and saw 3,400 workers walk realized that their community, American professor and intellec- may at times seem insufficient to off the job on Nov. 6, affecting at least 45,000 students. The work hitherto admired and certainly tual, has recently called this cate- the immediate challenges of speech stoppage means that the academic year will be extended, which somewhat idealized, was politically gorical imperative of the university and behaviour day-to-day, but we means less time for summer work for students, many of whom no less heterodox than society at “academicizing.” “To academicize need to find ways of dealing with count on the employment to create income and gain experience. large, that even on a matter that an issue,” he writes, “is to detach it those challenges that do not com- they thought was unambiguous, from those contexts where it poses promise our broader academic val- Canadian Press, Jan. 29 no consensus of opinion existed. a choice of what to do or how to ues. Only by doing the latter will Interestingly, instead of an attitude live… and insert it into an aca- we be able to move forward with of tolerance, this insight in many demic context where it invites a optimism and commitment. Florida dean turns himself in cases and on all sides gave rise to certain kind of interrogation.” Jamal Nayfeh, the associate dean of the University of Central calls for the university to intervene The quality of the community’s Patrick Deane is Vice-Principal (Acade- Florida’s College of Engineering, turned himself in at the Orange and bring about consensus by de- response to racism and intolerance mic) of Queen’s University. For more on County Jail on Jan. 28. He faces charges relating to allegations that cree. will depend on the rigor of this in- the DARE panel, see the story on page 5 he charged more than $40,000 worth of home electronics to his uni- Our society has reached a con- terrogation; the quality will be of this issue. versity-issued credit card last December. Most of the property in question has been seized from his home, including a 52-inch tele- vision, a high-definition projection system and other home enter- Letter tainment items. Orlando Sentinel, Jan. 30 estate to his alma mater in 1878, when in 1972, she was elected as a In praise of thus preserving the autonomy of Member of the Legislative Assem- Queen’s own the university. So, should it be the bly (MLA) in the B.C. Legislature. Law building, Sir John A. would po- After 14 years of service as an MLA, French academics threaten strike “shot in the arm” litely doff his hat and move on, Ms. Brown took a job in Ottawa in Lecturers throughout France were set to strike on Feb. 2, in reaction content with the recognition that 1989 with MATCH International, a The Queen’s community will be de- to proposed government changes to their statute of employment. Kingston and her downtown development agency run by and lighted to learn that Canada Post French president Nicolas Sarkozy further angered faculty by calling streets have paid him. for women, and served as Chief has just issued a stamp commemo- the national system of research “disastrous.” The contentious Canada Post offers this biogra- Commissioner of the Ontario rating the life of Rosemary Brown change would transfer control over recruitment, salaries and tenure phical sketch for Rosemary Brown Human Rights Commission. Ms. as part of its celebration of Black to university management, conditions which were established and on its website: “Rosemary Brown Brown passed away in 2003.” History Month. Ms. Brown served fixed in a 1984 law. The National Council of Universities stated that (née Wedderburn) was born in Ja- I well remember Peter Gzowski’s on Queen’s Board of Trustees from the decree would threaten academic autonomy and open the door maica in 1930. She moved to interview with Rosemary Brown on 1990 to 1997. for arbitrary local decisions which in turn could emphasize in- Canada in 1950 to study at Mon- CBC’s This Country in the Morning As one of her many friends and equalities between schools, staff, and classes. treal’s McGill University where she while she was a BC MLA: “Rose- countless admirers, I can imagine University World News, Feb. 1 would first encounter Canadian mary,” he said, “I hear you are a her whole-hearted support for the racism. thorn in the side of the premier.” “I student-led initiative to name a “Throughout her trail blazing prefer,” she said, “to think of my- building at the university in hon- career as an activist, Brown would self as a shot in the arm.” So she England shelves fee decision our of Robert Sutherland. I ask my- fight for her rights and those of was at Queen’s. self, which building would she England’s parliament will not finish its promised review of the cap other women and minorities. prefer – Law or Policy Studies? I on tuition fees in the immediate future. Some university leaders are Brown moved to Vancouver in don’t know, but she certainly Roberta Hamilton pressing for the cap to be lifted, allowing them to raise fees from 1955 to marry Bill Brown. There, would have insisted that Robert Professor Emerita £3000 to £6000-7000, in light of declining public funding for uni- she became the first Black woman Sutherland’s name stand alone, just Sociology/Women’s Studies versities. When fees were set at £3000 in 2004, ministers vowed to elected to public office in Canada as he did when he bequeathed his review the cap this year. A decision to lift the cap may not be pop- ular in an election year. It now appears that the review will likely get underway in 2009, but is not likely to finish until 2010 – after the next election. Letters Policy Guardian, Feb. 3 The Queen’s Gazette welcomes letters to the editor from members of the university community and other readers about matters related to content in the Gazette, the university or higher education in general. Letters must be origi- Compiled by Kate Archibald-Cross nal and addressed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the writer. The Gazette does not publish anonymous letters. Please include your name, affiliation and phone number. Email is preferable. Letters should be submitted to [email protected] by noon on the Monday before publication. Letters are normally about 300 words maximum. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters to address style, length and legal considerations. DISCOVERY@QUEEN’S Page 8 Queen’s Gazette February 9, 2009 IN BRIEF A little exercise goes a long way Celebrate SENIORS IMPROVE By STEPHANIE EARP obese adults, Queen’s kinesiologists the university’s Centre for Obesity Darwin Day Ninety minutes of aerobic exercise have discovered. Research and Educations (CORE). INSULIN RESISTANCE combined with 60 minutes of re- The new study is co-authored by They found that seniors with sev- The Department of Biology is par- sistance exercise performed across PhD graduate Lance Davidson and eral trademarks of developing dis- ticipating in a worldwide celebra- AND FITNESS, CORE three days each week can have a Kinesiology and Health Studies ease – including a waist tion to commemorate Charles big impact on the health of older, professor Robert Ross, director of circumference of 40 inches in men Darwin, the father of evolution. STUDY SHOWS or 35 inches in women – who Thursday Feb. 12 marks both the trained both aerobically and with 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth weights made significant health and the 150th anniversary of the gains compared to control groups. publication of his groundbreaking work, “The Origin of Species.” The Darwin Day program at People who Queen’s begins with a series of short lectures about evolutionary trained aerobically biology, followed by a reception lost abdominal fat and poster session highlighting re- cent work by graduate students and maintained that relates to Darwin’s theory of evolution. muscle. The public talks and poster ses- sion will take place in Grant Hall at 7:30 pm. Speakers include profes- sors Chris Eckert (Creationist Chal- People who trained aerobically lenges to Darwinian Evolution); lost abdominal fat, maintained Paul Martin (Natural Historians: muscle and became over 30 per Following in the Footsteps of Dar- cent more insulin sensitive (less win); Vicki Friesen (What Darwin prone to developing diabetes). Didn’t Know about the Origin of Those who lifted weights gained Species) and Adam Chippindale significant amounts of muscle and (The New Evolution: Biology After excelled in physical function tests Darwin). in which poor performance would indicate disability. Seniors who did both treadmill and weightlifting Interprofessional three times a week showed the greatest gains in both insulin sensi- health care tivity and functional fitness. “Granted, the participants had a promoted dedicated crew of energetic Queen’s students and graduates to motivate Queen’s and Kingston researchers and encourage them, but these sen- collectively garnered eight grants iors did all the exercise them- when the Ontario Interprofessional selves,” says Dr. Davidson, who is Health Collaborative (OC) met last currently pursuing post-doctoral month in Toronto. During the studies at Columbia University. three-day conference, participants “Thanks to their efforts, the mes- discussed recent developments and sage that moderate exercise – even practices in interprofessional care, without dietary modification – re- which involves a collaborative ef- verses age-related disease or disabil- fort between health providers and ity can now be disseminated to patients and their families to man- clinicians and health-care profes- age care. sionals.” Response to the conference, The five-year study was com- which attracted more than 300 par- pleted with the help of Hotel Dieu ticipants from government, the ed- STEPHEN WILD Hospital and Kingston General ucation sector, and the healthcare Kinesiology & Health Studies professor Robert Ross is co-author of a new study on the effects of aerobic exercise on older, Hospital, Dr. Davidson adds. practice community, was excep- obese adults. tional, says Nursing professor and OC Project Lead Jennifer Medves. “We will continue to build on the momentum and enthusiasm to ad- vocate for even greater uptake of Chemist sheds