CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER ---- DECEMBER 2000
WORKSHOP WITH LISA DiBARBORA
LIBRARIAN, STAUFFER LIBRARY REFERENCE
DOES THE THOUGHT OF FINDING INFORMATION MAKE YOU ANXIOUS?
If the answer is yes, then this two part workshop if for you. You will learn research strategies,
how to find books and articles, and Internet search techniques. The workshop includes hands-on exercises and a library tour. This workshop is designed as a refresher in library research for mature students
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 12 – 11:30-1:00 pm
SEPTEMBER 13 – 11:30-1:00 pm
WHERE: STAUFFER LIBRARY ROOM 007 (Lower level)
Please R.S.V.P. to Karen Knight 533-2976. (Maximum 13 people)
SEPTEMBERDay /
Date
/ Time / Event / ProgramThurs / 14 / Noon / Lynn Hall
Former Director of the Alzheimer’s Society of Kingston / “HOW TO CARE FOR YOURSELF WHILE CARING FOR OTHERS”
A CAREGIVER’S PERSPECTIVE: A TIGHTROPE WALK, A JUGGLING ACT, A RARE PRIVILEGE –There is no “right” way to care for a loved one suffering from a protracted illness. Lynn Hall shares her ideas and insights on the rewards and challenges of being a caregiver. As a former Co-Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of Kingston, she provided information and support to family members and health professionals. On the home front, she has been intimately involved in the care of several family members over a long time. There will be ample time for questions and discussion.
Fri / 15 / 10:00-
noon / BRUNCH / CELEBRATE THE END OF WEEK ONE – Drop by the Ban Righ Centre for coffee, tea and muffins. Meet other mature women students and the Ban Righ staff to de-brief your first week.
REMINDER!!!! Have you signed up to see the Emily Carr exhibit on September 30th?
Mon / 18 / Noon / Debbie DochertyPediatric Social Worker at Hotel Dieu Hospital /
LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS – EXPLORING THE ILLNESS THEORY
Debbie Docherty has thoroughly enjoyed her work as a Social Worker at Hotel Dieu Hospital for the last 20 years. Recently she co-facilitated workshops for people living with chronic health challenges such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, etc. Through this experience, she learned how vital the illness narrative, is to our coping. She welcomes the opportunity to share her own story of living with Multiple Sclerosis and to learn from others about their illness journeys. Her Millenial Projects were to celebrate her 50th birthday and the completion of her Master’s degree. Join us and share your milestones!Wed / 20 / Noon / Anna Margaret
Public Education Coordinator
Sexual Assault
Crisis Centre Kingston (SACCK) / “TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2000: PROTESTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD”
Did you know that only 10% of the crimes against women are reported to police? And only 2% of those reported are convicted?!? Ann Margaret will speak about two powerful events whose goal is to change these disgraceful statistics: the Take Back the Night March (September 23 in Kingston) and the World March of Women, 2000 (October 15 at Parliament Hill). She will also talk about services at SACCK and the importance of education on violence against women.
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ALUMNI WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE AT THE BAN RIGH CENTRE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2000
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
All alumni, board members, and friends of the Centre are invited to drop in for music on the porch and muffins in the lounge. Take a tour of our centre to peruse the up-graded student computer centre and view the latest donation of art work to the lounge, T.K. Winik’s “The Laundry Queen.” Meet and greet new staff members. Look over photo albums and catch up with your memories!
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Mon / 25 / Noon / Marijke E. Huitema / OVERCOMING OBSTACLES/RESEARCH ON THE DISPOSSESSION OF ALGONQUIN LAND
It is a sad commentary that in our “enlightened” and “progressive” society there are still obstacles to equality and justice due to unreasonable prejudice and competition to resources. Marijke Huitema is currently completing her Master’s thesis in Geography at Queen’s. Her work addresses the historical prejudice of colonial society towards the Aboriginal nations of Canada. She will discuss personal obstacles to pursuing her career and how this led her to the topic she now researches, as well as give a general outline of the objective of her study on the Dispossession of Algonquin Land.
Wed / 27 / 6:00-
8:00 pm / Manon MacFarlane
And
Christine Bell
Psychology / 2-4-1 Mentoring Session: Organizing Your Time and MoneyTwo students share practical tips which they have learned from years of successfully combining academic work with family and employment responsibilities. Manon (4th Year)will talk about access to grants, loans, and bursaries; she'll show you ways to fill out financial forms and budget outlines. Christine (Arts, 2000) with specialization from will demonstrate how she uses the daytimer to make the most of that other precious commodity: time. Bring a pot-luck dish.
Mon / 2 / Noon /
Susan Bayette
Queen's U. BFA '86 and BEd '87, Art in the Community Program)Printmaker and Art Teacher / "Homage to Summer: Original Prints" will be on display in the Ban Righ Centre Lounge from Sept. 11 through October 20.
A printmaker who works in lithography, screenprinting, linocut, and collagraph, Susan is also a teacher. She will talk about the source of her imagery, many of which come from memories of childhood summers spent at the cottage. She will also talk about her work as an educator; since 1987,
Susan has given workshops and classes out of her home, in public schools and in community centres, such as the Agnes Etherington. "Susan Beyette (BFA '86) is a Kingston printmaker who works with lithography, screenprinting, linocut and collagraph to create images which evoke her memories of summer, water and nature. She continued to use the Queen's printmaking studio during the summers until she acquired her
own printing presses in 1991.
