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Feb Fest showcases Gaels' hockey talents
 The eighth annual Feb Fest plays host to the Carr-Harris Challenge Cup between the Queen’s Gaels and the RMC Paladins on Feb.2 [CORRECTION]. Read more
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Music students hit high note with fundraising project
Students enrolled in Social History of Popular Music ended their fall term by raising money to support a current relief project in Kikima, Kenya. Read more
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Physics prof named to the Order of Ontario
Arthur McDonald’s work in the area of nuclear and particle physics has been recognized with Ontario’s highest honour. Read more
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UNIVERSITY MILESTONES
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Queen’s International Centre celebrates 50 years
The Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Read more
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CFRC 90th Anniversary
CFRC, Queen’s campus radio and one of the oldest continuing radio stations in Canada, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Listen live and access program archives at www.cfrc.ca. The station kicks off its 90th anniversary celebrations with its annual funding drive activities from Feb. 10 - 19.
Share your CFRC stories or photos with the Alumni Review.Contact review@queensu.ca.
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QUEEN'S ALUMNI REVIEW
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The Winter issue of the Alumni Review hits mailboxes later this month.
 In this issue, Queen’s Academic Plan, the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research, and QUIC’s 50th anniversary. Read spotlights about a young entrepreneur in Chile, an award-winning health researcher, an affordable housing philanthropist in Kenya, and more!
We’re also looking for alumni news for the Keeping In Touch section of the Spring issue: send your job, family, or work updates to review@queensu.ca.
Deadline for the May issue is March 12.
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QUEEN'S-BLYTH LIFELONG LEARNING ABROAD
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Queen’s has partnered with Blyth Educational Travel to offer unique study-abroad programs for both current students and lifelong learners. For current students, there is the Queen’s-Blyth Worldwide program. For lifelong learners, there is the Queen’s-Blyth Lifelong Learning program.
Both provide the opportunity to earn Queen’s university credits during three-week programs in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, and other locations. Subjects of study include history, geography, languages, and biology. Instructors, who travel with participants, will incorporate the historical and cultural aspects of each destination into the curricula. The sessions run this May and June. Participants can depart from Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver.
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YOUR INFORMATION
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In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Ontario), Queen’s University gathers personal information about alumni.
Only individuals working or volunteering with Queen’s University who have signed a confidentiality agreement and who have specific need to do so, have access to personal information about alumni.
The University and the Queen’s University Alumni Association may contact you by mail, phone or email regarding news and events, services and fundraising initiatives that we think would be of interest to you. Should a former classmate wish to contact you, our office will relay the message – however, no information is released without your permission.
For more information, or to make changes to your record, please contact the Office of Advancement toll-free at 1-800-267-7837, or by email at records@queensu.ca.
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YOUR ALUMNI NETWORK
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ALUMNI EVENT SPOTLIGHT
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 As part of the 2012 QSAA Speaker Series, alumna Lauren Friese, Artsci’05, founder of the online career resource, TalentEgg.ca, was on campus recently for an informative and motivational chat with final-year students on the topic of making a successful transition from university to the workplace. Read more
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ALUMNI EVENTS
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QUAA NEWS
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Kingston Branch Award Winners Announced
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The Executive Director of Kingston’s Youth Diversion Program and Queen’s alumnus Daren Dougall, Artsci’85, MEd’97, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the
Padre Laverty Award
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Bhavana Varma, Executive Director/President and CEO for United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, is the 2012 recipient of the
Jim Bennett Achievement Award
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Daren and Bhavana will receive their awards at an evening dinner and reception at Queen’s Ban Righ Hall on May 15.
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Call for nominations: 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching
Nominate a current Queen’s professor who shows outstanding knowledge, teaching ability, and accessibility to students. Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are all invited to submit nominations.
Nomination deadline is Friday, February 24.
Visit our website for more information.
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Call for nominations: 2012 QUAA Alumni Awards
Help us recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni and other members of the Queen’s community.
Nomination deadline is Saturday, March 31.
Visit our website for more information, or email nikki.remillard@queensu.ca
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QUEEN'S REUNIONS
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Registration for Queen’s Spring Reunion 2012 (May 25-27) is now open!
If you register by May 1, 2012 you will entered into a draw for a Tourism Kingston sponsored ‘Kingston Getaway’ for 2 including accommodation, dining and attractions.
Queen’swill be welcoming back classes celebrating a milestone reunionand alumni from a variety of groups on campus who are celebrating anniversaries – Enrichment Studies, Marty Royce Bader Fellowship recipients, Queen’s International Affairs, Track and Field, Figure Skating Varsity Club, the Aesculapian Society and the SGPS. If you want to make sure we contact you with updates on these reunions, please contact us at reunions@queensu.ca.
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QUEEN'S MINIU
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Registration for MiniU 2012 (May 25-27) is now open!
Attendees who register by May 1, 2012 will be entered into a draw for a Tourism Kingston sponsored ‘Kingston Getaway’ for 2 including accommodation, dining and attractions.
Explore big ideas with some of the best minds on Queen’s campus. Featuring 30 new presenters and topics. Be a student again, whether for the entire weekend, a day, or just a session – and this time YOU pick what you want to learn about!
For more information, visit our website, email miniu@queensu.ca or call 1-800-267-7837 and chat with Amey or Melanie.
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QUEEN'S ALUMNI TRAVEL
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New Tricolour Travel/Learning adventures await aboard Oceania’s Nautica!
Radiant Reflections (October 15 – 26, 2012)
Historic Reflections (October 25 – November 5, 2012)
With 2-for-1 pricing and FREE airfare, these programs are sure to please!
For more information, call Amey or Melanie at 1-800-267-7837 or email travel@queensu.ca
Visit our website for a full roster of tours.
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ALUMNI BENEFITS
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 Available to you as a Queen’s University graduate, the Alumni Health and Dental Plans can help you save on both routine and unexpected health care expenses. Best of all, if you apply before March 31, you’ll pay 2011 rates for an entire year.Learn more about Alumni Health and Dental Insurance
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ALUMNI MERCHANDISE
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Looking for a timely February gift?
A Queen’s tartan scarf of soft pure wool will help ward off the winter chill while our 100% wool tartan bow-tie (banded or self-tying) and cummerbund are ideal for formal Queen's gatherings during the colder months.
Visit the Queen’s alumni merchandise site to place your on-line order today.
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