Important messages, dates and news from the Faculty office.
Important Dates and Deadlines

 

Monday February 19, 2018
Family Day (classes will not be held)

 

Tuesday February 20, 2018 to Saturday February 24, 2018
Mid-term Reading Week

 

Tuesday February 20, 2018 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Coffee Cram Marketing Workshop for FAS Staff and Faculty: Webinars that Work

 

Monday February 26, 2018 to Saturday March 3, 2018
Grad Week (grad recruiting events)

 

Wednesday February 28, 2018
deadline to submit agenda items for Faculty Board

conferenceNew Faculty of Arts and Science Conference Fund

The FAS Conference Fund provides support for regular faculty members and continuing adjuncts in the Faculty of Arts and Science who are organizing professional conferences, colloquia, symposia, or workshops in the Kingston area or at the Bader International Study Centre in Herstmonceaux. The maximum amount of an award is $1,000. The funds may be increased to $3,000 for use as in-kind matching funds for external funding obtained through successful applications to external programs like the SSHRC Connection Grants Program. If an application for external funds is unsuccessful, the applicant will still be eligible for $1,000 in support.
 
Funding is awarded on a competitive basis and priority is given to events that (a) reach a broad audience, particularly at the national or international levels, (b) include student participation, particularly involving presentation of their research, and (c) include partnering support from a department or departments. The deadlines for applications are October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. Funds must be spent no later than 12 months after the deadline for the competition in which the funding application was submitted. Normally, funding decisions are made, and applicants are informed, no more than two weeks after the relevant application deadline.
 
Applications should include the following information:
  1. Name, rank, and unit of the organizer(s) (in the case of a co-organizer, please indicate the name of the other university).
  2. Description of the conference/colloquium/symposium/workshop.
  3. Proposed date(s), venue, expected number of participants, and a brief description of the participants (e.g., faculty, graduate students) including a statement regarding equity, diversity, and Indigeneity.
  4. Role of students.
  5. Budget
    1. Overall anticipated costs (i.e. administration, travel, food/refreshments, publications, facilities)
    2. Overall expected revenues (i.e. conference fees, sponsorships) and contributions (list sources, amounts and indicate whether each one is confirmed or anticipated)
    3. Amount requested from the FAS Conference Support Fund (to a maximum of $1,000)
    4. An indication of the amount of in-kind funds (to a maximum of $3,000) requested to match external sources of funding.
Please submit applications in an electronic format (Word or PDF) by email to [email protected] .
nightlyreportingOpt-In for Nightly Email Reporting Grades Roster Status
 
The Faculty of Arts and Science is piloting a new intiative to offer Heads the opportunity receive a nightly email (basically query results) to track grade roster status. It would run on a trial basis from April to early May, when grades are due.

To sign up for Winter 2018, please email your net ID and relevant Acad Org (which reports all course codes under your department's purview) to [email protected] no later than 15 March 2018
frankpearceThe Professor Frank Pearce Prize
Due Date:  March 2, 2018       Value: $1,500  
 
Opportunity
The Professor Frank Pearce Prize was established in September 2016 by the Steve and Sally Stavro Family Foundation, in honour of Professor Emeritus Dr. Frank Pearce. The prize will be awarded to one Masters or Ph.D. level student who submits the best essay (5,000 words) on the topic of radical critical theory and social justice. Applicants are asked to submit their essay to the office of the Vice-Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Attention: Diane Reid prior to March 2, 2018.

Eligibility
The prize is available to funding-eligible Master's or Ph.D. level students enrolled in the Department of Sociology, Department of Political Studies, Department of Geography and Planning, Department of Philosophy, or the Cultural Studies Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. The recipient of the prize will be selected by a committee chaired by the Vice-Dean or a delegate consisting of faculty members and a representative from the Arts and Science Advancement team.
Applicants should submit their 5000-word essay on the topic of radical critical theory and social justice along with contact information and area of study.
The deadline for submissions is March 2, 2018.
The successful applicant will be notified by March 29, 2018.
edneyCall For Proposals: The David Edney Research Travel Award
Due Date: March 16, 2018

Opportunity
This annual award provides two graduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science with an opportunity to study and do research in Paris, France, for up to two months in the summer in a fully-equipped apartment owned by Queen's alumnus, Professor David Edney.

The opportunity comes with a stipend of up to $1,800 to support expenses related to research, travel and cultural experiences.

Eligibility
Two students will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, merit, and the quality of the proposal. The award will be available to funding-eligible Master's or Ph.D. level students enrolled in a graduate department or program in any Faculty of Arts and Science discipline. Successful applicants will be required to write a brief summary of the impact of the award on their research to be provided to the donor.
Applicants should submit a 500-word letter of application, including project and research details, with a copy of transcripts, to the office of the Vice-Dean in the Faculty of Arts & Science (care of Diane Reid, [email protected]). The recipient of the award will be selected by a committee chaired by the Vice-Dean, and consisting of three faculty members and a representative from Arts and Science Advancement.

The deadline for submission is March 16, 2018.
The successful applicants will be notified by April 6, 2018, and have access to the apartment for up to two months between May 5, 2018 and August 28, 2018
honorarydegree Honorary Degrees Nominations

The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees is now inviting nominations for the award of an honorary degree at the 2019 Convocation ceremonies.
Nominations should be submitted to the University Secretariat by March 1, 2018. As stated in the policy, candidates should reflect the diversity of Canadian society. Queen's is committed to equity and diversity in all aspects of its mission.  We invite nominations for the awarding of honorary degrees to all who qualify, including individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized group members, Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, and persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community.
The names of past recipients can be found on our website .
 
