Queen’s University’s newspaper of record since 1969 n queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 70 YEARS IN THE MAKING university communications Bruce Jameson is congratulated by Chancellor Jim Leech after receiving his degree in engineering chemistry more than 70 years after he first arrived at Queen’s. It was one of the many special events that took place during Fall Convocation. See story on Page 4. campusnews queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 2 Student Affairs welcomes first volume 45, number 17, 2017 EDITOR andrew carroll diversity and inclusivity coordinator 613-533-6459, ext. 36459 [email protected] BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR ways looking to improve, and we ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, NEWS AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER believe that having a dedicated PUBLICATIONS Peter Jeffrey position within Student Affairs 613-533-600, ext. 77491 Vanessa Yzaguirre (MA’16) is will help.” [email protected] someone who likes to make things Ms. Yzaguirre joins Student Af- happen. She is also someone who fairs from the Queen’s Human ADVERTISING COORDINATOR is passionate about promoting di- Rights Office. She holds a master’s Peter Gillespie versity and inclusivity and she en- degree in Gender Studies from 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 joys working with students. Queen’s, and an undergraduate [email protected] It is this combination which degree in Media and Communica- www.queensu.ca/gazette drew Ms. Yzaguirre to a new role tions from the University Central QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY VICEQPRINCIPAL in the Division of Student Affairs. de Venezuela. RUNIVERSITY RELATIONSS Recently, she became the portfo- “I think it is essential that all of michael Fraser lio’s inaugural diversity and inclu- our students feel like a part of the the Gazette is published biweekly during sivity coordinator. Queen’s and Kingston commu- the academic year (september – april) and monthly during the spring (may – June) by “My main goal is to spark con- nity,” adds Ms. Yzaguirre. “If we university communications, richardson Hall, versations about identity, diver- want to create future leaders and Queen’s university. sity, and inclusivity in order to shape people’s minds through ed- submissions are welcome, and may be start shifting the culture around ucation, it is important that stu- emailed to [email protected]. the editor reserves the right to edit or refuse any it,” she says. “I hope that this po- dents make the most out of their submission. views expressed or implied are sition really helps to find ways for university years, and that won’t those of individual contributors or sources students from equity-seeking happen if they don’t feel in- quoted and do not necessarily reflect university policy. groups to express their thoughts university communications cluded. We need to use the power and creates a climate where all Vanessa Yzaguirre (MA’16) was recently appointed as the Division of Student SCHEDULE of education to build a diverse issue date: Jan. 9 Affairs’ first diversity and inclusivity coordinator. feel welcome and appreciated for and inclusive Queen’s commu- ad booking deadline: Dec. 19 who they are and what they have nity.” ad artwork deadline: Jan. 2 to say.” says Ann Tierney, Vice-Provost gram work. It reports to Assistant The position supports the divi- noon editorial deadline: Jan. 5 Ms. Yzaguirre’s work with stu- and Dean of Student Affairs. “It is Dean, Student Life and Learning sion’s goal to enhance programs issue date: Jan. 23 dents and student groups will in- central to aligning all of our ef- Corinna Fitzgerald, who says the and services to serve the diversity ad booking deadline: Jan. 9 form division-wide programming forts to support the development creation of the new role responds of the student population and pro- ad artwork deadline: Jan. 16 and services, and help to increase of a sense of belonging for all stu- to a need. mote an inclusive campus; it also noon editorial deadline: Jan. 18 the visibility of the supports that dents within the Queen’s commu- “One of the first orders of busi- aligns with the Principal’s Imple- ADVERTISING POLICY are available across campus and in nity, and build a more inclusive ness is to complete an environ- mentation Committee on Racism, the Gazette is a newspaper published by university communications (“Publisher”) the community for underrepre- and welcoming learning and liv- mental scan of what we are al- Diversity, and Inclusion for the primary purpose of internal commu- sented students and student ing environment.” ready doing, what’s working, and (PICRDI)’s final report. nication to its faculty and staff members. groups. This position will support the what might need to be changed or all advertising is subject to the Pub- To learn more about the Divi- lisher’s approval. the Publisher reserves the “The addition of this new posi- Student Experience Office and the added,” says Ms. Fitzgerald. sion of Student Affairs’ goals, visit right to revise, reject, discontinue or omit tion reflects a major priority for division in its student transition, “While we have lots of programs queensu.ca/studentaffairs/about/d any advertisement, or to cancel any advertis- the Division of Student Affairs,” development, and leadership pro- and services at Queen’s, we are al- ing contract for reasons satisfactory to the ivision-goals. Publisher without notice and without any claim for penalty. the Publisher does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by any error in accuracy in the printing of an advertisement Five Canada Research Chairs renewed beyond the amount paid for the space actu- ally occupied by that portion of the adver- tisement in which the error occurred. BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF the advertiser agrees to indemnify the Developed in 2000, each year energy, fuel material and chemical search supports increased renew- Publisher for any losses or costs incurred the CRC program invests up to products. able energy use across Canada. by the Publisher as a result of publishing any advertisement, which is libelous or One of the country’s highest re- $300 million to attract and retain Will Kymlicka (Philosophy) Morten Nielsen (Economics) misleading, or otherwise subjects the search honours, the Canada Re- some of the world's most accom- has been renewed as a Tier 1 has been renewed as a Tier 2 Publisher to liability. search Chairs program advances plished and promising minds. Canada Research Chair in Political Canada Research Chair in Time the Publisher may insert the word “ advertisement” above or below any copy. the nation’s position as a leader in Queen’s will receive $200,000 per Philosophy. Citizenship is often Series Econometrics. Dr. Nielsen’s the Publisher requires that any advocacy discovery and innovation and, re- year over seven years for each Tier described as tracking social mem- research develops new and im- advertisement identify the advertiser cently, five Queen’s faculty mem- 1 Chair and $100,000 per year over bership but, according to Dr. proved statistical methods for an- placing the ad. the Publisher will not knowingly publish bers were renewed at both Tier 1 five years for each Tier 2 Chair. Kymlicka, many members of soci- alyzing time-series data. Such any advertisement which is illegal, mislead- and Tier 2 levels. Tier 1 Chairs are Queen’s renewed CRCs are: ety are denied full citizenship methods are widely used in ap- ing or offensive to its readers. recognized by their peers as world (Civil En- the Publisher will not knowingly publish Pascale Champagne based on their linguistic or cogni- plied macro-economics, financial any advertisement which violates the leaders in their respective fields, gineering) has been renewed as a tive capacities. His research will economics, and many other fields. university’s internal policies, equity/human while Tier 2 Chairs are recognized Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in explore new concepts of inclusive R. Kerry Rowe (Civil Engineer- rights policies or code of conduct. Further, as emerging leaders in their re- the Publisher will not publish any advertise- Bioresource Engineering. A num- citizenship that seek to enable the ing) has been renewed as a Tier 1 ment which contravenes the best interests search areas. Queen’s is home to ber of Canadian policies have in- voices and participation of all Canada Research Chair in Geot- of the university directly or indirectly. over 40 Canada Research Chairs. creased incentives for renewable members. echnical and Geoenvironmental “The Canada Research Chairs energy generation, bioproduct re- Warren Mabee (Geography Engineering. The prevention of Program continues to enlist and covery, and environmentally sus- and Planning) has been renewed groundwater contamination at retain our country’s best and tainable approaches to manage as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair landfill and mining sites is a criti- brightest researchers,” says John water, waste and renewable re- in Renewable Energy Develop- cal environmental issue. Dr. Fisher, Interim Vice-Principal (Re- sources. Dr. Champagne’s re- ment and Implementation. Dr. Rowe’s research will combine search). “Here at Queen’s we are search aims to enhance our funda- Mabee evaluates new renewable modeling and experimental data very proud to have five of our mental understanding of how to energy technologies in terms of to investigate long-term perform- most accomplished researchers re- lessen environmental impacts of their economic, social, and envi- ance of various landfill liner sys- newed as chairs, as it speaks to technologies associated with this ronmental performance, and seeks tems, and provide new guidelines our institution’s pursuit of excel- effort, as well as to use ‘green to create tools to link national and for the design of anti-contamina- lence and leadership across a vari- chemistry’ to establish a future regional energy modeling with lo- tion systems for future landfills ety of disciplines.” supply of sustainable bio-based cal initiatives. Ultimately, his re- and mining operations. queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 campusnews 3 through the lens. Learning Outcomes Assessment project sharing results

