November 12 2021 | Issue #5 |
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important dates
December
3rd - Last day of class
4th - 7th- Fall term study period
8th - 22nd- Fall term final assessments
January
10th - First day of class
21st - Last day to add winter term classes
21st - Last day to drop winter term classes without financial penalty
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December Exam Information |
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You may have a mix of in-person and remote/online courses in your timetable. If there is any in-person section in your timetable all of your proctored exams will be on campus.
Only students who have all their course sections as remote/online will write their proctored exams remotely through Examity.
If you have been scheduled to write in-person you must be available to write on campus during the exam period. Travel should not be scheduled during the official exam session and is not a valid reason for requesting a deferred exam.
If you experience a serious extenuating circumstance outside of your personal control, that impacts your ability to attend your in-person exam, you can submit a request for academic consideration. An extenuating circumstance is
“a personal circumstance beyond the student’s control that has a direct and substantial impact on the student’s ability to meet essential academic requirements or standards. Extenuating circumstances include but are not limited to a sudden or acute physical or mental illness, serious injury to self or significant others, bereavement, a traumatic event, or other serious personal/family crisis.”
Please note that requests for academic consideration during the exam period require documentation. The typical outcome of an approved academic consideration is an exam deferral. In the rare situation where a deferral is not possible, a student may be granted an early exam or a change of exam location, such as changing from an in-person to a remote exam.
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Exam Conflicts
An Exam Conflict is defined by a student's exam timetable containing any of the following:
- two (2) exams at the same time;
- an exam at the same time as a religious observance; or,
- an exam in three (3) consecutive exam slots containing one 9:00 am, one 2:00 pm, and one 7:00 pm exam
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Dropping a fall term course
You have to appeal to drop a course since it is past the drop date. Click below for the FAS appeals website. NOTE: If the appeal is successful you will have a DR notation on your transcript.
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Volunteer & Job Opportunities |
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It’s not too early to start thinking about applying to the DIPA- Disability and Physical Activity Certificate Program.
The DIPA Certificate is a great experiential learning opportunity for those considering a career in rehabilitation sciences or medical school.
Learn more about DIPA here or book a consultation meeting with Stephanie to find out more about how DIPA can complement your degree.
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Looking for a paid, full-time summer job?
We want YOU!
Applications are out for Business, Marketing, and Outreach Director positions on EngSoc Breezy! These are great opportunities for personal development, practicing management and leadership skills, and much more:
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Stay in Kingston and meet people across Queen's STEM programs
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Oversee a small business, while attending university
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Maintain finances from payroll, to reporting, chequing, and accounts receivable
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Develop impactful marketing materials and initiatives
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And coordinate workshops with internal and external stakeholders
If you are passionate about STEM education and interested in small business management, please apply!
SAVE THE DATE: applications due next Wednesday, November 17th at 11:59pm!
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Are you interested in learning about psychedelics? Perhaps you've heard about psychedelic research in the news, or maybe this is all new to you! Either way, the psychedelic renaissance is here (!), and we are tremendously excited to launch the Queen's Psychedelic Research Association (QPRA)! QPRA is a multidisciplinary club aiming to educate, destigmatize, and explore psychedelics in history, the current literature, and possible future models of post-prohibition regulation. We aim to foster a dialogue surrounding psychedelic experiences, research, and more broadly, human consciousness in a transparent and safe environment.
With our first year kicking off, we wanted to invite YOU to our first meeting on November 18th at 6:00 PM! This meeting will be held on Zoom and will introduce the history and field of psychedelic research, our team, club policies, and plans for the year! Most importantly, we hope to inspire a genuine interest in learning about this groundbreaking field!
We also welcome you to stay for an optional 5-minute mindfulness meditation at the end of the meeting.
If you are interested, please sign up by using the QR code or link below! Everyone is welcome! We will only email you information about meetings, and there is no commitment necessary. We hope to see you there!!
NOTE: QPRA does not encourage the sale, distribution, or use of any illegal substances.