light on health benefits of garlic interprofessional education and practice throughout Ontario.” By LINDSAY ALEXANDER grapes,” says Dr. Pratt, Canada Re- The OC is a loose coalition link- A Queen’s-led team has discovered search Chair in Free Radical Chem- ing individuals teaching, practicing the reason why garlic is so good for istry. “If allicin was indeed and researching interprofessional us. responsible for this activity in gar- practice and education across On- Researchers have widely be- lic, we wanted to find out how it tario. It was established in 2007 lieved that the organic compound, worked.” with funding from the Interprofes- allicin – which gives the pungent The research team questioned sional Care/Education Fund (ICEF). vegetable its aroma and flavour – the ability of allicin to trap damag- acts as an antioxidant. But until ing radicals so effectively, and con- now it hasn’t been clear how allicin sidered the possibility that a Consulting works, or how it stacks up com- decomposition product of allicin pared to more common antioxi- may instead be responsible. program dants such as Vitamin E and Through experiments with syn- coenzyme Q10, which stop the thetically-produced allicin, they awarded grant damaging effects of radicals. found that sulfenic acid produced Garlic has commonly been used when the compound decomposes The university’s Developmental as a natural health product to treat rapidly reacts with radicals. Consulting Program has received a ailments including high choles- “While garlic has been used as a $293,050 grant to fund Phase II of terol, and in the prevention of can- herbal medicine for centuries and their Disabilities Developmental cer. Chemistry professor Derek there are many garlic supplements Consulting Program (DDCP). Pratt and his research team were on the market, until now there Launched in 2008, the DDCP is curious to find the mecha- has been no convincing ex- an interdisciplinary project whose nism behind planation as to why it is objectives include improving clini- garlic’s po- beneficial,” says Dr. cal services for patients with devel- tency. Pratt. “I think opmental disabilities, as well as “We we have expanding educational opportuni- didn’t taken the ties and encouraging research in under- first step the field. stand in un- The funding comes from Until now, there has been no convincing explanation as to why garlic is bene- how cover- ficial, says Derek Pratt. HealthForceOntario, a government garlic ing a initiative dedicated to improving could funda- plants contain a compound that is The study was funded by the Ontario healthcare. contain mental very similar to allicin, but they do Natural Sciences and Engineering An academic and consulting such an chemical not have the same medicinal prop- Research Council of Canada program, the Developmental Con- efficient mechanism erties. Dr. Pratt and his colleagues (NSERC) and the Ontario Ministry sulting Program has been in opera- antioxidant, since it which may believe that this is due to a slower of Innovation. Other members of tion since 1985. It has provided didn’t have a substantial amount explain garlic’s rate of decomposition of allicin in the research team are Chemistry assistance in a variety of areas, in- of the types of compounds usually medicinal benefits.” the other vegetables, which leads to post-doctoral researcher Vipraja cluding rehabilitation and mental responsible for high antioxidant ac- Along with onions, leeks and a lower level of sulfenic acid avail- Vaidya and Keith Ingold from the health. tivity in plants, such as the fla- shallots, garlic is a species in the able to react as antioxidants with National Research Council of vanoids found in green tea or family Alliaceae. All of these other radicals. Canada. IN THE NEWS February 9, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 9 CBC profiles Baders’ enduring love affair IN BRIEF By STEPHANIE EARP is the defining narrative of his life, Students elect Before Herstmonceux Castle was a his love for Isabel,” Ms. Armstrong gift to Queen’s, it was a gift to Is- says. “When I was at Queen’s work- abel Bader, from her husband Al- ing on the film, Alfred was talking new AMS fred. about what should go in his obitu- Alfred Bader is well-respected at ary. He said ‘I want to be remem- executive the university for his generous gifts bered as Isabel’s lover.’” The votes have been counted and to his alma mater, but this Thurs- Love, Interrupted, which was the students have spoken – Team day, another aspect of Alfred and Is- filmed partly at Queen’s with the CYZ is the new AMS executive. abel’s lives will unfold on CBC. As help of the Film and Media Studies President-elect Michael Ceci, vice- one of the featured couples in the Department, is part of Ms. Arm- president (operations)-elect Leslie documentary ‘Love, Interrupted’, strong’s ongoing interest in stories Yun and vice-president (university Isabel and Alfred relate their tu- of long-lost love. The Baders’ story affairs)-elect Adam Zabrodski will multuous love story, which began will also be included in her upcom- take over the reigns of undergrad in 1949. They met on a ship cross- ing book on the topic. “Many cou- student government in May. The ing the Atlantic, and after nine ples of that time were broken apart team received 51.23 per cent of the days, Alfred proposed. But they did by race, class or religion. It’s tribal- vote, and ran on a platform of not marry until 1982. The docu- ism. Many people were not allowed being both morally and financially mentary explains what happened to date outside their race or reli- accountable to Queen’s students. in between and what forces kept gion. A lot of pain is caused when the lovers apart for so long. people can’t marry the person they Producer and writer Alison Arm- love,” she says. Alumni discuss strong first heard about the Baders’ For the Baders, this is a happy ending, but the journey there has LIZ GORMAN love story in 2003 and decided to careers Isabel and Alfred Bader pose on the stairs at Herstmonceux Castle, on the oc- verify it. She found Alfred quite been bittersweet. Watch Love, In- open to discussing his past, while terrupted, Thursday Feb 12 at 9 pm Alumni in the oil and gas fields casion of Isabel Bader’s 80th birthday party in 2006. The long-time Queen’s shared their expertise recently with benefactors donated the castle estate to be an international study centre in Isabel was more reticent. on CBC television. 1993. “For all of Alfred’s success, this www.cbc.ca students at a first-ever speakers se- ries. A total of 110 undergraduate and graduate students attended, representing 12 different disci- For Jill Barber, home is where the heart is plines in Applied Science, Com- merce and Arts and Science. DuPont representatives also at- By STEPHANIE EARP because it is a theme for the ages,” ber’s music has taken her on tour tended as the company is expand- On Valentine’s Day, The Grand she says. “Romance, on the other across Canada, Australia, The U.K. ing its business in products and Theatre welcomes Jill Barber, hand, seems to have gone out of and Europe – and last year it services to support oil sands and re- Artsci’02, back to the city she calls style in much of modern music. I brought her to the Junos, as a nom- lated work. her “second home.” like to think of myself as a hopeful inee for Best New Artist. Twenty speakers from 14 com- Touring in support of her new romantic, rather than a helpless Raised in Port Credit, Ontario, panies participated. They ranged album, Chances, Ms. Barber has one.” Ms. Barber has lived in Toronto, from recent graduates to presidents moved away from her folk roots to- During her time at Queen’s, Ms. Halifax and currently resides in and senior VPs of several oil com- wards an old-fashioned jazz sound, Barber was frequent performer at Vancouver, but she says her time in panies. evoking the golden age of song- The Grad Club, a venue she still Kingston was precious. writing. Many of the songs on the loves to play. “Kingston was my home for album were written during Ms. Bar- “The Grad Club reserves a spe- four years while I was a student at ber’s residency at the Banff Centre cial place in my heart because I Queen’s, and it was during that Spin for AIDS for the Arts in February 2008, and have literally ‘grown up’ as a per- time that I worked out who I was the 10-piece orchestra that accom- former on that stage,” she says. and what I was meant to be doing,” prevention panies Ms. Barber’s rich voice was “Their open-mic night was the she recalls. “It was where I came of Dignitas Youth at Queen’s presents recorded live at the legendary scene of my first-ever public per- age as a musician and every time I its annual spin-a-thon, on Friday, Glenn Gould Studios. formance in 1996 and it remained return, it feels like a homecoming Feb. 26 from 8 am to 8 pm in the Ms. Barber couldn’t be a more the place where I would develop of sorts.” JDUC. R4D-Race for Dignity raises apt pick for a Valentine’s Day per- my musical chops and build an au- For tickets, call 613-530-2050 or funds for prevention and treatment formance. dience in subsequent years.” visit www.kingstongrand.ca MATT BARNES for people affected by HIV/AIDS in “I am drawn to write about love Since those early days, Ms. Bar- www.outside-music.com Jill Barber the developing world. For details, visit dignitasqueensu.synthasite .com. To register, email dignitas [email protected] BREAKFAST LAUNCHES CAMPUS COMMUNITY APPEAL www.dignitasinternational.org Emeritus prof presents art A Point of View: New Works by Geoff Smith opens this Friday, Feb. 13 at Frameworks, 198 Princess St. The opening reception takes place from 7 to 9 pm and features music and refreshments. “Old profs never die; they just take up the paintbrush!” jokes the recently retired Dr. Smith, who taught courses at Queen’s in his- tory, health sciences, and the soci- ology of sport. His life as a painter began a little more than a year ago, when, after painting three pieces of household furniture, he decided to try his hand at watercolour and acrylic media. His new-found passion demonstrates that retirement is not the end of anything, but a way to take a step sideways in life, he says. For details, visit www.geoffsmith .org