BY PETER JEFFREY, ASSOCIATE “We found both our faculty and in first and fourth year. DIRECTOR, NEWS AND “We believe the assessment PUBLICATIONS students cared a lot about ensuring learning outcomes are and credentialing of skills and core competencies is critical for, embedded in their courses and After four years of collecting and is an essential component of, work. It’s why we will be putting a and analyzing data, the Queen’s a high quality post-secondary ed- lot more effort and energy into Learning Outcomes Assessment ucation system in Ontario,” says (LOA) project is about to publish promoting and studying the Harvey Weingarten, HEQCO and share its findings with other rubrics as there is evidence they President and CEO. “That is why universities across North Amer- provide more motivation to we are working with forward- ica. students and better information thinking institutions across the The project implementation be- for our instructors.” province like Queen’s to conduct gan back in September 2013. That’s – Brian Frank, Associate Dean innovative research to identify re- niversity communications u when nearly 2,000 first-year stu- (Teaching and Learning) liable and valid tools that can be The annual Principal’s Community Breakfast was hosted Friday, Nov. 17 at dents took a set of standardized used to measure and improve the the Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston’s Water’s Edge, with close to 100 assessment tests during their teaching of skills and competen- people from the Kingston and Queen’s communities attending. Principal classes, and allowed exams and ondary institutions looking to in- cies postsecondary institutions say Daniel Woolf provided a number of updates on initiatives at the university assignments from some of their corporate some efficient and effec- are the hallmark of a high quality while a panel, comprising Tina Dacin, Director of the Smith School of courses to be studied. At the same tive student learning assessments higher education.” Business Centre for Social Impact, Shyra Barberstock, a PhD candidate and time, a group of fourth-year stu- into their academic operations.” Phase two is also being sup- CEO and President of Okwaho International, Claire Davies, a professor of dents were also sampled from the From the start, the project team ported by HEQCO and will again Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Hasan Kettaneh, a PhD same departments using the same used four main assessment tools, be firmly focused on building on candidate and member of the PhD Community Initiative program, discussed tests. Once the research team had the Critical Thinking Assessment the success of the VALUE rubrics their efforts in social innovation. these baseline results in hand, Test (CAT), the Collegiate Learn- unveiled in phase one. This time, they then tested the first-year ing Assessment (CLA+), and the the project will focus on encourag- group again in their second, third Transferable Learning Orienta- ing interested faculty to work and fourth years. The goal was to tions Survey (TLO). The fourth with assessment facilitators to de- measure and track four important tool was a set of validated rubrics sign their courses and assign- student learning outcomes as they called VALUE, which stands for ments from the start to align with progressed through Queen’s, Valid Assessment of Learning in the learning outcomes rubrics. namely, critical thinking, problem Undergraduate Education, devel- One standardized test will be solving, communication, and life- oped by the American Association used in parallel for comparison. long learning. of Colleges and Universities. “We found both our faculty “We started out simply want- These rubrics were different than and students cared a lot about en- ing to find out whether or not we the tests in that they applied to a suring learning outcomes are em- could demonstrate in a reliable selection of assignments the stu- bedded in their courses and work. and valuable way the growth of dents completed as part of their It’s why we will be putting a lot those skills over four years with regular classwork. Once the as- more effort and energy into pro- our students, and if yes, by how signment or assessment was moting and studying the rubrics much,” says Jill Scott, Vice- marked in the regular way, the as there is evidence they provide Provost (Teaching and Learning). project team brought in specially- more motivation to students and “We learned that without a doubt trained students to rate them better information for our instruc- our students gain in skills and that again to see how the students per- tors,” says Dr. Frank. Queen’s students were well placed formed against the VALUE rubrics In another difference, the proj- compared against other schools in in such areas as critical thinking ect will also be taking a new ap- other jurisdictions such as the and problem solving. The results proach by creating clusters of United States. Queen’s students were then shared with the course courses in related disciplines and started higher and ended higher instructors so they could see putting them together to create an which was a very positive result.” where their students gained a lot, assessment network so faculty But this wasn’t the only impor- as well as how their assignment can work together to learn about tant focus of the LOA research aligned to the learning outcomes the rubrics and how to apply project which was funded by and they wanted their students to them. developed in collaboration with achieve. “Phase two is already under- the Higher Education Quality “We learned a lot of about way and we are recruiting instruc- Council of Ontario (HEQCO). It what works in each of these tools tors across campus to take part in also aimed to study the effective- and what doesn’t. We also found this groundbreaking research,” ness of the testing tools them- that one of the key factors to take says Dr. Scott. “There is no doubt selves. into account is student motiva- Queen’s is a leader in studying “There are a number of differ- tion, as their enthusiasm and par- learning outcome assessments in ent highly-standardized measure- ticipation in these types of assess- Canada and we have very com- ment tools out there and we ments can vary greatly. For pelling results on all fronts, in wanted to see how they work and example their desire to take part terms of what our students what each one can tell us about in the standardized tests drops learned and how a project like this the student skills they are de- steadily as they progress through works, which we are excited to signed to measure,” says Brian university which makes it difficult share and continue to study.” Frank, Associate Dean (Teaching to gather comprehensive data,” The phase one results will be and Learning) and co-Principal In- says Dr. Scott. published in early 2018 by vestigator along with Dr. Scott. As a result, the next phase of HEQCO. “This part of the research project this research project will not at- You can also learn more about is valuable as it will support our tempt to track the same large the project at Queen’s and ways to assessment work and help us im- group of students as they progress take part by visiting the Learning prove the educational experience, through Queen’s. Rather it will fo- Outcomes Assessment Project as well as helping other post-sec- cus on a cross-section of students website (queensu.ca/qloa/home). fallconvocationqueensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 4

During Fall Convocation, Queen’s conferred four honorary degrees. Receiving the degrees were, clockwise from top left: internationally-renowned pianist Oliver Jones; Métis author David Bouchard; health professional and Queen’s student mentor Debbie Docherty; and former chair of the Queen’s Board of Trustees John Rae. university communications Engineer returns to graduate after 70 years

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Currie reached out to his in- petrochemical industry in the dustry contacts to find records of mid-20th century. Some of this Bruce Jameson earned a sum- his grandfather’s career. It was a work remains referenced today in mer internship in the research de- tall order considering Jameson re- the petroleum industry.” partment at Imperial Oil in Sarnia, tired in 1986. The trail led eventu- It was enough to convince Ontario in 1946. He was 22 years ally to Doug MacLaren, Applied Dean Kevin Deluzio and Associate old then, with a sharp mind, a Process Research Section Head at Dean (Academic) Lynann strong work ethic, and a fresh, Imperial Oil. Though Jameson’s Clapham to waive the extra credit state-of-the-art education in engi- personnel records have long since and grant Jameson his degree in neering chemistry from Queen’s. been destroyed, MacLaren was engineering chemistry. On Tues- All this was buoyed by the able to piece together much of day, Nov. 14 Jameson, Currie and post-war optimism of the time. Jameson’s work history by sifting some of their extended family at- Anything seemed possible. through department publications tended Fall Convocation at The job was an excellent oppor- and technical reports. Queen’s so Jameson could receive tunity for a young man to gain “Mr. Jameson had a long, pro- his degree in person. some on-the-job research experi- ductive career as a chemist at Im- “It would never have come ence at one of Canada’s largest pe- perial Oil Research,” writes about if I had to do it,” says Jame- troleum companies. It worked out MacLaren after a long list of cita- son. “David did it all. I enjoyed well. Jameson’s managers were tions in a support letter to my time at Queen’s immensely. pleased enough to offer him full- university communications Queen’s. “As a chemist, he was Even though I didn’t get the de- time work starting the following Bruce Jameson is hooded by Lynann Clapham, Associate Dean (Academic), able to participate in the develop- gree, my time at Queen’s prepared autumn, after he completed his fi- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, at the afternoon Fall Convocation ment and implementation of sev- me for my working life. I had 39 nal year at Queen’s. But more than Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 14. eral pivotal processes and tech- years in industry and 31 years of that, it was that first summer in niques that transformed the retirement, so I’m doing all right.” Sarnia when, at a regular bible there was no pressure by my com- ing,” Currie says. “It turned out study group, he met Annabelle. pany to get the formal degree,” he that he held some Canadian Life happened: marriage to his says. “We were married immedi- patents and did some really im- sweetheart, six children, 39 indus- ately after I left school. We had a portant development work, so I trious and successful years at Im- child the next year. We were busy started prying a little more.” perial Oil, grandchildren, retire- with a family and building a It just didn’t seem right to Cur- ment, and great-grandchildren. house.” rie that his grandfather, now 93, It’s the kind of story anyone Decades later, and long into re- hadn’t earned his degree after would be lucky to live but there tirement, Jameson’s story was re- such a long and accomplished ca- was at least one loose end. layed to his grandson David Cur- reer as an engineer. So, he decided One of the course requirements rie. to ask administrators at the Fac- for graduation with the class of “I work in the petrochemical ulty of Engineering and Applied Sc’47 was German II. No German industry and, though he didn’t Science at Queen’s if the univer- II; no degree. Jameson doesn’t seem to talk much about himself, sity could grant Jameson his de- have German II. he always seemed knowledgeable gree now, even without German “It was a different time and about the technical work I was do- II. queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017fallconvocation 5 A time for honours and celebration

BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

Cold and blustery conditions couldn’t slow down Fall Convoca- tion at Queen’s University with six ceremonies being held from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16 at Grant Hall. Honorary degrees were con- ferred upon John Rae, a former chair of the Queen’s Board of Trustees, Oliver Jones, an interna- tionally-renowned pianist, who also offered a performance on the Grant Hall stage, health profes- sional and mentor to many Queen’s students Debbie Docherty, and Métis author David Bouchard. As always each ceremony was Not every photo works out the way they were planned as this boy is clearly not as a special event for the graduates, excited as the rest of his family to pose for a snapshot outside Grant Hall their friends and family, as well as For some of the bigger ceremonies during Fall Convocation, Grant Hall’s balcony following a Fall Convocation ceremony. for faculty and staff. fills up with family and friends eager to see their graduate cross the stage. university communications Doctorate in hand, a graduate looks for his family in Grant Hall and poses for a photo with, from left, Principal Daniel Woolf, Chancellor Jim Leech, and Rector Cam Yung.

