Just before movie theatres closed their doors, again, Mike and Taylor managed to see a few new movies! They’ll review Spider-Man: No Way Home, A Castle For Christmas, Red Notice, Don’t Look Up and talk about how once again they can’t go to see a movie….looks like it’s the return of Streaming in Kingston! (Spoiler […]
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What’s happening in 2022 for the School of Graduate Studies, our graduate students and our postdoctoral fellows
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Last episode in the “Dangerous Universe” series, Cosmic Calamity today Next series Living Universe Content Warning: this episode can get a bit depressing, if that’s not something you need in your life right now, please feel free to skip this episode. Overview: What is the Cosmos or Universe? Currently, one part matter, five parts dark […]
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In this month’s episode join host Sebastian Vaillancourt and guest John Gallant of Kingston Peace Council as they attempt to understand the ongoing spike of Covid-19 cases in Kingston by exploring the foreign policy decisions responsible for the emergence of new and more infectious variants.
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Wrapping up 2021, the 2nd year of the pandemic did not stop our graduate students and their research.
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In the last Screening in Kingston of 2021 it’s time for Mike and Taylor to let you know what they thought were the BEST movies of 2021 and a short list of the worst from Mike because Taylor Taylored again.
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In this session, Alex sits down with Lexxicon, Jamaican-born and Toronto-raised musician. Listen to find out more about Lexxicon’s album, Tropicon Islands, and the book that came out with it as well!
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What does it mean to have sound recordings of extinct birds, and how do they alter/ impact the ways that we remember and mourn lost species.
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With only a few days before Christmas, Screening in Kingston comes ready with movie suggestions for over the holidays, this time from the 90s! Taylor and Mike review some favourites from their childhood and give you other suggestions to get you into the mood for the holidays.
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People experiencing psychosis identify intimate/romantic/sexual relationships as integral to their well-being, quality of life, and recovery. However, the experience of psychotic symptoms, cognitive deficits, and stigma during early episode psychosis disrupts one’s ability to develop the interpersonal skills, mastery, and confidence necessary to form these relationships.
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After being off a week for a very weird tech issue, Taylor and Mike review the films they were going to talk about. Mike reviews Spencer and Taylor reviews The Power of the Dog as Screening in Kingston starts it’s Oscar countdown.
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Curators and artists, Amy Malbeuf and Jessie Ray Short talk with Qanita Lilla about the many joys of collaborating. Their expansive practice embraces new visions of Métis identity and looks to broaden our view of reality to the outer limits of the known universe. Which unseen forces led them to art and to each other? […]
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(Pictured: Dr. Mary Ann McColl, Dean Jane Philpott and, Dr. Christopher Booth)* Earlier this fall, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Queen’s University launched Dean Jane Philpott’s Cinq à Sept Research Talks. The monthly series, which will showcase innovations in health research at Queen’s, is like nothing FHS has hosted before and is modeled […]
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On December 3rd, The Mastercard Foundation and the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC) have announced a partnership offering free virtual entrepreneurship training, and an opportunity to receive startup funding to more than 1,000 students through the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship for African Students at Queen’s University. The program launched in September 2020. It provides […]
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I aim to identify prototype pan-coronavirus attachment inhibitors to enhance our pandemic preparedness For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chap webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies website – https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/grad-chat
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In this segment of The Scoop, Taylor Welsh chats with the organizers of Kingston Youth Climate Action and attendees of the Climate Emergency: Plan Like It! Campaign Kick-Off Rally!
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Introduction What is a Galaxy? Mostly a ball of dark matter, but really a whole bunch more Gas, dust, stars, black holes and other dead stars As a very rough gauge it’s dark matter, 1/10th stars, 1/100th gas, 1/1000th dust Often galaxies travel together, with one or a few big galaxies and lots of smaller […]
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Line will discuss her research, and her journey as a graduate student to prepare for the job market.
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In this episode of Crisis Watch: Kingston, we continue on our journey towards understanding the Housing Crisis by taking a look at the shape and state of the homeless community here in Kingston. This month, join host Sebastian Vaillancourt and guest Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way for KFL&A, as they talk statistics and […]
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In the final episode of Fan Appreciation month Taylor and Mike select movies from their childhood for the other to watch. Mike reviews The Secret Garden (1993) and Taylor reviews Hook (1991).