To inform us of your latest research findings or upcom- GREG BLACK ing journal publications, call From left, Vice-Principal (Operations and Finance) Bill Bryck, Rector Leora Jackson, Dean of Arts and Science Alistair MacLean and Campus Commu- Senior Communications Of- nity Appeal volunteer Ruth Wannamacher serve up a hearty breakfast at the Community Appeal kick off breakfast last Wednesday at Grant Hall. The annual appeal showcases the outstanding work of Queen’s and aims to unite faculty, staff, and retirees in the belief that small financial contributions ficer Nancy Dorrance, 613- can collectively make a big impact on campus life. For details on upcoming events or to volunteer, visit www.queensu.ca/communityappeal 533-2869. IN THE NEWS Page 10 Queen’s Gazette February 9, 2009 Higher education no longer the exception

One of the major changes in higher and cross-border initiatives. The In- • contribute to communities’ eco- worldwide; and by national gov- education over the last half century ternational Association of Universi- nomic, social and cultural well ernments and their intergovern- has been the phenomenon of mas- ties (IAU) defines cross-border being; mental organizations. sification. Previously, higher educa- higher education as “a multifaceted • strengthen the higher education How does Queen’s measure up tion was the domain and assumed phenomenon which includes the capacity of developing countries to to these principles in providing prerogative of the gifted and, for movement of people (students and ensure worldwide equity; what we claim to be an interna- the most part, the elite; those who faculty), providers (higher educa- • develop learners’ capacity for crit- tional quality education? Do our could afford to pay for it. tion institutions with a physical ical thinking so that they might en- curricula, policies, and practices Not anymore. With the rise of and/or virtual presence in a host gage in responsible citizenship meet the cross-border higher edu- the knowledge economy, knowl- country), and academic content locally, nationally and internation- cation standards that have been en- edge has replaced physical resources (such as the development of joint ally; dorsed by the AUCC? Does the as the main source of economic curricula). These activities take JOY MIGHTY • increase accessibility for qualified education we offer really “engage growth and power. Higher educa- place in the context of interna- students who are in financial need; the world’ in the ways articulated tion has become not only more de- tional development cooperation, Teaching and Learning Issues • ensure equally high standards of in this statement of principles? sirable but absolutely essential for academic exchanges and linkages, quality regardless of where it is de- As we prepare for the spring personal advancement. Participa- as well as commercial initiatives.” subsequently endorsed in 2005 by livered; 2009 Cross-Faculty Teaching tion in higher education has be- In 2004, in light of the increased more than 35 higher education as- • be accountable to all stakeholders Forum on the theme of “Interna- come the universal norm rather diversification in the provision of sociations worldwide. including students, governments tionalizing the Curriculum,” let us than the exception. Moreover, in- higher education, the IAU, the As- “Sharing Quality Higher Educa- and the public; reflect on these principles and the creasing globalization and the con- sociation of Universities and Col- tion Across Borders: A Statement • facilitate the international mobil- recommended actions to deter- comitant competition among leges of Canada (AUCC), the on Behalf of Higher Education In- ity of faculty and students; and mine what roles we might play, in- institutions for students have made American Council on Education stitutions Worldwide” describes a • communicate clear and full infor- dividually and collectively, in it possible for almost everyone who (ACE) and the Council for Higher set of principles which the signato- mation about the education being realizing the potential of quality wants a post-secondary education to Education Accreditation (CHEA), ries believe should guide not only provided. cross-border higher education for gain access to one. drafted a statement of principles to cross-border initiatives by higher The statement also recommends enhancing equity and access for As the demand for higher edu- guide the adoption of cross-border education institutions, but also specific actions that should be the common good. cation has increased worldwide, we higher education. After widespread policies and negotiations by gov- taken by universities, colleges and have witnessed a simultaneous consultations with member associ- ernments. The principles include other public, private or for-profit Joy Mighty is the director of the Centre growth of higher education ations throughout the world, the the need for higher education providers of higher education; by for Teaching and Learning. providers, new methods of delivery, draft statement was adopted and across borders to: non-governmental associations www.queensu.ca/ctl Experts address the federal budget, U.S. inauguration