Erin Sutherland and Michael Gauthier, who both received their doctoral degrees in Cultural Studies, share a moment with Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Director of Indigenous Initiatives, and Vanessa McCourt, Aboriginal Advisor. forum queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 6

viewpoint offers faculty, staff and students the opportunity to reflect on a wide range of topics related to Queen’s and post-secondary education. view point. email submissions or ideas to [email protected] The future is interdisciplinary

BY DANIEL WOOLF, PRINCIPAL search councils have made efforts Things’ and advancement of artifi- employ an interdisciplinary ap- tively administering people back AND VICEQCHANCELLOR in this area, but that more must be cial intelligence both present ques- proach regularly. It’s easy to find into the corners of their depart- done to encourage multidiscipli- tions we’ve never had to ask be- health science labs with bio- ments, or allow research projects In the past 20 years, interdisci- nary research. fore—questions that are not just of chemists, biologists, pharmacolo- to fall between the gaps. plinary research—studies involv- Why, exactly? Because it ex- a technical nature but also ethical, gists and other specialists working Within academia, we have an ing researchers from multiple aca- poses specialists in one area to legal, and sociological. shoulder to shoulder. This needs opportunity to think about ways demic other perspectives and ways of In all these cases, “interdiscipli- to be broadened. of forging new connections disciplines— thinking, challenging received nary” means not just across the Interdisciplinary research is among disciplines, creating the has gone from truths and spurring creativity and hard sciences but the social sci- something we prioritize at structures to do this kind of work. ‘nice to have’ to innovation. In many ways, aca- ences as well. To focus only on sci- Queen’s, from our degree pro- We are at the point today ‘need to have.’ demic disciplines are like houses, ence, technology, engineering and gram in neuroscience to our cen- where we have to decide how we Today, given and with disciplinary research math (STEM) is to leave a huge tres and institutes that bring to- want to tackle the future. Greg the complexity nearly everything happens “at amount of intellectual capacity on gether faculty from across Bavington, the executive director of social, politi- home.” the table. This is something that departments. Our Dunin-Desh- of DDQIC, often asks, “What kind cal, environ- I personally like to get out of someone like Steve Jobs, for exam- pande Queen’s Innovation Centre of hockey team would you have if mental, eco- my own house from time to time, ple, understood intuitively. It was (DDQIC), which forms teams of you had all the best goalies in the nomic and technological talk to other people, and en- the combination of engineering young entrepreneurs from diverse world—and no one else?” It takes challenges facing the world, it is counter new perspectives. excellence and insight into how disciplines, is testament to the a well-rounded team to achieve a very quickly becoming something In research, this “getting out of people interact that made Apple strength of cross-disciplinary re- common goal. no country can do without. the house” has become essential the company it is today. search. It was the incubator for The future will be full of chal- Canada has the skills, talent because the problems to be con- The value of social science re- Spectra Plasmonics, an entrepre- lenge and opportunity—most of and capacity to be an interna- fronted spill across borders, cul- search is not always easy to quan- neurial student project that won which we cannot now predict. tional leader in research and inno- tural divides and fields of knowl- tify, though its absence is keenly first prize at an international pitch Rapid technological advances, vation. Seizing that opportunity edge. felt. This was the case with the roll- competition in Singapore this geo-political challenges and cli- will require concerted effort and Take climate change. It’s not out of the HPV vaccine a few years year, beating 35 international mate change will test our ability to unequivocal government support just an environmental issue: it has ago. Some social science research teams. react and navigate. It is through for interdisciplinary as well as tra- enormous economic and social to understand how the public So what needs to happen for interdisciplinary research teams ditional discipline-based research. implications. How can we possi- might perceive the vaccine before it Canada to see and support more that we will be best able to re- This was recognized by last bly take on the challenge of mod- was unveiled could have strength- interdisciplinary research? First, spond to these changes, to inno- spring’s federally commissioned ulating climate change without ened communications around the governments at all levels need to vate, seize new opportunities and Fundamental Science Review, dealing with the impact of envi- launch—and prevented resistance fund it. The bodies that adminis- improve quality of life—both at which included a clear call for ronmental change on local com- from parents based on unfounded ter that funding need to make home and abroad. greater support for research munities and Indigenous peoples? concerns that it would promote sure they don’t impose conditions This column was originally pub- across disciplines. The authors of Technology is another case in teenage promiscuity. that serve as impediments to in- lished in The Hill Times on Nov. 3, that document acknowledged re- point. The rise of the ‘Internet of Some areas of research already terdisciplinary research, effec- and carried by Universities Canada)

lives lived. Lives Lived is a space to share your memories of a Queen’s community member who recently died. email your submissions to [email protected] A mentor and role model to so many

Professor T. Kurt Kyser, Fellow Hawley Medal, Willet G. Miller Applied Geochemists, and the these collaborations, which led to of the Royal Society of Canada Medal, Past President’s Medal of Mineralogical Association of fieldwork in Canada, Australia, and pioneering geochemist, died the Mineralogical Association of Canada. United States, Africa, South Amer- while teaching in Bermuda on Canada, and Past President’s Dr. Kyser was born in Mon- ica, Europe, and Russia. Aug. 29. Medal of the Geological Associa- tana, grew up in California, and Dr. Kyser is survived by his Dr. Kyser joined the Depart- tion of Canada. completed his BSc at the Univer- wife and partner in science and ment of Geological Sciences and In addition to these honours, sity of California, San Diego, and life, April Vuletich, and his larger Geological Engineering at Queen’s he was a Fellow of the Royal Soci- earned his MA and PhD from the family of former students and University in 1995. He created and ety of Canada, a Queen’s Research University of California, Berkley. postdoctoral fellows, colleagues directed one of the leading geo- Chair, a Queen’s National Scholar, His doctoral research pioneered and friends. chemistry laboratories in North a Killam Research Fellow, a Fel- the use of stable isotopes to un- This Lives Lived was written by America, the Queen’s Facility for low of the Mineralogical Society derstand seafloor basalt. He com- Eric E. Hiatt (University of Wiscon- Isotope Research. Dr. Kyser was a of America, and recipient of the pleted a postdoctoral fellowship sin, Oshkosh) and Peir K. Pufahl world-renowned researcher E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellow- at the U.S. Geological Survey in (Acadia University). whose creativity and gift for solv- ship. Dr. Kyser’s service to the sci- Denver and a NATO postdoctoral A memorial scholarship fund has ing scientific problems produced entific community was also unwa- fellowship at the University of been set up in Dr. Kyser's name. Do- more than 500 peer-reviewed pa- vering. He was the Editor-in- Paris in 1980. nations can be made online pers, books, book chapters, and Kurt Kyser joined the Department of Chief of the Geological Society of Before coming to Queen’s, he (givetoqueens.ca/project/view/902) or technical reports. Geological Sciences and Geological London’s journal Geochemistry: Ex- was a faculty member in the De- by cheque payable to Queen's Univer- Beyond these seminal contribu- Engineering in 1995. ploration, Environment, Analysis, partment of Geological Sciences at sity with 'In memory of Kurt Kyser' tions, his lasting legacy is the hun- Past President of the Mineralogi- the University of Saskatchewan. in the memo field: Queen's Univer- dreds of former students and vated them as people. cal Association of Canada and an He collaborated with colleagues sity postdoctoral fellows that he men- Dr. Kyser’s work has been rec- active member of the Mineralogi- worldwide and believed strongly Attn: Emily Mackwood tored. Each was touched in an in- ognized by numerous awards and cal Society of America, American that field geology is fundamental Office of Advancement sightful and inspirational way that accolades. Prominent awards in- Geophysical Union, Geochemical to geochemical research. Many Old Medical Building, Room 303 not only challenged them, but ele- clude the Duncan R. Derry Medal, Society of America, Association of close friendships were born from Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 campusnews 7 Queen’s in the news. Highlights of Queen’s experts in the media from Nov. 1-15 Business) spoke to the Globe and could help locate and define emerg- John Burge (Dan school of sleeping patterns. NEWSPAPERS mail about how canadian business ing pathogens with the potential to Drama and music) wrote a piece for Matthias Spitzmuller (smith schools are following a global trend develop into an epidemic. the conversation, saying that it’s im- RADIO school of Business) wrote for the of spending money on digital and Arthur Cock- portant to nurture young, emerging Houchang Hassan-Yari (centre Globe and mail about how compa- social media to recruit prospective field (Law) told composers for the future of concert for international and Defence Policy) nies can best develop young hires mBa students. cBc online that in music in canada. discussed the recent actions of saudi into successful employees. Erik Knutsen canada compa- arabia's crown Prince to consolidate David Saunders (Dean, smith (Law) was inter- nies are encour- TELEVISION power with cKnW-vancouver. school of Business) discussed the viewed about civil aged to use off- Judith David- Yoanna Skrobik (school of medi- toronto campus of the smith school cases like the one shore tax havens son (Psychology) cine) spoke to cBc radio’s Quirks of Business with the Globe and mail. being brought as it allows them was interviewed and Quarks on opiods saying that Ryan Riordan (smith school of against film pro- to compete in the international mar- on the cKWs nonpharmacological treatments Business) says financial technology, ducer Harvey We- ketplace. His recent op-ed on the morning show may not work for acute, short-term like artificial intelligence and ma- instein by an on- Law society of upper canada was about how turn- pain, but can be extremely helpful chine learning, will lower costs and tarian actressby news outlets also cited in a recent Globe and mail ing the clock back for chronic pain. increase access to financial services including the toronto sun, opinion piece; wrote for the toronto one hour for day- in an interview with the Globe and ctvnews.ca, and Global news as well star about how an upcoming light savings affects our sleep. MAGAZINES mail. as Hamilton spectator, Waterloo re- supreme court decision will deter- John Rudan (surgery) and Ga- Audrey Brendon Gurd gion record, Kingston Whig-stan- mine who gets to regulate a lawyer’s bor Fichtinger (computing) tell Kobayashi (Geog- (Kinesiology and dard and more. behaviour in the courtroom. cKWs that technology like the raphy and Plan- Health) says Margaret Biggs (Political stud- Andrew Craig (cancer research 'iKnife' is on the leading edge of the ning) says in uni- there's no one- ies, smith school of Business) co-au- institute, school of medicine, Bio- surgical profession. versity affairs that size-fits-all ap- thored a piece for the Globe and medical and molecular sciences) John Andrew (smith school of research findings proach to exercise mail about why more canadian stu- wrote for the conversation about Business, environmental studies) suggest a differ- but that there are dents need to study abroad. the urgent need for canada's gov- was interviewed by cKWs tv for a ence in standards some techniques ernment to increase investment in series on the changing face of between the ways in which white that can help everyone create their ONLINE scientific research. Princess street, and said that the de- and racialized professors are as- best workout in an interview with Joel Sokolsky (Political studies) Warren Mabee (Geography and velopments, a couple already built sessed for advancement in the aca- the Hamilton spectator. says in Huffpost that the major focus Planning, school of Policy studies) and the one proposed for the next demic system. Lynda Colgan's (education) of the canadian armed Forces is says in Desmog canada that the few years, are excellent projects. Wagdy Loza (Psychiatry) penned piece for the conversation about overseas support of our allies. clean Fuel standard will accelerate Alistair MacLean (Psychology, a paper discussing the term 'islamo- how schools and parents can work Gerald Evans (medicine) told Fu- emissions reductions in certain sec- school of medicine, Psychiatry) told phobia' and its social and political together to enhance science learn- turism that surveillance organiza- tors, especially where there are Global news that it would be better impacts that was published by the ing appeared in the national Post. tions and cooperation between sur- cleaner technologies and fuels al- if time didn’t change for daylight mackenzie institute. Neil Bearse (smith school of veillance networks internationally ready available. savings, as it negatively impacts