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In this episode, we have two guests-Dr. Teresa Purzner and Jane Hutchings. On November 25th, Queen’s University announced that one of it’s neurosurgeons, Dr. Teresa Purzner has been named one of Canada’s top 40 under 40, an annual leadership award that recognizes exceptional achievement by 40 outstanding Canadians who are under 40 years of age. […]
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Please join SNID for a conversation with Queen’s University’s 15th Chancellor, the Honourable Murray Sinclair LLB MSC IPC. In this presentation, the Honourable Murray Sinclair will talk about his work with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and his recently appointed role as Queen’s University’s new Chancellor.
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Theories of hauntology emphasize how past experiences leave an imprint by re-appearing in people’s present lives, affecting emotions and gendered reactions. This talk draws on these theories to illuminate how the mother’s ghostly presence, intertwined with the long spectre of the border regime, affects men’s masculinities as they un-settle in European countries. Dr. Ingvars’ work […]
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Starting off with discussing Queen’s recent Digitalization Conference and then how the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted the ways in which we understand and engage with the workplace.
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In this episode we are joined by two guests. First, Dr. Mark Richardson, Education and Outreach Officer at the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute and then around the 20 minute mark, Lisa Tauskela, Masters Candidate in Civil Engineering. Dr. Richardson talks about the upcoming George and Maureen Ewan lecture to be delivered […]
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Mike and Taylor welcome back Matt Salton to the show to talk about Buffy The Vampire Slayer in our 2nd week of fan appreciation! Our fans voted, so now we’ll review Once More WIth Feeling, the Buffy musical episode and then we take a look at the series in general. HEAVY SPOILER FOR BUFFY (The […]
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Introduction: Dr. Mark Richardson is the Educational and Outreach Officer at the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute. Got his start at St. Mary’s University with an honours in Astrophysics, and Masters and Ph.D. at Arizona State University. Expertise in modelling galaxy formation and evolution using cosmological simulations. A big advocate for Equity, […]
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In this segment of the Scoop, Prerna sits down with Yara Hussein, Equity Commissioner ASUS to discuss recent happenings at HOCO at Queen’s, resources for sexual violence on campus and possible steps for Queen’s to take to enact concrete change on campus!
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In this episode, we are joined by the Co-Directors for QHO 2021/22 – Isabelle Strang and Emma Schotanus. Isabelle and Emma have both been on QHO for several years, and we are so excited to see everything they accomplish this year. They discuss why they joined QHO, their goals for this year, and how the […]
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In this episode of Campus Beat, we welcome Dan Bader, President and CEO of Bader Philanthropies Inc. On the occasion of celebrating the newly proclaimed Bader Day on November 15th, Dan talks about his father, Dr. Alfred Bader’s, extraordinary journey to Queen’s University where he began his studies on November 15th, 1941. Dan also shares […]
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Starting off with discussing Queen’s first International Education Week and why this event was such a good match to Rubaiyat’s own research. The purpose of her study is to investigate the influence of first language (L1) and individual culture of multilingual international undergraduate students (MIUS) on their academic English language (L2) writing, and how best to […]
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In this episode, Alex sits down with Toronto-based artist Haviah Mighty (@haviahmighty) to discuss her album 13th Floor that was released in 2019, winning a Polaris Music Prize. They discuss her experience as a musician, what the album means and hopes to convey, as well as the obstacles and rewards that Haviah has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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At the request of our fans, Taylor reviews Eternals, the latest film in the MCU and Mike sees the much anticipated Clifford The Big Red Dog. Week 2 of voting also opens as our fans get to select what TV themed topics we tackle next week. Spoiler warning to Enternals for the final 15 minutes […]
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In this episode, Kingston raised spoken word poet Britta B. talks to Qanita Lilla about navigating a White world while growing up Black. Writing and performing was a necessary part of surviving the world Britta found herself in. She talks about the people and networks who helped her to hone her powerful voice and how […]
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Prerna sits down with Jane Mao who spearheads GAAP to discuss the project’s bursary options, resources needed for Gender Affirmation and the need for Gender Affirmation assistance at Queen’s University.
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Laura’s research at Queen’s combines numerical modeling, remote sensing, and in-situ observational data to offer a more comprehensive understanding of the coastal nearshore environment especially during coastal storm events, such as hurricanes. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chap webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Stud ies website – https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/grad-chat
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A conversation about the film Kapana and LGBTQI+2 rights in Africa, with filmmaker Philippe Talavera and artist and educator Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja moderated by professor Marc Epprecht.
