Co-hosted by Career Services - Student Affairs and the Office of the Principal, registration required (see below)

Discover how Queen’s alumni are driving change and having an impact through careers aligned with the SDGs. This panel discussion is an opportunity to hear inspiring stories, gain insights into professional journeys, and learn practical strategies for creating social impact through a meaningful career.

The event will conclude with a reception, offering a unique opportunity to connect with alumni, fellow attendees, and professionals. 

Panelists:

1. Rachel Baker, BASc’17
   Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University
   Recognized on Forbes’ “30 Under 30 North America” list in the Science category, Rachel is a leader in sustainable chemical manufacturing. Her groundbreaking work advances innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
2. Dr. Karhinéhtha’ Cortney Clark, DSc RHL’24
   Founder/CEO, Cortney Clark Consulting
   Dr. Clark specializes in EDIIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization, and Accessibility)-focused approaches to Indigenous health, social sciences, research, and policy. She is the co-creator of the Healthy Homes Model and the Indigenous Athletic Development Circle and serves as Director of Indigenous Health at the Canadian Medical Association.
3. David Gerrish, BScH’05 and BA Econ’06
   Energy Specialist, Physical Plant Services, Queen’s University
   David leverages his expertise in energy management to advance sustainable practices aligned with the UN SDGs. With a B.Sc.H. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Economics from Queen’s, his career spans roles in energy efficiency across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Since 2019, he has led initiatives to optimize campus energy use, reduce environmental impact, and promote conservation.
4. Stacy Kelly, BA Phil ’96
   Executive Director, Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
   Stacy is a co-founder and President of the Queen’s Queer Alumni Chapter and a mentor with the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre. A passionate advocate for community engagement, he also serves as a Director with the Queen’s University Alumni Association.

Moderator:

• Miguel Hahn
  Senior Career Consultant, Career Services, Queen’s University

 Learn more and register to attend on the Career Services website. This event is part of the UN SDG Career Guide Launch and part of Queen's participation in #SDGMonthCanada, a nation-wide commitment to mobilizing the #SDGs across campuses.

 

Students: Discover how to shape your career with purpose, hope, and alignment with the UN SDGs in this interactive workshop. This session encourages reflection on the positive change already achieved and fosters a vision for new possibilities in meaningful work. Using Design Thinking, participants will explore creative ways to make a social impact through their careers while cultivating optimism for a better future.

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Identify your key personal attributes, such as skills, values, and interests, to guide your career decisions.
• Explore potential career paths using practical tools and strategies.
• Create an actionable plan to take meaningful steps toward your goals.

 Register on the Career Services website. This event is part of their UN SDG Career Guide Launch and part of Queen's participation in #SDGMonthCanada, a nation-wide commitment to mobilizing the #SDGs across campuses.

The SDG Teach In is an annual campaign run by SOS-UK to encourage educators from around the world to incorporate one or several of the SDGs into their teaching, learning, or assessment.

Running since 2018, the SDG Teach In has reached nearly 500,000 students across 50 countries, with over 1000+ educators pledging in 2024. 

 Pledge via this online form from now until end of 31 March. Leaderboards will be published in March with institutions with the most pledges - just some friendly competition!

More information about the SDG Teach In including this year's weekly themes in available on the SOS UK website. The Teach In is also an opportunity to share what you're already doing related to the SDGs and beyond.

 

The annual holiday gathering for Queen's employees will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) main gym from 11:30 am – 1 pm. 

 Hospitality Services will be providing the meal and a gingerbread building giveaway will take place.

 To enter the raffle for the gingerbread building, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the AMS Food Bank.

 Parking restrictions on main campus surface lots will not be enforced during business hours on December 10.

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 Additionally, as we have done in the past, the Office of the Principal would like to show its appreciation for Queen’s employees with a free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at one of the university’s participating food outlets on December 10. Bringing a reusable mug is encouraged!

Participating locations include:

• The Lazy Scholar, Victoria Hall
• Location 21, David C. Smith House
• MC2, Mackintosh Corry
• Library Café, Stauffer Library
• Goodes Café, Goodes Hall
• Wally’s, Botterell Hall
• Student Street Express/Jean Royce Barista, Jean Royce Hall

This promotion will be available during regular operating hours at each of the participating locations.

 Questions? Email: principal.events@queensu.ca

 

Remembrance Day Service

Doors open at 10:30 am, service to begin at 10:50 am, classes are cancelled on November 11 between 10:30 and 11:30 am

Program

Words of Welcome - Erin Burns, Interfaith Chaplain 

National Anthem - Performed by the Queen’s Choir, Directed by Darrell Christie

Last Post - Dan Tremblay, Trumpet 

Silence of Remembrance 

Reveille - Dan Tremblay, Trumpet 

Reading: In Flanders Fields by John McCrae - Niki Boytchuk-Hale, Rector 

Reading: Selections from The Dialogues: the Song of Francis Pegahmagabow by Armand Garnet Ruffo  - Kaiya Mongrain, ConEd'25, Co-President of the Queen's Native Students Association 

Reflection of Remembrance - Paul Hook, Managing Director, Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)  

When Dawn Shines by Mishaal Surti, Texy by Justin Zadorsky - Performed by the Queen’s Choir, Directed by Darrell Christie 

Sending Out - Erin Burns, Interfaith Chaplain 

Procession to the 5th Field Company Plinth to lay wreaths and poppies

 

   

Queen’s has been holding a Remembrance Day ceremony in Grant Hall for many years to honour all from Queen’s who have served and those who are currently serving. The First and Second World Wars profoundly impacted Queen's, affecting both community and campus life. During WWI, many students, staff, faculty, and alumni enlisted, leading to a significant drop in enrolment. Queen's formed military units, such as Fifth Field Company Engineers and a total of 187 from Queen's lost their lives. In WWII, enlistment was lower, but 164 students and alumni died.

Grant Hall was used as a military hospital and convalescent facility during the WWI and during WWII, it was used as an entertainment centre for troops.

The Memorial Room in the JDUC and the Queen’s Remembers online exhibit honour all from Queen's who served and died in both wars.