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2017- 2018 Issue 9 October 27 2017

Mark your Calendar TUE OCT 31

WED NOV 1 Beyond Earth ndash A Cautionary Tale lecture by Dr Roberta Bondar ndash see Issue 6

THUR NOV 2 Coffee with Profs at 230 pm in the UG Lab

FRI NOV 3 Last date to drop Fall Term classes (25 refund) Students are not permitted to drop a course after this date without a formal appeal to the Associate Dean of Studies with documentation

MON NOV 6 Medicine Unbundled a lecture by Gary Geddes ndash see Issue 8

TUE NOV 7 Last date to apply for accommodation for an official examination conflict for December exams

WED NOV 8 SKHS Mini-Career Fair 100-300 in UG Lab

FRI NOV 10 Remembrance Day Service in Grant Hall (classes cancelled 1030-1130 am)

FRI NOV 10 ndash SUN NOV 12 CUCOH 2017 Medicien in the Modern World ndash see Issue 6

MON NOV 13 International Exchange Fair 500-700 in Wallace Hall (Rm 141) JDUC ndash see Issue 7 WED NOV 15 Fall Convocation for SKHS graduates at 1000 am in Grant Hall

WED NOV 22 Application deadline Backpacking with a Purpose Operation Groundswell ndash see Issue 4

FRI DEC 1 Fall Term classes end First date to apply in SOLUS to graduate in Spring 2018

SAT DEC 2 ndash TUE DEC 5 Exam study period

WED DEC 6 Commemoration Day (exams not held)

THUR DEC 7 ndash THUR DEC 21 December exam period

MON JAN 8 Winter Term classes begin

FRI JAN 12 Fall Term grades posted to official transcripts

MON JAN 15 Health Sciencersquos ldquoMCAT Preparatory Courserdquo begins ndash see Issue 6

FRI JAN 19 Last date to add Winter Term classes Last date to drop Winter Term classes with 100 refund

FRI FEB 2 Last date to drop Winter Term course with 50 refund

FRI FEB 2 ndash SUN FEB 4 Canadian Student Outdoor Education Conference 2018 ndash see Horwood Conference

MON FEB 5 Registration for Summer 2018 courses opens

MON FEB 19 ndash FRI FEB 23 Reading Week

WED FEB 28 Graduate Photo deadline for yearbook ndash see Issue 7

FRI MAR 2 Last date to drop Winter Term and multi-term classes (25 refund) Students are not permitted to drop a course after this date without a formal appeal to the Associate Dean of Studies with documentation

MON APR 30 Last date to apply in SOLUS to graduate in Spring 2018

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In the News

Susan Baylea (SKHS PhD candidate) Celebrating inspirational leaders Queenrsquos Gazette October 23 2017

Katrina Manoukarakis (PHE rsquo19) Manoukarakis and Kwemo named Gabriel Pizza Varsity Athletes of the Week October 23 2017

Kara Gani (PHE rsquo19) Hunt Gani and de Goede named OUA All-Stars de Goede also honoured as OUA rookie of the year October 19 2017

Sign up for this Event on Facebook

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When THUR NOV 2 Time 230-330 pm Where UG Lab (KINE 202203) Refreshments provided See you there

Theme

bull How can students personalize their experience at Queenrsquos and focus their studies on their personal interests

bull With the weather changing we encourage students and staff to wear their favorite uglycomfy sweaters

Curious about GPA Repair Hear what Heather Carter (Academic Advisor) Kathryn Morrissey (Academic Advisor) and Jenny Williams (MA student) have to say about it

Click on the above Arts amp Science YouTube video to view

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October 30 ndash November 3 2017

The goal of this initiative is to increase education and communication on the topic of positive mental health and what it means to the Queenrsquos Community Some events that will be featured include

bull Kick-off Event ndash FREE hot chocolate and apples bull lsquoTake a Pawsrsquo with the Therapy Dogs of Canada bull Haunted Walk of Kingston bull FREE Massages

For more information including other events dates and how to register check out our webpage httpwwwqueensucathrive

QueensUResidence Presents Sleep

A few suggestions for achieving a healthy nightrsquos sleep

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ExamBank is new and improved Working closely with the Office of the University Registrar and the Faculty of Law the Library has moved Exambank to QSpace in a mobile-friendly more accessible format with an improved keyword search ExamBank will now also include Law exams (replacing Law Exams Online) Please note bull Searching for exams is now best accomplished by using a course code (with no spaces eg

