The UG NewsMark your Calendar!
SUN MAR 8 Queen's Scientista 3rd annual conference – see Issue 18.
WED MAR 11 Public Talk in Grant Hall with Tima Kurdi, The Boy on the Beach at 7pm – see Issue 22.
FRI MAR 13 – SAT MAR 14 KIN Games at Brock University
FRI MAR 14 – SAT MAR 15 18th Annual Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference – see Issue 15.
WED MAR 18 – FRI MAR 20 2020 ASPPH Undergraduate Public Health and Global Health Education Summit – Issue 18.
FRI MAR 21 (overnight) Queen’s Relay for Life in the ARC – see Issue 18.
FRI MAR 27 National UG Research Conference in KIN/PHE -see Issue 22.
FRI APR 3 Last day of classes.
THUR APR 30 Last date to apply on SOLUS to graduate in Spring 2020.
WED JUL 15 Application to apply to graduate in Fall 2020 opens up on SOLUS.
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We are happy to welcome to Heather Carter who is the new Administrative Assistant to the Director and Graduate Assistant in the SKHS. Heather comes to us with 14 years of experience working in both graduate and undergraduate studies at Queen’s. For the past 5 years, Heather has been working in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services Division as an academic advisor and coordinator of the Peer Advising Support Service (PASS) program. Prior to joining the Faculty Office, Health worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Faculty of Education. Heather has a BA in Sociology and is in the process of completing her Certificate in University and College Administration with the University of Manitoba.
Email for Grad Program: (skhs.grad@queensu.ca)
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MONDAY, Mar. 16, 2020 5:00 PM, RSH 202 Doors open at 4:30 PM Live Stream Available. Free Public Lecture. All Are Welcome. ”Social Justice, Social Determinants and Health Equity” Lecturer: Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology at University College London; past President of the World Medical Association Sir Michael Marmot is Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, and past President of the World Medical Association. He is the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world (2015) and Status Syndrome: how your place on the social gradient directly affects your health (2004). Professor Marmot held the Harvard Lown Professorship for 2014-2017 and is the recipient of the Prince Mahidol Award for Public Health 2015. He has been awarded honorary doctorates from 16 universities.
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Oxfam at Queen's is having our annual Hunger Banquet in two weeks on Saturday, March 7th and we are raising money for the Kingston Youth Shelter (KYS). The KYS is a grassroots organization that works to provide Kingston youth that have been affected by poverty and homelessness an opportunity to better themselves in a stable, healthy environment. This year we are fortunate enough to have two amazing speakers, Robert Kiley and Mitchell Vossenberg. Robert Kiley is a current city of Kingston councillor, a public educator and a former deputy leader of the Green Party of Ontario. He is unbelievably passionate about how issues such as homelessness, poverty and food insecurity effect the Kingston community and the ways in which we can work to instill change in our area. Mitchell Vossenberg is one of the amazing counselors at the Kingston Youth Shelter. He has an unrivaled passion for making a change in the Kingston community. He will share the experiences he has had while working in the shelter and the trends that he has seen throughout his time there. Tickets are $15 and they include a 3-course meal along with the two speakers. Please use the link below to purchase tickets and we hope to see some of you there!
Royal Military College of Canada
Student Athletic Training Program If you are an Undergraduate Student in a Bachelor of Kinesiology, Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Health Sciences program, or enrolled in Fitness and Health Promotion, the Royal Military College of Canada can provide you with an opportunity to gain hands on experience in a Varsity Athletics program as a Student Athletic Trainer. Students will be assigned to one of 7 RMC Varsity sports, with the opportunity to explore a variety of sports, as well as spend time learning in the Athletic Therapy clinic. Your first season is done on a volunteer basis to learn the skills required to support the needs of the athletes on your team, with any further involvement including an annual honorarium based on your qualifications/experience/performance. As it is best to maintain as much consistency as possible with the trainers who are placed with the teams, it is asked that you dedicate a minimum amount of 3-4 nights a week, as well as be available for weekends Practices are Monday – Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm and games are generally on weekends (with some exceptions). You will arrive 30 minutes prior to practice times and 2 hours prior to game times (with some exceptions as determined by the coach). We support our Varsity teams at both home and away games. Therefore, the opportunity to travel with your team will be available at times. The RMC Athletic Training program provides all Varsity teams with injury assessment/prevention, taping, strapping, as well as emergency first response care for all practices and games. Throughout your time in the program, you will be asked to manage acute injuries, learn/apply various taping techniques, document athlete injuries and report them to your supervisor and coach, as well as, discuss possible treatment or rehabilitation techniques with your supervisor. Since you are using these skills on a daily basis, the more time you are able to be in the clinic learning, the quicker you will become confident in your skills. Start Date: Mid-August (sport dependant) End Date: End of March (sport dependant) Minimum requirement: First Aid, CPR “C” and AED certification Preferred certification: Canadian Red Cross First Responder Certification (or equivalent) If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and any proof of relevant certifications to Head Athletic Therapist, Nikki Antonopoulos, at nikki.antonopoulos@rmc.ca. The deadline for applications is March 27th, 2020. Available positions are limited. Only strong, motivated applicants will be considered.
