It’s not every class that has its own movie trailer. To be fair, Sidneyeve Matrix, a professor of media and mass communications at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, is a bit of a pioneer when it comes to harnessing the power of social media and technology for her courses.
News & Events
Faculty News
May 10, 2013
Introducing the new Ellis Hall Active Learning Spaces
Effective January 2014, 3 new active learning classrooms will be in place in Ellis Hall. Construction is taking place this summer and fall. The classrooms are designed to encourage different types of learning and each has varying levels of technology.
April 29, 2013
Integrating online resources into your Teaching
Co-sponsored by the Arts and Science Course Redesign Project and the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
March 15, 2013
How to effectively design multimedia instruction: a key component of successful blended learning environments!
How to effectively design multimedia instruction: a key component of successful blended learning environments!
With Barbara Fenesi, McMaster University, Wednesday, March 27, 10:00-11:30 a.m. , B176 Mackintosh Corry, Seminar Room
September 24, 2012
Faculty of Arts and Science 2012 Alumni Awards
Corry Bazley, Com’92, Artsci’93, an alumna of the Department of Economics, is the recipient of the Queen’s University Alumni Association’s 2012 Branch Marsha Lampman Award.
Mary Reed, Artsci’84, an alumna of the Department of Film and Media, is the recipient of the Queen’s University Alumni Association’s 2012 Herbert. J. Hamilton Award.
August 29, 2012
Are you a new first-year student and need some assistance or advice?
The Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) is a great resource for first-year Arts and Science students. The PASS team consists of upper year students who offer non-judgemental and confidential academic counselling on a drop-in basis.
During Orientation Week, our PASS team will be offering services at the following times and locations:
Tuesday, September 4: 9:00 am to noon; 1:00 to 4:00 pm in Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room D214
July 19, 2012
Reduced Services in Student Services Office August 7 - 17, 2012
The Student Services Office of the Faculty of Arts and Science in F200, Mackintosh-Corry Hall, will be operating with significantly reduced services during the period of Tuesday August 7th through Friday August 17th, 2012, following the end of the class selection period. During this time, the front door to the office will be closed to walk-in traffic.
January 09, 2012
New Ontario tuition grant for undergraduates
Ontario government announces a 30% tuition grant for undergrads. Click here for more information.
December 19, 2011
Queen's expands International offerings with new programs
Queen’s and Blyth Educational Travel will begin offering unique study abroad programs to university students and lifelong learners from around the world this spring.
“Our aim is to provide an unmatched educational experience by combining exceptional instructors who are passionate about teaching with customized field studies in a supportive learning environment,” says Jim Lee, Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Arts and Science, and Academic Director of the Queen’s-Blyth International Studies Program.
September 20, 2011
Applying to Law Forum
Sep 26, 2011 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm in MacDonald Hall, Room 202
Registration Deadline: Sep 26, 2011 - 08:00 am
Students should register through www.careers.queensu.ca in MyCareer (under the Events/Workshops tab)