BIOL201) bull Non-confidential exams are posted for a period of 10 years bull Exams from the previous academic year will be posted in late October

Users can access the ExamBank from off-campus by logging into QSpace with their Queenrsquos NetID

Arts and Science Undergraduate Research Fund The mandate of ASURF is to foster a community of undergraduate scholars and promote a greater investment

in undergraduate research The Faculty of Arts and Science has matched all student fees making the fund roughly $60000 This fund is open to undergraduate research of all kinds no project is too small or too large This fund will support research in all ways including travel expenses

Through a partnership between ASUS and the Faculty of Arts and Science ASURF will assist in funding research

projects at the undergraduate level and support costs to a supervisor associated with the Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowships (USSRF) program

If you have any questions about the ASURF please contact the ASUS President at presidentasusqueensuca

All grant applications are due by November 13 2017 at 400pm Visit httpswwwqueensasuscomasurf to apply

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Nick Preobrazenski (KHS MSc student) APNM Undergraduate Research

Excellence Award Winner

ldquoGenerating a research question can seem like a daunting task and collaboration is key Fortunately my supervisor Dr Gurd and a PhD candidate in the Queenrsquos Muscle Physiology Lab Jacob Bonafiglia supported me along the journey of figuring out my question which developed into my thesis Prescribing and Guiding Exercise Intensity Using the Exercise Talk Testrdquo Read more here

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As the SKHS has paid the registration fees these webinars are free for our students Go to httpswwwcphacaexploring-careers-public-health-webinar-series

What is the Master of Industrial Relations

A ten-month graduate degree offered at Queenrsquos University for qualified candidates who hold any four-year undergraduate degree with a B+ average Join faculty staff and current students to find out more Thursday November 16th 2017 Rm 145 Robert Sutherland Hall This inter-disciplinary degree may well be an excellent complement to your Queenrsquos undergraduate education This ten month graduate degree will prepare you for careers in human resources and labour relations If you are interested in finding out more about our graduate degree program please stop by between 530-630pm

Refreshments will be provided we hope that you will be able to join us

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Graduate Programs Open House

When Wednesday November 8th Time 430-600 pm Where Student Laboratory 3rd Floor Botterell Hall (Rm 351)

Come along on November 8th for an opportunity to meet with current Graduate students and Graduate faculty to find out about Graduate programs in

Aging and Health Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Epidemiology Health Quality Neuroscience Pathology amp Molecular Medicine Public Health Rehabilitation Science Translational Medicine

Collaborative Programs in Biostatistics Cancer Research

Combined Programs in Medicine (MD) Research (PhD) Medicine (MD) Research (MSc)

Representatives from the School of Graduate Studies and the Graduate program in Environmental Studies will also be in attendance Make sure you know about course requirements for particular programs what you need to do to apply and by what date Consider what scholarships and awards you can apply for and when you need to submit them by These are just some of the questions you can ask at the Open House Light refreshments will be served

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WAG 2018 BUDDY APPLICATION

SATURDAY JANUARY 27 2018

Application deadline FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 2018 AT MIDNIGHT

WHAT IS WINTER ADAPTED GAMES

A day where individuals with identified disabilities in the Kingston community come to the ARC for a day filled with fun and games hosted by Phys Ed Kinesiology PTOT and Health students As a buddy you will either be paired with a participant or help run one of the fun events on the day of WAG

Fill out the WAG Buddy Application Form and email it to wagbuddyrecruitmentgmailcom

ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CPIC WITH A VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK TO PARTICIPATE IN WAG THIS YEAR

Womens rugby finishes as OUA silver medalists

Congratulations to Harlee Bruce (PHE rsquo19) Kristina Ciulini (PHE rsquo20) Hannah Daniels (KIN rsquo21) Jordi Di Nardo (KIN rsquo19) Emma Faught (KIN rsquo20) Kara Gani (PHE rsquo19) Erin Geddes (KIN rsquo18) Hannah Greenwood (PHE rsquo19) Megan Northmore (KIN rsquo21) Abigail Refausse (HLTH lsquo19) and their fellow team members

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WAG 2018 BUDDY APPLICATION

SATURDAY JANUARY 27 2018

Application deadline FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 2018 AT MIDNIGHT

