Andrew Simpson, vice-principal (operations and finance) says a university campus must meet the needs of its users and still be a pleasant place to live. (Joshua Chan)
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Growth factor
Andrew Simpson hopes Queen’s will look the same in 20 years, at least to a degree. Simpson, vice-principal (operations and finance), said building a campus as functional as it is enjoyable is something Queen’s does well. He wants to see this continue as the University expands physically. Simpson said many schools don’t consider the atmosphere they’re creating when they build on their campuses. The University’s development is driven largely by feedback from students and faculty, he said.
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Future bright for academics
Award-winning German Studies professor Jill Scott hopes to see more of what she calls “integrated learning” in the future Queen’s classroom. Integrated learning is a chance for students to gain critical thinking skills in their classes and then apply them outside of class, she said. Scott, who received the SSHRC Aurora Prize in 2005 for research, said she wants to see more undergraduate students interact with their professors and assist them in research to broaden their own knowledge.
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EngSoc silent on Clark
The Engineering Society won’t release the results of a financial review into Clark Hall Pub’s 2006-07 operations or recommendations for the pub’s reopening five months after its closure. The EngSoc executive closed the pub indefinitely June 29, terminating all employee and supplier contracts. At the time, Vice President (Operations) Rob Macnamara and President Charlie Scott cited financial discrepancies, concerns about the pub’s operations and concerns from Clark’s insurers and liquor-licence holder as the reasons for the closure.
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A law degree by any other name
Queen’s law students will soon graduate with a J.D. (Juris Doctor) law degree, instead of a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.) if a recommendation to the University Senate is approved in early 2008. In October, the Faculty Board, a committee of students and staff which looks into academic issues within the law school, passed a motion recommending Senate change the law degree designation from an LL.B. to a J.D.
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Students consulting on food contract
The University’s Sodexho contract expires in 2010, and Residence and Hospitality Services Director Bruce Griffiths is looking for students to help decide who gets the $14-million contract to supply Queen’s cafeterias. The contractor will be responsible for day-to-day cafeteria operations, food outlets on campus and various catering services needed at Queen’s.
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Aberdeen symposium searches for solutions
Almost 80 stakeholders—made up of Queen’s administration, city councillors, downtown business groups, professors, the AMS, landlords, high school students and residents—gathered at the Ambassador’s Hotel Tuesday to discuss options for the future of the Aberdeen Street party. The event was organized by Venicio Rebelo, a community member who started the “Red Hat Volunteers” program during Homecoming 2006.
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