Susan was also a member of the Artist in Community Education Program at Queen's, earning her B.Ed. in 1987. She did an internship in the Education Department of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, has taught at Kingfest, and
has given workshops in schools and at community events. Since 1992 Susan has been teaching children's art classes in her home studio---all this, while raising 3 children!
Wednesday, October 4, 10-11:30 am
Wednedsay, October 11, 10-11:30 am
TWO WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
“PUTTING IT INTO WORDS: FROM IDEAS TO ESSAYS”
Doug Babington, Director or Queen’s Writing Centre and other senior tutors from the Centre
Does writing an essay create anxiety, writer’s block, or other problems for you? If so, bring your worries to a writing workshop designed to increase confidence and develop skills. This hands-on workshop includes key tips and writing exercises in a safe, non-threatening environment. You will receive a worksheet on grammar, referencing of sources, and punctuation. Also available will be the new Writing Centre publication, “A WRITER’S HANDBOOK.” Find out about the services of the Queen’s Writing Centre.
Workshops are limited to 15 students. RSVP by calling 533-2976.
Mon / 16 / Noon /
Wendy Rayner BA’92
Coordinator, Employee DevelopmentQueen’s University / LEARN WHILE YOU EARN: GETTING A QUEEN’S DEGREE WHILE WORKING AT QUEEN’S
Each year, Queen’s staff members achieve their dream of earning their first or their post graduate degrees. How did they do it? Wendy will talk about navigating the admission and registration processes, the Tuition Assistance Program, etc. Joining Wendy, will be Catherine Hagerman BA ’00 (Pensions, Investments, and Insurance) and Cathy Lemmon (International Centre) who will share their personal experiences as part-time learners (the sacrifices, the joys, the late nights, the thrill of Convocation) and talk about how to balance work, study and personal life.
“AN AFTERNOON WITH THE DIVAS”
Benefit Concert for the Ban Righ Centre
Sunday, October 22, 2000
2:00-5:00 pm
Ban Righ Hall Fireside Room (University and Queen’s Crescent
Donna Wallen and Patricia Murray, plus some surprise guest performers
Come enjoy some of Kingston’s best women’s voices performing your favourite music. Whether your taste runs to jazz, blues, classical music, gospel, or pop, your ears will be pleased and your spirits lifted.
Book your tickets now with Karen Knight 533-2976
Tickets: $15.00 Students: $10.00
Light refreshments will be available.
Mon / 23 / Noon /Louise Fish
Director of SecurityQueen’s University / “Q AND A: CAMPUS VIOLENCE AND SAFETY”
What are some of the new policies developed to protect people working and studying at Queen’s? Do you know the warning signs of danger? How can you protect yourself? Where can you get help? Louise Fish answers these and other questions in an informative and interactive forum. Your questions and concerns based on personal experience are welcomed.
Tuesday, October 31, 2000 - 12:30- 2:00
Kay Kaufman Shelemay, Professor of Music at Harvard University, is an ethnomusicologist who has done fieldwork in Ethiopia, Israel, and the United States. Shelemay has received the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award and the Prize of the International Musicological Society for her 1986 book Music, Ritual and Falasha and History. Her most recent book, Let Jasmine Rain Down, Song and Remembrance Among Syrian Jews, was published in late 1998, and was a finalist for a National Jewis Book Award in Sephardic Studies. Before joining the Harvard faculty in 1992, Shelemay taught at Columbia University, New Your University, and Wesleyan University. Immediately following her lecture at the Music Department, Prof. Shelemay will chat with students and community – at an informal lunch at the Ban Righ Centre. Bring a brown bag lunch or come for soup (donation appreciated) coffee, and cookies.Mon / 6 / Noon / Susan Belyea,
Glass Blower and
Entrepreneur /
The Studio in the Shop: Partnering Art and Business
Glass works from Fireworks will be on display in the Ban Righ Centre Lounge throughout November.Except for those with independent means, every artist sooner or later wonders "How can I do what I love and yet make a living?" From the fire of her own experience, Susan Belyea, glass blower and co-owner of Fireworks Glass Blowing Studio (56 Queen St.), answers that age-old question. Hear about how the studio was born and how she kept both her business and her artistic inspiration alive through the challenges of the first years.
Tues / 14 / Noon /
Barb Hunt
Assistant ProfessorArt Department
Queen’s University / ‘ART AND MOURNING RITUALS”
Prof. Hunt will discuss her current research skills which concerns textiles related to mourning rituals. Prof. Hunt, who also teaches sculpture/installation art at Queen’s, will show slides of her own art work which is based on this research.
Wed / 29 / Noon /
Betty-Anne Howard
Financial PlannerMoney Concepts / Christmas Is Coming: What's That Got To Do With Financial Planning? Does your Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's shopping listinclude a plan for spending? Does your spending fit with your budget? Most of us overspend at this time and feel very stressed. Come join us in this session where we'll talk about how to cope during this joyous season. Betty-Anne Howard is what you get when you cross a Social Worker with a Financial Planner. As a result she has a unique way of approaching financial planning, which includes looking at how our relationship to money affects our lives.