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Life After ArtSci will be held virtually on Saturday, November 13th from 10am-2pm EST
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Life After ArtSci is an alumni networking summit held bi-annually that facilitates student engagement with successful ArtSci alumni from diverse sectors. The conference showcases the wide variety of careers and pathways available to ArtSci students — this year’s alumni panellists include the CEO of Telefilm Canada, a former Judge and Olympian, a former Google analyst, a pathologists’ assistant, and the founder of an all-female publishing company, amongst many others. As well as attending the panels, students will also have the opportunity to network in small groups with panellists and several other alumni attending the event.
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Tues, Nov 16, 2021 - 4:30 PM ET (via Zoom)
Operationalizing ‘race’ in its use to track the impact of COVID-19
Speaker:
Sachil Singh, Assistant Professor (adjunct), Department of Sociology, and Associated Faculty Member, Surveillance Studies Centre, Queen’s University
‘Race’ is often turned to in healthcare to inform patient diagnosis and treatment. However, research shows that using race in this way is problematic partly because of the challenges with objectively measuring and defining race. Yet, many health equity groups promote the collection of race data to better understand the impacts of COVID-19, citing patterns of disparate racial experiences with the pandemic that governments tend to overlook. While racialized experiences should not be ignored, collecting race data to track COVID-19 presents its own challenges. In this talk, Sachil Singh will focus on the Canadian context to situate his preliminary research findings on concerns with tracking COVID-19 by race.
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Virtual Mock DAT Day
Join us for a free practice DAT with The Princeton Review on Saturday, November 27th from 10am-1:30pm EST. You will be virtually proctored by one of our awesome reps! After the test, you will get free access to a detailed, interactive score report.
Virtual Dental School Symposium
In addition, Princeton Review will be hosting a virtual Dental School Symposium on Wednesday, November 24th, 7:00pm-10pm EST.
This exciting event includes:
· Overview of the application process to dental school
· Strategy Session for the DAT
· Q&A panel of dental school students and grads to get all your questions answered.
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OAT Information Session
Join us on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 from 7:00-8:30PM EST (4-5:30PM PST) for our free OAT Information Session! One of Princeton Review’s expert OAT instructors will break down the test for you and show you what you’re up against. You’ll have the chance to go through some sample questions and get an overview of the admissions process to Optometry School.
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Enhance Your First-Year Experience with Q Success |
"Are you in your first-year at Queen’s? Do you want to connect with your peers, build community and find success at University? Q Success is a transition program that supports students during their first year at Queen’s through peer mentorship. An upper-year Q Success mentor can help you develop skills and knowledge of campus resources so that you can make the best of your university experience.
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Nominate a professor and TA! |
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The WJ Barnes and TA Excellence Award are awarded annually to members of the Queen’s Faculty of Arts and Science who demonstrate an excellence in teaching and make a notable contribution to the academic experience of students in the faculty. This is an opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of the teaching teams that have gone above and beyond this semester. The Teaching Award Committee will review the nominations, and the 2021-2022 recipients will be chosen this spring. |
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This November, PHEKSA has decided to give back to the Kingston Community by participating in Kingston Basketeers, and we are challenging you to do the same.
Kingston Basketeers is a community-based organization that aims to support local women who have experienced abuse and domestic violence. By creating baskets of essential items that women leaving a shelter may need, it will help them find the strength to create new lives for them and their children. Abused women are often forgotten around Christmas time, and we would like to make sure they receive the support they need. More information about Kingston Basketeers can be found here: https://basketeers.org/chapter/kingston
So, we challenge you to make as make as many baskets as possible! Simply start with a laundry basket or storage container, fill it up with essential items, and drop it off to the PHEKSA office (2nd floor of the SKHS) on Thursday November 18th between 10am - 2pm. We encourage you to work together to make your baskets and consider giving your basket a theme! Once your basket is complete, please attach a list of the contents, get creative with your wrapping, and even personalize a note to the recipient. If you cannot create a whole basket, no worries! Individual item donations can still be dropped off to the PHEKSA office on Nov 18th, or monetary donations can be etransferred to [email protected] and PHEKSA will go out and buy some items and/or gift cards.
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT OF SOCIALLY ACTIVE AND GLOBALLY CONSCIOUS TRAVELLERS. GO BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE! |
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Learn from activists and organizations around the world inspiring change in their communities. Get back out into the world and meet it with confidence.