WHAT IS WINTER ADAPTED GAMES

A day where individuals with identified disabilities in the Kingston community come to the ARC for a day filled with fun and games hosted by Phys Ed Kinesiology PTOT and Health students As a buddy you will either be paired with a participant or help run one of the fun events on the day of WAG

Fill out the WAG Buddy Application Form and email it to wagbuddyrecruitmentgmailcom

ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CPIC WITH A VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK TO PARTICIPATE IN WAG THIS YEAR

Womens rugby finishes as OUA silver medalists

Congratulations to Harlee Bruce (PHE rsquo19) Kristina Ciulini (PHE rsquo20) Hannah Daniels (KIN rsquo21) Jordi Di Nardo (KIN rsquo19) Emma Faught (KIN rsquo20) Kara Gani (PHE rsquo19) Erin Geddes (KIN rsquo18) Hannah Greenwood (PHE rsquo19) Megan Northmore (KIN rsquo21) Abigail Refausse (HLTH lsquo19) and their fellow team members

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SALE ENDS NOVEMBER 3

To Order httpshealth-studies-clothingcheddarupcom

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Womens Lacrosse takes OUA silver medal

Congratulations to Michelle Griffin (KIN rsquo17) Rachel Mochulla (KIN rsquo19) and their fellow team members

Community Aid and Teaching in Fengyan - China Childrenrsquos Sport and Play Development ndash Swaziland Akha Hill Tribe Experience ndash Thailand Guiding People with Special Needs - Israel Girl Empowerment in Moshi - Tanzania

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It All Adds Up Launch Week It All Adds Up is a career campaign developed to help students reflect on their activities and interests in and outside the classroom and build understanding and confidence that what they were doing was ldquoadding uprdquo

Keep your eyes open for our campaign launch week happening November 6th-9th Stop by our booth on campus in the Queens Centre from 1130am - 230pm and join the campaign You can also join the campaign now by posting your photo of how it all adds up by using italladdsup + queensu to Instagram Facebook or Twitter

Visit careersqueensucastudentsit-all-adds to learn more

Workshops this Week Signup in MyCareer Please note which room your session is in Monday October 30th

bull Grad 1 Thinking of Further Education 1130am-1220pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324) bull Grad 2 Writing Personal or Research Statements 1230pm-120pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324) bull LinkedIn 1 Creating an Effective Profile 230pm-320pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324) bull LinkedIn 2 Using LinkedIn Strategically 330pm-420pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324)

Tuesday October 31st

bull NO WORKSHOPS Wednesday November 1st

bull Ramp Up Your Resume 1130am-1220pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324) bull Conquer the Cover Letter 1230pm-120pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324) bull Winning Interviews Part 1 230pm-320pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324) bull Winning Interviews Part 2 Communicating Your Skills amp Experience 330pm-420pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room

324) bull QUIP EVENTS Find Your Own Internship 530pm-700pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 302 - Main Corridor)

Thursday November 2nd

bull Effective Networking 1230pm-120pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 302 - Main Corridor) bull From Panic to Power 230pm-320pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 324) bull QUIP EVENTS Interview Workshop 530pm-700pm (3rd Floor Gordon Hall Room 302 - Main Corridor)

Friday November 3rd -- NO WORKSHOPS

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Information Sessions this Week Please register in MyCareer Locations may vary Monday October 30th to Friday November 3rd bull NO INFO SESSIONS

OceanPath Fellowship

The OceanPath Fellowship provides money for graduating students to

do a year-long community-focused project Successful recipients

show promise in becoming active and effective change-makers

bringing new ideas and working closely with communities to foster

sustainable and positive social change in Canada and around the world

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS November 16th 2017

To learn more about the OceanPath Fellowship visit httpscoadynetstfxcaoceanpath

Cant get (or wait for) an appointment Come to Drop-in Career Advising Monday to Thursday 130 pm to 330 pm on the 3rd floor of Gordon Hall

Obtain immediate help with career or further education-related questions from a career

advisor No appointment required

In addition to our regular drop-in career advising we offer

QUIP Advising

Want to learn more about the Queens Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP) Every Tuesday and Thursday 1100 am - Noon

Location Please check in with reception (Gordon Hall 3rd floor)

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GO GAELS GO Support your fellow students Please send any missing SKHS athlete names to UG News

Menrsquos Basketball FRI OCT 27 ndash Queenrsquos vs Lakehead

800 pm Main Gym (ARC)

