Civil Engineering Professor Emeritus Russ Kennedy, Sc’41, DSc’93 (Hon), was recently honoured with a plaque in Ellis Hall for his “lifetime of service to Queen’s” as a professor, vice-principal (administration) and executive director of Alumni Affairs.

Last year, Dr. Kennedy donated his 146-acre property northwest of Kingston – including a tree farm, wetland and river with a weir – for use by engineering students as a field station where they can practice the theoretical principles they learn in the classroom.