Campus and Community

Campus and Community

Campus and Community
Faculty
Special Recognition for Staff Award recipients
Celebrating community contributions

The Special Recognition for Staff Awards were handed out during the annual Principal's Holiday Reception.

December 7, 2017
Students' project seeks to broaden the discussion around diversity and inclusivity at Queen’s.
Creating a sense of belonging

Students' project seeks to broaden the discussion around diversity and inclusivity at Queen’s.

December 7, 2017
The UCARE nominating committee, including Amir Fam, Professor, Donald and Sarah Munro Chair in Engineering and Applied Science, and Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science; Ramna Safeer, AMS Social Issues Coordinator; Stephanie Simpson, Director, Human Rights Office; and Cam Yung, Rector. (University Communications)
Inaugural UCARE members announced

The University Council on Anti-Racism and Equity will begin meeting early next year to support a more inclusive Queen’s.

December 6, 2017
A candle was lit for each of the victims during the somber ceremony. (Supplied Photo)
Engineering students, faculty, and staff mark École Polytechnique shooting anniversary

A somber ceremony marked the anniversary of a school shooting which primarily targeted female engineering students.

December 6, 2017
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts gleams in the morning light. (Photo: Doublespace photography)
The Isabel celebrated for design excellence

This Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts was recognized by the City of Kingston for its design.

December 6, 2017
The St. Mary's of the Lake hospital from Union Street.
Queen’s buys St. Mary’s of the Lake hospital

The large property will relieve parking pressure and help Queen’s prepare for future needs.

December 6, 2017
"Donna May Kimmaliardjuk"
Canada’s first Inuk heart surgeon

Life Sciences graduate Donna May Kimmaliardjuk (Artsci’11) is growing into being a role model.

December 5, 2017
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering Carlos Escobedo and PhD candidate Saeed Rismani Yazdi analyzing MTB behaviour in the laboratory.
Go with the flow (or against it)

¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ researchers use magnetic fields to control bacteria with the potential to deliver drug treatments.

December 5, 2017
A full room listens in on Deputy Provost Teri Shearer's remarks, which centre on why diversity and inclusivity is important to Queen's and to any organization. (University Communications)
Inclusive hiring at Queen’s

Queen’s signs on to use Equitek, an employment outreach tool targeted to equity-seeking groups.

December 5, 2017
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One step at a time

Queen’s University research examines the fear of falling in seniors and the damaging impact it can have on their health.

December 4, 2017