We have so often found ourselves the ironic dupes of COVID-19 that I am reluctant to write anything that might invite a further humbling of the species. So, if I take this opportunity to reflect on the pandemic and its impact on the people of Queen’s University, virus stand down: I am in no way presuming that we are finished with COVID-19.
Queen’s continues to move forward on a path to ensure graduates are equipped with the ability to recognize, embrace, and contribute to a diverse world. This enduring commitment has now been applied to the institution’s Degree Level Expectations.
The Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor is initiating a search for the next Vice-Provost and Executive Director of the Bader International Study Centre (BISC). The term for Hugh Horton, who has served in the position since 2017, ends on July 1, 2022. Dr. Horton has indicated that he does not wish to be considered for another term.
Queen’s University took part in the Moose Hide Campaign on Thursday, May 12, for the first time. The Moose Hide Campaign is a nationwide grassroots movement of Indigenous men and boys seeking to end violence against women and children.
Organized by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, the Queen’s event brought together supporters who walked from Tindall Field along Union Street and University Avenue to Agnes Benidickson field, where Elders-in-Residence and senior university leaders shared remarks on this important cause.
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Thursday May 26, 2022Location
onlineJoin us as we discuss the importance of inspiring social impact, sustainable research, and scholarship excellence both within and beyond our community. By creating an environment with ample research opportunities at Queen’s, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral fellows are able to apply their passion, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities to society’s most significant challenges.
Hosted by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane, we will discuss how research informs real world solutions and has a significant and lasting impact on the social well-being of our local, national, and global communities.
A dynamic virtual panel discussion, this exclusive event is open to all members of the Queen’s University community. Attendees are invited to join virtually from anywhere in the world while tickets are available.
Read more about the interdependence of research and teaching in Queen’s Strategy.
Patrick Deane became the 21st Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University on July 1, 2019.
Dr. Deane is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, a position he held for nine years. Prior to that, he served as Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s and also held a number of academic administrative appointments at Western University and the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Deane is a Professor of English Literature, with his principal research focus being the relationship between cultural production and British politics in the first half of the 20th Century.
He read English and Law at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, before undertaking graduate studies and receiving both an MA and a PhD in English Literature from Western University. Dr. Deane was the first recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature in 1988 and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
He is President of the Governing Council of the Magna Charta Observatory, a member of the Board of Directors of Providence Care and a member of the Campaign Cabinet for the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington
Dr. Barbara Crow
Dr. Barbara Crow leads one of the largest Faculties in the country, as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, Queen’s University. Appointed in 2017 after leaving her position as Dean Graduate Studies, Associate Vice-President Graduate at York University, Dean Crow implemented the Faculty's first strategic plan in its 130 year history and she has guided significant Faculty initiatives in support of the priority pillars and guiding principles of the plan. Dr. Crow has led the hiring of over 170 new faculty members with 70 per cent in equity deserving groups, the restructuring of student services, the reimagining of infrastructure to better serve the academic vision through SEEES, the Strategy for Excellence, Equity and Enrichment in Service Excellence, and the introduction of a seamless mobile interface to the student academic experience. Dr. Crow has also initiated a first for the Faculty with a multi-year course featuring the Dean’s Changemaker Challenge. She has chaired the Ontario Dean's Council and the Ontario Graduate Dean's Council and is a past-president of the Women's and Gender Studies et Recherche Feministes and board member of Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada. Currently, she is a co-PI on multi-million SSHRC international grant on "Ageing and Data" building on the research team's Ageing + Communication + Technologies (ACT): Experiencing a Digital World in Later Life. Dr. Crow was reappointed in 2022 as Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University and her academic and administrative experience also includes Professor Emerita and Senior Scholar, York University and Professor, Faculty of arts and Science Sociology, Queens University.
Omar Baboolal, Com'23 and ArtSci'23
Omar Baboolal is a dual degree student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Philosophy in his final year at Queen’s University. In the past, Omar has completed an internship as a Business Analyst at Connexall and in the subsequent summer, was a recipient of the USSRF research grant. Throughout his time at Queen’s, Omar has been very involved with advocacy groups on campus and was elected as the President of the Smith Commerce Society for the 2021-2022 school year.
Elisabeth White, Artsci'15
Originally from the Chicagoland area, Elisabeth moved to Canada to attend Queen’s with the hopes of working on the business side of the Canadian healthcare system. Upon graduation from the Health Studies program in 2015 she started her career as a Business Analyst for RLDatix, a patient safety software company in Toronto. Elisabeth currently works for Doctors of BC in physician advocacy, economics, and negotiations. There, she helps assist physicians through disciplinary matters and contractual disputes. Elisabeth began volunteering with the Queen's Alumni Vancouver Branch in 2019, helping organize a range of alumni events, including outdoor activities, career events, and networking opportunities. Elisabeth currently serves as the President of the Vancouver Branch.
