Construction of the university’s first secure bicycle storage facility is scheduled to begin this week. There may be intermittent noise disruptions as construction of this facility progresses in the courtyard area between Mackintosh-Corry Hall and Dunning Hall. See full story on this facility and bike registration initiative.
Any questions or concerns about this construction work should be directed to Fixit by phone at extension 77301 or by email.
For Sarah Mills, developing new professional skills involved going outside of her comfort zone.
Sarah Mills (middle) receives her certificate from Al Orth, Associate Vice-Principal (Human Resources), and Marie Doherty, Director, Client Services and Organizational Development and Learning.
“The workshop on presentation skills, which is part of the Administrative Professionals @ Queen’s Master Certificate program, actually scared me,” says Ms. Mills, a Human Resources customer service representative. “But it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I felt better knowing that everyone was nervous. We all started in the same spot and ended up doing a wonderful job presenting.”
In addition to strengthening her administrative skills, the certificate program made it easier for Ms. Mills to make connections across the university.
“I met a lot of people through the workshops, and I have stayed in contact with quite a few,” says Ms. Mills, who joined Queen’s last year. “The certificate program allowed me to meet other individuals from different departments and start building that network. I believe that building strong network relations are an important part of the learning and development process, which are essential for personal growth and success.”
HR has designed its five certificate programs to help employees at different stages of their careers achieve their professional goals. Bonnie Fleming has worked in IT Support Services for 15 years. While she is currently employed as a front line receptionist, she hopes to eventually return to an administrative role.
Bonnie Fleming (middle) accepts her certificate from Al Orth, Associate Vice-Principal (Human Resources), and Marie Doherty, Director, Client Services and Organizational Development and Learning.
“I was looking for ways to advance myself and get back into the position I was previously in. I looked around to see what resources were out there. I found the Administrative Professionals @ Queen’s certificate and I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to develop more business skills.
“The skills I acquired helped me personally and also enhanced my ability to perform at the next level in my job, which has also benefited the unit as a whole,” she adds. “The certificate program encouraged me to step outside the box and take on new challenges.”
Ms. Fleming and the rest of this year’s certificate program graduates received their certificates at a special ceremony last week.
Quick Link
Visit the Human Resources learning catalogue to learn more about the certificate programs and other professional development opportunities.
Al Orth, Associate Vice-Principal (Human Resources), praised the participants for their dedication to the certificate programs. He also thanked managers and supervisors for encouraging staff members to take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by HR.
“The certificate programs help enrich the university and make it strong,” Mr. Orth says. “With more than 420 graduates of the certificate programs to date, staff members have access to a growing network of supportive colleagues.”
Jennifer Bishop
Jill Christie
Meri Diamond
Cindy Fehr
Bobbi Kaiser
Krista Knight
Jan McGraa
Sarah Mills
Kate Minor
Jessica Montagner
Joan Sirtonski
Caroline Teske
Certificate in International Perspectives
Habiba Allidina
Kate Black
Amira Halabi
Darlene Homer
Donna Katinas
Megan McKever
Nicole Remillard
Certificate in Workplace Communications
Kathy Baer
Darlene Homer
Martha Santos
Frances Tan
Karen Zuliniak
From Diversity to Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
Kate Cowperthwaite
Jenny DeBruyn
Emily Johnston
Michelle Knapp-Hermer
Wendy Reid
The Provost provided an oral update on Queen’s application and admissions numbers to date, noting that first choice applications to Queen’s were up by four per cent.
The Provost informed Senate that a draft Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities has been presented to the Policy Advisory Subcommittee and is posted on the policies webpage for community feedback.
Rector Mike Young provided a report on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
Committee Motions and Reports
Senate approved:
A proposal to delete the three graduate fields in the Department of Classics and create two new graduate fields effective September 2015.
The name change of the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to the Executive MBA Americas - A Partnership with Cornell, Queen's School of Business, effective July 1, 2015
A notice of motion regarding the Policy and Procedures for the Designation of Academic Units as Schools at Queen's University, effective October 1, 2015.
A report from SCAD on the E-Learning student at the University of Ottawa
A report on the disposition of human Rights Office cases, from SEEC
A notice of motion that the Senate's Rules of Procedure be amended to reflect a change in the Education student senator term length from one to two years, from SGNC
A notice of motion that Senate approve an exception to its Rules of Procedure to permit the Commerce Society to proceed with a term-length student senator seat arrangement for 2015/16 only, from SGNC
Queen’s University recently announced the appointment of Rebecca Luce-Kapler as Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term effective July 1, 2015.