Tanner Graham ndash KIN lsquo18 Vincent Wood ndash PHE lsquo19

Womenrsquos Basketball FRI OCT 27ndash Queenrsquos vs Lakehead

600 pm Main Gym (ARC)

Bridget Mulholland - KIN lsquo20 Julia DiMaio ndash KIN lsquo21

Natalie DiMaio ndash KIN lsquo21 Abby Dixon ndash KIN lsquo18

Michelle Istead ndash KIN lsquo21 Sarah Saftich ndash KIN lsquo18

Fencing Queenrsquos Invitational

SAT OCT 28 and SUN OCT 29 Ruhai Huang ndash KIN rsquo19

Menrsquos Hockey FRI OCT 27 ndash Queenrsquos vs McGill 730 pm Memorial Centre

SAT OCT 28 ndash Queenrsquos vs Concordia 730 pm Memorial Centre

Kevin Bailie ndash HLTH rsquo16 LAW lsquo18

Womenrsquos Hockey SAT OCT 28 ndash Queenrsquos vs Guelph

230 pm Memorial Centre SUN OCT 29 ndash Queenrsquos vs York 230 pm Memorial Centre

Devon Greenough ndash KIN lsquo20 Michele Knecht ndash KIN lsquo18

Katrina Manoukarakis ndash PHE lsquo19 Micaela Smith ndash PHE lsquo18 Hailey Wilson ndash PHE lsquo20

Men amp Womenrsquos Sailing Fleet Racing Nationals

SAT OCT 28 and SUN OCT 29 Adrienne Gaudreault ndash KIN lsquo19

Womenrsquos Soccer SUN OCT 29 ndash OUA Quarter-Final TBD

100 pm Richardson Stadium

Laura Callender ndash MSC KHS lsquo19 Jamie Foot ndash KIN lsquo21

Rachel Radu ndash KIN lsquo17 Alanna Richardson ndash KIN lsquo20

Matija Skoko ndash KIN lsquo18 Anna Stephenson ndash KIN lsquo21

Sarah Whelan ndash KIN lsquo21 Jennifer Wolever ndash KIN lsquo19

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Student Academic Success Services

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Forward

Were more than halfway through the fall term Now is the time to re-group and think

about final projects Here is how we can help at Student Academic Success Services Learning Strategies and the Writing Centre (httpsassqueensuca)

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There are 5 weeks left -- now is the

time to get a handle on final

assignments Try Task Analysis

Train yourself in mindfulness focus

and awareness to reduce stress

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The heart of avoiding plagiarism is to make sure you give credit where it is due Learn more

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Is perfectionism preventing you from starting or letting go of your writing Learn to overcome it

Outlines are a crucial first step in any writing project Learn how to

develop an effective outline for your

next writing assignment

Book a learning or writing appointment online today

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Fall appointments are now available

Book early and get a jump on your academic success using our online

appointment booking system Book your own appointments with a Learning Strategist and Writing Consultant

If you have questions about the online booking system please click here for answers to frequently asked questions

RESIDENCE DONS Request a Learning Strategies presentation for your floor

Check with your residents What do they need to enhance their academic

success You have the following residence presentation options

bull So Much to Do So Little Time (time management tips)

bull Reading Listening and Remembering (reading and memory tips)

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bull Study Smarter Not Harder (research-recommended study techniques)

bull Anti-Procrastination (motivation and anti-procrastination tips)

bull Exam Prep (what to do before during and after an exam or midterm)

Booking a ldquoRes Presrdquo will also count towards your don programming requirements

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ESL SUPPORT

Internatioal ESL students Plan to further develop your language skills and build

confidence this year

Multilingual students who would like language skills support please visit

httpsassqueensucastudents-2international

Book an introductory ESL consultation

Graduate students

Make sure to access our Strategies and Tools section for online resources to

help you

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bull manage your time in graduate school

bull cope with academic stress

bull think critically about what yoursquore reading

bull develop presentation skills and address presentation anxiety

bull increase your motivation

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One last thing Here are some of our latest blogs

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Happy to help Have questions send us an email or give us a call at 613-533-6315

Remember that Student Academic Success Services (SASS) is here to help you with any and all aspects of academic writing and learning

whatever your year discipline or proficiency level

Explore our website for information about booking 11 appointments using peer writing support finding a helpful workshop or accessing free learning

and writing resources