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Dr. Paul Hebert, Arts’69, has been fascinated by insects since childhood. This passion led to a groundbreaking 70-year journey in biodiversity. In April, he received the 2024 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth and Environmental Science for his pioneering work in DNA barcoding, joining the ranks of Nikola Tesla and Albert Einstein.

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As draws near, Queen's University's Fine Art alumni are gathering in Kingston for a special reunion. Seventy-five of the program’s former students from across the globe will present their visual artwork at "Home Again", an exhibition that vividly showcases their artistic journeys. The exhibit is open to the public and will be on display at the Union Gallery from Sept. 3-14.

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August 31 marks the International Day for People of African Descent, recognizing the important contributions of the African diaspora and combating discrimination. This day is part of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), focused on social justice, anti-racism efforts, and initiatives to build more prosperous communities.

We spoke with Dr. June Soomer, Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, who emphasized the ongoing importance of these initiatives beyond 2024.

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Gord Wetherall, Sc’49, didn’t get a room of his own until he was 22. Just back from convoy duty in the North Atlantic and about to begin his classes at Queen's University, he moved into a room at the back of the second floor of 391 Brock St., a student boarding house since the early ’30s.

The woman who ran the boarding house over three decades was referred to by most of the students living in her home as Mrs. Wetherall. To Gord Wetherall, she was Mom.

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Room, board, and homemade pie for $30 a month | Queen's Alumni Review Gord Wetherall, Sc’49, didn’t get a room of his own until he was 22.

Join us in cheering on Queen's University alum Anne Fergusson, Sc’17, GDB’17, and Certificate in Business student Allison Lang as they proudly represent Canada in women’s sitting volleyball at the Paris 2024 Paralympics!

Anne, competing in her second Paralympics, and Allison, making her debut, are driven to reach the podium and build on Team Canada’s impressive silver medal performance at the 2022 World Championships.

Learn more about our Paralympians and find out where to watch: https://bit.ly/3yWvoKk

Alum and student take on the world at Paralympic Games | Queen's Alumni Anne Fergusson, Sc’17, GDB’17, a member of Canada’s women’s sitting volleyball team, will take to the court during the Paralympic Summer Games.

When a patient arrives in Dr. Adam Szulewski’s (Artsci’06, Med’10) trauma room at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, the stakes are high. The ability to stay laser-focused and ignore distractions can literally be a matter of life or death. Dr. Szulewski researches how doctors manage cognitive overload in these critical moments, helping us understand how they perform under pressure.

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Calm at the centre of the storm | Queen's Alumni Review Dr. Adam Szulewski’s research helps us understand how physicians combat cognitive overload

August 19 marks , a day dedicated to honouring those who dedicate their lives to helping others in crisis.

This year’s theme, , aligns with the inspiring work of Eric Windeler, Com'82, LLD'15, founder of Jack.org. Through his tireless efforts and the development of the Be There Certificate, Eric is making a significant impact on raising mental health awareness.

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Building ways to be there | Smith Magazine How Jack.org founder Eric Windeler, BCom’82, LLD’15, turned tragedy into a transformative force for youth mental health

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Don’t drop the ball! A limited number of tickets remain to join us in the Lower Log Cabin for Family Day on September 7. Bring the kids - there will be face painting, balloon sculptures, and mascots to add to the football fun. Register online: https://www.queensu.ca/alumni/events/ottawa-branch-tricolour-at-the-redblacks

Samuel Wong is an engineering recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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The confidence to pursue opportunities and the stamina to stay the course. Those are the enduring gifts from Queen's University that Meredith Shaw credits for her dynamic career. The Artsci’04 singer-songwriter, broadcaster, style expert, and inclusivity advocate was named co-host of Canada’s number one morning show, Citytv’s Breakfast Television, or BT for short, in 2023.

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Using her voice | Queen's Alumni Review Meredith Shaw is at the mic of Canada’s No. 1 morning show.

Dolev Klein Harari is an engineering recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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Meet Allison Williams, Artsci’09, President of the Queen's University Alumni Board. From residence don to inaugural president of the Queen's Student Alumni Association, Allison has been dedicated to Queen's University since her undergrad days. Her passion for service and social justice continues to shine in her role as she focuses on meaningful alumni engagement and enhancing the focus on diversity.

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Gratitude drives new QUAA President Allison Williams | Queen's Alumni Allison Williams, Artsci’09, reflects on her longstanding involvement with Queen’s as she begins her term as president of the Queen’s University Alumni Association.