Gazette, Victoria Times Colonist, Robert Ross (Kinesiology and QUEEN’S IN Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Kamloops Health Studies) – Lowering diabetes London Free Press and on Global risk in older obese adults, also in TV, CBC.ca and MedicalNews the Kingston Whig-Standard, THE NEWS Today.com Hamilton Spectator, Fredericton Douglas Reid (Business) – McDon- Daily Gleaner, Regina Leader-Post Highlights of Queen’s experts in the ald’s restaurants expanding during and Vancouver Sun. media recession; downsizing and re-hir- ing. Ottawa Citizen ■ Jan. 21 – Feb. 3 John Andrew (Urban and Regional David Gordon (Urban and Re- Axworthy Brock Cuddy Lyon Planning) – Home-renovation gional Planning) – Research on the New York Times credit program. planning history of Ottawa. budget, also on CKWS TV; the Phil Burge (Psychiatry) – Integra- Arthur Cockfield (Law) – U.S. cell Timothy Smith (History) – Protest economy and the global financial tion of children with intellectual Meredith Chivers (Psychology) – phone photography bill, also in the in France, also in the Montreal crisis on CBC’s The National and disabilities on CBC Radio’s Ontario Understanding women’s arousal Chicago Sun-Times and Columbus Gazette and Saskatoon CBC Newsworld; mortgage policy Morning. and desire. Dispatch. StarPhoenix. on CBC.ca; declining enrolments Kathleen Lahey (Law) – Federal David Lyon (Sociology) – Increase in undergraduate business pro- Television Globe and Mail budget. in surveillance cameras in Canada, grams in Ontario Universities on Adèle Mercier (Philosophy) – Ide- Arthur Milnes (Centre for the John Bradford (Psychiatry) – Eco- also in the Montreal Gazette, Ed- CBC Radio-Canada’s Au dela de la ology in the classroom on TVO. Study of Democracy) – Inaugura- nomic downtown and personal de- monton Journal, Vancouver Sun 401. Sidney Eve Matrix (Film and tion of U.S. President Barack spair. and Saskatoon StarPhoenix; social Tom Courchene (Economics) – Media) – Super Bowl advertising on Obama, also in the Ottawa Citizen, Ken Wong (Business) – Analysis of sorting; social network websites. Federal budget. CKWS Television. Vancouver Sun, Victoria Times Civiside.com; Super Bowl advertis- Dan Trottier (Sociology) – Social Udo Schuklenk (Philosophy) – Colonist, Winnipeg Free Press, ing in the Toronto Star, Financial network websites. Medical ethics, also in the Toronto Other Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Post and on CKWS TV; discount Sun, Ottawa Sun, Calgary Sun and Jean Côté (Kinesiology and Health Leader-Post; Jimmy Carter and nu- stores and the current economy in Kingston Whig-Standard Edmonton Sun. Studies) – Effect of birth places clear power in the Ottawa Citizen; the Financial Post; marketing in Stuart Pinchin (Associate Regis- Paul Grogan (Biology) – Heating among top athletes in the Toronto opinion piece on Prime Minister today’s economy in Strategy maga- trar) – Increase in undergraduate homes with natural gas and wood- Sun. R.B. Bennett in the Calgary Herald. zine. applications. burning stoves. Bob Montgomerie (Biology) – Tom Axworthy (Policy Studies) – Marjan Mozetich (Music) – CBC Sperm evolution in New Scientist Inauguration of U.S. President National Post Radio’s Obama Playlist. CBC magazine. Barack Obama; Sir John A Macdon- Kim Richard Nossal (Political Kathy Brock (Political Studies) – Michael Hrynyk (Chemical Engi- Qiu Chen (Queen’s Centre for Gov- ald and the Liberal brand in the Na- Studies) – Canada-U.S. relations. Upcoming federal budget; reactions neering) – Turning urine into clean ernance) – White collar criminals tional Post; discussion of U.S. David Haglund (Political Studies) to the federal budget; Conservative water on CBC Radio’s Ontario in the Vancouver Province and President Obama on TVO. – Quebec-U.S. relations. Party fundraising in the Ottawa Morning and CHUM Radio Regina Leader-Post. Robert Reid (Obstetrics and Gy- Sun and Edmonton Sun. Kingston. Derek Pratt (Chemistry) – Benefits naecology) – Hormone therapy, Toronto Star Jonathan Norris (Engineering stu- Lola Cuddy (Psychology) – Music of eating garlic on MedicalNews also in the National Post, Toronto Ned Franks (Political Studies) – Up- dent) – International robot build- memory in cases of dementia on Today.com Star, Toronto Sun, Vancouver coming federal budget. ing competition. CBC Radio. Province, Ottawa Citizen, Montreal Nick Bala (Law) – Custody rulings. Louis Gagnon (Business) – Federal

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A SURE-FIRE CURE FOR THE WINTER BLUES Queen’s IT goes greener

Once upon a time, electronic waste promising the ability of future gen- disposal procedures on campus erations to meet their own needs.” ranged from stacking broken print- Implementing such far-reaching ers in a storage closet to lining hall- strategies can be challenging. The ways with decommissioned fear that sustainability initiatives monitors in the hopes that passing will stretch already-taut budgets students might carry them away. As and compete with other campus environmental awareness and con- initiatives can inhibit action. Indi- cern over the human impact on cli- viduals may believe that the crisis mate change grows, a new phrase is so great their efforts will make no has entered the lexicon: green IT. difference. However, the sense of The concept includes everything NANCY SIMON urgency to address these issues, par- from how we dispose of electronic ticularly amongst younger people, waste to maximizing energy effi- Plugged In is a compelling force for action. ciencies with our computing re- Queen’s recognizes that sustain- sources, and it has come to waste to landfill as we recycle,” he ability is an ongoing and key com- Queen’s. says. mitment, and created the Queen’s Last year, Physical Plant Services But electronic waste doesn’t just Sustainability Office in spring (PPS) disposed of 35 tons of elec- come in the form of oversized 2008. See www.queensu.ca/sustain- tronic waste. Traditionally, this CPUs, monitors and printers. ability would all have gone to landfill, but Small-ticket items such as printer EDUCAUSE, a non-profit associ- in more recent years, Queen’s has cartridges contribute significantly ation whose mission is to advance partnered with a firm which pro- to the waste disposal challenge. higher education by promoting the vides recycling of parts and heavy The Campus Computer Store in intelligent use of information tech- metals and repurposes plastics. It Dupuis Hall accepts all inkjet and nology, released a paper last month costs the university about $45,000 toner cartridges for recycling. The on The Role of IT in Campus Sus- a year to dispose of this waste, the Partners in Mission Food Bank col- tainability Efforts. It proposes a va- majority of which is spent on trans- lects and then sells the cartridges to riety of IT sustainability strategies: porting it to the recycling centre in a remanufacturer, with all proceeds reducing waste (for example, Brampton, Ont. In the future, this going to the food bank. To learn through less printing); reducing may change. “Electronic waste is more, visit www.queensu.ca/its staff travel by encouraging work at actually increasing in value,” notes /ccss home enabled by collaborative on- Ivan MacKeen, PPS business man- Many enviro-conscious technol- line tools and virtual privacy net- ager. “We are exploring ways to off- ogy users have adopted simple con- works; and promoting alternative set some of our transportation costs servation strategies such as educational strategies such as on- through the sale of our electronic recycling ink cartridges, double- line course offerings, web confer- waste.” sided printing and turning off com- encing and video streaming. For However, the real challenge is puter monitors when not in use. the full report, visit www.edu- finding enough storage on campus Understanding the direct impact of cause.edu to accommodate the collection vol- IT on environmental carbon levels, It is incumbent upon us as indi- ume that’s required for provincial and implementing more compre- viduals and as a community to use transport. Currently the waste is hensive strategies to reduce these technology conscientiously, and housed at the west campus storage emissions, are increasingly an area acting in the best interests of the

GREG BLACK building, but Mr. MacKeen says of focus in educational settings. environment is one of our key re- that new storage solutions are These larger efforts fall within the sponsibilities. Students enjoy some carnival fun at the Leonard Hall dining room, com- being pursued. “Because of our field of sustainability, most com- plete with popcorn and other carnival food, games, face painting and Nancy Simon is a technical communi- music by PhD student “DJ Oreo.” The annual event is presented by storage constraints, we still send monly defined as “meeting the Sodexo Food Services. three times as much electronic needs of the present without com- cations analyst with ITServices.

