Algal blooms: Proactive strategy
CYANOBACTERIAL HARMFUL algal blooms (CHABs) are increasing in severity on a worldwide basis. Combining nutrientsource control with post-bloom control is currently considered the best strategy for dealing with CHABs (1).
YEAR IN REVIEW: Top news stories at 果酱视频
It鈥檚 been a year of openings and new beginnings at Queen鈥檚 and as 2014 draws to a close the Gazette takes a quick look back at some of the top news items for the university.
Throwing their support behind 果酱视频
Last year, more than 13,000 benefactors helped support Queen鈥檚 University in its goal 鈥渢o provide an environment where opportunity meets excellence.鈥
YEAR IN REVIEW: Bevy of awards for 果酱视频 in 2014
A number of Queen鈥檚 faculty earned prestigious awards throughout 2014, including a record number being elected to the Royal Society of Canada.
Recognition came in many forms and at various levels; all of them were exciting for the recipients as well as the Queen鈥檚 community.
The Gazette takes a quick look at some of those awards:
Sixteen alumni on Canada's 100 most powerful women list
The head of one of Canada鈥檚 biggest chocolate retailers and the CEO of the United Way of Greater Toronto are among the 16 Queen鈥檚 alumni on this year鈥檚 list of Canada鈥檚 100 Most Powerful Women.
Sweet sounds of success
The Queen鈥檚 Conservatory of Music is working with the Joe Chithalen Memorial Instrument Lending Library (Joe鈥檚 MILL) and First Avenue Public School to launch Sistema Kingston. The after-school music program for at-risk children focuses on positive social change through the pursuit of musical excellence.
Canada's universities pursue global ambitions
Canada鈥檚 universities have global ambitions, according to a new internationalization survey conducted by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC).
Going beyond the books
For graduate students juggling research, writing and teaching, finding time to get job experience can be tough. To help students get a leg up, the Department of English Language and Literature have another option in the curriculum: internships.