Queen's University Employment Relations Studies

This year is the 30th anniversary for our MIR '94 grads and they're planning a reunion gathering Sept 27-29 in Kingston. The event is being organized by a small group of classmates and will be casual activities through the weekend. You can find all the details, including how to connect to the organizers for more information, via their MIR '94 Reunion - Get Connected form https://bit.ly/MIR94Reunion. It's going to be great - hope you can join us!

Looking forward to seeing our PMIR grads convocate tomorrow!

The Upper-Year Change of Plan window has re-opened until June 30. If you need more information, or to change your plan, visit https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergraduate/current-students/change-of-plan or email [email protected]

Friday June 7 is the LAST day for Plan Selection! All students that have successfully completed 24 units or more MUST declare a plan to register for Fall courses. For more information on Plan Selection, visit https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergraduate/first-year-students/plan-selection or call our 1st year hotline: 613-533-6708.

Interested in a Minor in Employment Relations? Plan Selection period is open!

The Upper-Year Change of Plan window is currently open. Make sure that you find the right fitting plan for you. If you need more information, or to change your plan, visit https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergraduate/current-students/change-of-plan or email [email protected].

Plan selection is now open!

First Year Students! Plan Selection has begun. If you have 24.0 units or more of completed courses, you must select a Plan in order to register for courses for the 2024-25 academic year. The Plan Selection window closes June 7. For more information visit https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergraduate/first-year-students/plan-selection

Our Master of Industrial Relations students participated in a mini poster session earlier this week as a capstone project for their course in Organizational Behavior. https://www.queensu.ca/employment-studies/news/mir-850-OBproject-2024

On March 1st, seven Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) students traveled to the New York State School of Industrial and Labour Relations (ILR) at Cornell University to participate in the annual Inter-University Negotiation Cup Competition.
While our program didn’t win the negotiation cup, special recognition was provided to Emily Heathcote and Maria Alejandra Urzola who were individual award winners for receiving the highest point totals in their assigned roles

Today is , and is recognizing the accomplishments of women and fostering discussions about building a more equitable future with several events on campus and online.

Learn more: https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/celebrating-international-women-s-day

Congratulations Connor Kelly (MIR'23), Fofo Adetogun (MIR'24 Candidate), and the rest of the Queen's Gaels Men's Basketball team on winning the OUA Championship!

Gaels win Wilson Cup, crowned OUA Champions in instant classic - Queen's University Athletics KINGSTON, Ont. (March 2, 2024) - Queen's Men's Basketball are OUA Champions after defeating the Brock Badgers 79-76 to capture the Wilson Cup in an instant classic. The win capped Queen's Men's Basketball record conference season, and was the Gaels' first OUA Men's Basketball championship in more th...

Big congrats to Julia Chadwick (MIR’24 Candidate) on being named OUA Defensive Player of the Year!

The deadline for applications to the full-time MIR program is March 1st for those who wish to be considered for Queen’s funding assistance or OGS scholarships. Don't hesitate. Apply now! https://www.queensu.ca/employment-studies/graduate/mir/prospective-students/admissions

Queen’s has received its highest number of undergraduate applications ever -- almost 58,000 applications for approximately 5,000 first-year spots in fall 2024. Now, the university is busy making offers and connecting with top prospective undergraduate students across Canada and around the world.

Learn more: https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/record-number-applications-queen-s

There's still time to register!

Join us for a virtual information session to find out more about our MIR programs!
https://www.queensu.ca/employment.../graduate/info-sessions

Thinking of a Minor in Employment Relations? Stop by our booth to learn more and chat with fellow students about the program!

Trying to decide what to choose as your major? Join us on February 29 for Majors Night! Hear from Department Student Council reps and learn more about the experiences offered by each department before making your decision.

Learn more at https://careers.queensu.ca/events-workshops/academic/majors-night

Join us next week for a virtual information session on the Master of Industrial Relations Program. Learn about the application process, and the coursework, and gain further insight into the full-time MIR program so you can take the next step in applying to grad school. https://bit.ly/MIRInfoSession-Jan16

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful holiday season!

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) awards applications are now open for the 2024-25 academic year.
THE OGS competition is open to any eligible graduate student registered in, or any eligible applicant to a full-time graduate program in the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs at Queen's.
Check out the OGS page for more information and to apply: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/funding/ontario-graduate-scholarship

Queen’s researchers are breaking down barriers, enhancing accessibility, and shifting the narrative for a more inclusive future.
Dr. Daniel Samosh (Employment Relations Studies) is exploring the often-overlooked leadership dynamics among individuals with disabilities.

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Our 335 students (Motivation and Leadership) wrapped up their term by designing their own personal "Leadership Coat of Arms"; students were asked to survey the variety of topics we covered and represent those ideas that resonated with their own personal leadership philosophy.

After some seriously sweet deliberation, the judges have crowned the winners of our MIR Student Gingerbread House Competition! 🏠🥇
Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun and made this competition a delightful success!

🎓🎉 Congratulations to the Fall Graduating Class of 2023! 🎓🎉

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you on this momentous occasion and we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and pursuit of knowledge. During your time here, you not only acquired valuable knowledge and skills but also formed lasting friendships and made lifelong memories. We cannot wait to witness the incredible impact you will make in your communities and beyond.

Join Professor Dan Samosh and his colleagues in the IDEA research team at their inaugural webinar series on disability and work on Friday, Nov 24 at 12pm (EST). Learn more and register at the link below.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: IDEA Speaker Series: Building Employer Capacity for Disability Inclusion through Knowledge to Practice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The IDEA Speaker Series provides an opportunity to hear guest speakers talk about their efforts to create stronger and more diverse labour markets that include persons with disabilities. In this inaugural Webinar, Dr. Emile Tompa and Dr. Rebecca Gewurtz describe the structure and activities of the I...

A big thank you to MIR alum, Ben Caswill, for coming to campus to speak with the students in October!

Safka Speaker Series with guest lecturer Ben Caswill, MIR'18 | Employment Relations Programs At the end of October we had the privilege of welcoming back Ben Caswill, MIR’18, who returned to share his insights on employment relations best practices and lessons he’s drawn from his career.

There was something spooky going on in Prof. Fisk’s MIR 830 class today 👻 🎃

Thinking about graduate studies? Join us for a virtual information session to find out more about our MIR programs!

https://www.queensu.ca/employment-studies/graduate/info-sessions

It's time to Think Grad Studies. Meet one of our grad student mentors for a chat and/or attend one of our upcoming events to find out if grad school in Arts and Science is the right fit for you! See QUartsci.ca/grad for details and to register. Don’t delay, space is limited!

Today, we unite as a nation to reflect, remember, and reconcile. It's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to acknowledge our history, honour Indigenous cultures, and commit to a better future. Let's listen, learn, and take meaningful action toward healing and understanding. Together, we can build a more just and inclusive Canada.