Helping female-identified, first-year students ‘Flip the Script’ BY ANDREW CARROLL, Dr. Senn, who leads the Sexual the students. In addition to Ms. tempted or completed sexual as- GAZETTE EDITOR ous situations, and how to react or Assault Resistance Education Coulter and Ms. Lotan, the five- sault before they graduate. The af- respond, the program aims to help (SARE) Centre, has researched, person team now also includes tereffects can be devastating and female students navigate the dan- A new program aimed at pro- developed, and tested the pro- graduate students Catrina Mavri- providing support to the survivor gers they may face. As the old say- viding first-year, female-identified gram over a 10-year period and gianakis, Natalie Brown and is vital. ing goes, knowledge is power. students with the tools to help re- now EAAA is being shared with Luissa Vahedi. All of those involved in deliv- “We really hope that we can duce the instance of completed universities across Canada and The program is 12 hours in ering Flip the Script are commit- make their transition to university sexual assault is being introduced around the world. length with sessions being deliv- ted to making a difference and life a little easier, make them feel a to the Queen’s community this fall. At Queen’s, the EAAA pro- ered over four evening or two full- creating opportunities for young little more comfortable in their An initiative of the Human gram is being led by Sexual Vio- day sessions on a weekend. This women to change the conversa- own skin or give them the tools to Rights Office, the Enhanced As- lence Prevention and Response fall, weekend sessions are being of- tion about sexual violence. navigate the complex situations sess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) Coordinator, Barb Lotan and Hu- fered on Nov. 18-19 or Nov. 25-26. “People who are sexually as- that do arise in social and sexual Sexual Assault Resistance Educa- man Rights Advisor, Margot The two-day sessions are di- saulted often suffer adverse conse- settings, and give them the sense tion Program is an evidence-based Coulter. The pair traveled to vided into four main sections: pro- quences in terms of mental health that they can trust themselves,” program developed by University Windsor earlier this year to attend viding information, skills, and and can have a really difficult says Ms. Mavrigianakis. “And it is of Windsor professor and re- a train-the-trainer session and be- practice in assessing risk; over- time focusing on school. It can re- also about what danger cues look searcher, Charlene Senn. Known come thoroughly familiar with the coming emotional barriers in ac- ally take a toll on your academ- like in men, what dangerous situa- on campus as “Flip the Script,” project. Work over the summer in- knowledging danger; engaging in ics,” Ms. Brown says, adding that tions look like and feel like and the program has a focus on ad- cluded hiring and training three effective verbal and physical self- the majority of sexual assaults in- giving women the space and the dressing acquaintance sexual as- peer facilitators who are responsi- defence; and exploring one’s own volve a male acquaintance, an im- confidence to trust their intuition.” sault. ble for delivering the modules to sexual values, boundaries, and portant focus of the EAAA pro- Implementation of EAAA/Flip rights. Using conversation, interac- gram. “We want women to be as the Script on Queen’s campus is tive activities and videos, young successful as possible in all of part of ongoing research being women can explore the topics in a their endeavors, so our goal is to done by Dr. Senn and her team at safe and comfortable environment. reduce obstacles that prevent that the SARE Centre. The Flip the Script program is from happening. This program is Space is still available in the up- part of a comprehensive approach one vehicle for doing that.” coming November session. More to preventing sexual violence at Statistics also show that a fe- sessions are scheduled for March Queen’s. A variety of other pro- male student is most likely to ex- 2018. There is no fee to participate. grams running on campus, in- perience an attempted or com- Participation is limited to first-year, cluding Bystander Intervention pleted sexual assault during their female-identified students enrolled Training and RAD, are comple- first year at university – a time of at Queen’s. Contact the team at mentary to this program. transition, new situations and new [email protected] for more Statistics show that as many as acquaintances. information and to register. A Face- one in four female university stu- By providing information on book page is available at face- dents will experience either an at- danger cues, assessing risk in vari- book.com/FliptheScriptQueens/. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 8 Balancing thousands of relationships

BY SARAH LINDERS, SENIOR important to me. I think it’s the recognizing the outstanding vol- COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER right time for me to be at Queen’s unteerism and donations to our and I hope I can contribute im- institution. That work never ends, The Gazette sat down with Ryan measurably to the community. and it’s always the top priority. Rodrigues, the newly appointed How does Alumni Relations By recognizing alumni engage- Associate Vice-Principal (Alumni and Annual Giving fit into ment and philanthropic support Relations and Annual Giving) to Queen’s? we strengthen our alumni com- learn about the experience he Our team deals with the full munity culture and model the brings to the role, and his views student lifecycle. We strive to en- way for current students to follow. on coming to Queen’s, educational gage our 140,000+ alumni, in over What’s the biggest challenge fundraising, and our school’s 140 countries, to support Queen’s coming up for Alumni Relations alumni culture. priorities. We connect people with and Annual Giving? opportunities to volunteer and The biggest challenge is engag- What is your first impression give back to the Queen’s commu- ing an exponentially growing of Queen’s so far? nity on local, national, and inter- group of alumni. We’re graduat- What’s struck me at Queen’s is national levels. We also work with ing more students now than we’ve the culture of the community, and our alumni to assist with recruit- ever had in the past – over 50 per the alumni body in particular. I ment, because our alumni are our cent of our alumni have gradu- just witnessed my first Homecom- best brand ambassadors. ated in the last 20 years. Reaching ing just over a month ago, and to We also organize Homecoming that many people, keeping good see nearly 100 groups come back and reunions, so we’re trying to contact information, and engaging for reunions, and to learn about keep classes connected to the that many people is a challenge. the traditions and the history of niversity communications u school. Also on the philanthropy This becomes a volume game, so Queen’s, has been much more Ryan Rodrigues, Associate Vice-Principal (Alumni Relations and Annual Giving), side, we had approximately 100 we have to leverage things like than I expected. joined Queen's in July. groups come to Homecoming. A technology, but technology can Both the Kingston and Queen’s large number of them did class only build a certain type of rela- communities have been very wel- These experiences have helped I grew up in Guelph, which is giving campaigns, so they banded tionship. coming to me and my family. me see how units like Advance- quite similar to Kingston, in that together and donated towards a The human element is hugely What sort of background are ment can support the faculties, it’s a university town and both my specific cause or project, or to the important to the work that we do. you bringing to your new role? but I’ve also had the advantage of parents were adjunct faculty at the school’s greatest need, or to a stu- We don’t want to whittle it down In the past, a lot of the leaders being part of a faculty, and being University of Guelph and also dent need, like bursaries and or dilute it, we work to maintain of Alumni Relations at Queen’s supported by the university serv- business people in the community. scholarships. many valuable personal relation- have been products of Queen’s. To ices I’m part of now. I understand That town and gown relationship We also have the Queen’s Uni- ships. That’s the challenge: balanc- be in my role and not be an alum- the position of the faculty. That’s is something I’m quite familiar versity Alumni Association ing thousands and thousands of nus of the institution is rare here. been extremely helpful, specifi- with, albeit in Guelph. (QUAA), a dedicate group of vol- relationships for Queen’s, and en- I’ve worked at the University cally to this role. I got to go to great schools, and unteers who help foster engage- suring that we’re keeping in of Guelph, Ryerson University, I’ve worked in most of the I came to the realization that not ment of alumni in various parts of touch, and that we’re keeping up Western University, the University provinces in Canada, in over 20 everyone can go to great schools, the world and in Canada. I like to with the times as well. of Toronto, and the University of countries, and I’ve worked in all many because of the lack of finan- say that these engaged alumni What mark would you like to Pennsylvania, so those experi- of the Queen’s Innovation Nodes cial capacity. I’m driven to equal volunteers are valued and integral make in this role? ences have given me great insights key global cities. That’s also help- the playing field through partners who are a catalyst to our I like the adage of leaving a job to bring to this role. I’ve worked ful in furthering Queen’s business fundraising. Educational fundrais- work. better than you were given it. I’ve in Advancement roles, including relationships. ing has been my driving passion. What’s the number one prior- inherited a wonderful team and annual giving and alumni rela- What drives your passion for I do a lot of volunteer work in ity for you and your team over alumni body that is so passionate tions, as well as in recruitment philanthropy and community? the local community as well be- the next year? and loyal to Queen’s. My goal is to roles within the faculty in univer- My parents came to Canada cause I feel I have been given so Continuing to support our vol- magnify that. It may be challeng- sities; at University of Toronto’s from East Africa in 1972, and I was much, I want to give back. unteers and donors, while seizing ing because of scale, but that’s the Rotman School of Management born in Toronto. They came here Coming to Queen’s, seeing the new opportunities to move people nut that I need to crack. and at the University of Pennsyl- because they wanted to give me a principal’s commitment to diver- to extraordinary levels of support Read the full interview at vania’s Wharton School. better life, and they did. sity, equity and inclusion, is very for Queen’s. We’re continuously queensu.ca/gazette. Queen’s international initiatives recognized with award

