Queen’s Campus Security and the AMS Student Constables are revamping their services’ look and function to comply with provincial legislation.
Bill 159, the Private Security and Investigative Services Act 2005, distinguishes between police forces and groups who provide security services—such as Student Constables and Queen’s Security—with 13 new regulations.

When Queen’s nominated him for a prestigious research award, Tucker Carrington wasn’t working here. He was teaching at the University of Montreal.
Carrington said he hadn’t previously considered transferring to Queen’s. The appeal of being a Tier One Canada Research Chair—a position awarded to world-class researchers and funded by the federal government—was very attractive, he said.

Four physicians have left Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCDS) in the past year.
“We had one [physician] who was on contract until the middle of March, and she left. Someone was on contract until May, and two [physicians] haven’t returned yet,” said Dr. Mike Condra, HCDS director. “One will return in the fall, one in January.”
Condra said he can’t disclose physicians’ reasons for leaving, but noted the difficulty in recruiting physicians at a time when the province is in the midst of a shortage.

The University may get more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in indoor and outdoor locations across campus as the result of a review of campus security.
Right now, there are cameras at six locations across campus.
Andrew Simpson, vice-principal (operations and finance), said the University is assessing its options, but hasn’t reached a decision at this point.

Queen’s Television, formerly known as Studio Q, struggled with a lack of structure, viewers and an unofficial hiring process that went unnoticed by the AMS. The television broadcasting service is back with a new image and is looking for a niche on campus.

Emergency response is a vital component of the network of flat screen TVs being installed around campus later this month, said Marketing and Communications director Richard Seres.
“Virginia Tech really galvanized the importance of having these things,” he said.
In April, 32 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students and faculty members were killed on campus. David Patterson, Campus Security director, said the system is just one medium to reach students in the event on an emergency.

Thanks to University-wide budget cuts, half a dozen technical electives have been cut from this year’s course offerings for mechanical engineering students.
An Aug. 30 e-mail sent to all students in third and fourth year mechanical and materials engineering told them six technical electives won’t be offered.

The Federal Prison for Women on Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard will soon belong to Queen’s.
The University has reached an agreement with Canada Lands Company and anticipates the eight-acre property will be transferred over by January.
Construction on the site will begin in October and is set to last three months. Andrew Simpson, vice-principal (operations and finance) said the purchase was a step towards future growth for the University.

Clark Hall Pub’s practice of charging staff at private parties a different price for alcohol than regular patrons is a violation of Ontario liquor-licence laws, said Bruce Griffiths, residence and hospitality services director.
Clark Hall Pub has had special pricing for staff during private parties for more than 30 years, said Chris Hannon, 2006-07 bar manager.

According to Kingston City Police, parties during this year’s Frosh Week were typical of other years. Police laid numerous charges during the week for infractions such as open alcohol consumption, intoxication, underage drinking and noise complaints.
A few were also charged under the Highway Traffic Act: one for driving the wrong way on a one-way street, and one for riding a bicycle on a city sidewalk.

Jared McVeen, Sci ’06, is the first to admit he’s a terrible cook. Fortunately the new Calgary resident can afford to enjoy restaurant meals on a daily basis, thanks to the substantial salary he earns working in the booming western Canadian economy.