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Our very own ASUS Equity Officer, Wesam Aleyadeh, is published again in the Queen’s Journal. Previously writing an opinion editorial on triumphs and setbacks regarding equity at Queen’s (read it here), this time he discusses the importance of working toward a more inclusive language. Read about it here! Language is an instrument that is both [...]
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First Lecture on Earth – Mar.21 + 28
Posted: March 13, 2011 by QueensASUS in Campus News, Equity, Exec, NewsThe Equity Office is hosting it’s first ever Speaker Series: The First Lecture on Earth. This lecture series asks professors from a variety of faculties and departments to speak about whatever aspects interest them most in their particular discipline or academic life that deals with equity and anti-oppression. If they were to give their students [...]
The OPIRG Positive Space Award
Posted: January 13, 2011 by asuscommissioner in Campus News, Equity, ExecThe OPIRG Positive Space Award is presented to a full-time Queen’s University undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated leadership in the Queen’s and/or Kingston community in promoting the recognition and celebration of sexual and gender diversity. Who do you think deserves some special recognition? The nomination process highlights numerous individuals who make a contribution [...]
AMS Equity Grants Applications – Due Jan 21
Posted: January 10, 2011 by asuscommissioner in Equity, Exec, News0
NOTE: ASUS Equity Fund Applications (up to $1,000 available) will be due January 28th, 2011. The following message is from the AMS: ——— Is the mandate for your organization or project focused on fostering anti-oppressive and safe environments in the Queen’s community? If so, you should apply to the AMS Equity Grants! You can access [...]
A Little Heartfelt Cheese to Get You Through Exams from Your Equity Office
Posted: December 13, 2010 by asuscommissioner in Equity, Exec, Exec News“You are not the width of your waist, nor are you the slenderness of your calves. You are not your hair color, your skin color, nor are you a shade of lipstick. Your shoe-size is of no consequence. You are not defined by the amount of attention you get from males, females, or any combination [...]
Equity Officer gets published!
Posted: November 12, 2010 by QueensASUS in Equity, Exec, Exec News, NewsOur Equity Officer, Wesam Aleyadeh, has written a thought-provoking piece in today’s issue of the Queen’s Journal. It discusses the importance of focusing on our future, rather than our past, to incite positive change. To read the piece, click here. To learn more about the Equity Officer please visit the Equity Office page under the [...]
Nominations for the 2010 Human Rights Initiatives Award
Posted: November 3, 2010 by asuscommissioner in Campus News, Equity, Exec News, NewsCall for Nominations for the 2010 Human Rights Initiatives Award! The Award recognizes initiatives that have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of equality and human rights at Queen’s University. Past recipients of the Award include: · HIV/AIDS Regional Services’ Education Program · ReelOUT Film Festival · Four Directions Annual Aboriginal Studies Symposium · [...]
The Equity Officer Deputy has been hired for this year! Please welcome Amal Abu-Bakare as a part of the ASUS Equity Office! Interested in finding more about the Equity Office? Check out the Equity Office page or email the Equity Officer, Wesam, at equity@asus.queensu.ca