A completed nomination form is essential for the information of the Committee and for Senate. The Senate Committee places particular emphasis on the section that focuses on reasons for awarding the degree. Nominators may vary the length of the sections, but must limit the content of the form to two pages, and up to 15 pages of supporting material including CV's, letters of support, etc. Nominations must be supported by at least two nominators.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat.
mentalhealthMental Health Training Opportunities

Student Wellness Services is happy to let you know that registration is open for the Winter/Spring 2018 Mental Health Training opportunities, which includes our newest program: safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training.  

SafeTalk is a three hour session that prepares participants to recognize people who have thoughts of suicide and connect them with suicide intervention resources. Powerful videos illustrate the importance of suicide alertness, while discussion and practice stimulate learning.  More information is available on the registration page.  There is a fee to participate in this training: Students: $10, Staff: $20
Registration is open for Mental Health Training sessions and workshops offered by Queen's University.  Please share this notice with those in your Department/School/Faculty. Please note individuals can register to attend one of the training sessions listed below or you can arrange training for your faculty, department or group by contacting Lauren Sharpe at [email protected] or 613-533-6000, x 75154.
Register now   Click on the Mental  Health Workshops button and it will take you to the registration page. 

Winter/Spring training dates are:   
Mental Health: Awareness. Anti-Stigma. Response.
Wednesday, February 21, 9:00 am - 12 noon
Wednesday, March 21, 9:00 am - 12 noon
Wednesday, April 11, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 15, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
 
Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) 2-Day Session (fees apply)
Wed, February 21 & Thur, February 22, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Tues, April 17 & Wed, April 18, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Wed, May 16 & Thur, May 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
 
SafeTALK (fees apply)
Thursday, February 22, 9:00 - 12 noon
Thursday, March 29, 9:00 - 12 noon
Tuesday, April 24, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, May 24, 9:00 - 12 noon
 
Identifying and Responding to Students in Distress (IRSD)
Tuesday, February 27, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, March 27, 11:00 am - 12 noon
Wednesday, April 25, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 23, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
 
acquire acQuire Training

Since the launch of acQuire to the Queen's University community, it has been an initiative of the acQuire Team to transition the acQuire training online to the Queen's OnQ application.

This online training is set to include the following 4 modules initially:
  • Shopper
  • Requester
  • Approver
  • Payment Forms
Requester training has been the first module built and is now available online, via the OnQ self-registration course process:

Click Here to Register for and participate in the course FIN ACQ - acQuire Requester

This course is available to all active Queen's University staff and caters to the acQuire Requester user group. Upon course completion and submission of a Requester Role Change Form (form found here), users will be granted the Requester role in acQuire.
viewbookViewbook Edits (sent to UG Chairs, just FYI here) 
 
It's that time of year again. Please review your section of the  viewbook content (found between pages 10-35) and please send any edits to Sarah Chapman by Monday, February 26 at 4:00pm. Just a reminder, this is not a redesign year so we are just looking for minor edits/updates to content that already exists on these pages. Please let us know if you have any questions about what is required.
gradweekCelebrating Graduate Studies (Grad Week) Update (sent to Grad Chairs - just FYI here)
 
It's time to promote our Grad Week! We are looking for your help to encourage your applicants to attend and to find faculty members and graduate students to participate in our events.
 
An invitation to all applicants to Queen's graduate programs and an invitation to all Queen's current 3rd and 4th years will be sent out this week. We also encourage you to reach out to your applicants personally to invite them to the week and your events. By registering (and providing proof of purchase and travel), they will be able to take advantage of our travel reimbursements for up to $50 of their travel and to book discounted accommodation. If you choose, you can also book and/or cover the cost of this discounted accommodation for your prospective students during the week at the Donald Gordon Centre (for $99 + taxes, mention the Mid-winter Special) or at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront (for $119.99 plus taxes and fees, mention Queen's Grad Week) .
Please also contact Vicky Arnold   to let us know about your events as soon as possible, so that we can list them on the website and registration system and promote them as a part of our week (she will coordinate with the School of Graduate Studies about their website on your behalf). We will also keep you posted about registrants.

We are still looking for faculty members and/or graduate student panelists to volunteer for the events below. Could you please ask some of your graduate students and faculty members to participate and ask them to contact Vicky  for more information? This would help us out and your programs would gain additional promotion at our events.

Feb 27, 1:00pm-1:45pm
Thesis Defence Room, Gordon Hall
Get the Real Story: Living in Kingston as a Grad Student panel discussion on accommodation, transportation, social activities in Kingston.
Grad student volunteers needed 

March 1, 9:00am-4:00pm
Stauffer
Registration 
Hand out bags and help with check-in for attendees for the full day of activities.
Grad student volunteers needed

March 1, 11:00am-11:30 or 1:00pm-1:30pm
Stauffer Library Speakers Corner
Human Library 
Sign out a scholar for a half an hour to find out about grad studies, research and intellectual life at Queen's.
Faculty and grad student volunteers needed

March 1, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Foodies on Foot 
Dinner with a current Arts or Science grad student at a local restaurant within walking distance of Queen's. We pay for volunteers, participants get discount
Grad student volunteers needed

March 2, 1:00pm-2:30pm
MC E229
Get the Real Story: Living in Kingston as a Grad Student panel discussion on how academics and campus life are different from undergrad and on accommodation, transportation, social activities in Kingston.
Grad student volunteers needed