BY DAVE RIDEOUT, Washington, and the University of Queen’s emerged as a front- the world, and access to interna- student and faculty international COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Calgary – the latter of which gar- runner because of its broad range tional opportunities help students mobility, engaging our global nered the top prize. of internationalization initiatives open up new doors for learning alumni in meaningful ways, and The Association of Public and “We have made remarkable designed to position the univer- and employment.” creating a vibrant and inclusive en- Land-grant Universities (APLU) progress since the launch of our sity as a world leader in multi-na- The APLU also recognized vironment on campus and at the has recognized first-ever Comprehensive Interna- tional research collaboration, Queen’s as a top contender for no- Bader International Study Centre Queen’s University tional Plan in 2015,” says Benoit- global recruitment, and cross-cul- table academic accomplishments (BISC) are important ways Queen’s as a finalist for its Antoine Bacon, Provost and Vice- tural learning opportunities both like Arthur McDonald’s Nobel can stand out on the global stage.” Institutional Award Principal (Academic). “To be abroad and at home. Prize-winning work in physics, The APLU is a research, policy, for Global Learn- recognized by the APLU as one of “Deepening our institution’s and its 10-year, $24 million grant and advocacy organization dedicated ing, Research and Queen’s in North America’s leaders in global relationship with the interna- from the Mastercard Foundation’s to strengthening and advancing the Engagement at its the World outreach speaks to the strength of tional community is and will con- Scholars Program to develop work of public universities in the recent annual meet- our strategy and of our academic tinue to be invaluable to the suc- Ethiopia’s first occupational ther- U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Every ing in Washington, D.C. community, as well as to the de- cess of our faculty and students,” apy program in partnership with year, member campuses enroll 4.9 Queen’s was selected as one of velopment of a real international says Kathy O’Brien, Associate the University of Gondar. million undergraduates and 1.3 mil- the final four competitors for the culture at Queen’s. We should be Vice-Principal (International). “As an institution, we must con- lion graduate students, award 1.2 award out of 237 APLU member very proud of the international “Impactful discovery is increased tinually seek new and innovative million degrees, employ 1.2 million institutions, alongside Michigan impact our efforts have had over when researchers are able to col- approaches to internationaliza- faculty and staff, and conduct $43.9 State University, the University of such a short time.” laborate with teams from around tion,” says O’Brien. “Supporting billion in university-based research. queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 campusnews 9 A champion Remembering the of equity and Fifth Field Company inclusivity BY PHIL GAUDREAU, SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF On Remembrance Day, veter- After 25 years of service, Irène ans, serving military personnel, Bujara, University Advisor on Eq- and members of the Queen's com- uity and Human Rights, will be munity led by Dean of Engineer- retiring from her position as of ing and Applied Science Kevin Jan. 31, 2018. Deluzio gathered to honour the Ms. Bujara came to Queen’s in victims of conflicts, past and pres- 1992 as the inaugural director of ent, and to pay special tribute to a Irène Bujara, University Advisor on the Human Rights Office. The eq- group of Queen’s students and Equity and Human Rights, will retire uity portfolio was added to her re- faculty who answered the call after 25 years at Queen’s. sponsibilities in 2005 and she has during both World Wars. held the position of university ad- A new monument unveiled on university communications visor on equity and human rights port measurable progress. Ms. Bu- campus on Saturday, Nov. 11 was Kevin Deluzio, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and since that time. Throughout her jara and her team’s work recently dedicated to the men of the Fifth Brigadier-General Steve Irwin (Ret’d), Colonel Commandant of the Canadian tenure, she has guided the evolu- received an Employment Equity Field Company, Royal Canadian Military Engineers, unveil the plinth dedicated to the Fifth Field Company. tion of the university’s employ- Achievement Award from the fed- Engineers. The group, which com- ment equity and educational, ac- eral government in recognition of prised Queen’s students and fac- Cpl. Stanley Clark Fields, a mem- Fifth Field Company Lane. This is cessibility, anti-racism, and Queen’s Accessibility Framework, ulty from the School of Mining ber of the Fifth Field Company the second plinth to be unveiled inclusion programs and mobilized Employment Equity Framework, Engineering, was formed just during the Second World War. as part of the Queen’s Remembers countless initiatives to support the and their innovative evaluation prior to the First World War, mak- Cpl. Fields and his family were in initiative. Through this initiative, advancement of a welcoming and tool, the Diversity and Equity As- ing them the first ‘purely univer- attendance at the unveiling, and Queen’s is reflecting upon its his- respectful campus community. sessment and Planning (DEAP) sity company in Canada.’ This Cpl. Fields was awarded a Cana- tory in a project to commemorate “Queen’s has greatly benefitted application. unit of engineers was granted offi- dian Military Engineer Branch those who have made a significant from Ms. Bujara’s passion and During her time as the Univer- cial recognition in early 1910. They Commendation for his tireless and noteworthy contribution to leadership over the past 25 years, sity Advisor on Equity and Hu- contributed greatly to Canada’s work capturing the history of the the university. The planning for and we will continue build on her man Rights, Ms. Bujara has also preparations for the Great War, Fifth Field Company. the Queen’s Remembers initiative work towards a fully welcoming focused on supporting and engag- and men of the company served “It is my hope that this plinth was led by Principal Daniel Woolf and inclusive campus,” says ing members of the Queen’s com- bravely in both World Wars. Many will remind, inform, and spark in- in collaboration with the facilities Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Provost and munity, including overseeing the made the ultimate sacrifice. terest to learn more,” says Dean and university planning teams, Vice-Principal (Academic). “We establishment of a number of re- Among those joining Queen’s Deluzio. “Standing as it is, in a cen- University Relations, and those are all in debt to Ms. Bujara and it source groups and professional for the unveiling of the plinth was tral location on campus, this plinth with specific ties to the topics be- is fitting that she was recently development programming such Brigadier-General Steve Irwin will be passed daily by many hun- ing commemorated. awarded a Distinguished Service as the “From Diversity to Inclu- (Ret’d), Colonel Commandant of dreds of individuals; students, fac- The intent of this particular Award in recognition of her work sion” certificate, as well as en- the Canadian Military Engineers; ulty, staff, and visitors. In future, plinth is to remember the sacri- for the Queen’s community.” gagement initiatives like the Major-General Sylvain Sirois, the we will incorporate the Fifth Field fices of the men of the Fifth Field In addition to working to pre- “Woman Recreated Mosaic Proj- Chief Military Engineer; Colonel Company into our annual univer- Company, many of whom were vent and address issues relating to ect.” Andrew Bassinger, Director of the sity Remembrance and, as they do the same ages as our students, and harassment and discrimination, “The accomplishment I am Royal Canadian Engineers; Princi- today, the flags will be flown at who unequivocally put others be- Ms. Bujara also established a for- most proud of is to have built a pal Harry Kowal of the Royal Mil- half-mast for the Fifth and other fore themselves. Many people ward-looking vision for the Hu- team in both the human rights itary College of Canada; and a members of Queen’s who gave so contributed to the realization of man Rights Office and Equity Of- and equity sections of the office number of representatives from much in the service of their coun- this memorial, and Dean Deluzio fice, developing long-term that is so responsive to the needs the Canadian Armed Forces and try, and in the name of freedom.” thanked the many supporters in- strategic plans, policies, and of the community,” says Ms. Bu- Royal Military College. In addi- The monument is located at the cluding 1 Engineer Support Unit proactive planning tools to sup- jara. tion, the university paid tribute to intersection of Union Street and and the Government of Canada. oncampus queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 10 New lecture series will through the lens. celebrate John Meisel

BY PETER JEFFREY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

A lot has changed across this country since John Meisel first took up residence here at Queen’s in 1949 as a lecturer in Political Studies. But one thing that re- mains a constant is the existence of political controversy and the need for scholars, policymakers, and the public to explore and ad- dress it. This is where a new annual lec- ABOVE: Principal Daniel Woolf, left, and Chancellor Jim Leech, right, helped ture series at Queen’s will come in. recognize Distinguished Service Award recipients Judith Brown, Irène The John Meisel Scholar Series in Bujara, Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Albert Clark and Terry Krupa, at the Contemporary Political Contro- University Council Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4. Hok-Lin Leung was absent. versies is set for Thursday, Nov. 23 BELOW: Principal Woolf speaks with Queen’s donor Bob Burnside (Sc’56), from 4 to 5:30 pm in the Agnes university communications who received the Distinguished Service Award in 1998, at the University Etherington Art Centre. The inau- Professor Emeritus John Meisel reacts to the announcement of The John Meisel Council Dinner. gural visiting scholar will be De- Scholar Series in Contemporary Political Controversies. The inaugural visiting bra Thompson from the Univer- scholar, Debra Thompson from the University of Oregon, will host a lecture sity of Oregon and the title of her Thursday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 5:30 pm in the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. lecture is “Trump, Race and the Rise of Populism.” oneer in research into political be- where members of the Depart- “This scholar series is an ideal havior and he wrote widely on ment of Political Studies unveiled way for the university to celebrate Canadian elections, political par- the scholar series founded in his John’s incredible career and the ties, Quebec politics, science pol- honour. contributions he has made to icy, and cultural policy. The event will also highlight Queen’s and Canada in his roles He was the founding editor of the important contributions of as a professor, public servant, and two prestigious academic jour- Queen’s Political Studies to schol- public intellectual,” says Zsuzsa nals, the Canadian Journal of Politi- arship and public engagement Csergő, Head, Department of Po- cal Science and the International Po- both nationally and internation- litical Studies. “He was an impor- litical Science Review. From 1980 to ally. tant voice in many of this coun- 1983 he was chair of the Canadian The lecture is open to the pub- try’s most important debates over Radio-television and Telecommu- lic and is being sponsored by the many decades, including discus- nications Commission and later Faculty of Arts and Science with sions over the future of Canadian served as president of the Royal support from alumni. culture and arts, and battles over Society of Canada. For more information visit the the Constitution, to name a few.” Recently, he celebrated his 94th Queen’s Political Studies website PHotos By Garrett eLLiott Professor Meisel was also a pi- birthday at the University Club (queensu.ca/politics). grad studies.