Groups successful in receiving the COLD BEVERAGE EXCLUSIVITY FUND for 2008-2009

The Cold Beverage Exclusivity Fund provides $100,000 annually to a variety of campus organizations for projects benefiting members of the Queen’s community. Each year in the late fall, applications are available and are considered by a committee comprised of both students and administration. For more information on the fund, please call 613-533-6000, extension 74553.

Group/Department Project African Caribbean Students’ Association Culture Show Associate VP & Dean of Student Affairs Sustainability Outreach BFAH Graduating Class of 2009 BFAH 4th Year Graduate Show CFRC Radio Soundproofing the Studios Chem E Car Organization Committee Queen’s Chem E Car Competition Committee Against Racial & Ethnic Discrimination Anti-Racist Thoughts Showcase (ARTS) Night Exposure Arts Festival 2009 Exposure Arts Festival Greenovations Green House Retrofit Kits Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope Literacy & Sports Equipment Kits Kingston AKA Social Centre Social Centre Mental Health Awareness Committee The Great Debate DO NOT BOOK TRAVEL Pow Wow Committee 3rd Annual Pow Wow (613) 384-4567 Queen’s Archives Digitizing Historical Sound Recordings Queen’s Chamber Orchestra QUCO Resource Expansion Initiative 2008 without calling Queen’s Conference on Education Education Conference We will MEET OR BEAT Queen’s Cultural Dance Team Queen’s Cultural Dance Team Queen’s First Aid CPR-a-thon 2009 all internet & travel agency prices Queen’s Graduate Student Philosophy Conference Queen’s Graduate Student Philosophy Conference for vacations, cruises & motor coach tours. Queen’s iGEM Team Queen’s Cancer Research Queen’s International Affairs Association Queen’s Foreign Policy Conference BOOK WITH A LOCALLY OWNED TRAVEL AGENCY! Queen’s International Affairs Association Opportunity to Broaden International Awareness Queen’s Library 7 Projects 645 Gardiners Rd., Queen’s Polish Students Association Film Lecture Series Suite 114, Queen’s School of Graduate Studies & Research Welcome Orientation for Graduate Students Kingston, ON Queen’s Television QTV in a Professional Light (Tico#50013205) Sexual Health Resource Centre SHRC Exposure Give-Away ** CORPORATE TRAVEL ** SGPS SGPS Computer Network Upgrades Senior Corporate Consultants are available for all your Travel requirements! Students Helping Others Understand Tolerance Stage Production of Anne Frank Queen’s University has been pre-approved with our Finance Department. The Tearoom Expansion of Composting & Cup Shredder Credit and Invoicing available! Union Gallery Constructing a removable ceiling for the project room Please contact [email protected] for more details. Queen’s University Panel on Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity (DARE)

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

To foster open and constructive discussions DARE will host:

University town halls:

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

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

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

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

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

Barrington Walker, Chair, DARE and Diversity Advisor to the Vice-Principal (Academic) ON CAMPUS February 9, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 13

