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March Break Open House

March Break Open House

When:
Saturday, March 9, 2024
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where:
Mitchell Hall
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Description:

Come and explore Queen's University at our March Break Open House! You will have the chance to:

  • Tour the campus with a current student and hear about their Queen's experience
  • Meet current students and professors, and ask about the programs that interest you most
  • Check out the Libraries, Athletics & Recreation Centre and Student Service areas
  • See our residences and try the food on campus
  • Explore the vibrant city of Kingston just a short 5 min walk from campus!

For a full listing of the March Break Open House events please visit the Undergraduate Admission website: https://www.queensu.ca/admission/

Contact:
Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment
admission@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Panel on Cultivating Critical Pedagogies (ONLINE)

Panel on Cultivating Critical Pedagogies (ONLINE)

When:
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Where:
Description:

The Empowering Others: Carving Spaces in the Academy Committee is delighted to present the Cultivating Critical Pedagogies Panel.

Join our three panelists on Zoom, March 13th from 12 PM-1:30 PM (EST), as they share their insights on cultivating critical and anti-oppressive approaches to pedagogy, curriculum, and relationship building in postsecondary spaces.

Panelists: 

  • Yasmine Djerbal, Associate Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning, Queen's University
  • Naj Sumar, Instructional Designer specializing in Inclusive Pedagogies, Centre for Teaching and Learning, Concordia University
  • Pedro Morán Bonilla, Graduate Researcher, Land and place-based relationships at the intersections of community, diaspora, and the state

Please register for this event at the following link: https://critical-pedagogies-panel.eventbrite.ca/ 

The panel is available in an accessible format or with appropriate communication supports upon request. Please contact us by email at empoweringothers.eo@gmail.com.

This event is funded by Queen’s University Inclusive Community Fund.

Contact:
Melissa Forcione
melissa.forcione@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Queen's Health Outreach x Dr. Ana Johnson Mindfulness Workshop

Queen's Health Outreach x Dr. Ana Johnson Mindfulness Workshop

When:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Kingston Hall
Room: 205
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Description:

Feeling stressed for midterm exams? Can't stop procrastinating? Come join Dr. Ana Johnson to learn about how mindfulness can help with procrastination and better your wellbeing. Offered Tuesday, February 27th from 7pm-8pm in Kingston Hall Rm 205!

 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Daylong Retreat: Fundamentals of Mindfulness Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Daylong Retreat: Fundamentals of Mindfulness Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

Call forth your passion for life, creativity and vocation. Get ready for final assignments and exams.

Attend entire day (10 am - 4 pm) or 1 hour sessions.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

Certificate of Completion also provided.

Brief Itinerary - Schedule: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Session 1: 10-11 a.m: Talk - Power of awareness; Guided mindfulness - Mindfulness of breath and body and other anchors, mindful movement (qigong)

15 Minute Break

Session 2: 11:15-12:15 p.m: Talk - Path for self discovery; grounding;  mindfulness of the body: why start with breath, body; pain, grief, trauma ; Guided mindfulness - Body, sensations, sounds; mindful movement (qigong)

12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch break (mindful eating instructions)

Session 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m: Talk - Uncover the true self; mindfulness of thoughts: not about eliminating thoughts, planning is good; Guided mindfulness –  Mindfulness of thoughts and beliefs; start with breath, sounds, emotions, mindful movement (qigong)

15 Minute Break

Session 4: 2:45-3:45 p.m: Talk: Daily attunement to cycles in life/disentangle limiting beliefs; mindfulness on a daily basis - regular practice, being aware of our thoughts and body, self-compassion and compassion for others; Guided mindfulness – Observations; staying balanced; daily basis meditation: beginning with the breath, moving onto the body, thoughts, sounds, emotions; mindful movement (qigong)

15 minute optional ending debrief

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

Mindfulness Workshop Series Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
Find on Campus Map
Description:

A Mindfulness Workshop Series (Introduction to Mindfulness: How to Work with the Brain, Manage Stress, and Increase Focus & Joy) offered across four Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:00pm) beginning in March (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). 

Each of the four week Mindfulness Workshop Series sessions will include:

- 10-20 minute talk

- 15-20 meditation practice/mindful movement

- 10-15 min question and answer period 

Weekly topics:

1. What is mindfulness (introduction, common misconceptions about meditation, benefits; breath, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

2. Working with our emotions (awareness of emotions, self-compassion)

3. Working with our heart (joy, equanimity)

4. Applying mindfulness on a daily basis (breath, heart, body, sounds, emotions, thoughts)

Note: Individuals can attend each of the four sessions as they choose and are not required to attend all four. 

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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A Discussion On Foreign Interference With The Honourable Michael Chong

A Discussion On Foreign Interference With The Honourable Michael Chong

When:
Thursday, February 29, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:
Ellis Hall
Room: Aud
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Description:

Queen’s International Affairs Association and the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations are pleased to be welcoming the Honourable Micheal Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs to campus on Thursday, February 29th. MP Chong was the target of a political campaign by the People’s Republic of China after condemning China’s treatment of Muslim Uyghurs, speaking out against China's detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, and criticizing Huawei’s involvement in Canada’s 5G Network. MP Chong will discuss his experience as a target of Chinese foreign interference and how Canada should move forward in combating foreign threats to our democracy. All undergraduate, graduate students and faculty members are invited to attend and ask questions. The discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Auditorium and food will be provided for all attendees. 

Contact:
Niki Ehsan (She/Her) and Ethan Carley (He/Him)
speakers@qiaa.org
Cost:
free
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Lessons Learned: A Virtual Roundtable on Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion into Cancer Clinical Trials

Lessons Learned: A Virtual Roundtable on Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion into Cancer Clinical Trials

When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Where:
Description:

Please join Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) on March 5 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm EST for a virtual roundtable on integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion in cancer clinical trials. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Doreen Ezeife, Dr. Carmen Guerra, and Dr. Tina Hsu to lead us in this conversation which will be moderated by CCTG Senior Investigator Dr. Wendy Parulekar. We hope this discussion will encourage participants to consider ways to advance accessibility for populations that remain underrepresented in clinical trials. Participants will have an opportunity to ask our panelists questions following the discussion.

Contact:
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