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In this talk, Dr Debora Lima delivered on October 21st 2021, discusses the ultra-neoliberal narrative that the Brazilian government has used to justify measures that result in green grabbing, and the impact of this on the socio-environmental resistance in Brazil.
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This week Taylor reviews the latest film from Wes Anderson, The French Dispatch! (The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun) It’s also the kick off of fan appreciation month, Mike reveals how this all works and opens voting for Week 1.
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Asteroids: Asteroids are failed planets. During the formation of our solar system, there was a lot of dust cooling down and coming together due to gravity, called protoplanets. In these objects, heavy metals sank to the center, and lighter elements (carbon & silicates) remained on the surface. Some of these objects became planets, others became […]
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Professor Jonathan Smallwood from the Department of Psychology here at Queen’s University joins us in this segment. He was recently involved in a research study with several British Universities on the impact of prolonged social isolation and changes to work opportunities on people’s thought patterns. Like Canada, the first UK lockdown caused huge disruption to […]
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In this segment, Alex sits down with Shoni and Liz from the AKA Autonomous Social Centre to discuss how the organization got started, what events they host, and what to expect when walking into the space. You can visit AKA at 75 Queen Street, Kingston and check them out on social media @akautonmoussocialcentre today.
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Canada has the highest prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world; 1 in 140 Canadians suffer from the disease. One of the most common and debilitating symptoms of IBD is abdominal pain. Traditionally, opioids are used to manage pain. While effective, they are accompanied by severe side effects (e.g., addiction and increased risk […]
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On October 21st 2021, Queen’s University announced a $1 million gift for Indigenous Academics in STEM, that is Science, Technology, Engineering and math based undergraduate degree programs through the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s. This generous gift was endowed by Queen’s alumnus Norman Loveland and his wife Gay Loveland and builds on […]
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Mike and Taylor discuss Ryan Gosling and casting news around the Barbie Movie….for most of the show. Eventually, Taylor reviews The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard and MIke reviews Dune (2021).
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Watch your step . After 82 classic episodes filled with goofs, gaffes, jokes, interminable op-eds, and discussions of which mayor they hate the most, the hosts of the Late Late Capitalism Show have decided to try something new. In this 35 minute edition of the Late Late Capitalism Show, the gang find themselves facing their […]
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In this episode of Campus Beat we feature two conversations with Queen’s faculty researchers. In the first segment, we chat with Dr. Samuel Dahan from the Faculty of Law and Director of the Conflict Analytics Lab about his lab’s new Vaccine Mediator – a new COVID-19 vaccine online dispute resolution tool – and its development and […]
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In this episode of The Scoop, we are joined by Geoffrey Sirett, Artistic Director & General Manager of Cantabile Choirs of Kingston. He sheds light on the exciting new in-person concert, After the War taking place November 6th & 7th at The Spire in Kingston while sharing much about his own time with Cantabile and […]
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In this segment, we sit with Professor Ali Na from Film and Media Department to discuss Squid Game and situate it in the context of late capitalism, South Korean Cultural Industry and History.
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Homecoming and the importance of alumni connections, what an IDP can do to help you in your journey, our new professional development framework and why we wanted to change it. To find out what’s coming up next go to
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In this episode, Alex sits down with friend and colleague, Arishya Aggarwal to discuss the non-profit organization she founded, called Project YES. They also discuss Arishya’s experience competing in Miss World Canada this past fall.
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On Tuesday September 7th, Queen’s University announced that four of its researchers have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, one of the highest academic honours for Canadian scholars in arts, humanities and sciences. Professor emeritus John Berry has received the honour of Fellowship, while professors Heather Castleden, Karen Lawford, and Sari van Anders […]
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In this first episode of Crisis Watch: Kingston, we start on our journey towards understanding the Housing Crisis by first taking a moment to talk about what exactly a crisis is. This month, join host Sebastian Vaillancourt and guests Ivan Stoiljkovic and Doug Yearwood as they delve into the worlds of Kingston Housing, Gentrification, and […]
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Screening in Kingston’s Halloween special has it all, possession films, Jason Voorhees, exorcism, blumhouse movies, Matt Salton, random Dune references, fan questions and more Halloween suggestions than you’ll know what to do with.