QUASR Project Assistant tance of the dignity, freedom and re- /awards/cslgrants.php. Charles Baillie Teaching Award For the Record Queen’s University Administrative sponsibility of the individual person Deadine: Feb. 16. c/o The Centre for Teaching and Systems Replacement Project Team, in human society.” Proposals will be Learning, Faculty and Staff Learning Submission information 2008-270 accepted for up to $16,000. Details: Leonard Foundation Facilities, B176 Mackintosh-Corry Carla Evaristo (Residences) www.queensu.ca/secretariat/senate/B Hall. Deadline: March 2. Submissions will be edited to The Leonard Foundation offers assis- V_CDTL.html. Deadline: March 27. address style considerations and tance to undergraduate students who Senior Account Payables Clerk length and should be less than are experiencing serious financial Financial Services, 2008-266 George Taylor Richardson Committees 200 words. difficulty. The foundation was estab- Memorial Fund Diane Begin (Financial Services) lished in the 1920s by Colonel Centre for Obesity Research This fund provides grants to support Reuben Wells Leonard, a graduate of and Education (CORE) Admission Systems Coordinator public performances and exhibitions R.M.C., who served for many years In accordance with Queen’s Univer- Appointments Office of the University Registrar, for the benefit of the Queen’s and as the Chairman of the National sity Senate Policy on Procedures 2008-245 Remi Straus broader Kingston communities. Ap- Urban and Regional Transcontinental Railway Commis- Governing the Establishment, Re- plications are welcome from Queen’s Planning sion. A man of considerable wealth, porting and Review of Research Cen- Office Assistant community members. Course-related Principal Tom Williams announces he felt the need to share what he had tres, Institutes and Other Entities at Faculty of Law, 2008-273 activities and projects that focus on that David Gordon has been ap- with others, and Queen’s was one of Queen’s University, Vice-Principal Angela Gencarelli (Education) research, composition, creation or pointed director of the School of his prime beneficiaries. (Research) Kerry Rowe announces production do not qualify for sup- Urban and Regional Planning for a For details and to download an ap- the membership of the Advisory port. Details: www.queensu.ca/secre- five-year term commencing July 1, plication, visit www.leonardfnd.org. Committee for the review of the Awards and Grants tariat/senate/committe/standing/rich 2009. A detailed announcement can The local nominator Anthony Centre for Obesity Research and Edu- ardson.html. Deadline: March 31. be found online at queensu.ca/sgs The Brockington Visitorship Capon should then be contacted at cation (CORE): Michael Blennerhas- the e-mail address listed on the web- The Senate Committee on Creative sett, departments of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences site. Deadline: March 15. Staff Appointments Arts and Public Lectures invites nom- Physiology and Biology; Betsy Don- Education Award Posted at www.hr.queensu.ca inations for the Brockington Visitor- ald, Department of Geography; Nominations are invited for the Fac- Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Jan. 23 ship. The terms of reference are “to Cheryl King-VanVlack, School of Re- ulty of Health Sciences Education Teaching Award Residency Program Assistant invite a person of international dis- habilitation Therapy and Depart- Award. The award acknowledges fac- Family Medicine, 2008-238 tinction to come to Queen’s Univer- Nominations are invited for the ment of Physiology, chair; Louise ulty members who exhibit excellence Lisa Almeida sity to deliver a public lecture and to Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teach- Winn, School of Environmental meet formally and informally with in teaching, and all members of fac- ing Award to be awarded in October Studies and Department of Pharma- ulty, both full-time and part-time, Jan. 30 faculty and students.” Proposals will 2009. The award recognizes under- cology and Toxicology; Sonja Ver- are eligible. Details: Registered Nurse be accepted for up to $7,000. Details: graduate or graduate teaching that beek, Office of the Vice-Principal meds.queensu.ca/ohse/teaching_ Health, Counselling and Disability /www.queensu.ca/secretariat has had an outstanding influence on (Research), secretary. University com- awards/health_sciences_education_ Services, 2008-237 Krista Veenstra /senate/BV_CDTL.html. Deadline: the quality of student learning at munity members are invited to sub- March 27. award. Deadline: Feb. 13. Queen’s. Nominations should pro- mit their comments on the present Security Analyst vide evidence of an improvement in state and future prospects of the cen- Community Service Learning Information Technology Services, The Chancellor Dunning student learning and/or a demon- tre to committee chair, Cheryl King- Engagement Grant Program 2008-228 Withdrawn Trust strated impact on the quality of the VanVlack, c/o the Office of the student learning experience, espe- The Senate Committee on Creative This program is intended to create Vice-Principal (Research), by Feb. 23. cially through the promotion of ac- Program Planning Manager, QEDC Arts and Public Lectures invites nom- and support opportunities for faculty Details on the centre: tive learning. All full- and part-time School of Business, 2008-267 inations for the Chancellor Dunning and students, particularly first-year www.skhs.queensu.ca/core faculty are eligible to be nominated Katharine Newstead (Business) Trust Lecture. The terms of reference students, to enjoy meaningful en- by a peer (a colleague at Queen’s) for are “to identify and invite a person gagement and learning beyond the Deanship, Education this award. Details: www.queensu.ca Analyst of distinction to be the Chancellor context of the classroom. Applicants Rosa Bruno-Jofré’s term as Dean of /ctl/scholarship/awards Information Technology Services, Dunning Trust Lecturer. The Chan- are invited to apply for grants to sup- the Faculty of Education ends June /award.php?description=baillie 2008-248 cellor Dunning Lecturer will be ex- port collaborative service-learning 30, 2010. Dr. Bruno-Jofré does not Send the original and two copies for Don Harmsen (Information Tech- pected to deliver a public lecture that projects whether or not they relate to wish to be considered for a further the nomination package addressing nology Services) promotes the understanding and a current course. Details: term. the selection criteria to: The Selec- appreciation of the supreme impor- www.queensu.ca/ctl/scholarship In accordance with the procedures tion Committee, The Chancellor A. Continued on page 14 ON CAMPUS Page 14 Queen’s Gazette February 9, 2009 established by Senate, a committee present state and future prospects of Joyce Hunter, Arts and Science; chaired by Vice-Principal (Academic) the faculty and the deanship. Send Robert Renaud, Geological Sciences Patrick Deane will be established to comments to Vice-Principal (Acade- and Geological Engineering; Jo-Anne advise the principal on the present mic) Patrick Deane. Respondents are Rudachuk, Urban and Regional Plan- A Footnote on Health state and future prospects of the fac- asked to state whether they wish to ning. How to bring new life into a relationship ulty and on the selection of the have their letters shown, in confi- 20 years: Deborah Clark, Stauffer Li- dean. Suggestions for membership dence, to the members of the advi- brary; Zdenka Wimmer Ko, Medi- It’s not surprising that as people get more on the advisory committee may be sory committee. cine; Maryann Severin, International comfortable and complacent within relation- submitted to the Office of the Vice- Centre; Margaret Whitehead, Com- ships, they often make less of an effort. What Principal (Academic) by Friday, Feb. munity Health and Epidemiology. is surprising though is how a few simple 20, via email to [email protected] Governance 15 years: Dale McArthur, Strategic Employee steps can help you give your relationship that breath of fresh air it needs. or mailed to Room 353, Richardson Senate and Board of Trustees Procurement Services; Nicholas Assistance Be thoughtful. Romance can be about ac- Hall, Queen’s University. elections Snider, Postgraduate Medical Educa- University community members are tion. Program tively showing that your mate is a priority. Elections take place through Feb. 27. From forwarding your mate an interesting also invited to comment on the pres- 10 years: Tomasz Herra, Research 1-800-387-4765 Vote online at www.queensu.ca article, to making chicken soup for a sick ent state and future prospects of the Services; Lynn McIntosh, NCIC. www.queensu.ca/eap/ faculty and the deanship. Send com- /secretariat/election. Nominees for Five years: Penny Bagnell, Alumni partner; daily acts of kindness and con- sideration are just as important, and ments to Vice-Principal (Academic) Staff Senator: Shannon Goodspeed Relations and Annual Giving; John often more appreciated, than grand ro- Patrick Deane. Respondents are (Business), Philip Hart (Physical Barnes, Chemistry; Maureen Bar- mantic gestures. asked to state whether they wish to Plant), Deborah McElroy (Physical tram, International Relations; James have their letters shown, in confi- Plant). Nominees for Staff Trustee: Campbell, Development; Matthew Listen. Instead of robotically “going through the motions,” take a few moments out of your day to really listen to what your partner has to say. dence, to the members of the advi- Dean McKeown (Computing), Judy Colby, School of Business; Jacqueline Ask questions to show you’re interested, and show empathy if your mate sory committee. Sakell (Student Affairs). Nominees for Dickenson, Health Services and Pol- is feeling stressed or worried about issues around the family or work. If Faculty/Librarian/Archivist Trustee: icy Research; Nicole Fowler, Inte- there’s anything you can do to improve the matter, and they ask for your Deanship, Health Sciences, James Cordy (Computing), Tim Fort grated Learning Centre; Erin George, advice, offer to help out. Always make time to lend your emotional sup- directorship, School of (Drama), Peter D. Taylor (Mathemat- Faculty of Education; Maureen port to the situation. Medicine ics and Statistics). Hobbs, Cancer Research Labs; Justin Create a new ritual. Get reacquainted with your mate by carving out a Kerr, International Centre; Katherine David Walker’s term as Dean of the special time every week to enjoy each other’s company. Rituals, e.g. “date Lee, School of Business; Alison Mee- Faculty of Health Sciences ends June Human Resources nights,” are a great way to promote communication and a sense of shar- 30, 2010. Dr. Walker does not wish han, Queen’s Event Services; Svet- ing, fun and romance. to be considered for a further term. Milestones lana Rytchkova, Rehabilitation Celebrate! Remind your partner often about the great job he or she is Therapy; Matt Simpson, Medical Ed- In accordance with the procedures Compiled by Faye Baudoux doing as a mate and as a person. But don’t just offer praise – celebrate ucation Technology Unit; Kathryn established by Senate, a committee If you have a milestone of 5, 10, 15, your mate’s achievements! chaired by Vice-Principal (Academic) Vilela, Continuing and Distance 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 years or more of Let the small stuff go. Is that towel on the bathroom floor such a big Patrick Deane will be established to Studies. continuous service coming up and deal? Or, is your mate’s penchant for bad puns really worth fighting over? advise the principal on the present you do not wish your name to be in- There are lots of differences to work through in relationships, so save your Employee Assistance Program state and future prospects of the fac- cluded in the listing, contact Faye in energy for the ones that really matter. People don’t really change that ulty and the School of Medicine, and Human Resources at ext. 77791. For off-campus professional coun- much so it’s important to accept your partner for who they are. on the selection of the dean and the selling, call toll free, 24 hours a day, Remember how it all began. Reminisce with your partner about your ro- director of the school. Suggestions Congratulations to those who seven days a week: 1-800-387-4765 mance’s early days including how you met and how you knew your mate for membership on the advisory reached the following milestones in (français 1-800-361-5676). Details: was “the one.” Sometimes in the rush of day-to-day life, it’s easy to take committee may be submitted to the January 2009: www.queensu.ca/eap your relationship for granted. Going over those long-past details can help Office of the Vice-Principal (Acade- 30 years: Roberta Ashcroft, Research remind you about what attracted you to each other in the first place and mic) by Friday, Feb. 20 via email to Services; Nina Boyd, Central Techni- Staff job postings rekindle those romantic feelings. [email protected] or mailed to cal Services; Christopher Peck, Med- For staff job postings, visit Relationships aren’t just about romance and laughter: they’re also a lot Room 353, Richardson Hall, Queen’s ical Art and Photography Service. www.hr.queensu.ca. The site is up- of work. Your Employee Assistance Program is available to support you University. 25 years: Catherine Hagerman, dated weekly on Fridays. through the ups and downs of relationships and can show you how to put University community members are Human Resources; Philip Hahn, Ob- the “relation” back into your relationship. also invited to comment on the stetrics and Gynaecology; The Queen’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential off-site sup- port service available to faculty and staff.