Charis Chang is an engineering recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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Kearin Gough is an engineering recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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Mykola Luty is a science recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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Caitlin Roach is a science recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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Allie Goodyear is a science recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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When a woman steps into the Ban Righ Centre, she's not just entering a century-old building; she's walking into a house steeped in a legacy of Queen's University women uplifting one another. This year, the Centre proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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No place like home | Queen's Alumni Review For 50 years, the Ban Righ Centre has provided support, comfort, and plenty of hot soup to create a sisterhood that is unique to Queen’s.

Pooria Ahmadi is a science recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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Cameron MacDonald is a science recipient at Queen's University - Welcome to the 2024 class of Schulich Leaders!

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When Melissa Martin, Artsci’84, learned that her favourite former professor, Dr. Frederic Schroeder, was in long-term care, she made sure to pay a visit. Dr. Fred’s passion for teaching and love for ancient Greek philosophy left a lasting impression on Melissa during her student days, and deeply impacted her career.

Although Dr. Fred passed away just weeks later, Melissa is thankful she had the chance express her gratitude when she did.

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An act of gratitude | Queen's Alumni When Melissa Martin, Artsci’84, heard that her favourite professor’s health was failing, she decided to pay him a visit. She brought with her what had brought them together in the first place: the wisdom of the ancient world.

Dr. Sidney Givigi is driving the future of self-driving cars. As head of the Queen's School of Computing’s Autonomous Robots Research Group, he and his team use mini cars to develop safer real-world vehicles. Their innovative work could make autonomous cars a life-saving reality.

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For the next two weeks, Queen's University alumni and student-athletes will compete in Paris at the 2024 Summer , participating in events across a dozen sports from July 26 to Aug. 11!

Join our watch party and see the latest list of competitors from our community: https://bit.ly/4ck7V3z

Cheer on the Queen’s community at the Paris 2024 Olympics | Queen's Alumni 26 alumni and student-athletes are ready for two weeks of top competition as they get set to take part in the 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics.

Known as 'O’Toole' on the court, Benny Newman, Arts’39, was a basketball pioneer who helped create the Toronto Huskies, one of 11 founding teams in the league that would become the NBA. His journey from Queen's University gym to the Maple Leaf Gardens changed Canadian basketball forever.

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Benny and the Nets | Queen's Alumni Review How a former Gael stirred Canadian excitement in basketball with Toronto’s first professional team.

How Katie Combaluzier (Artsci'16) rebuilt her life, piece by painstaking piece is the story of a force of will that turned out to be just as strong as the avalanche that robbed her of her mobility and took the life of her friend.

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After the Avalanche | Queen's Alumni Review Katie Combaluzier nearly lost her life in a skiing accident. Now she’s a doctor and a sit-ski Paralympian gunning for the podium in 2026. Her story is a testament to her resilience, courage, and the power of positivity.

Reitumetse Kholumo started her company, Kwela Brews, with her winnings from the Dunin-Deshpande Summer Pitch Competition to help support South African women who practice the art of brewing traditional African beer. Kwela Brews works with women to help them find new markets for their beer and supplies ingredients to help ensure they brew a safe and high-quality product.

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Reitumetse Kholumo | Queen's Alumni Review Reitumetse Kholumo started her company, Kwela Brews, to help support South African women who practise the art of brewing traditional African beer.

Chapter 6: Present day

Marriage equality is a reality in Canada, and gender identity rights are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act. In 2019, the Queen's Q***r Alumni Chapter - QQAC was founded to create a positive advocacy space.

Today, Queen's University offers various supportive services for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, continuing to make strides toward inclusivity and acceptance. However, there's still significant work ahead to foster acceptance and belonging for everyone in and beyond the Queen's community.

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The Queen's Royal Legacy Society (RLS) recognizes alumni and friends who have thoughtfully remembered the university through a bequest or another future gift commitment. As a thank you, members receive invitations to exclusive events and opportunities: https://bit.ly/3zlqgiD

Chapter 5: The 2000s

By the turn of the millennium, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled same-sex couples had the same rights as common-law heterosexual couples, and adoption was legal for gay and le***an couples in most provinces.

At Queen’s University, the LGBA became the Education on Q***r Issues Project (EQuIP). Despite continuous progress, the haze of discrimination still lingered. Dana Wesley, Artsci’09, MA’15, a member of the Moose Cree Nation, emerged as an advocate, focusing on uniting q***r and Indigenous communities.

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Six members of the Queen's University community have received the for contributions in the areas of economics, medicine, law, global policy and environmental sustainability.

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