Rebecca Luce-Kapler will replace Stephen Elliott as the Dean of the Faculty of Education on July 1. (Submitted Photo)
“We are pleased Rebecca has accepted the principal’s invitation to succeed outgoing dean Stephen Elliott. Her experience as interim dean during the first half of 2014 will serve her well,” says Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). “I should also like to thank Stephen Elliott for his many very significant contributions to the Faculty of Education.”
Dr. Luce-Kapler is currently Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Education, in which role she has led several important initiatives including the development and implementation of the online Professional Master of Education program.
After being awarded her doctorate by the University of Alberta, Dr. Luce-Kapler came to Queen’s in 1997 as a language and literacy scholar. During her time at Queen’s, she has taught secondary English methods courses and developed writing courses for both B.Ed. and graduate students. She has also taught English as an elementary/secondary school teacher in Alberta, and holds a permanent teaching certificate from that province, in addition to which she is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Her research interests focus on the integral role of literary practices, particularly writing, in the development of human consciousness and identity. This work has contributed to understanding the normative power of cultural forms and the importance of interpretive reading and writing practices for generative learning and teaching.
Dr. Luce-Kapler is also a poet with a number of literary publications, including a poetry collection, The gardens where she dreams.
Queen’s Faculty of Education develops progressive, ethical, competent and thoughtful leaders in education through teaching, research and professional collaboration. The faculty strives to be a leader in the educational landscape, recognized for its commitment to teaching, international initiatives, innovative programs and influential research.
Heather Stuart (right), the Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, greets entertainer Mary Walsh (middle), the master of ceremonies, and Mary Deacon, Chair, Bell Mental Health Initiative. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)
Marthe Bernard, known for playing the role of Tinny on CBC’s Republic of Doyle, is an advocate for mental health and anti-stigma and believes strongly that we should share our experiences with one another for better understanding. In February 2014, she lost her older brother, Louis, to suicide after his long battle with mental illness. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)
The Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair was established at Queen’s in 2012 with a donation of $1 million from Bell Let’s Talk to the Queen’s Initiative Campaign. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)
Mary Walsh introduces Heather Stuart and Marthe Bernard. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)
The Neptune Theatre in Halifax was packed on June 25 for the third annual Breaking the Silence lecture. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)
On display at the lecture were copies of the Queen's Alumni Review. The latest edition focuses on mental health. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)
Bell Let’s Talk and Queen’s University hosted the third annual Breaking the Silence lecture on June 25 at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax. The event aimed to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
This year’s lecture featured Heather Stuart, the Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Marthe Bernard, best known for her role on CBC’s Republic of Doyle. Entertainer Mary Walsh served as the master of ceremonies for the event.
The Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair was established at Queen’s in 2012 with a donation of $1 million from Bell Let’s Talk to the Queen’s Initiative Campaign – a university-wide campaign that began on May 1, 2006 and will culminate in 2016 with the 175th anniversary of the university.
The university has begun the planning for the renovation of the former physical education centre, with the intention of repurposing it as a hub for student health and wellness, student innovation and student learning in the heart of campus.
The university plans to renovate the former physical education centre to provide a hub for student health and wellness, student innovation and student learning in the heart of campus. (Photo courtesy of Augusto Morales)
If the planning comes to fruition, the building will also become the home of a new, state-of-the-art facility for the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, which will further enhance the faculty as one of the best in the country.
“The redeveloped building will be an enhancement to both the quality of our student experience and the quality of our research and educational facilities,” says Principal and Vice-Chancellor Daniel Woolf. “When completed, it will be a prominent symbol of Queen’s commitments both to student life and learning and to advanced research.”
The building, located at 67 Union St., was decommissioned in 2009. In 2012, the three gyms in the building were renovated and reopened to provide increased recreational opportunities for students, and centralized exam space. A recent structural assessment of the building by an external consultant found that it is in excellent shape and, if renovated, could provide a considerable amount of additional space – up to 160,000 square feet – at a relatively low cost per square foot, compared to a newly constructed building.
“The building provides a wonderful opportunity to utilize and revitalize valuable space that is not currently being used,” says Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). “Given the university’s current financial situation, strong support will be needed to fund the project, and we are hopeful that this use of existing space will allow us to realize our goals sooner than if we were to construct a new building.”
More information about the project will be made available as plans progress.