a sports lover and an avid guitar In Memoriam player with a devotion to classic rock. Eric Hatlelid Family and friends of second-year Casey Markham Life Sciences student Eric Hatlelid A memorial service was held Jan. 26 gathered for his memorial service in Burlington, Ontario to celebrate Feb. 4 at Chalmers United Church. the life of third-year arts and sci- Eric died of natural causes at his ences student Casey Markham. She home in Kingston on Jan. 31. The passed away Jan. 23 after a lengthy Vancouver native was a Gael leader, illness. Casey was 22 and majoring Dr. Rosa Bruno-Jofré, Dean of Education invites you to attend The Limits of School Reform Stephanie Milligan BA CLU CFP In the United States, the primary impact of educational reform efforts on elementary and secondary schooling has been at the periphery rather than the core of the school system. Thinking about a Tax Free Savings Account? This lecture explores the reasons for this phenomenon, drawing on the progressive education movement as a case in point. One set of reasons is organizational (the loose What’s the difference? coupling of the school system and weak administrative control over instruction) and another is educational (the peculiar nature of teaching as a professional practice). TFSA RRSP Savings will not be deductible Contributions are deductible for income tax purposes. and reduce your income for DAVID F. LABAREE Withdrawals and growth will tax purposes. Stanford University not be taxed. Withdrawals are added to your David F. Labaree is a professor in the Stanford University School of Education (USA). He income and taxed at your received his Ph.D. in sociology in 1983 from the University of Pennsylvania. His research Contribution limit of $5,000 marginal tax rate. focuses on the history and sociology of American education. Books include: The Making of per year regardless of income. an American High School (1988); How to Succeed in School Without Really Learning (1997); The law allows you to Contribution limit equivalent to The Trouble with Ed Schools (2004); and Education, Markets, and the Public Good (2006). He contribute to a TFSA 18% of your earned income was president of the U.S. History of Education Society (2004-2005), vice president throughout your lifetime (max. $20,000) from the for Division F (history of education) of the American Educational Research Association without the need to convert previous year. (2003-06), and member of the AERA executive board (2004-06). to another type of account. The law allows you to contribute to an RRSP until Dec. 31st in the 24 February 2009 5:30 pm year you reach the age of 71; it must then be converted. Duncan McArthur Hall, Akwe:kon Room - A243 [email protected] 1-888-679-1112 www.limestonefinancial.ca ON CAMPUS February 9, 2009 Queen’s Gazette Page 15

FEBRUARY W.D. Jordan Special Collections Library SMTWTFS HELP LINES 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3rd floor Douglas Library 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 The Aliquando Century: the First One Hundred Books 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Campus Security from The Aliquando Press of William Rueter. Feb. 13- March 31. MARCH Emergency Report Centre 1234567 TIM FORBES Union Gallery 613-533-6111 Galleries Stauffer Library, first floor. Main space: you are not your car, an exhibition by Submission information Agnes Etherington Art Centre Fine Arts students Julia Stephens and Kyle Topping, to The deadline for the Monday, Feb. Human Rights Office University Avenue at Bader Lane. March 10. 23 issue is at noon on Friday, Feb. 613-533-6886 Adults $4, seniors $2.50, Gallery Association members, Project room: Some Things That Glow by BFA student 13 (due to the Family Day Holiday Irène Bujara, Director students and children free. Free admission Thursdays on Monday, Feb. 16). Email sub- Tamara Sponder, to March 10. and holiday Mondays. missions to [email protected] in Sexual Harassment The artists will give a short walk-through of the exhibi- Exhibition tours, Thursdays, 12:15 pm (45 minutes). the following format: Date, depart- Complainant Advisors tions on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3 pm. Artists reception, Feb. 25: Holger Kalberg: Stadiem reception and publi- ment, speaker’s name, affiliation, Margot Coulter, Coordinator Saturday, March 7, 6-8 pm. title, location, time. Contact for cations launch, 7-9 pm. Artists will be present. Launch ugallery.queensu.ca 613-533-6629 special needs. Please spell out of Condé and Beveridge: Class Works and Matt Rogal- Chuck Vetere – Student Counselling acronyms. Those with information sky: When he was in high school in Texas, Eric Ryan Kingston Frameworks 613-533-2893 ext. 77978 Mims used a similar arrangement to detect under- about accessibility needs for dis- Friday, Feb. 13 abled persons should include de- ground nuclear tests in Nevada. Anti-Racism Complainant Advisors A Point of View: New Works by Geoff Smith, Queen’s. tails when they submit an event Feb. 26: Art Matters. Artist Holger Kalberg, artist, Stephanie Simpson, Coordinator Grand opening with refreshments and music. To for publication. discusses his paintings with local artist Daniel Oxley. 613-533-6886 March 7. 198 Princess St., 7-9 pm. For news and information between 12:15 pm. issues, visit www.queensu.ca Audrey Kobayashi – Geography, /newscentre. 613-533-3035 in health studies. She is sadly missed 6000 ext 79367, [email protected] 6000 ext. 75216, by her Queen’s friends and faculty. [email protected] Anti-Heterosexism/Transphobia In recognition of her time at Parkinson’s disease research display from Feb. 9 through 13. On Complainant Advisors Queen’s, the university has provided The Centre for Neuroscience Studies display at Kingston-Frontenac Public Jean Pfleiderer, Coordinator her family with a Certificate of At- is conducting two studies of deficits Calendar Library, 130 Johnson St., Feb. 17-28. 613-533-6886 tendance. in eye movement control with Eleanor MacDonald, Politics Unless specified, all events are free. Parkinson’s disease. The department Youth workshop 613-533-6631 For a comprehensive listing of cam- is looking for healthy adult volun- For black, racialized or immigrant pus events, visit Volunteers Needed teers age 50-70, without Parkinson’s youth, ages 11-18, who wish to learn Coordinator of Dispute eventscalendar.queensu.ca Resolution Mechanisms disease, or a history of neurological more about Black History Month. Hearing study or psychiatric disorders, who are flu- This experience is meant to encour- Please contact Harry Smith, The Department of Psychology is Coordinator of Dispute Resolution ent in English. Participating in one age and inspire youth to learn about conducting a study to investigate the Lectures and Events Mechanisms, at 613-533-6495 for study requires a single visit to the their histories and pursue their goals. effects aging has on the ability to assistance or referral to an advisor. Queen’s MRI facility, and will take Tuesday, Feb. 10 Facilitated by Stephanie Simpson hear speech in a noisy environment. about two hours. The second study (Queen’s Human Rights Office) and The department is looking for partic- Black History Month events Sexual Harassment does not involve an MRI, and will Meri MacLeod (Limestone District ipants between the ages of 55-75 Race and Racialization Student Respondent Advisors take one hour. Both studies are non- School Board). Ban Righ Centre, 32 who are fluent in English and have Poster Session Paul Banfield – Archives invasive, and you may participate in Bader Ln., 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Pre- good hearing. Participants will be re- Students of SOCY 233, Race and Eth- ext. 74460 one or both. A small honorarium sented by the Ban Righ Centre and quired to give 1.5 hours of their time nic Relations. Refreshments, accessi- Greg Wanless – Drama ($20/hour) will be provided to cover Immigrant Service Kingston and in January and February and will be ble by ramp and elevator, free ext. 74330 your time and expenses (parking, admission. Wallace Hall, JDUC, first Area. reimbursed $15 for taking part in the Continued on page 16 etc). Details: Ian Cameron, 613-533- study. Interested? Contact 613-533- floor, 2:30 to 4 pm. Posters on Anti-Racism Respondent Advisor Ellie Deir – Education ext. 77673

