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David Cronenberg visits Queen’s
Students in a second-year course spent one of their classes last month discussing cinema’s history, future and social relevance with critically acclaimed Canadian-born film director David Cronenberg. Read more
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"Back-to-Back!" named top sporting achievement of the year
The Gael’s women's soccer team winning the OUA and CIS championships back-to-back has been voted the number one sporting achievement for the 2011-2012 season. Read more
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Alumnus creates endowment in Chemical Design and Innovation
A generous donation by alumnus Evan Hazell, Sc’81, has created an endowment in Chemical Design and Innovation that will strengthen faculty ranks and develop new innovative curriculum. Read more
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International scholars come to campus
Thirteen scholars from six different countries will visit Queen’s this academic year with funding from the Principal’s Development Fund. Read more
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PianoFest attracts talented musicians and scholars
Queen’s School of Music students will benefit from access to the expertise of three renowned pianists and scholars over the next few weeks. Read more
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ALUMNI SPEAKER NEEDED
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Motivational speaker needed for Shine Rally
September 8
Shinerama is the national campaign that raises money for Cystic Fibrosis research. The Shine Rally, held during Orientation Week, introduces frosh to Shinerama, and gets them involved in fundraising and community initiatives. The student coordinators for this year’s Shine Rally would like to invite a Queen's alumnus who has personal experience of CF or been involved in community leadership initiatives to give a motivational speech at this year’s event on Queen's campus. If you are interested, please contact Emma Linton or Alex Nicolson at asusshineforum@gmail.com for more information. |
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QUAA NEWS
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Be the first to welcome the Class of 2012!
With Spring Convocation fast approaching, we are looking for alumni to volunteer as official alumni representatives at each convocation ceremony. Learn more Nominations are open for the 2012 Branch Event of the Year Award
Submit a nomination for a branch event that took place within the last year and knocked your socks off. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, May 15. Learn more Kingston Branch Awards 2012
Join us on May 15 at 6.30pm at Ban Righ Hall for the 2012 Kingston Branch Awards Dinner to honour Queen’s alumnus Daren Dougall (Executive Director, Youth Diversion Program) and Bhavana Varma (President and CEO, United Way KFL&A) for their work on behalf of the Queen’s and Kingston communities. For more information and to register for the dinner, please visit us online or call Joan Fitzpatrick at 613-533-2060. Save the date for the Alumni Volunteer Summit
Interested in getting involved as a volunteer? Join us October 12-13 on campus for the Alumni Volunteer Summit, presented by the Queen’s University Alumni Association. This event is a must-attend for anyone who volunteers for Queen’s in any capacity, or wants to become more active in the alumni association. |
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THANK YOU
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National Volunteer Week
In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 15-21), we’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has volunteered for Queen’s. Reunion coordinators, branch volunteers, speakers, student recruiters, and mentors --- you help make the Queen’s network strong.
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YOUR ALUMNI NETWORK
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ALUMNI EVENT SPOTLIGHT
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Queen’s Football Club 13th Man Dinner/Dance
April 20
Join your fellow alumni in Toronto for the first annual 13th Man Dinner/Dance fundraiser for the Queen’s Football Club and enjoy a fun evening of dinner, dancing and socializing. This inaugural event features speaker Russ Jackson—who has been described as the best Canadian-born quarterback to play in the Canadian Football League—and Beatles cover band The Rattles. Tickets are $150, which includes dinner, silent auction, guest speaker, live music/dancing, and an open bar. Learn more |
Toronto Speaker event with Professor Nick Bala
May 9, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Join the Toronto Branch for a reception at the National Club with Queen’s professor Nick Bala, an internationally respected expert in the family and children’s law. Professor Bala’s presentation will focus on polygamy and Sharia family arbitration in Canada, both of which have been the subject of recent attention and controversy. Registration is $40, and the evening includes hot and cold appetizers and cash bar. Register online before May 4. Learn more |
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ALUMNI EVENTS
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CAMPUS EVENT SPOTLIGHT
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Fifth anniversary music concert
June 1
 The Queen's Conservatory of Music, which is housed in Queen’s School of Music, offers a wide range of musical educational opportunities to people from both Queen's and the greater Kingston community. QCM celebrates its fifth anniversary this year with a community concert at Chalmers United Church in Kingston, featuring QCM instructors from past and present in a variety of chamber music combinations. Pre-concert activities for children (adults welcome!) run from 7:15 – 7:45 pm, and the concert begins at 8 pm.
For tickets or more information, visit www.queensu.ca/qcm or call 613-533-2934 |
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QUEEN'S REUNIONS
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 More than 400 alumni and friends have already registered for Spring Reunion 2012, May 25 – 27.
Visit the Spring Reunion website to see the weekend schedule and check out what your class and faculty are planning.
This year, we’re celebrating the Classes who graduated in 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and all members of Queen's Tricolour Guard (alumni celebrating a reunion of 50 years or more).
In addition, a number of shared interest groups will be attending, including:
Varsity Figure Skating Club
CFRC
Enrichment Studies
Marty, Royce, Bader Fellowship winners
Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG)
Queen’s International Affairs Association (QIAA)
Society of Graduate and Professional Students
If you are a member of one of these groups, check out their reunion plans and come and join in on the fun!
Register by May 1 to be entered into a draw for a Tourism Kingston sponsored ‘Kingston Getaway’ for two including accommodation, dining and attractions.
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QUEEN'S MINIU
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Early Bird Savings EXTENDED to April 15th!
Explore innovative ideas with the best minds on campus, enjoy intimate learning experiences with like-minded learners, and create your own university experience.
Be a Queen’s student again for an hour, a day, or a whole weekend.
For more information, visit our website, email miniu@queensu.ca or call 1-800-267-7837 and chat with Melanie.
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QUEEN'S ALUMNI TRAVEL
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 Whatever your interest – history, languages, culture, art, architecture, wine, or cuisine – we have tours to suit a variety of palates! Consider one of the following:
Normandy & Paris (September 16 – 25)with AHI Travel
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ALUMNI AFFINITY PARTNERS
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 Mastering your bathroom renovation
A bathroom renovation is quite likely to increase the value of your home; that is, if it’s done correctly.
Take these expert planning steps and get the job done right — the first time.
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QUEEN'S MERCHANDISE
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Pre-order Queen’s diploma frames  Do you have a loved one graduating from Queen’s this spring? Why not display their achievement with pride in an official Queen’s University diploma frame! Order online and quote Promotional Code
GRAD55 on or before June 5, 2012 and receive 10% off the price of a frame AND free shipping anywhere in North America. Frame packages (diploma frame + grad photo frame) are discounted even further. Proceeds from the sale of frames help support alumni initiatives across campus and around the world! Place your order today at displayitwithqueenspride.ca
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QUAA Signature Wine
 The QUAA has partnered with Canadian Signature Wine Co. to produce QUAA-branded wines from a local winery. The wines offered are a 2009 Chardonnay and a 2009 Merlot from Black Prince Winery in Picton, ON. Wines can be ordered directly through Signature Wines at 1-866-915-9463, and will also be available at on-campus events. Proceeds from the sale of these wines go to the QUAA Projects Fund
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