Queen’s University newspaper of record since 1969 B queensu.ca/gazette B January 13, 2015 Revitalizing Board of Trustees approves stadium revitalization plan. Richardson See pages 3 and 6. The new Audi A6: Calculated Perfection Audi of Kingston 1670 Bath Road, Kingston, ON K7M 4X9 campus news queensu.ca/gazette B January 13, 2015 2 Volume 43, Number 1, 2015 EDITOR Andrew Carroll 613-533-6459, ext. 36459 [email protected] ASSISTANT EDITOR Mark Kerr Brant House, 613-533-6000 ext. 77473 located on Albert [email protected] Street, left, and ADVERTISING COORDINATOR David C. Smith Peter Gillespie House, located on 613-533-6000 ext. 75464 Stuart Street, are [email protected] both scheduled to ART DIRECTOR be completed this Andrew Carroll, University Marketing summer. www.queensu.ca/gazette Subscriptions are $30 per year. QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY VICE-PRINCIPAL (UNIVERSITY RELATIONS) Residences named after two alumni, former principal Michael Fraser BY ANDREW STOKES, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Aboriginal family with strong Queen’s ties. Dr. Marlene Brant The Gazette is published biweekly during the academic year (September – April) and Castellano and her brother Dr. Clare Clifton Brant, Mohawks monthly during the Spring and Summer To honour their many years of service to Queen’s, two new of the Bay of Quinte of the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, are months (May – August) by University residence buildings will be named for former principal David Queen’s graduates. Communications, Richardson Hall, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Canada, K7L 3N6. Chadwick Smith and Drs. Marlene Brant Castellano and Clare Dr. Brant Castellano (BA’55, LLD.’91) is a leader in Aborigi‑ Submissions and letters are welcome, and Clifton Brant. The residences, which will provide accommoda‑ nal education and research who has dedicated her life to the may be emailed to [email protected]. tion for 550 students, will be named David C. Smith House rights and well‑being of native peoples. She has taught in the The editor reserves the right to edit or refuse and Brant House. Queen’s Faculty of Education and currently serves as the co‑ any submission. Views expressed or implied Queen’s are those of individual contributors or sources “Both Principal Smith and the Brants have rendered excep‑ chair of the Aboriginal Council of University. An quoted and do not necessarily reflect tional service to Queen’s over their many years involved with Officer of the Order of Canada, Dr. Brant Castellano has also university policy. the university,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. “The naming of been awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and the National SCHEDULE these two residence buildings will commemorate for many Aboriginal Achievement Award. Issue date: Jan. 27 years the contributions they’ve made to our community and Dr. Clare Clifton Brant (MD’65) was Canada’s first Aborigi‑ Ad booking deadline: Jan. 9 Ad artwork deadline: Jan. 16 to Canada.” nal psychiatrist and worked tirelessly to advance mental Noon editorial deadline: Jan. 21 The David C. Smith House on Stuart Street recognizes the health issues relevant to Aboriginal peoples. He founded the Queen’s Issue date: Feb. 10 10 years Dr. Smith spent as principal. A nationally Native Mental Health Association and was an Aboriginal Ad booking deadline: Jan. 23 respected economist, Principal Smith began teaching at health policy advisor to provincial and national health min‑ Ad artwork deadline: Jan. 30 Queen’s in 1961. He served as head of the Department of istries. His seminal work, Native Ethics and Rules of Behaviour, Noon editorial deadline: Feb. 3 Economics from 1968‑1981 and was appointed principal in continues to be extensively quoted in psychiatry, medical an‑ ADVERTISING POLICY 1984. During his two terms as principal, Queen’s underwent thropology and sociological circles. The Gazette is a newspaper published by University Communications (“Publisher”) numerous changes, such as the founding of the Women’s “The Brant family in its many generations is honoured for the primary purpose of internal commu- Studies Department and the Bader International Study Centre, to have the new student residence, built on traditional nication to its faculty and staff members. and the construction of buildings such as Stauffer Library and Haudenosaunee territory, carry our name,” says Dr. Brant All advertising is subject to the Pub- lisher’s approval. The Publisher reserves the the Biosciences Complex. A fellow of the Royal Society of Castellano. “We hope that it will become known as a welcom‑ right to revise, reject, discontinue or omit Canada and a member of the Order of Canada, Principal Smith ing place, where young people put their minds together to see any advertisement, or to cancel any advertis- ing contract for reasons satisfactory to the died after a brief illness in 2000. what they will do for the good of people here on campus and Publisher without notice and without any “As a family we are very happy that Queen’s is honouring further abroad to the four directions.” claim for penalty. the dedicated service of former Principal David C. Smith to a The two residence buildings are planned to be completed The Publisher does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by any error in university he respected, admired and loved,” says his wife in summer 2015, with students moving in in early September. accuracy in the printing of an advertisement Mary H. Smith, daughter Monica Martin and son Geoffrey Both will include a number of accessibility features including beyond the amount paid for the space actu- Smith. elevators and dedicated rooms for barrier‑free living. ally occupied by that portion of the adver- tisement in which the error occurred. Brant House on Albert Street is named in recognition of the A formal naming ceremony will be held prior to the The advertiser agrees to indemnify the accomplishments and services of the Brants, a prominent residences’ opening. Publisher for any losses or costs incurred by the Publisher as a result of publishing any advertisement, which is libelous or misleading, or otherwise subjects the Publisher to liability. Queen’s achieves enrolment target The Publisher may insert the word “ advertisement” above or below any copy. The Publisher requires that any advocacy BY CRAIG LEROUX, SENIOR transformative student learning spaces, and we have increased Harrison. “Nearly five per cent of advertisement identify the advertiser COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER experience and demand for our capacity in crucial areas like the 2014 incoming undergraduate placing the ad. Queen’s The Publisher will not knowingly publish programs among highly‑qualified Health, Counselling and Disabil‑ class is international and any advertisement which is illegal, mislead- Queen’s has slightly exceeded its students continues to be very ity Services, the International continues to increase its recruit‑ ing or offensive to its readers. full‑time enrolment target for the strong,” said Daniel Woolf, Princi‑ Centre, and in first‑year transition ment efforts abroad.” The Publisher will not knowingly publish Queen’s any advertisement which violates the 2014 academic year, according to pal and Vice‑Chancellor. “The uni‑ support programs such as SOAR, has also made university’s internal policies, equity/human the 2014‑15 annual enrolment versity plans to grow its enrol‑ Q Success and Bounce Back,” progress over the past few years rights policies or code of conduct. Further, report submitted to Senate at its ment modestly over the next two says Harrison. in attracting Aboriginal students, the Publisher will not publish any advertise- Queen’s ment which contravenes the best interests December meeting. 2014 years, focusing on programs This year’s enrolment report with this year’s incoming class in‑ of the university directly or indirectly. full‑time enrolment is 21,667 where we have capacity. This will also shows Queen’s progress in at‑ cluding 52 self‑identified aborigi‑ students. The university expects to help protect our financial sustain‑ tracting international students, nal students, an increase of 93 per see a total enrolment of approxi‑ ability and allow for further in‑ with nearly double the number of cent over the 27 who began at mately 23,000 students by 2016. vestment in areas such as student international undergraduates ac‑ Queen’s in 2011. That total includes both under‑ services and faculty renewal.” cepting Queen’s offer of admission Queen’s enrolment targets are graduate and graduate students, Alan Harrison, Provost and compared to last year. proposed annually by the Strate‑ as well as those enrolled in dis‑ Vice‑Principal (Academic), says “The university’s international gic Enrolment Management tance learning, professional pro‑ that Queen’s university continues recruitment efforts are focused on Group, in alignment with the grams or the Bader International to invest in, and enhance student attracting academically high long‑term strategic enrolment Study Centre who are not resident supports to meet evolving needs. achieving students to help en‑ management framework, and on campus. “Two new residence buildings hance the international dimension approved by the university’s “Queen’s is well known for its will open in fall 2015, adding 550 of the Queen’s experience,” says Senate. campus queensu.ca/gazette B January 13, 2015 news 3 Board approves stadium revitalization plan Timeline • The original Richardson Stadium was built in 1921 as a gift from James Armstrong Richardson, who would go on to be chancellor at Queen’s from 1929 to 1939, and is named after his brother George Taylor Richardson, who was a prominent student-athlete at the university and was killed in France while serving with the Canadian military in the First World War. The location of the original stadium is now Tindall Field. • The stadium was the venue for the 1922 Grey Cup – the championship for the Canadian Football League – with Queen’s defeating the Edmonton Elks 13-1.