Internal Dispute Resolution SGPS Student Advisor Program 613-533-3169

University Dispute Resolution FAMILY FOOD HABITS STUDY MYRTLE BEACH Advisors – Students New MARCH ! Mar 13-22 (10 days) $849dbl Please contact Harry Smith, *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED* BREAK Oceanfront suites with kitchen! Coordinator of Dispute Resolution FAMILY RATE $2499 Mechanisms, at 613-533-6495 for York City assistance or referral to an advisor. This study will examine how regional and social Ski Calabogie Mar 16, 18, 20 $50 2009!! University Staff Advisors factors help shape people’s eating habits Mar 17-20 June 25-28 Apr 16-19 July 2-5 Janet Cowperthwaite Apr 23-26 July 9-12 NASCAR University Secretariat May 1-4 July 16-19 2009 ext. 77927 We are looking for families who have at least May 15-18 July 31- Aug Bob Burge – Faculty of Education • Bristol (Spring) • Pocono one teenager (age 13-19 years) May 17-20 3 ext. 77235 May 28-31 Aug 3-6 • Talladega • Pennsylvania and one parent who: June 4-7 GG* Aug 13-16 • Bristol (August) • Charlotte Freedom of Information and June 11-14 Aug 27-30 • Dover • Indianapolis Protection of Privacy 1) are willing to participate $ • Richmond 2) can converse in English 625 Double Diane Kelly, Access and Privacy OTTAWA Coordinator 3) have lived in their neighborhood for Sept 3-6 Oct 18-21 SENATORS 613-533-2211 at least 2 years Sept10-13 Oct 22-25 Sept 17-20 Nov 12-15 GG* Hockey!Feb 19 vs Vancouver Canucks Accommodation and Wellness Sept 24-27 GG* Nov 19-22 Mar 3 vs Calgary Flames Shannon Casteels, Workplace Advisor Oct 1-4 Nov 23-26 ext. 77818 Oct 8-11 Dec 29-Jan 1 Mar 5 vs Edmonton Oilers Each family member who participates in the MAR 9 vs MAPLE LEAFS Oct 15-18 $ Employee Assistance Program study will be interviewed two times, and asked 665 Double $149 Mar 19 vs Montreal Canadiens to take some photographs of foods they eat or (** GIRLS’ GETAWAY) Apr 4 vs Philadelpia Flyers 1-800-387-4765 don’t eat (we provide disposable cameras). TOURS University Chaplain Participation will take a total of 4-5 hours. Feb 19 & 20 International Auto Show...... $65 Brian Yealland Feb 21, Mar 4,7 DIRTY DANCING ...... $149/$189 613-533-2186 Feb 22 Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks...... $129 Participating families will receive a Feb 27 Motorhome and Trailer Show...... $65 Rector Mar 4,8, Apr 5 SOUND OF MUSIC ...... $149/$189 $100 grocery store gift certificate, and Leora Jackson Mar 5-8 Philadelphia Flower Show...... $699 613-533-2733 teenage participants will receive a $20 gift Mar 13-22 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (10 days)...... $849 dbl Mar 16,18,20 SKI Calabogie Peaks...... $50 certificate to a movie theatre or CD store. Health, Counselling and Mar 17-20 NEW YORK CITY (March Break) ...... $625 dbl Disability Services Mar 18,29,20,21 CANADA BLOOMS...... $65 Mar 19 & 21 Sportsmen Show ...... $65 613-533-2506 For more information, please contact: Mar 25,28, Apr 8 JERSEY BOYS ...... $149/$189 Apr 16-27 Myrtle Beach Spring Getaway ...... $1,199 Elaine Power (613) 533-6000, ext 74690 or Apr 24 & 25 Creative Sewing & Needlework Show...... $65 [email protected] *All tours include all taxes or see and services charges 566 Cataraqui Woods Dr., Kingston ON * Internal numbers may be accessed from a http://familyfoodpractices.landfood.ubc.ca/ ALL TOURS LISTED @ 613 384-0347 touch-tone phone off-campus by dialling 613-533-6000 + extension number. WWW.GOMCCOY.COM TICO REG. #50007364 ON CAMPUS Page 16 Queen’s Gazette February 9, 2009

A Walk through the Times: The Wednesday, Feb. 18 Story of Black Canadians Speaker Series A LOVE OF SCIENCE TAKES ROOT Visual timeline display of stories, ex- Getting to Green – Easy Sustainable periences and accomplishments of Steps. Gerrie Baker, a farmer fondly Canadians of African origin. Pre- known to schoolchildren as “The sented by the African Caribbean Stu- Worm Lady” will describe how to re- dent Association. To Feb. 12. duce your carbon footprint by send- JDUC upper level, 10 am to 4 pm. ing zero organic waste to landfill. From tiny apartment indoor systems Thursday, Feb. 12 to large scale outdoor home and in- Biology stitutional units, the little red wiggler Four Short Talks about Evolution. earthworm can effectively manage Chris Eckert, Creationist Challenges organic waste. Ban Righ Centre, 32 to Darwinian Evolution. Paul Martin, Bader Lane, noon. Natural Historians: Following in the Footsteps of Darwin. Vicki Friesen, Tuesday, Feb. 24 What Darwin Didn’t Know about the Education Origin of Species. Adam Chippin- Duncan McArthur Lecture Series dale, The New Evolution: Biology David F. Labaree, Stanford Univer- after Darwin. Grant Hall, 7:30 pm. sity. The Limits of School Reform. Duncan McArthur Hall, Akwe:kon Elorin breakfast Room, 5:30 pm. Ted Wilson, architect. Melbourne – Going Green Down Under. Donald Friday, Feb. 26 Gordon Conference Centre, 421 Dignitas Youth Union St., 7:15 to 9 am. $30 ($15 for R4D-Race for Dignity, annual spin-a- full-time students). Registration thon to raise funds for prevention deadline: Feb, 10, 5 pm. Email and treatment for people affected by [email protected] HIV/AIDS in the developing world. JDUC, 8 am – 8 pm. Details: digni- Geological Sciences and Geological tasqueensu.synthasite.com. To regis- Engineering ter, email dignitas.queensu@gmail “Cretaceous Coffee Break” celebrates .com. www.dignitasinternational.org the opening of the new dinosaur ex- hibit in the Miller Museum of Geol- Tuesday, March 3 ogy. Miller Hall, 36 Union St. (opposite Division Street), 3 pm. Economics Marc Faber, economist. Were You Policy Studies Born Before 2007 or After? Dupuis Henrik Scheller, Post-Doctoral Auditorium, 4 pm. Fellow, Queen’s Institute for Inter- www.gloomboomdoom.com governmental Relations and Re- search Fellow, Hamburg Institute of Wednesday, March 4 International Economics. European Robert Sutherland Lecture Higher Education Reforms: Threats Sunera Thobani, UBC. Gender, Islam GREG BLACK and Benefits from the Bologna Ac- and the War on Terror. Ellis Audito- ConEd student Marcia Waggott and Raylai Morrison examine the bottom of a peat pot at the 20th annual Sci- cord, 202 Policy Studies, noon. ence Discovery Day Jan. 31 at the Faculty of Education. The popular event gives youngsters a chance to explore rium, 7 pm. Reception to follow at a variety of science and technology centres hands-on, while new teachers can observe and experience how chil- the Robert Sutherland Room, John dren of all ages interact with learning materials. Deutsch University Centre.