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  • 10 years 3 months ago

Digesting campus food options

Five years ago, an external review found that Queen’s campus was overcrowded by independent food operators. Currently, there’s been no official rule established, but the University has adopted a practice where these outlets are now disallowed
from opening.Continue...

Both Israel on Campus and Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights held rallies on campus Thursday afternoon.
  • 10 years 4 months ago

A 'subdued' history of activism

The heart of campus saw students protest yesterday in response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza strip.Continue...
  • 10 years 4 months ago

Thieves drawn to student areas

For the past two years, University Ave. has had one of the highest amounts of thefts in the
Student Ghetto.Continue...

Annie Riel and her two children were separated from her husband Greg when he was deployed to Afghanistan for seven months in 2010-11, during which she began her PhD.
  • 10 years 4 months ago

At home, families face unique struggle

When Annie Riel’s husband returned from his deployment to Afghanistan last year, something had changed.Continue...

A 2004 Statistics Canada report found that nine per cent of women under the age of 25 were victims of stalking. This is higher than the 25-35 age group at six per cent.
  • 10 years 4 months ago

When stalking hits close to home

Kingston has one of the highest rates for stalking in Canada, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an unsafe city, according to Kingston Police.Continue...

Guenter's Wreck is thought to be the remains of HMS Montreal.
  • 10 years 4 months ago

A dive into the harbour’s history

The waters of Lake Ontario have a history of crime.Continue...

Innovation Park provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral researchers for the development and commercialization of initiatives.
  • 10 years 4 months ago

Location for innovation

Testing facilities at Innovation Park are helping fumes from car paint generate power.Continue...

The house at 116 Bagot St. was the Medical House until the 1940s.
  • 10 years 5 months ago

AMS revisits fraternity ban

The AMS is seeking legal consultation regarding the 78-year-old ban on its members becoming part of fraternities or sororities.Continue...
  • 10 years 5 months ago

Bob Rae weighs in

On Wednesday, Bob Rae, the interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, stopped on campus for a talk with students and community members.Continue...

After consulting a salary grid, the Board of Directors passes all salaries for student employees of the AMS prior to the hiring period in the winter semester.
  • 10 years 5 months ago

Salaries subject to remuneration review

Over $140,000 in student dollars are spent on AMS commissioner salaries — the equivalent of almost 2000 AMS-specific student fees.Continue...

Images of the jail that was torn down in 1973 point to the historical roots of the Frontenac County Court House
  • 10 years 5 months ago

A prison of the past

Within the span of 86 years, seven prisoners met their grisly fate just steps from campus.Continue...

The University came under scrutiny in 2006 after entering into a three-year contract with Russell Athletics.
  • 10 years 5 months ago

Ethical purchases not guaranteed

Six years ago, the University’s athletics apparel provider, Russell Athletics, came under fire after alleged unethical labour practices took place in one of its outsourced factoriesContinue...
  • 10 years 5 months ago

One-on-one at Summerhill with Ali Velshi

Ali Velshi’s biggest competition just might be Google. Velshi, the current chief business correspondent for CNN, was welcomed back to his alma mater on Saturday to host a talk with members of the Queen’s community as a part of the Initiative Campaign launch.Continue...

Blended learning involves time spent working through lessons online, in lecture and with other students in labs or tutorials.
  • 10 years 5 months ago

New model gets blended response

Of over 140 100-level courses listed in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences course calendar, five are taught in a blended format. But the gradual move towards this new method of learning isn’t always the most cost-effective way to study.Continue...

The UK branch of the Alumni Association has the largest number of members within international branches.
  • 10 years 6 months ago

Global graduates

Sarah Tessier, ArtSci ’05, wasn’t born British, but thanks to a large settlement of Queen’s grads in the United Kingdom, she’s found a community overseas.Continue...

Kingston’s one per cent vacancy rate is among the lowest in the province.
  • 10 years 6 months ago

Bottles for change

For every six-pack of beer, 60 cents goes back into the pocket of the bottle collector. It’s a small profit that can require hours of picking before accumulating a few dollars, but for some, it’s a way to make ends meet.Continue...

Over 10,000 students attended this Saturday’s football game at Richardson Stadium.
  • 10 years 6 months ago

‘Some things never change’

Last Friday and Saturday, Jack Neary stood on the corner of William and Aberdeen Streets distributing two cars full of “Keep Calm and Stay Golden” t-shirts to students on campus in anticipation for the football game.Continue...

Office Organics places green bins in campus offices, diverting approximately 200 kg of organic waste from landfills each week.
  • 10 years 6 months ago

Offices get down and dirty with composting

Every week, 64 green bins worth of waste are diverted from the landfills. That’s 200 kg, thanks to an initiative undertaken by the Queen’s Sustainability Office.Continue...

This year was the first that Arts and Science frosh group leaders were informed of special accommodations needed by their first-year students before Frosh Week began.
  • 10 years 6 months ago

Accommodations a priority during Frosh Week

The Orientation Roundtable has provided Frosh Week leaders with additional training in the hopes that they will be better prepared to deal with accessibility issues.Continue...

Queen’s University attracts some private school students for its smaller size and sense of tradition.
  • 10 years 6 months ago

Private school pedigree

When Farialle Pacha came to Queen’s three years ago, one-fifth of her graduating high school class went with her.Continue...

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