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Did you know that any SGPS member can nominate themselves or another deserving member of the Queen's community for an SGPS Award? The following awards are currently accepting nominations: SGPS International Student Leader Award SGPS International Student Scholarship Award SGPS John G. Freeman Faculty Excellence Award SGPS Staff Excellence Award SGPS Student Contribution Award SGPS Teaching Assistant/Teaching Fellow Excellence Award
EXTENDED DEADLINE! Nominations close this coming Sunday, May 8, at 11:59 pm. Learn more about each award and the nomination process at the link below. |
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Update: On-Campus Mask Requirements |
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Spring Food Drive in Mitchell Hall |
| Student Wellness Services - Health Promotion has partnered with the AMS Food Bank and United Way to offer a Spring Food Drive. Between now and mid-May, students (or staff/faculty!) are welcome to drop-off unopened, non-perishable food items to donation bins outside the Health Promotion Hub (located on the 1st floor in Mitchell Hall near the red staircase). This also serves to support students who are moving to provide a place to drop off items before moving/leaving Kingston. Students can take what they need from the bins (or pop inside the HB hub for other snacks and support). Any items still in our possession the end of May will be picked up by the United Way to redistribute to the community. |
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Applications for the Spring / Summer 2022 Semester Kingston Transit Subsidy will open on May 1, 2022 at 12:01 am and it will close May 15, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
Please follow our social media accounts in order to get the link the day it is released.
@QueensSGPS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram This will be the last round of the Subsidy. Late applications will not be accepted. |
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| Is your Graduate Department Student Council or Professional Faculty Society looking to hold an in-person event? Did you know that any group planning to hold an event that involves members of the SGPS in an official capacity must have its event sanctioned? Apply for Event Sanctioning to ensure that SGPS members are able to have fun and be engaged while having the event insured by the SGPS. |
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To learn more about your SGPS and the services we offer, please check out our website at https://sgps.ca |
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The Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen's is currently planning their summer programs and is looking to hire student staff for the in-person Spring and Summer sessions taking place in May and August on Queen’s Campus. ESU is looking to hire “Blue Shirts” (First Aid Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, and an Operations Coordinator) and “Red Shirts” (Student Supervisors). The student staff from Queen’s University play a critical role in the delivery of ESU programs. The importance of their contribution is only matched by the unique and exciting experience they gain from working for Queen’s ESU. For more information about the opportunities available with Queen’s ESU this spring and summer, please visit: https://esu.queensu.ca/join-the-team/student-staff/. |
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An interdisciplinary course (EDUC 888) is open to all graduate students! Running in a hybrid format from May 2-June 24 the course introduces learners to community-engaged scholarship through program evaluation. Learn more about this unique course, with a syllabus and details about how to register by visiting: https://queens-aeg.ca/educ888/ |
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Queen’s Distinguished Service Awards Nominations |
Queen’s faculty, staff, students, and retirees are invited to nominate candidates for a Queen’s Distinguished Service Award. Inaugurated by the University Council in 1974, this award recognizes individuals who have made the University a better place through their extraordinary contributions. Guidelines, the online nomination form, and additional information are available at https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/university-council/distinguished-service-awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 29, 2022 at 4 pm. Please contact the University Secretariat at ucouncil@queensu.ca if you have questions about the Distinguished Service Awards or the nomination process. |
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Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching |
In recognition of the primary importance of teaching excellence at Queen's University, the Alumni Association and the Centre for Teaching and Learning presents the Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching to a Queen’s teacher who shows outstanding knowledge, teaching ability, and accessibility to students. The recipient of the award will receive $5,000 and the Teaching Award statuette presented at a University-Wide Teaching Award Reception. To learn more or to submit a nomination, go to https://www.queensu.ca/alumni/community/awards-and-fellowships/alumni-award-for-excellence-in-teaching |
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HREO Learning Challenge |
The Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO) invites you to take part in this year's HREO Learning Challenge between February and April 2022. The HREO Learning Challenge is a set of virtual and self-paced learning opportunities designed to give you a foundational understanding of human rights, equity, anti-racism, accessibility and sexual violence prevention and response. How it Works: Register for the Learning Challenge beginning February 2022. Educational offerings have been customized for Faculty, Staff and Students Complete five selected HREO trainings between February and April 2022. Receive a certificate of completion if all five HREO trainings are completed by April 30, 2022.
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Are Extenuating Circumstances Impacting Your Academics?If something comes up unexpectedly outside your of control and it's impacting your academics, use the extenuating circumstance procedures in your faculty/school to request academic consideration. These procedures should also be used for COVID-19-related absences. Don’t forget that the SGPS Peer Academic Advisors can help you navigate all layers of academic bureaucracy! Scroll down to learn more about how the Advisors can help. |
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Want to know more about SGPS Events? | If you want to know about our events and you don’t want to wait for the newsletter, you can always check out our social media accounts which always have the most up-to-date SGPS info. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! |
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Please note, a Strava account is required to join our Strava clubs. |
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Resources from the
Queen's University Food Collective |
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| The SGPS Peer Academic Advisor program is here to help graduate and professional students navigate the complexities of being a graduate or a professional student during their time at Queen’s. Many questions can arise throughout seeking a graduate or a professional degree related to funding, academic resources at the University, communication strategies in personal and professional settings, and more. As graduate and professional students ourselves, we understand that life as a student can be unpredictable. Sometimes the student-supervisor relationship isn’t what you expected it to be. Financial concerns can be overwhelming. You may have failed a course, or perhaps you want to appeal a grade or some other academic decision. Maybe you just want some extra support through a difficult time. Our goal is to empower students by confidentially working with them to develop a plan to solve their issues. Seeking a graduate or a professional degree can be very complicated, and the Peer Academic Advisors are here to help. Contact the SGPS Peer Academic Advisors at advisors@sgps.ca for free, confidential help today. All correspondence with the Program (which is compromised of all the Advisors and the Program Administrator) is entirely confidential. We cannot share your information with anyone unless we receive written permission from you. |
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SGPS Resource Hub |
Check out the SGPS Resource Hub for information about all sorts of on campus and off campus resources, including resources for Indigenous students and International students. |
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SGPS EDII Resource GuideHave you made the decision to volunteer or work in the field of EDII (Equity, Diversity, Inclusive and Indigeneity) within your department and/or student association? The SGPS has complied a guide that will help you in making informed decisions to assist you on creating a more EDII conscious department. Questions or concerns? Contact equity@sgps.ca or indigenous@sgps.ca |
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