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Faculty of Education Events

The Faculty of Education hosts many community events throughout the year, some of which are described below. We also sponsor many local school board initiatives here at Duncan McArthur Hall. Please check back regularly to see what is up & coming!

  • ACE Exhibition Opening: The Artist in Community Education teacher candidates open their Studio to the public every Spring to showcase their work. A reception to celebrate the grand opening of the exhibition is hosted in the Studio, at Duncan McArthur Hall and everyone is welcome!

  • ACE Extravaganza: each spring our Artist in Community Education students present an art exhibition and/or a performance based piece to share their talents with the Faculty community. Art exhibits have included designed costumes, sound art, film, and poetry displayed visually as companions to the more traditional contributions of oil, acrylic, silkscreen and sculpture. Performance pieces have ranged from plays to reviews to coffee houses and mixed showcases.

  • Artist in Residence Workshops: Professional artists conduct workshops with teacher candidates, graduate students and members of the faculty community. Typically, the studio hosts 2 artists each year with a goal to rotate through visual art, dance, drama and music.

  • BEd Musical: the Faculty of Education BEd Musical is performed every year by a talented team of teacher candidates.

  • Duncan McArthur Lecture Series: established with a bequest from Helen Hardy in honour of her father, Duncan McArthur, to serve students and faculty members of the Faculty of Education and Queen's University, the larger education community and the community in general by bringing distinguished visitors of international stature to the Faculty of Education.

  • The Education Graduate Student Society (EGSS) ScholarShare series provides an opportunity 1) for current graduate students in Education to share their work with their colleagues in a supportive environment, and 2) for attendees to learn more about some of the research that is happening in the Faculty of Education.

  • Faculty Book Launch: each spring we come together to celebrate the written accomplishments of our Faculty Members.

  • Faculty Share Presentations: our graduate students nominate a faculty member to share their research semi-annually.

  • Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Science Fair: this annual spring event provides an opportunity for Grades 5 to 12 students in the region to showcase their knowledge, talents and ingenuity in science, engineering and technology. The Fair is open to the community.

  • Kingston Regional Heritage Fair: brings together students, teachers and members of the local community to share our unique Canadian culture and heritage. Students in local schools in grades 4 to 8 prepare and present projects either individually, in small groups, or as part of a class. Community groups and local museums have interactive displays and present workshops for participants and classes visiting the Fair.

  • MacClement Lectureship: established in 1985 by friends and family in memory of William T. MacClement to support an annual lecture series. We are grateful for the continued generosity of all friends of the Faculty.

  • MSTE - QSLMA Math Conference: an annual conference that runs in partnership with the Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Group (MSTE) and the Quinte St. Lawrence Mathematics Association.

  • Notes at Noon: a concert series performed by and for students and staff of the Faculty of Education and the Queen’s community at large. Concerts are from 12:55 to 1:15 at Duncan McArthur Hall (West Campus) in January, February and April, 2013.

  • Open Studio Workshops: professional artists are engaged to conduct workshops with members of the Queen’s and Kingston communities. The number and delivery of these varies year to year.

  • Queen’s Conference on Education is an annual conference providing a platform for those who are already studying Concurrent Education as well as students who are interested in pursuing a degree in the field of education.

  • A Remembrance Day service with music and readings is held annually to honour those who sacrificed so much for us to have the freedoms we enjoy today. Please join us "lest we forget".

  • Research Showcase: Faculty will display their research and be available to discuss and answer questions. The showcase is open to all Teacher Candidates, Faculty, Staff & Community.

  • Science Discovery Day: an annual event for children to explore and investigate the wonders of science and technology! Enjoy an afternoon of hands on scientific discovery for children and their families, planned by our pre-service teachers in the elementary education program here at Queen’s Faculty of Education.

  • Science Rendezvous: a national one-day public festival of events that takes place annually and showcases the passion and importance of science and research. The primary audience for Science Rendezvous is families with children, but activities appeal to people of all ages.

  • The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: the Limestone District School board, Faculty of Education and Leslie McCurdy, Award Winning Actor & Playwright annually present “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman” to local students and community members.

  • Teachers’ Overseas Recruiting Fair: the original and largest recruiting fair in Canada, established in 1989. A recruiting fair provides a forum for teachers to have face-to-face interviews with administrators of international schools or their representatives.

  • Visiting Scholar Presentations: the Faculty hosts national and international scholars at its colloquia, symposia, and for extended research visits.