Challenging themselves
The Dean’s Changemaker Challenge hosted its fall pitch competition last week with eight teams vying for funding to develop a new business venture. The Challenge is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to collaborate with other undergraduate students from across the Faculty and make meaningful changes in ways that matter.
Supporting the next generation of leading researchers
Eight Queen’s students and researchers have been recognized nationally with Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Mentors Help Navigate Graduate Process
Now entering its fourth year, the Faculty of Arts and Science Grad Mentor program is a peer mentoring program that connects prospective students with current MA and PhD students to aid them in their decision-making process.
Puttin’ on the Ritz and improving well-being with older adults through virtual music theatre
Digital programming and virtual interactions, initially considered to be stop-gap measures during the first few waves of the pandemic, may now be an important part of supporting many people’s health and well-being — including the well-being of older adults.
A true champion for women honoured
A true champion for women in the technology industry, Faculty of Arts and Science Professor Wendy Powley has earned yet another honour for supporting gender diversity in computing.
Meet Heather Carter - Student Engagement Lead
Navigating the world of online academics can often be a challenge but Arts and Science Online (ASO) Student Engagement Lead Heather Carter makes the process seamless. With a focus on recruiting and supporting online undergraduate students, Carter works tirelessly to facilitate ASO’s student’s integration into the university community.
¹û½´ÊÓƵ biologist earns lifetime achievement honours
John Smol has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Paleolimnology Association for his research on environmental chance.
Connections Beyond Boundaries
Daniel McNeil, director of Queen’s new Black Studies program, is passionate about exploring connections and the transfer of ideas across the Atlantic.