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In this extended episode of Campus Beat (broadcasting October 25th 2021 on cfrc 101.9 fm/cfrc.ca), we chat with four Queen’s University Distinguished Service Award recipients from 2020 and 2021. Inaugurated by the University Council Executive Committee in 1974, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have made the university a better place through their exemplary […]
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Lol a cop fell . Put on your $80 Rugby shirt and down four warm cans of James Ready, because LLCS is headed to Homecoming! We bask in the unfiltered Id of Kingstonist comment sections before diving into the history of the event. We figure out how we got here, most importantly, who profits from […]
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In this very special episode of Campus Beat, we are joined by Dr. Raymond Mason, Ojibway activist, Elder member of the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, and founder and Chairperson of Spirit Wind Inc. which organizes residential and Indian Day school survivors in Manitoba and also played a key role in the development of the […]
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When you see barriers to getting involved in field research, what do you do about it? Emily and Kristen share their passion that resulted in the formation of QOFEI (pronounced Coffee). To see upcoming Grad Chats go to – https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/grad-chat
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It’s time to review some new movies! Mike and Taylor catch up on some new releases throughout October and get you set for our annual Screening in Kingston Halloween Special! Movie reviews include Worth (Netflix), The Guilty (Netflix), No Time To Die (007, in theatres), The Eyes of Tammy Faye (in theatres).
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In this epsiode, we are joined by Prishni Seyone, ArtSci ’21 and founder of the new Starts with Youth Initiative with the Pathy Foundation Fellowship program. Jessica Franko, Program Assistant for Pathy also joins us. Seyone talks about herself, how her project germinated while a student at Queen’s University, what her innovative project’s mission is […]
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Damn white people go hard . Dean gives us a rundown on the history and recent updates regarding Fairy Creek. The gang gives their input on the contrast between eco-activism and indigenous land defence.Fuck Teal Jones. . https://laststandforforests.com/ https://www.yintahaccess.com/ . The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on […]
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Artist Oluseye’s sculptural Eminado or talismans reside within an inner chamber of With Opened Mouths. In this episode, he talks with Qanita Lilla about his enduring ties to Africa, to black rubber and to things that give both pleasure and pain. Oluseye’s “diasporic debris” are not only the generative materials used to conjure Black journeys […]
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We all speak with an accent, but how does your unique accent affect your identity and how others perceive you? On this week’s episode, hear stories from the Queen’s community about accented English, and learn about resources available to support you. Guests Emina Arase & Janki Patel Speak Up: Academic Speaking Skills Lab – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#SPEAK […]
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In this episode, we feature two guests chatting about exciting Queen’s University initiatives and events. In the first segment, we chat with Patricia Smithen, Director, Master of Art Conservation program at Queen’s. She shares much with us about Art Conservation, the art of the science, conservators’ roles in the translation of cultural artifacts, and of […]
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Overview: My research topic is around the foreign body reaction (FBR) which describes a patient’s biological response to an implanted material or device, and includes tissue injury, blood-material interactions, provisional matrix formation, acute and chronic inflammation, and fibrous matrix deposition surrounding the implant. The inflammatory response to the implant can impair its performance and lifespan. This research […]
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In this segment, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Wood, a research specialist and sexual health expert at the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN), to discuss questions and issues pertaining to consent, safer sex and contraception, as well as sexual health in the time of a pandemic.