THESIS DEFENCES ‘towards a security Framework for cation Performance in HPc clusters Friday, Nov. 24 smartphone operating systems’. su- with GPu accelerators’. supervisor: aaron Douglas springford, mathe- pervisor: m. Zulkernine, 524 Good- a. afsahi, 428 Walter Light Hall, 1:30 matics & statistics, ‘spectral analysis win Hall, 1 pm. pm. of time series With Latent and irregu- Thursday, Nov. 30 Thursday, Dec. 7 lar times’. supervisors: D.J. thomson, scott Lougheed, environmental Lei Kou, electrical & computer G.K. takahara, 521 Jeffrey Hall, 10 am. studies, ‘Disposing of risk: the engineering, ‘topologies and modu- Tuesday, Nov. 28 Biopolitics of recalled Food and the lation methods for Five-Level ac- Xilong yuan, chemistry, ‘Develop- (un)making of Waste’. supervisor: tive-neutral-Point-clamped invert- ment of Green chromatographic m.J. Hird, 402B Gordon Hall, 9:30 am. ers’. supervisor: y.-F. Liu, P.c. sen, techniques and stimuli-responsive Monday, Dec. 4 310 Beamish munroe Hall, 1 pm. materials Based on co2-switchable muhammad Farrukh rafiq, art Friday, Dec. 8 chemistry’. supervisors: r.D. History, ‘nationalism and Pre- Liang Jia, electrical & computer oleschuk, P.G. Jessop, 515 chernoff raphaelite art’. supervisor: J. Hel- engineering, ‘technologies for im- Hall, 1:30 pm. land, D120 mac-corry Hall, 1 pm. proving Performance of indoor Dim- Wednesday, Nov. 29 Tuesday, Dec. 5 mable Light-emitting Diode (LeD) Kimberley anne Foley, Public Hao Li, electrical & computer en- Drivers’. supervisor: y.-F. Liu, 428 Wal- Health sciences, ‘measuring the gineering, ‘advanced Downconver- ter Light Hall, 1:30 pm. Quality of Personal care in Patients sion mixers for cmos radio Fre- Wednesday, Dec. 13 undergoing radical radiotherapy quency integrated circuits’ Jeffrey rice, Political studies, for Prostate cancer’. supervisors: supervisor(s): c.e. saavedra, 428 Wal- ‘Why organizations Fight: Wars of W.J. mackillop, P. Groome, 311 car- ter Light Hall, 10 am. choice in an age of instability’. su- ruthers Hall, 1 pm. Thursday, Dec. 7 pervisor: s. von Hlatky, c326 mac- Thursday, Nov. 30 iman Faraji, electrical & computer corry Hall, 10 am. md shahrear iqbal, computing, engineering, ‘improving communi- queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 research 11 Science in Canada needs funding, not photo-ops

This column was originally (CIHR), Natural Sciences and En- Since then, there has been no for humanity in the future.” published on The Conversation gineering Research Council of evidence that the science minister This was certainly a failing of (theconversation.com/ca). Canada (NSERC) and the Social or the prime minister will provide the Harper government, and still Sciences and Humanities Research the budget support needed to en- largely applies to the science pol- BY ANDREW CRAIG, ASSOCIATE Council (SSHRC). act the report’s recommendations. icy of the Trudeau government, PROFESSOR Q BIOMEDICAL AND Now at the midpoint of its despite the warm platitudes of MOLECULAR SCIENCES Picking winners instead of mandate, the Trudeau govern- how they value science. basic research ment is attempting to traverse an Action needed now Fresh off an election win in In fact, there was no mention of ever-widening gap between the 2015, the Trudeau government these funding agencies or the im- dations should be left to elected government’s messaging on sci- It is time for the Canadian gov- won the support of the Canadian portance of fundamental research officials — surprising since she ence and its actions. Due to inac- ernment to move past boutique research community with a decla- in the 2017 federal budget, despite herself commissioned the report, tion, they have effectively reduced programs and photo-ops. Without ration that science and evidence- a major focus on innovation, and it provides the basis for evi- available funding for federal re- new investment in unfettered re- based decision making was back. which inevitably builds on funda- dence-based decisions on how to search in open competitions search funding to the tricouncil Early action included the ap- mental discoveries. bolster Canadian science funding where the research topics are not agencies, we will see generations pointment of Canada’s first minis- Instead, Ottawa continued the and delivery. constrained or dependent on in- of highly-skilled scientists leave ter of science, and a modest in- trend of previous governments to Research funding dire dustry partnerships. Canada or choose another career. crease in funding to the federal support directed funding for spe- This will further the steady de- Serious implications agencies that administer federal cialized themes, including $6 mil- Instead, a grassroots effort cline in Canada’s reputation for research funds in their first lion for stem-cell research, $81 mil- among Canadian researchers led Why should the public be con- world-class research. It also has budget. While disappointed with lion for space exploration, $10 to the organization of town hall cerned? The loss of investigator- the unintended consequence of the magnitude of investment, the million for quantum computing meetings across Canada where re- initiated grants means that we are stemming the flow of new discov- research community rationalized and $35 million to support inter- searchers weighed in on their con- currently limiting the support for eries that feed into the innovation that much more substantive national collaborations. This ap- cerns. These forums revealed how new fundamental discoveries that sector. changes to science funding would proach amounts to picking win- dire the funding situation is for re- cannot be predicted by well-inten- Recently, several positive steps require more time, and hoped for ners, and ignores the value of searchers, especially for those in tioned government or granting on the science portfolio have in- an evidence-based process. broad support for the science early- and mid-career positions council executives. cluded appointment of Canada’s To this end, Science Minister ecosystem. who are attempting to build or Further, these discoveries are chief science adviser to the gov- Kirsty Duncan commissioned a re- To this day, there has been lim- sustain their research program. often not translated into new ernment and a Canada Research view of federally-funded research ited endorsement of the Naylor The meetings also demon- treatments or devices immedi- Coordinating Committee. These led by David Naylor and a panel of report recommendations by the strated that the research commu- ately. The late Tony Pawson, who are promising developments, but university administrators and dis- Canadian government. Some sug- nity strongly supports implemen- made seminal discoveries during without a major increase in fed- tinguished researchers, including gest the science minister and the tation of all recommendations in his biomedical research career in eral funding, the research ecosys- Nobel laureate Arthur McDonald. Naylor report failed to make a the Naylor report. “Support the Canada, had an important mes- tem will remain on life support. The report was delivered in compelling case that a major rein- Report” became a mantra taken sage for all governments when ac- It is now 2017, a time for evi- late 2016. But the official release vestment of $485 million annually up by many Canadian scientists cepting the prestigious Kyoto dence-based decisions in science was delayed until early April 2017, — less than 0.1 per cent of GDP — on social media and in meetings Prize in Japan in 2008: “Govern- policy. It is time for the Canadian after the government presented its is needed to restore funding for with government officials. We col- ments increasingly want to see im- government to demonstrate they second federal budget with no fundamental research to 2005 lev- lectively met with most federal mediate returns on the research are moving ahead with all recom- new funds for Canada’s three fed- els. MPs and ministers and often that they support, but it is worth mendations from the Naylor re- eral research agencies, commonly Duncan was slow to endorse found ourselves educating them viewing basic science as a long- port to return balance and support referred to as the tricouncil: Cana- the report and appeared to ques- on the Naylor report — even those term investment that will yield Canadian science in all its won- dian Institutes of Health Research tion whether funding recommen- within the Liberal government. completely unexpected dividends derful diversity. Investing in research = investing in people

BY MELINDA KNOX, ASSOCIATE sium featured remarks from Reza Hsu, former Member of Parlia- to highlight the impacts that HQP Canada, andalso to its global com- DIRECTOR, RESEARCH PROFILE Moridi, Ontario’s Minister of Re- ment for Kingston and the Islands, are making and how they are de- petitiveness. AND INITIATIVES search, Science and Innovation, featured representatives from aca- pendent on investment in funda- The university supports the re- Art McDonald, Queen’s professor demia, government and industry, mental research.” view’s recommendations and is People are the key. In particu- emeritus and 2015 co-recipient of developed into a dynamic discus- committed to working collabora- Investing in fundamental lar, highly qualified personnel the Nobel Prize in Physics, and a sion on the return on investment tively with the government to ad- science = investing in people (HQP) are a key part of the equa- keynote from Cathleen Crudden, for training of HQP and the im- vance Canada’s leadership in fun- tion for scientific discoveries, evi- Canada Research Chair in Metal portance of effectively communi- The symposium was inspired damental science. dence-based decision-making, and Organic Chemistry. Each echoed cating this value proposition to by advocacy efforts to encourage “The review’s recommenda- for building a foundation for eco- the sentiment that research train- decision-makers and industry the federal government’s imple- tions have been presented to gov- nomic growth and social progress. ing at the doctoral and postdoc- leaders. mentation of the 35 recommenda- ernment and we are hopeful for a Stakeholder recognition of the toral levels is critical to the devel- “The symposium was stimulat- tions outlined in Canada’s Funda- positive response, said Dr. Art Mc- value to society from training opment of the HQP needed by ing and thought provoking,” says mental Science Review, Investing Donald. “Federal investment in HQP is more important than ever Canada’s knowledge economy, John Fisher, Interim Vice-Principal in Canada’s Future: Strengthening fundamental science has slumped before: the next generation of re- and that Canada has not kept pace (Research). “The symposium the Foundations of Canadian Re- in recent decades, especially sup- searchers will tackle the world’s internationally regarding invest- highlighted the fact that Canadian search. port for individual researchers, most pressing issues and we must ments in this area. universities need to tell a better Commonly referred to as the who are key. If we want Canada to make sure they are prepared. “We cannot do more with less,” story about the remarkable value “Naylor Report” after its lead au- become a global research power- Investment in people was the Dr. Crudden says. “A substantial and impact of research in terms of thor, the review was commis- house, we need to invest in the dominant theme in The Impor- increase in support for investiga- generating what the government sioned by Minister of Science people – the HQP – who will ele- tance of Research in the Develop- tor-led funding is extremely im- calls ‘highly qualified personnel.’ Kirsty Duncan and was developed vate our competitive advantages.” ment of Highly Qualified Person- portant and will provide a major HQP are the talented individuals by a panel of nine non-partisan For more information on nel, a Queen’s University-hosted source of enhanced support for who emerge from research train- experts, including Dr. McDonald. Queen’s advocacy efforts and how symposium as part of the Cana- students and training of HQP ing to drive our knowledge econ- The report, released in spring you can #supportthereport, please dian Science Policy Conference, across the ecosystem.” omy and routinely produce com- 2017, focuses on the importance of contact the Office of the Vice-Prin- Nov. 1-3 in Ottawa. The sympo- A panel, moderated by Ted mercializeable products. We need fundamental research support to cipal (Research) (queensu.ca/vpr/). research queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 12 Collaborating on cutting-edge tech

