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[ONLINE] Interdisciplinarity and Black Methodologies

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[ONLINE] Interdisciplinarity and Black Methodologies

When:
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:
ONLINE via Zoom
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This presentation will explore how interdisciplinarity is a useful methodology for studying race, gender, location, and belonging. Drawing attention to the connections between the social sciences and the humanities, and touching on the hard sciences, the conversation will illuminate the how enmeshing different knowledges and knowledge sources can unsettle and remake the disciplinary silos (which are upheld by racialized and gendered boundaries) that animate our scholarly worlds.  

We will gather for the seminar via zoom @ 2:30pm

https://queensu.zoom.us/j/97468102807?pwd=UTkxcGQ5T1MzMVFxakYxYzBGMGRFdz09

 

 

 

Contact:
Mary Smida
5mes2@queensu.ca
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Gairdner Global Health Laureate (2020), Dr. Quairraisha Abdool Karim

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Gairdner Global Health Laureate (2020), Dr. Quairraisha Abdool Karim

When:
Friday, October 29, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where:
Online by zoom
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Queen's University will be hosting a virtual lecture by Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Recipient of the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award (2020), for the “discovery that antiretrovirals prevent sexual transmission of HIV, which laid the foundations for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the HIV prevention strategy that is contributing to the reduction of HIV infection in Africa and around the world”, on Friday, October 29th from 10:00-11:00 am.

NEW:  In addition to talking about her ground-breaking research, Dr. Abdool Karim will also speak about her more recent experiences with COVID-19.

Registration is required.

Contact:
Gladys Smith
Gladys.Smith@queensu.ca
613-533-6627
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Humanity in Healthcare Series: Leading Through Change

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Humanity in Healthcare Series: Leading Through Change

When:
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where:
Online
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Zoom link will be emailed out the morning of December 15th.
If you have problems registering, please email fac.dev@queensu.ca

Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke will discuss learning more about person-centred leadership and a path to collaborative ways of working and engaging.

Leadership is a journey that brings many adventures and learning experiences. More specifically, it is an opportunity to enable ownership, shape culture, and align systems.

During change, for example COVID, leading a team is and was a moment in time where leaders may have seen themselves in a new light, questioned their role and its challenges, and questioned their way through. 

Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke, nurse, health educator and a proud Newfoundlander; Erna strongly believes in advocating for collaborative relationships and opportunities at all levels of work, interprofessional health education, clinical practice, and research; the pillars of her leadership. She is committed to all things person-centered, from health care to ­­­­dancing up a storm.

The recording will be shared with registrants approximately one week after the session.

Contact:
Faculty Development
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Humanity in Healthcare Series: Partnering with Patients: Is there really any other way?

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Humanity in Healthcare Series: Partnering with Patients: Is there really any other way?

When:
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where:
Online
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Speakers:
Anne O’Riordan, Patient Partner

Recovering academic! A healthcare provider/educator who transitioned to patient partner upon retirement.

I strive to foster care and caring in our healthcare system through my volunteer activities, but in the evenings knitting takes over!

Debbie Docherty, DSc
I am grateful for learning experiences as both a health care provider (Paediatric Social Worker) and a consumer of health care (living with Multiple Sclerosis).  I am now loving retirement, volunteering and chasing grandchildren.

Partnering with Patients: Is there really any other way?

An exploration of patient partnership in healthcare, comparing past and present trends with a view to future opportunities. Debbie and Anne will share their personal journeys from healthcare providers to patient partners in education, clinical practice, and research. Our positive experiences of partnership instill hope that healthcare will continue to evolve, grounded by mutual respect, shared expertise, and compassionate relationships with patients.

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Faculty Development
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School Nursing Academic Series (ONLINE): Defining key concepts in cancer care in Canada's Indigenous communities

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School Nursing Academic Series (ONLINE): Defining key concepts in cancer care in Canada's Indigenous communities

When:
Monday, November 1, 2021
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:
Web event
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Please join us for the online Queen’s School of Nursing Academic Series entitled 'Defining key concepts related to cancer care and cancer illness in Canada’s Indigenous Communities', presented by Markirit Armutlu, BSc(OT), MSc(Bio-Medical Ethics), PSO, CHE, CAE, PhD Student. This event is free, and open to all.

To register and receive the Zoom link, please email nursing.research@queensu.ca

*Please note that the presentation will be recorded. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the Research Office at nursing.research@queensu.ca.

 

Contact:
Genevieve Pare
nursing.research@queensu.ca
6135336000
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ONLINE: Matariki Lecture Series on Decolonisation

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ONLINE: Matariki Lecture Series on Decolonisation

When:
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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ONLINE
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Queen's Associate Professor Dr. Kristin Moriah is participating in the Matariki Lecture Series on Decolonisation from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. To Register: https://www.otago.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_UcbQm46vSJGn8-oGQny4Qw

Her focus will be on "Black Books: The role of black studies at the university."