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“With every prominent whistleblower and every firing of those who speak out, we are getting closer to the beginning of the end for ‘surveillance capitalism’,” says Dr. David Murakami Wood (Associate Professor, Sociology and Director of the Surveillance Studies Centre at Queen’s University). Surveillance capitalism is “the model that has driven the rise of platform […]
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Titane, the much talked about film, will finally be discussed! Mike and Taylor give their thoughts and we welcome back Nicole, our TIFF correspondent, for more thoughts on the film. No spoilers! We feel this is a film you have to go into without much to begin with, so this will be a no spoiler […]
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Overview: I am interested in understanding how and why people walk the way they do. I leverage robotic exoskeletons to change people’s natural way of walking, and I investigate how they adapt to this new environment. I am also the manager of the Queen’s Ergonomics Consulting Program (QECP), and we conduct ergonomic assessments for Queen’s staff and […]
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In addition to reviewing some new films, Taylor and Mike are joined this week by Canadian Filmmaker Mark Weeden who talks about his latest film That Is All available on streaming services in the next few weeks! Mike reviews Worth on Netflix and Taylor reviews I’m Your Man from her most recent trip to The Screening […]
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What does diversity mean to you? On this week’s episode, hear stories about racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion, from the Queen’s community. Also, learn about resources and support available to you if you experience discrimination at Queen’s. Guests Mingyuan Li Ning Feng Resources Human Rights and Equity Office – https://www.queensu.ca/hreo/home
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Join SNID for a panel discussion about intellectual property rights and global vaccine (in)equity. Our speakers will discuss: how transnational trade law and the World Trade Organization’s TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) shape the availability, pricing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines; the proposed TRIPS waiver and its potential impact on vaccine equity; and […]
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On Tuesday September 7th, Queen’s University announced that four of its researchers have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, one of the highest academic honours for Canadian scholars in arts, humanities and sciences. Professor emeritus John Berry has received the honour of Fellowship, while professors Heather Castleden, Karen Lawford, and Sari van Anders […]
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“In response to ongoing and systemic Racism in both Canada and the United States, students within the Queen’s University Department of Public Health Sciences expressed interest in improving our understanding of Racist Policy in epidemiology and public health. With this, we decided to form the Racial Considerations in Epidemiology (RaCE) Task Force, where we could […]
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In a look back at an episode only done for the web, Mike and Tyler talk Star Trek again! Taylor will be back next week, in the meantime enjoy another nerdfest as Mike and guest Tyler Vance talk more Star Trek because that’s what we like to do when Taylor isn’t around.
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Navigating your first housing rental in Canada? On this week’s episode, hear stories from the Queen’s community about challenges and lessons learned in the Canadian rental market, and learn about a housing resource available to Queen’s student. Guest Amir Hashemi Resource Queen’s Students Community Relations – https://www.queensu.ca/studentcommunityrelations/home
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In a news story in the Queen’s Gazette on September 10th, Victoria Klassen wrote a story about mountain-building events a billion years ago a period some geologists have dubbed as the “boring billion,” arguing that the earth’s very thin crust during this time was a sign that no mountain-building events were happening, thus delaying the […]
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In this season launch of Studies in National and International Development, Celina Caesar-Chavannes presents a talk on vaccine equity in Canada. Caesar-Chavannes is a business consultant, coach and international speaker, who currently serves part time as the Sr. Advisor, EDI Initiatives and Adjunct Lecturer at Queen’s University. Her new memoir, “Can You Hear Me Now?” […]
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Managing your finances as a student is challenging, especially in a new context. Listen to this week’s podcast to hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources to help you manage your finances as a student. Guest Kamyar Goudarzi Resources Career Services – https://careers.queensu.ca/
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It’s time once again to hear from our TIFF correspondent Nicole Stawikowski! Nicole gives us all the highlights from the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, reviews the films she saw and gives us a bit of a look ahead to what we can expect for awards season.
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In this episode, Tricia Baldwin, Director of the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts joins us for a fabulous conversation. We chat about the very exciting fall concert line up at The Isabel and fantastic events including the Echo: Memories of the World live workshop performance and the Imagine Online Arts Festival. We also […]
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What is authorial voice in academic writing? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources to help you develop your unique authorial voice. Guests Yunyi Chen Anderson de Oliveira Resource Write Nights – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#WN
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Mike reviews Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the latest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Taylor reviews Respect, a film following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career.
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Do you love reality TV, or do you love to hate it? This week, Rachel is joined by two friends, Grace and Fiona, to gossip about the relationship between reality TV, ritual and religion. Using examples from The Bachelor, Love Island, and Drag Race, the trio discusses the various rituals and ceremonies that are so […]
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In episode three, Sebastian de Line, Associate Curator Indigenous Care and Relations at Agnes speaks with Qanita Lilla. They speak of life’s journeys and of what led Sebastian on their current path. What becomes clear is that one single path is not part of Sebastian’s life-trajectory. The tapestry of their life shows the importance of […]
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Asteroids: Asteroids are failed planets. During the formation of our solar system, there was a lot of dust cooling down and coming together due to gravity, called protoplanets. In these objects, heavy metals sank to the center, and lighter elements (carbon & silicates) remained on the surface. Some of these objects became planets, others became […]
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With federal elections in Canada fast approaching Queen’s University Professor and Chair of Political Studies, Dr. Jonathan Rose joins us in this segment to chat about leadership debates and their value in election cycles.
