Duncan Cree (Civil Engineering) has been awarded with the National Aboriginal Achievement Award (NAAA) for 2011. “This is a very competitive award, and I was really honoured to have been chosen as a recipient,” says Dr. Cree. “I hope it will encourage young Aboriginal students to also follow their dreams. Being acknowledged from your own… Keep Reading
New recommended dietary intake levels for calcium and vitamin D will have a major impact on the way health care workers in North America diagnose the sufficiency or deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Based on bone health, Canadians need between 600-800 IU of vitamin D and between 700-1300 mg of Calcium each day, according to… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development On November 22, The Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development & Trade announced that George A. Wright & Son was the successful recipient of $1,392,342 from the provincial Eastern Ontario Development Fund. The funds will help the company expand their clean energy machining and fabrication business,… Keep Reading
A Queen’s University family medicine professor has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 women. The award pays tribute to the highest achieving female leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in Canada. “I am honoured to be recognized in this way, joining a remarkable group of women leaders who are making a difference… Keep Reading
Senate has struck a task force to develop an academic plan for Queen’s. After considerable discussion at its November 25 meeting, Senate agreed to a task-force structure that includes three faculty members, two students (an undergraduate and a graduate/professional student), a dean, a staff member, and a chair appointed by the principal. The Senate Nominating… Keep Reading
The Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) has announced that Centennial Global Technology Inc., a Canadian company, is expanding their PV solar panel manufacturing operations to Kingston. Centennial Global Technology Inc. describes itself as an eco-friendly company with the goal of promoting the use of renewable energy sources – specifically the solar-power systems they manufacture, which… Keep Reading
A Queen’s University student has won a national automotive research competition for his new technology that predicts shear fractures in advanced high strength steels. Andrew Sloan, a Master of Applied Science student, won this year’s AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition and received a $10,000 scholarship for his research on void damage rates in dual-phase steel grades. This… Keep Reading
French Conversation Group ACFOMI Immigrant Services will hold beginner French Conversation Groups on December 14th, from 10am to 11am and January 6th 2011, from 10am to 11:30am. Come and enjoy this free opportunity to practice and improve your French conversation skills on various topics at our office located at 2795 Princess Street. We recommend that… Keep Reading
Eleven Queen’s University researchers have received funding under the Canada Research Chairs program. The funding will create one new Tier 1 chair, three new Tier 2 chairs, and renew the appointments of seven current chairs. The university’s newest appointments are Kerry Rowe (Civil Engineering), Ian Janssen (School of Kinesiology and Health Studies), Amy Latimer (School… Keep Reading
Children living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods are more likely to succeed if they participate in a community-based prevention program, according to findings released recently from a multi-year research study based at Queen’s University. Children participating in the Better Beginnings, Better Futures (BBBF) project showed improved social and academic functioning. The project also impacted positively on families… Keep Reading
Skating, singing and giving event starts at Springer Market Square Kingston residents are welcome to “Jingle all the way” from Springer Market Square to light up City Park during the Jingle Bell Walk event next Friday, Dec. 3. Participants are to gather in Springer Market Square at 6pm for skating to the music of the… Keep Reading