At Operation Groundswell, we connect you with our friends in faraway places who are working towards social and environmental justice in their communities. In small groups led by fun-lovin’ Program Leaders, we’ll dive into life on the ground and learn about how we can work towards a more just and sustainable world through travel.
Apply today to take advantage of Financial Assistance Grants, which can cover up to 25% of your program fee.
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Are you interested in working in fitness, sport, and rehabilitation settings? Improving fitness and health in diverse populations? Exercise prescription for injury prevention and rehabilitation? Management and prevention of chronic disease?
Master of Professional Kinesiology (MPK) at Brock University is a course based, 12-month Graduate Degree with course work in Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Advanced Assessment of Human Performance, Functional and Ergonomic Assessment, and Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy. Complete three Practicum experiences (150 hours each) and Professional Development and Seminar Series courses.
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ASURF will assist in funding research projects at the undergraduate level. This fund is open to undergraduate research of all kinds and no project is too small or too large. This fund will support research in all ways from necessary materials for an experiment to travel expenses to poster printing fees — the goal is to make pursuing one’s passions in research accessible to all students.
Last year alone, ASUS has awarded more than $70,000.00 to supporting undergraduate research. Applications are open now on the ASUS website
Deadline to apply November 26th at 11:59pm.
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PhD or MSc Positions at the University of Toronto
Fully funded PhD or MSc positions are available for September 2022 in the lab of Dr. Amy
Kirkham in the Graduate Department of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto (Toronto,
Canada). Both domestic and international students will be considered.
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ParticipACTION released an open letter urging the Government of Canada to make physical activity a priority for the health and well-being of all Canadians.
Canada is experiencing a physical inactivity crisis, with only 16 percent of adults and 39 percent of children & youth meeting recommended physical activity levels – and the pandemic has only made the situation worse. We are at a pivotal moment and physical inactivity needs to be treated as a pervasive public health issue and urgently recognized as a national priority. Click the image to sign the letter.
#NotTimeToBeStill
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Queen's Entrepreneurs' Competition (QEC) |
Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition (QEC). The competition is one of Canada's most prestigious undergraduate competitions with over $80,000 in prizes each year.
The competition is student-run and judged by company executives, a few notable companies in the past are Google, CIBC, NEO, and Accenture. The competition is located in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, with attendees visiting from investment firms and large corporations. The competition is international and open to all undergraduate students with entrepreneurial business. The competition runs from January 13-15, 2022
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The University of Ottawa Healthcare Symposium (UOHS) is a one-day undergraduate healthcare conference with a goal of promoting student interest in the many aspects of healthcare. The conference is being held on Saturday, January 22nd, 2022, and is an opportunity for students to learn about both the practical and research-based components of healthcare, as well as to explore the various interdisciplinary lenses within the Canadian healthcare system.
UOHS 2022 is looking for organized, reliable, and committed individuals to join our team as external ambassadors. With the growing success of UOHS in Ottawa, we would like to extend invitations to students across Canada to be part of the conference. Successful candidates will work in close proximity with the VP Externals to promote the conference on their respective campuses, and organize the logistics surrounding accommodation and transportation.
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ASUS Peer Tutors ASUS Peer Tutoring (APT) is a new and improved service that partners upper-year students who have excelled in courses with students who need some help. At $15 per hour, APT is both the cheapest tutoring service in Kingston, and the highest paying undergraduate job on campus.
PASS Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) is a volunteer service that is run through the Faculty of Arts and Science to assist first-year students. The service is designed to ease student transition into university and to promote academic success.
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SASS Student Academic Success Services offers academic support to students who wish to develop their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management. We can help you improve your time management and organization increase your motivation and reduce procrastination. |
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Departmental Tutors Many departments offer tutoring services. Depending on the course, search the Queens website to find the department and tutors available.
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Career Services has resources for you about job searching and careers during this time of physical distancing. Got career questions and not sure where to start?
Drop-in career advising every Monday & Thursday from 1:30pm-3:30pm
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Kin Tutors is organized by PHEKSA to connect tutors with students in KIN courses. Email PHEKSA to request a tutor. |
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Questions about your Advisement Report? Not sure if you are choosing the right courses for your degree plan?
Book an appointment with Vanessa McCourt, your SKHS Academic Advisor!
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