Here are 10 tips to help you achieve 150 minutes of physical activity in a week, and to help you live a healthy lifestyle. See how many you can do in one week:
1. Share with a friend how you were physically active
2. Eat foods high in Omega-3 or take supplements, they boost brain health (fish, eggs)
3. Eat your salad or vegetables first at meals
4. Enter a charity walk or run
5. Train for a 5-km or 10-km race
6. Listen to fast-paced, pumped up music when running, studies show it makes you run more quickly and for longer
7. Do wall squats in the shower
8. Exercise first thing in the morning to wake you up
On a warm spring afternoon in Toronto recently, Queen’s welcomed 85 alumni to a Celebrating Women as Philanthropists event. The intent was to spark conversation about what influences women’s decision-making regarding philanthropy.
Ban Righ Centre Director Carole Morrison was one of 85 women who attended a Women as Philanthropists event held recently in Toronto. The event sparked conversation about what influences women’s decision-making regarding philanthropy.
Sponsored by TD Canada and hosted by Queen’s Board of Trustees Chair Barbara Palk (Arts’73), the event highlighted a new report from TD Wealth, called “Time, Treasure and Talent, Canadian Women and Philanthropy” which was presented by Jo-Anne Ryan, Vice-President, Philanthropic Advisory Services at TD Waterhouse Canada. Among the report’s sometimes unexpected findings:
• Over the past five years, the number of female donors in Canada has greatly exceeded male donors
• Women are more likely than men to research and become engaged with a charity, often through volunteering, before deciding to support it
• Canadian female donors distribute their support to fewer charities but with a larger donation than male donors, so they can have a greater impact
• Affluent women are nearly twice as likely as men to say that charitable giving is the most satisfying part of having wealth
A convergence of women from across the Queen’s spectrum, the audience engaged with each other and with the panelists, who brought a diversity of perspectives and expertise spanning multiple decades.
In a spirited discussion moderated by former Queen’s staff member Alison Holt (Artsci’87) they spoke candidly about their reasons for becoming involved in philanthropy, what it has meant to them, lessons learned, and their vision for the future role of women in this area. Topics ranged from philanthropy in Africa to the importance of good governance, and the trap of the “cost per dollar raised” as a criterion for choosing which charities to support.
Amma Bonsu (Artsci’03), a winner of the Queen’s University Alumni Association Humanitarian Award, credited her Ghanian grandmother as an important role model in giving.
“I have been a huge recipient of others’ help,” she said, acknowledging the Ban Righ Centre’s invaluable support during her years at Queen’s. “We are part of a cycle of women giving back. We don’t need to wait for wealth to come before starting to return the favour.”
Noting the increasing percentage of women on charity boards, former Grant Hall Society Chair and Trustee Katie Macmillan (Artsci’78) urged audience members to, “step forward confidently in leadership positions. We must get past the idea that ‘women’s work’ is restricted to galas and bake sales.”
Anne Raymond (Sc’88), currently VP of Giving on the QUAA Board, suggested that philanthropy gives people a sense of fulfilment and meaning in their lives which financial success alone may not provide. “It can be the way to build a legacy and find real balance.”
For Patsy Anderson (Artsci’75), a member of the Order of Canada and the recipient of numerous awards recognizing her volunteerism, philanthropy with her husband has “enriched our lives unbelievably. We are lucky to have the opportunity to give, and tried to engage our children, when they were younger, in talking about priorities to support,” she says.
Robert Gilbert passed away on April 27 after a brave battle with cancer. We have lost an extraordinary geographer and friend.
Robert Gilbert
Professor Gilbert was a highly productive, dedicated and creative scientist. He joined the Geography Department at Queen’s University in 1975 from the University of Alberta where he was a Postdoctoral Fellow.
He received his BA, MA and PhD degrees from the University of British Columbia in 1968, 1970 and 1972 respectively.
At Queen’s, his research focused on the processes that occur in lakes and the sea, especially on how sediments are delivered to, distributed through, and deposited in water bodies in the Great Lakes region, western Canada, the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Antarctica, Nepal and the southern United States. In 2004, he and a team of international researchers discovered an active underwater volcano off the coast of Antarctica that towered 700 metres above the ocean floor. Professor Gilbert led by example through his passion for research and a deep commitment to teaching at all levels.
Professor Gilbert taught undergraduate courses in Earth System Science, physical limnology and arctic and periglacial environments. At the graduate level he taught and supervised students in lacustrine and marine systems. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been a champion for the discipline.
Dr. Gilbert established the Robert Gilbert Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Geography in 2007. The purpose of this award is to support young scholars in the field of Physical Geography/Earth System Science for a two-year postdoctoral experience.
These postdoctoral fellows work closely on research projects affiliated with a faculty member in the Department of Geography at Queen's. At the time the Fellowship was established Bob said, “it seemed like a useful thing to do in this department to enhance the research. There’s limited funding for post-docs in any field. There are always more people wanting to take up a post-doc than there are funds to support them.”