BY ANNE CRAIG, At this time, the iKnife is an in- COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER vestigative research and surgical tool. Kingston will become the Researchers from Queen’s Uni- first city in North America to have versity, Kingston Health Sciences access to the technology, joining a Centre, and Imperial College in small number of centres in Eu- London, England are breaking rope. Intensive research will be new ground with a cutting-edge done over the next several years at university communications technology that could transform Queen’s with the iKnife being the way tumour removal surgery used in the operating rooms. is performed. The iKnife was invented by The Intelligent Knife or Zoltan Takats, a member of the ‘iKnife,’ developed by researchers Department of Cancer and Sur- at Imperial College London, is an gery at Imperial College London, innovative tool that can detect who visited Queen’s University cancer by analyzing or ‘smelling’ from Nov. 6 to 10 as the Dr. An- smoke created during surgery. drew Bruce and Margaret Bruce With a global reputation for work Visiting Scholar in Surgical Inno- in developing image-guided sur- vation. Established by Dr. Andrew gical interventions that could en- and Margaret Bruce, the endow- hance use of the iKnife technol- ment will be used to support the ogy, Queen’s has been asked to hosting of prominent scholars at join a consortium to advance the Queen’s. tool’s capabilities. These visiting scholars will Interim Vice-Principal (Research) John Fisher, top left, and Principal Daniel Woolf, top right, helped recognize the students “Surgeons and researchers from bring special expertise in the area who took part in the 2017 Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowship program with an event at Stauffer Library, Queen’s University have joined a of surgical scholarship, introduce that included a poster display by each student detailing their research project. consortium of three academic part- new research and ideas, teach new ners and a corporate sponsor to in- methodologies to Queen’s medical vestigate the possible uses of the scientists and clinicians, and pro- iKnife,” says John Rudan (Head, vide new concepts to Queen’s stu- Department of Surgery). “The dents. Connecting learning, research, iKnife has the potential to revolu- Dr. Takats also presented a talk tionize the surgical treatment of entitled, What Do the Molecules cancer. Queen’s expertise in image- Tell Us? - The quiet revolution of guided surgery and cancer re- chemical information, on the im- and student experience search provides unique expertise portance of molecular imaging in important to the further develop- surgery, at a public lecture on ment of the iKnife.” Thursday, Nov. 9. BY ANDREW CARROLL, ulty member. and worked with Christian Lloyd, GAZETTE EDITOR “This was the first time I have BISC Academic Director and an done a project of this sort, so being expert on 1960s rock legend Jimi The work of students who took considered and being accepted for Hendrix. part in the 2017 Undergraduate this opportunity is amazing. I She looked into the musician’s Student Summer Research Fellow- would never have been able to do influence in England during the AC ULA TL DOS AAYY 1616.9833.61 ship (USSRF) program was on dis- this otherwise which is really re- era and conducted searches of play Monday, Oct. 30 during a markable,” she says. “Also being archives in the United Kingdom OR E IAMR L OSIUFTRINP@OFIN AC.NO special event at Stauffer Library. able to work so closely with a pro- for information. Along with the poster display fessor, Heather Castleden, and “I think that this project was of each research project, the stu- learn the research process was particularly interesting for me be- STAND OUT FFROM THE CROWD dents were recognized and con- very valuable and gives you an cause so many of these archives gratulated by Principal Daniel idea earlier on whether or not you without undergrad research Woolf and Interim Vice-Principal want to pursue research opportu- wouldn’t have been touched for a (Research) John Fisher. nities, which I think is invaluable.” long time,” she says. “Even The USSRF program is an op- Many students find other plat- though there are lots of professors portunity for continuing under- forms to display their USSRF proj- doing amazing research they are graduate students in social sci- ects such as attending conferences also busy teaching classes and ences, humanities, business and with their supervisor or participat- other things as well. So to have an education to develop research ing in Inquiry@Queen's. Ms. assistant to do some of the re- skills under the guidance of a fac- Aiello’s research on the media's search for you was helpful to ulty researcher. The program pro- portrayal of Indigenous leadership them but also an incredible oppor- vides meaningful opportunities to in renewable energy projects re- tunity for me and going forward. GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT THERE! engage in discovery-based learn- cently won the top poster award at It definitely sparked my interest in Use PrintFusion’s Wide Format Printing ing and to develop research and the Ontario meeting of the Cana- doing research.” presentation skills. dian Association of Geographers. For more information, visit the A total of 22 students took part Several fellowships are also USSRF program website • icbraF P sertso coisuFtnirP tan ckan rae ofe in the USSRF program, covering a available to students whose proj- (queensu.ca/urs/undergraduate- • erpaP P sertso lla y ruo b ssensiu p ggnitnir and BUl-luP• Sennap sdnatr wide array of research topics. ects take place at the Bader Inter- student-summer-research-fellow- ngitekram m .lsaierta For many of the students, such national Study Centre (BISC) at ships-ussrf). • ,tsaloporC F eorcmao as Alyssa Aiello (Artsci’18), the Herstmonceux Castle in East Sus- The next USSRF competition & A umnilum S sngi AkaT ogatnavde te eehf program provides an introduction sex, England. deadline is March 9, 2018. Send • geraL V lyni B snerna to the research process while also Jena Hudson (Artsci’18) re- enquiries to Alexandra Pedersen, hitw g setmmor noisFutinrP V elua T do .ya working one-on-one with a fac- ceived one of these fellowships or call 613-533-2000 ext. 79399. queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 oncampus 13 events calendar. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1-2:30 pm important roles he played in the Hall, rm. 202 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. in addition, that focus on presence, not Town Hall - Undergraduate world of political studies and the employees are also welcome to en- performance. Facilitated by Wendy Orientation Review Working Group world of public debate. the event Thursday, Dec. 7 joy a free medium hot beverage (cof- Luella Perkins, singer songwriter and the undergraduate orientation will also highlight the important Staff Appreciation Day fee, tea, hot chocolate) before 11:30 minister with the office of the review Working Group will be hold- contributions of Queen’s Political staff appreciation Day is a great am from any sodexo outlet on Dec. 7 interfaith chaplain at Queen’s. all are ing a town Hall open to all members studies to scholarship and public en- opportunity to remind ourselves of by showing their staff cards. welcome to this free weekly event. of the Queen's and Kingston com- gagement nationally and interna- the importance of recognizing our munities. all are welcome to come tionally. this inaugural lecture will employees and to find ways to add Wednesdays Noon-1 pm Wednesdays, Noon-12:30 pm and hear an update on work com- feature Debra thompson, associate recognition into our daily activities. Soulful Singing meditation at the Ban righ centre pleted to date and to contribute Professor of Political science, univer- throughout the day the university Free your voice and share your song Join Dr. Jacqueline Davies for a their feedback. robert sutherland sity of oregon on the topic of “con- has arranged special events to enjoy. with this inclusive and uplifting guided meditation, Wednesdays at Hall, rm. 202 troversies in the making: trump, the Human resources Learning cat- meditative practice. soulful singing lunch time, in the Ban righ centre. race, and time.” agnes etherington alogue has a variety of one-hour is an active meditative practice that this will be a regular session but Wednesday, Nov. 22, 5:30-7 pm art centre tours, workshops, and fitness classes promotes joy, mindfulness, creativity please be aware that the schedule Queen’s Reads Discussion Group offered throughout the day. also the and community. We share songs and will change around holidays or in Friday, Nov. 24, 11:30 am-1 pm Did you pick up a copy of the Principal’s Holiday reception and chants through the oral tradition, in the case of illness. open to everyone Frost Lecture: Dr. Gerhard Erker Break? Do you want to chat about staff awards will be held at the arc inclusive, heart-opening gatherings - seating is limited. what you’ve read so far? come join Dr. Gerhard erker of university of the Queen’s reads reading group california – santa Barbara and mün- where we will be discussing the first ster university will speak on “Frus- two parts of the Break. the session trated Lewis Pair chemistry: search- will be led by a trained facilitator ing for new reactions” . chernoff and will finish with a bookmark mak- Hall. room: 117. ing activity. all members of the Queen’s community are welcome to Friday, Nov. 24, Noon- 1 pm attend. Kingston Hall, rm. 213 Winkler Speaker Series in Industrial Relations Thursday, Nov. 23, Noon-1 pm "Wicked Problems: Labour Policy Bader International Study Centre challenges in the 21st century" de- Information Session livered by anthony Giles, assistant all Queen’s students interested in Deputy minister, Policy, Dispute res- studying at the Bader international olution and international affairs study centre are welcome to this Labour Program, employment and presentation and Q&a hosted by un- social Development canada, Gov- dergraduate admission and recruit- ernment of canada. robert suther- ment. Gordon Hall, Welcome centre land Hall, rm. 202.