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In this episode of Campus Beat, Justine Aman, President of the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) at Queen’s University joins us. She chats about her role, the initiatives she and her teammates are engaged in and the many services available to graduate and professional students at Queen’s through the SGPS.
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Topic: What’s happening in Fall 2021! Overview: Looking at professional development workshops, the new Individual Development Plan, Career Week and more
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Many students experience academic culture shock. What are the underlying assumptions and expectations in a particular institution, program, or classroom, and how do we navigate them? On this week’s podcast, hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources for overcoming academic culture shock. Guest Shaza Kaoud Abdelaziz Resources Academic Connections Certificate – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#ACC Student […]
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It’s the first podcast of the fall and we’re taking a look at films coming out throughout the fall leading up to Halloween and the Oscars season. Mike reviews Stillwater and Taylor reviews Candyman, the 2021 remake.
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On August 27th Tropical Storm Ida strengthened into a hurricane moving north northwest from the Gulf of Mexico making landfall on the Louisiana Coast on August 28th with winds reaching 240 km/hr. Now a tropical depression as of September 1st, Ida proved to be the second most intense hurricane to strike Louisiana on record only […]
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International Voices at Queen’s is an inquisitive and supportive listening space for members of the Queen’s University community, especially those with intercultural realities, those engaging in language learning, and those seeking to increase intercultural awareness. Launching August 31st 2021, join us weekly for new episodes covering all manner of interesting topics!
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Have you experienced culture shock before? On this week’s International Voices at Queen’s podcast premiere, hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources for overcoming culture shock.
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Mike reviews the musical/movie In The Heights from Hamilton’s creator Lin Manuel Miranda and Taylor turns back the clock to review Love Witch. Speaking of turning back the clock, Nick Cage and The Green Knight are brought up again!
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After a busy week, Mike and Taylor sit down to review some new(ish) movies! Taylor talks about The Truffle Hunters, not to be confused with Pig, and Mike reviews the Disney film Jungle Cruise based on the Disney ride…because they do that now.
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In this segment, Alexandra sits down with Sam Macleod, Fund Development Manager of Almost Home Kingston and Liz Suurd, Manager of YGK Thrift, a store who’s proceeds go to Almost Home! Check them out on Instagram @almosthomekingston and @ygk_thrift for all updates!
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In this segment, recent graduate Alex (ArtSci ’21) sits down with upper year students Sadie (ArtSci ’22) and Kieran (ArtSci ’22) to discuss the things they wish they knew before starting at Queen’s. They discuss the experience of making friends all over again, getting involved with on campus clubs, mental health check-ups, privileged experiences at […]
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QKSA is cultural and social club that focuses on making connections and fostering lasting relationships. It is open to anyone who is interested in the Korean culture!
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Meet the Inquire Publication on campus – a social activist inter-university publication featuring a wide range of topical local, national, and global issues.
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Silvia sits down with Sarah of QNSA to discuss the club and what it offers to students! QNSA is comprised of a diverse group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students that share an interest in Aboriginal cultures and traditions. QNSA seeks to promote increased cultural understanding on campus and hopes for solidarity and cooperation towards achieving […]
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Meet Queen’s Cultural Exchange, a club on campus devoted to helping Queen’s international students go through cultural transition and adaptation process when they come to a new environment.
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In this segment, Silvia sits down with Reagan and Georgia from Queen’s Hillel, the centre for Jewish life on campus. They provide social, educational and religious opportunities to ensure that there is a vibrant Jewish community at Queen’s University.
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Silvia sits down with Shreya Anil Kumar of the Queen’s South Asian Association to discuss the club and all it offers during the school year! Check them out @queenssouthasianassociation on Facebook!
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In this segment, Silvia sits down with Yunbo Jiang from Queen’s University of QTAKU, the Queen’s Anime Club! Learn more about this club and check them out on Facebook @queensanimeclub today!
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Introduction: Simran Nerval recently received her Masters Degree at Queen’s University She is very active in science outreach as a coordinator for Let’s Talk Science, GEMINI-P, and the IDEAS initiative. She has given several public talks including one for the Queen’s Observatory, Astronomy on Tap, and the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club She studies observational signatures […]
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