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: (
[email protected])
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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
[email protected]. 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
[email protected]
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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