Thursday, Nov. 23, 4-5:30 pm Monday, Nov. 27, 5:30-7 pm The John Meisel Lecture in Town Hall - Undergraduate Contemporary Political Orientation Review Working Group Controversies the undergraduate orientation the Department of Political stud- review Working Group will be hold- ies invites you to the inaugural lec- ing a town Hall open to all members ture of the John meisel Lecture in of the Queen’s and Kingston com- contemporary Political controver- munities. all are welcome to come sies. conceived by the Department and hear an update on work com- of Political studies in 2017, to hon- pleted to date and to contribute our Professor John meisel, and the their feedback. robert sutherland

Sudoku and Crossword solutions on Page 15 athletics&recreation queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 14 Sumner, MacDougall power Gaels to silver fit tips . BY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Try the three Ps The Queen’s Gaels women's Just because you have a desk cross country team finished with a job does not mean that you have team U SPORTS silver medal to live in front of a screen. if you thanks to the second and third sit all day at work, and then sit all overall performances from Claire night at home to “relax,” you’re not Sumner and Branna MacDougall doing your body any favours. on Sunday, Nov. 12 in Victoria, try the 3 Ps: B.C. Eric Wynands led the men’s • Practice turning off the team, placing seventh, and help- screens ing the team finish in fifth place. • Plan your screen time The women’s cross country • Play – just get outside and team finished with two of the top play. three podium positions as Sumner When thinking of the 3 Ps, if took the silver medal in a time of you feel it is a “necessity” to watch 27:45.95 and MacDougall finished tv, try doing jumping with bronze in a time of 27:50.56. jacks/squats/weight lifting/yoga Toronto Varsity Blues runner moves or just standing during the

Sasha Gollish won in a time of suPPLieD PHoto show; at a minimum during the 27:36.27. Queen’s Gaels runners Claire Sumner, centre, and Branna MacDougall, right, start off the U SPORTS women’s cross country commercials this will add activity As a team, the Gaels took the race Sunday, Nov. 12, in Victoria, B.C. Sumner finished second and MacDougall was third overall. to your day. it’s just that easy! national silver medal. Along with Practice the 3 Ps. try turning the impressive results from Sum- The team finished with a total On the men’s side, Wynands hind in 35th at 32:16.76, and Brett off all screens; tv, computer, ipad, ner and MacDougall, the Gaels of 92 points while first-place also earned first-team All-Cana- Crowley was 38th in a time of etc, for a set amount of time each saw Molly Steer place 25th in Toronto had 73. Both Sumner and dian honours with a time of 32:21.39. The individual champion day and see how easy it is to turn 30:06.03, Taylor Sills finish 30th in MacDougall were recognized as 31:42.25. Mark Schmidt was 32nd was Yves Sikubwabo from Laval off the screen and turn up the ac- 30:19.16 and Amy Stephenson first-team All-Canadians with at 32:14.60, Rob Kanko 33rd at and the Guelph Gryphons were tivity in your life. placing 32nd in 30:19.35. their placings. 32:15.61, Alex Wilkie was close be- the team champions. queensu.ca/gazette n November 21, 2017 oncampus 15 books. for the record.

COMMITTEES anonymous submissions will not be rioperative medicine After Morgentaler: The Politics of Advisory Review Committee – accepted. • Dr. cara reimer, assistant Pro- Abortion in Canada by Rachael Queen's Institute of Energy and fessor, Department of anesthesiol- Johnstone, Bader international Environmental Policy (QIEEP), Headship Search Committee – ogy and Perioperative medicine study centre School of Policy Studies Department of Anesthesiology • ms. Katie roberts (secretary), in accordance with the senate and Perioperative Medicine senior staffing officer, Faculty of the landmark decision r. v. mor- Policy on Procedures Governing the in accordance with the senate Health sciences gentaler (1988) struck down establishment, reporting and re- Document governing the appoint- • Dr. John rudan, Professor and canada’s abortion law and is widely view of research centres, institutes ment of clinical/academic Depart- Head, Department of surgery believed to have established a right and other entities at Queen’s univer- ment Heads, approved march 26, • Dr. chris simpson (co-chair), to abortion. although the decision sity, David Walker, executive Direc- 2009, a search committee has been vice-Dean, clinical, school of medi- removed one legal barrier, its actual tor, school of Policy studies, is established to provide advice on the cine and medical Director, south- impact is much less decisive, and pleased to announce the member- headship and the present state and eastern ontario academic medical women’s access to abortion in ship of the advisory review com- future prospects of the Department organization canada remains uneven and at risk mittee for the Queen's institute of of anesthesiology and Perioperative • Dr. Devin sydor, assistant Pro- of being curtailed. energy and environmental Policy medicine. the composition of the fessor, Department of anesthesiol- in After Morgentaler, rachael (QieeP) five-year review. the com- committee is as follows: ogy and Perioperative medicine Johnstone examines the state of mittee comprises: • ms. silvie crawford, executive Faculty, staff, students, residents abortion access in canada today, • tina Dacin, Professor & stephen vice-President and chief nursing ex- and all other members of the hospi- maps its historical development J.r. smith chair of strategy & organi- ecutive, Kingston Health sciences tal and university communities, are since 1988, and argues that substan- zational Behaviour, and Director, centre invited to submit their comments, in tive access is essential to full citizen- smith school of Business centre for • Dr. michael Fitzpatrick (co- writing, on the present state and fu- ship for women. book affirms the need to recognize social impact chair), vice President medical affairs ture prospects of the department, as When the morgentaler decision abortion as an issue fundamentally • Peter Harrison, chair of the ad- and chief of staff, Kingston Health well as the names of possible candi- recast abortion as a health care is- tied to women’s equality while visory review committee, Professor sciences centre dates for the headship and the rea- sue, jurisdiction over the procedure stressing the continued utility of emeritus, school of Policy studies • Dr. anthony Ho, Professor, De- sons for supporting each nominee. shifted to the provinces, each of rights claims as a means to improve • Graham Whitelaw, associate partment of anesthesiology and Pe- Written submissions are to be di- which chose to regulate access dif- access. Professor, Queen’s national scholar, rioperative medicine rected to the co- chairs c/o Katie ferently. this timely, comprehensive ac- school of environmental studies and • Dr. yuri Koumpan, resident, De- roberts, Faculty of Health sciences, Johnstone presents three provin- count yields new insights into the the school of urban and regional partment of anesthesiology and Pe- macklem House, 18 Barrie st., cial case studies – Quebec, ontario, legacy of morgentaler in contempo- Planning rioperative medicine Queen’s university, Kingston, on- and new Brunswick – to demon- rary canada. to assist with the review, faculty, • Dr. Jordan Leitch, co-chief resi- tario, K7L 3n6. electronic submis- strate the role of both state and non- this book will be of interest to staff, students and members of the dent, Department of anesthesiology sions can be forwarded to state actors in shaping access across scholars in the fields of women and university community are invited to and Perioperative medicine [email protected]. the country. politics, gender and public policy, submit their comments to Dr. Harri- • Dr. John Leverette, vice Presi- While submissions will be ac- informed by the current frame- women’s health and reproductive son, c/o celia russell, school of Pol- dent, medical and academic Pro- cepted throughout the search works employed by reproductive- politics, and canadian women’s his- icy studies [email protected] by grams, Providence care process, it will be advantageous for rights advocates in canada, this tory. Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. For more infor- • Dr. michael mcmullen, assistant the committee to have them early. mation on QieeP, visit Professor, Department of anesthesi- responses received will remain con- www.queensu.ca/qieep/home. ology and Perioperative medicine fidential and will be shared only with submissions will be shared with • ms. angela mctaggart, adminis- the members of the review commit- committee members only and will trative and Financial assistant, De- tee; anonymous submissions will not become part of the review process; partment of anesthesiology and Pe- be considered. human resources. Salary: $62,145-$73,496/year coordinator (usW Local 2010) Successful Candidate: emily cul- Job postings Competition Number: J1117-0255 Position: ecei experience coordina- Grade: 9 Department: chemical engineering hane (Qee General admin) Full details regarding job postings – Job Type: Permanent (continuing) Competition: 2017-186 as well as the application process – tor n Department: electrical & computer Closing Date: Dec. 3 Successful Candidate: ashwin Gupta Job Title: residence Program coor- can be found at queensu.ca/ dinator (usW Local 2010) humanresources/careers. engineering n Salary: $45,458/year Job Title: Program manager Department: residence Life, Hous- n Successful Candidates Grade: 6 n Department: smith school of Busi- ing & ancillary services Competition Number: J0917-0566 Job Title: Program assistant (usW ness Competition: J0617-0015 Position: inclusion and anti-racism Job Type: 12-month term Closing Date: Dec. 4 Local 2010) Competition: J0617-0652 Successful Candidate: Hayley mc- advisor Department: smith school of Busi- Successful Candidate: Gang tian namara Department: Human rights office n Competition Number: J0617-0740 ness, commerce office n n Grade: 9 Competition: J0717-0071 Job Title: Program coordinator Job Title: Program assistant (usW Job Type: Permanent (continuing) Position:senior internal auditor Department: audit services Successful Candidate: angie Loyst (usW Local 2010) Local 2010) Closing Date: Dec. 3 (Queen's executive education) Department: industrial relations Department: art conservation n centre Competition: J0617-0981 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Job Title: engineering Design course Competition: J0617-0366 Successful Candidate: stefanie Killen