This talk will briefly outline the history of Black students and faculty at Queen's University. It will also cover recent developments in research in Black history at Queen's and the development of the Black Studies minor.

There are four other speakers from MNU Partners: Dartmouth College, University of Tübingen, University of Western Australia, and University of Otago.

Contact:
Michael Green
vp.international@queensu.ca
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David McKay, CEO of RBC - Queen's University Panel

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David McKay, CEO of RBC - Queen's University Panel

When:
Friday, November 5, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where:
Grant Hall
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[NOTE] Registration is now open.
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Dive into the career story of David McKay, President and CEO of RBC, and his journey to success.

On November 5th, the Queen’s Finance Association is incredibly excited to welcome David McKay for a 1-hour inside look on his career journey, from starting as an intern for RBC and climbing to become President and CEO.

RBC is the largest bank and most profitable company in Canada. Learn the story of the individual responsible for its success.

David joined RBC in 1983 as a co-op student working as a COBOL programmer in the IT department. Over the next several decades, David climbed through various departments and positions at RBC, becoming President and CEO in 2014.

 

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This event is hosted at Grant Hall, Queen’s University, on November 5th, 2021. The panel will be moderated by Laura Connolly & Lucas Gordon and will start at 5:00 PM, followed by public Q&A at 5:45pm.

This event will include a hybrid in-person and virtual dynamic. The in-person part will invite 110 students to view live from inside Grant Hall. In-person attendees must apply to watch the event from Grant Hall.

In addition to the in-person component, all interested students and faculty members are invited to watch the event through a live virtual livestream.

 

 

Contact:
Lucas Gordon
lucas.gordon@queensu.ca
905-977-7545
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Shaking up cis-heteronormative culture at Queen’s: Queer perspectives (ONLINE)

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Shaking up cis-heteronormative culture at Queen’s: Queer perspectives (ONLINE)

When:
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where:
Virtual Via Zoom
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Are you Queer? If so, what changes do you want to see at Queen’s?

Join us for to discuss barriers (attitudinal, physical, policy, communication, etc.), issues, frustrations, and problems we face as Queer staff, (e.g., name-change issues, gendered washrooms etc.). Bring your lunch and work with us in solidarity to advocate for change within Queen’s to better support Queer and intersectional identities at Queen’s.

All Queer employees at Queen’s are welcome to join us! To ensure Queer voices are heard and captured, we are limiting participation in this event to Queer employees only. Once information is collected from this meeting, we expect to have more opportunities for allies to work with us in these efforts.

Fill out the registration form to receive the Zoom Link: https://forms.office.com/r/v693QMqDxD 

Not able to come? Fill out our needs assessment survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/L4aPm37p3h 

Who are we? QUAQE (Queen’s University Association for Queer Employees) is an Employee Resource Group (ERG) that supports Queer employees at Queen’s.  Learn more about our organization and what we do on our website! www.queensu.ca/quaqe 

 

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QUAQE
quaqe@queensu.ca
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The Page Lecture 10th Anniversary: Helen Humphreys "The Annotated Page"

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The Page Lecture 10th Anniversary: Helen Humphreys "The Annotated Page"

When:
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Zoom Event
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The Department of English is pleased to invite you to the annual Page Lecture on Tuesday October 19th at 2:30 p.m. EST in honor of the late poet and painter Joanne Page, this year featuring the esteemed novelist, poet, and non-fiction writer Helen Humphreys. On this the tenth anniversary of the lecture series, Humphreys brings the series back to its source with a lecture about the life, work, and influence of Joanne Page herself, in an event entitled “The Annotated Page.” Humphreys will be introduced by Kirsteen MacLeod, author of In Praise of Retreat.

Helen Humphreys is the award-winning writer of four books of poetry, five works of creative non-fiction, and nine novels. Her work has been translated into many languages, published internationally, and optioned for stage, film, television, and opera. She has been the Queen’s Writer in Residence and is currently teaching Creative Writing 393: Intermediate Writing in Prose. Her most recent novel is Rabbit Foot Bill (HarperCollins Canada, 2020). Humphreys lives and works in Kingston, Ontario.

Contact:
Meghan Brien
mab25@queensu.ca
6474003893
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From Lab 2 Fulfillment workshop: Virtual Q&A session

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From Lab 2 Fulfillment workshop: Virtual Q&A session

When:
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where:
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Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation will be hosting the From Lab 2 Fulfillment workshop, starting in January 2022. Applications are open until November 15, 2021. 

From Lab 2 Fulfillment is a workshop created help guide women towards commercialization by supporting the transformation of their research and discoveries into profitable products and companies. Join us on October 20th for a virtual information session to learn more and ask any questions you have about the workshop or application process! 

Contact:
Shoma Sinha
shoma.sinha@queensu.ca
613-876-5389
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