Campus and Community

Campus and Community

Campus and Community
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144 and 146 Barrie Street. The Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre is currently housed in 146 Barrie and will be expanding next door in 2018. (University Communications)
A growing ‘home away from home’ for Indigenous students

The Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre is set to double in size, with renovations beginning in 2018.

November 2, 2017
Large glass panels are being maneuvered into place on the east side of the building. (University Communications)
Glass, metal, and stone come together on IWC project

The outer structure and roof are taking shape as the focus on the Innovation and Wellness Centre project starts to turn inward.

November 2, 2017
Four Directions BBQ
Students accessing Indigenous self-identification mechanism

Self-identifying provides students with the opportunity to become part of the Aboriginal community at Queen’s and access more resources.

November 1, 2017
"Richardson Hall"
Invitation to provide feedback to Queen’s Principalship Review

Survey now available to Queen’s community, along with helpful resources.

November 1, 2017
This photo, snapped by an early morning cleaner, raises the question...who or what is that by the piano on the stairs? (Supplied Photo)
Spooky stories from a 500-year old castle

Like many old castles and properties, the Bader International Study Centre is home to its fair share of ghostly tales.

October 31, 2017
New Queen’s alumni Hanna Chidwick (left) and Nabeela Jivraj (right) have both received the OceanPath Fellowship. (Supplied Photo)
Fostering sustainable social change

Queen’s graduates working in Tanzania and Kenya recommend the OceanPath Fellowship to community-minded graduating students.

October 31, 2017
Queen’s Adjunct Professor Alex McComber (DSc’16) delivers a lecture about Indigenous research collaboration. (University Communications)
A focus on Indigenous research collaboration

A recent workshop at Queen’s helped raise awareness about the distinct requirements of research collaborations with Indigenous communities.

October 31, 2017
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A call to end corporal punishment

Community forum creates document calling for an end to physical punishment by parents.

October 30, 2017
Greg Bavington, Executive Director of the DDQIC, presents in Shanghai. (Supplied Photo)
Global entrepreneurship network expands to Shanghai

The Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre’s Global Network program helps budding entrepreneurs find their feet in the economic capitals of the world.

October 30, 2017
Elizabeth Eisenhauer (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Queen's researcher recognized for major contributions to global cancer research

Elizabeth Eisenhauer has been awarded for exceptional leadership in cancer research.

October 30, 2017