Motionball Report From: Brynn Rickard, PHEKSA VP University Affairs & Motionball
On Sunday March 1st over 200 Queen’s students rallied together to compete in the Marathon of Sport in support of the Special Olympics. For the first year ever, various different PHE/Kin clubs (PHEKSA, WAG) and years got to sign-up teams to participate alongside local Special Olympics athletes in a variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, bench ball, floor hockey, and of course lots of dancing! I am proud to report that the Queen’s Marathon of sport nearly raised an outstanding $28,000 for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, and set a new Motionball record. Congratulations to the Motionball committee that put on an amazing and seamless event, your hard work did not go unnoticed! Keep an eye out for the #NoGoodWay campaign coming up this March, Motionball’s Campaign which aims to end the use of the R-word in everyday conversation.
March topics at Write Nights are: March 3: Writing Transitions March 10: Topic Sentences March 17: Source Integration March 24: Writing Critically March 31: Speaking in Academic Presentations
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Did you know that SASS offers writing support for all Kinesiology students at Queens? Well, we do and we offer lots of it! We help students learn to write better lab reports, improve editing skills, write more clearly, help to understand professors and TAs expectations, and so much more! Book an appointment with one of our Science Peer Writing Assistants (PWA) or our professional writing consultants. Work on-on-one with an upper year student, graduate student, and experts in various fields.
• Learn more about our expert and science peer writing appointments on our website http://sass.queensu.ca/
• Book your appointment today https://queensu.mywconline.com. • Have questions? Call us at 613-533-6315 or email us at academic.success@queensu.ca
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Career Workshops: Check locations and sign up in MyCareer. Monday Get to Know Employers: Please register in MyCareer. Locations may vary. Wednesday Experiential Learning Wraparound Learn how to get the most out of an on-campus student role or help your students gain more from the work they do! Sign up for an EL Wraparound event in MyCareer. EL WrapAround – Where can this take me?
• Wednesday March 4th, 2020 3:30pm-4:30pm • Monday March 9th, 2020 11:30am-12:30pm
Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) SWEP has provided Queen’s undergraduate students with an engaging, challenging and rewarding summer work experience. To search SWEP job postings, please visit MyCareer. Application for the summer 2020 will be accepted until the end of February 8th.
The Division of Student Affairs’ Peer Programs There are more than 10 peer support roles that provide volunteer opportunities for students to get involved and build community on campus. Applications are due on February 17th. Visit peer programs website to see
different opportunities. Career Consultations Appointment Sign up in MyCareer to meet with a career counsellor Drop-in Career Advising Monday to Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 pm on the 3rd floor of Gordon Hall Obtain immediate help with your career or further education-related questions from a career advisor. No appointment required. Need help on your Resume and Cover Letter? We offer these services: Cover Letter or Resume Review Sign up in MyCareer to get advice on resume and cover letter strategy. Meet with a trained Career Services Peer for 1-1 appointments.
Student Academic Success Services (SASS)
Details on Workshops at: http://sass.queensu.ca/events/
For a complete listing of W’20 workshops – go to Issue 15 of the UG News.
Writing and academic skills appointments. Writing and academic skills appointments. Need some help getting started or putting the
finishing touches to your written assignments this semester? Want to improve your style or grammar, or learn how to edit a paper stress-free? Book a free one-on-one appointment with an expert or an upper-year student at http://queensu.mywconline.com!
With only six weeks left in the semester, this time of year can be a challenge with so many deadlines fast approaching. SASS is here to help. If you feel like you need additional support, we have a variety of online resources that offer great advice during this busy time.
• Motivation and procrastination: http://sass.queensu.ca/motivation-and-procrastination/ • Taking notes: http://sass.queensu.ca/taking-notes/ • Time management: http://sass.queensu.ca/time-management/ • Managing large assignments: http://sass.queensu.ca/onlineresource/topics/managing-large-
assignments/
Reach out to us if you would like additional or alternative support!
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GO GAELS GO! Support your fellow students!! Please send any missing SKHS athlete names to UG News
It’s Playoff Season!
Cheer on the Gaels during their OUA Playoff run. Tickets are FREE at the gate for all Queen’s students with a valid student card.
Visit gogaelsgo.com/schedule for the latest schedule.
Career Workshops:Check locations and sign up in MyCareer. 
Experiential Learning WraparoundLearn how to get the most out of an on-campus student role or help your students gain more from the work they do! Sign up for an EL Wraparound event in MyCareer.
Sign up in MyCareer to meet with a career counsellor 
Drop-in Career Advising
Monday to Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 pm on the 3rd floor of Gordon Hall
Obtain immediate help with your career or further education-related questions from a career advisor. No appointment required. Need help on your Resume and Cover Letter? We offer these services:
Cover Letter or Resume Review