October 12, 2022View this email in your browser
Why a PhD fast-track can be a bad idea
The Black Hole
Why a PhD fast-track can be a bad idea
Earning a doctorate earlier may sound attractive, but there’s value in completing a master’s degree first.
BY DAVID KENT | OCT 12 2022
The war in Ukraine shows how libraries play a vital role in challenging disinformation
In my opinion
The war in Ukraine shows how libraries play a vital role in challenging disinformation
They have a responsibility to teach users how to evaluate the credibility and validity of information.
BY KSENYA KIEBUZINSKI | OCT 06 2022
A community garden for Queen’s employees aims to foster social connection
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A community garden for Queen’s employees aims to foster social connection
The unique wellness initiative has become a popular spot for respite during the workday.
BY SHAUNA MCGINN | OCT 12 2022
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Sober-living residence opens in Windsor
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Sober-living residence opens in Windsor
Rooms are available to any local postsecondary student who has “a commitment to sober living.”
BY MOIRA MACDONALD | OCT 11 2022
University researchers are helping to create a Canadian guide for social connection
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University researchers are helping to create a Canadian guide for social connection
The initiative, spearheaded by non-profit GenWell, aims to offer easy-to-use information for building stronger social bonds.
BY SHARON ASCHAIEK | OCT 07 2022
We need to think inclusively when building virtual communities
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We need to think inclusively when building virtual communities
How a university-based college effectively uses culturally appropriate apps to engage with international students.
BY RYAN CONNELL | OCT 11 2022
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Lalitha Raman-Wilms University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba has reappointed Lalitha Raman-Wilms as dean of the college of pharmacy in the faculty of health sciences. During her first five-year term, she oversaw the launch of the institution’s new doctor of pharmacy program and the development of the college of pharmacy’s strategic plan. She previously held leadership roles at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and was president of the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada.

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