We are thrilled to feature the musical stylings of recent graduate Jay Goddard for 15 minutes ahead of the official event start time. Log in a little early, get comfortable, and treat your ears to a beautiful performance.
Jay Goddard is a singer, guitarist, and producer who started playing guitar at about 11 years old. While at Queen’s University, Jay performed at local bars and charity concerts while writing and producing his own music.
Jay’s unique sound is a fusion of R'n'B, blues, and classic rock. His guitar playing is inspired by John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix. In his own music, he draws inspiration from artists such as Leon Bridges, Tom Misch, as well as producer Kenny Beats, amongst others.
Capturing 7th position globally, Queen’s is ranked in the top 10 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for the second year in a row.
Two months after introducing three Canadian artists to the Queen’s community, one has been selected to create and install a mural on the Athletics and Recreation Centre this Spring.
I recently heard it argued by a self-styled thought leader that intensifying student demand for better “customer service” will be the next major disruption to higher education globally. While it is true that there have always been students more inclined than most to view their education as a commodity and their tuition simply as a fee for service, it is doubtful their numbers are yet anywhere near a majority. Nor is it likely they will become so.
The annual Special Recognition of Staff Awards was presented during a special ceremony on Thursday, April 14 at 5 p.m. at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.
2021 Team and individual recipients, with write-ups from nominations:
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Thursday May 5, 2022Location
onlineQueen’s will build deliberate, strategic, respectful, and mutually beneficial partnerships at the local, national, and international levels. Join us on May 5 as we discuss how this collaborative approach creates opportunities to share ideas, tackle issues, and bring together diverse perspectives.
Hosted by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane, learn how Queen’s will contribute to our communities by encouraging students to think beyond their classrooms and consider how they can have a positive effect on their communities and beyond.
A dynamic virtual panel discussion, this exclusive event is open to all members of the Queen’s University community. Attendees are invited to join virtually from anywhere in the world while tickets are available.
Learn more about community impact at Queen’s in the Queen’s Strategy.
Patrick Deane became the 21st Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University on July 1, 2019.
Dr. Deane is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, a position he held for nine years. Prior to that, he served as Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s and also held a number of academic administrative appointments at Western University and the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Deane is a Professor of English Literature, with his principal research focus being the relationship between cultural production and British politics in the first half of the 20th Century.
He read English and Law at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, before undertaking graduate studies and receiving both an MA and a PhD in English Literature from Western University. Dr. Deane was the first recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature in 1988 and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
He is President of the Governing Council of the Magna Charta Observatory, a member of the Board of Directors of Providence Care and a member of the Campaign Cabinet for the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
Chayce graduated from Queen's in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Studies. From facilitating advocacy campaigns on postsecondary issues with the Alma Mater Society to helping to coordinate Arts and Science orientation week, Chayce was a driven student leader who contributed to the campus community in many roles.
Among her accomplishments as president of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) was developing a wellness-focused position to improve conversations surrounding the mental and physical health of Arts and Science students, establishing the ASUS Student Professional Development Grant, and hosting the first-ever Life After ArtSci networking event in Toronto.
Connect with Chayce on LinkedIn.
Dr. Philpott is the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Director of the School of Medicine at Queen's University, and CEO of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization. She is a medical doctor, a Professor of Family Medicine, and former Member of Parliament. Prior to politics, Jane spent the first decade of her medical career in Niger, West Africa. She was a family doctor in Markham-Stouffville for 17 years and became Chief of Family Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital in 2008.
From 2015 to 2019 she served as federal Minister of Health, Minister of Indigenous Services, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government. She currently serves as the Ministers' Special Advisor for the Ontario Health Data Platform and was recently elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Connect with Dr. Philpott on Twitter.
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Aloka is entering her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. She was born and raised in Sri Lanka before moving to Scarborough, Ontario where her family now resides. Aloka is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment wherever she goes.
She has channelled this passion to all her roles at Queen’s, including working as the EDI Assistant at the Student Experience Office, as a Residence Don, and as the incoming Vice President of Operations at the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society. She is particularly passionate about making racialized students and those facing financial barriers feel more supported and welcome at Queen’s.
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Doug serves as the VP, Operations for the Ottawa Alumni Branch, and as the Vice President of the Smith Ottawa Chapter. Originally from Vancouver, Doug is an award-winning Wealth Advisor with Scotia Wealth Management Rideau Wealth Group.
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