To date, the department has welcomed three Robert Gilbert Postdoctoral Fellows, with the fourth to start in July 2015.
Paul Treitz is Professor and Head of the Department of Geography
Faculty and staff turned out for some food and conversation at the annual Queen's Summer Barbecue on Tuesday
Principal Daniel Woolf helps serve up dessert at Grant Hall on Tuesday during the Queen's Summer Barbecue.
The rain let up long enough so that members of the Queen's community could eat their lunch outside.
Crowds filled Grant Hall where lunch was served up for the annual Queen's Summer Barbecue on Tuesday.
Servers included Sheilagh Dunn, executive director, Office of the Principal, and Charles Sumbler, executive director, Office of the Vice Principal (Research).
The rain let up long enough to allow staff and faculty to enjoy the Queen's Summer Barbecue outdoors on Tuesday, June 23.
Principal Daniel Woolf and other senior administrators helped Queen's Hospitality Services staff serve up a menu that included burgers and dessert as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options.
The barbecue also provided an opportunity for the Queen’s community to give back as donations of non-perishable food items were accepted on behalf of the AMS Food Bank.
![[Sarah Mills]](/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/stories/2015/6/HR%20Certificate%20program%20600x400.jpg)
![[Bonnie Fleming]](/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/stories/2015/6/HR%20Certificate%20Program%202.jpg)
![[Rebecca Luce-Kapler]](/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/stories/2015/6/Rebecca%20Luce-Kapler%20600x400.jpg)
![[Mary Deacon, Mary Walsh and Heather Stuart]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/2015-06-25-Bell-Aliant-036.jpg "Heather Stuart (right), the Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, greets entertainer Mary Walsh (middle), the master of ceremonies, and Mary Deacon, Chair, Bell Mental Health Initiative. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)")
![[Marthe Bernard]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/2015-06-25-Bell-Aliant-104_0.jpg "Marthe Bernard, known for playing the role of Tinny on CBC’s Republic of Doyle, is an advocate for mental health and anti-stigma and believes strongly that we should share our experiences with one another for better understanding. In February 2014, she lost her older brother, Louis, to suicide after his long battle with mental illness. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)")
![[Bell Let's Talk and Queen's University hosted third annual mental health and anti-stigma lecture]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/2015-06-25-Bell-Aliant-013.jpg "The Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair was established at Queen’s in 2012 with a donation of $1 million from Bell Let’s Talk to the Queen’s Initiative Campaign. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)")
![[Mary Walsh, Heather Stuart, Marthe Bernard]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/2015-06-25-Bell-Aliant-126.jpg "Mary Walsh introduces Heather Stuart and Marthe Bernard. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)")
![[Audience]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/2015-06-25-Bell-Aliant-083_0.jpg "The Neptune Theatre in Halifax was packed on June 25 for the third annual Breaking the Silence lecture. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)")
![[Queen's Alumni Review on table at Bell Let's Talk lecture]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/2015-06-25-Bell-Aliant-005.jpg "On display at the lecture were copies of the Queen's Alumni Review. The latest edition focuses on mental health. (Photo by Michelle Doucette)")
![[Physical Education Centre at night]](/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/stories/2015/6/PEC-at-night%40augusto.morales_cropped%20600x400.jpg)
![[Carole Morrison]](/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/WEB%20AdvancementMorrison.jpg)
![[Professor Emeritus Robert Gilbert]](/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/Inside%20Gilbert%20Better.jpg)
![[Queen's Summer BBQ]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/Summer%20BBQ.jpg "Faculty and staff turned out for some food and conversation at the annual Queen's Summer Barbecue on Tuesday")
![[Queen's Summer BBQ]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/Summer%20BBQ%20DW%201.jpg "Principal Daniel Woolf helps serve up dessert at Grant Hall on Tuesday during the Queen's Summer Barbecue.")
![[Queen's Summer BBQ]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/Summer%20BBQ%205.jpg "The rain let up long enough so that members of the Queen's community could eat their lunch outside.")
![[Queen's Summer BBQ]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/Summer%20BBQ%209.jpg "Crowds filled Grant Hall where lunch was served up for the annual Queen's Summer Barbecue on Tuesday.")
![[Queen's Summer BBQ]](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/sites/default/files/assets/slideshow/2015-06/Summer%20BBQ%2010.jpg "Servers included Sheilagh Dunn, executive director, Office of the Principal, and Charles Sumbler, executive director, Office of the Vice Principal (Research).")
