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ORIENTATION HANDBOOK Health Sciences Orientation 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM HEAD COAT......................................3

LETTER FROM PROGRAM DIRECTOR......................4 LETTER FROM OUTREACH.......................................5 WHAT IS ORIENTATION?.........................................6 TRADITIONS........................................................7-10 WHO IS HEC?.....................................................11-13 MEET YOUR COATS...........................................14-24 WHAT IS HEALTH SCI?......................................26-28 FIRST YEAR CORE COURSES.............................29-30 ACADEMIC TIPS.................................................31-32 CAMPUS MAP.........................................................33 IMPORTANT LOCATIONS.................................34-37 LIBRARIES..........................................................38-41 QUEENS LINGO......................................................42 ADVICE FROM YOUR COATS..................................43 RESOURCES........................................................44-52 SOCIAL MEDIA........................................................53 INTRODUCTION TO ALMA MATTER SOCIETY..54-79

Letter from Head Coat Hello Class of 2024! My name is Mitul Karmaker and I am honoured to be your Heat Coat for the secondever Health Sciences Orientation! I would like to congratulate you all on receiving and accepting your offer to Queen’s University as a Health Sciences student. You have chosen a new program to Queen’s and with that, it will give you many opportunities to help shape it to be whatever you want it to be. This alone may be kind of scary to think about, but I have total faith that all of you together are going to make this program amazing. In other words, you all made the right decision in deciding which school and program to attend! The transition to come to Queen’s University can make you feel equally nervous and excited, but lucky for you, it won’t be a transition you will be making alone. Remote Orientation will help facilitate this transition and make you feel comfortable and prepared for online Fall term and for the on-campus Winter term. In addition to the 270 incoming students entering with you, 35 incredible Orientation Leaders (Coats) and 6 Orientation Executives will be there to help you at every given step of the way. Our executive team has been planning for months to ensure that you have an amazing experience with remote Orientation. Health Sciences Orientation will provide you with a way to make new friendships with your classmates, connect with engaging clubs, learn about university academics, and also have lots of fun! Over remote Orientation, we have many activities planned to help you build friendships. It might not seem like it during these times, we hope these friendships you make will be your closest relationships over your time at Queen’s. After Orientation, we hope you’ll feel more comfortable and prepared with your future at Queen’s. As amazing as remote Orientation will be, the support won’t stop there. Once the school year starts, your Orientation Leaders will help support and answer any questions regarding how to go about with online learning. This may seem intimidating at first, however reach out for help, whether it be your peers, your leaders, your Orientation Executives, or a member of the faculty. We hope that you find your place here at Queens during Orientation. So, you’ve read this letter, and maybe now you are wondering what's next? Well, I encourage you to register for remote Orientation and read through the rest of the handbook. The handbook will talk about the program, different aspects of Orientation and introduce your Coats! Remote Orientation is very new for us all, and we encourage you to take risks and step out of your comfort as you see fit. Our Leaders will encourage you to take these steps, whether it be during an event or outside of remote Orientation! Your experience during Orientation is what you make of it, so I encourage you to make it the best it can be. Once again, I want to say welcome and congratulations. We are really excited to welcome you to the second-ever Health Sciences Orientation and to Queen’s University. . Cheers, Mitul Karmaker - Head Coat

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Welcome Class of 2024, Congratulations on being accepted to the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at Queen’s University. I am thrilled to welcome you to Queen’s! I am confident that you and your peers will find our innovative program very fulfilling as it is purpose-built for students like you – driven, passionate, and motivated with goals to impact the world around you. As founder of the program, I am very proud to say that we brought together an extraordinary team of staff, administrators, advisors, and Health Sciences faculty members to provide you with excellent support throughout your four years at Queen’s. You likely already know that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced universities into a situation emphasizing remote learning that will look and feel differently than in the past as well as what it will be like when, together, we overcome COVID-19. I am confident we will overcome this challenge and I am looking forward to being face-to-face with you as soon as we are able! In the meantime, I am convinced these circumstances will strengthen all of our capacities for resilience and adaptability; qualities which are vital in health care professions and throughout your life. Having developed a wealth of online courses and resources over the last decade, the BHSc program in the Faculty of Health Sciences is extremely well positioned to provide you with the highest quality online education despite current circumstances. In addition, we have the utmost confidence in your abilities – you are a remarkably bright group of students, achieving at the very highest levels of academic performance. I urge you to take this opportunity to expand your skills sets, experiences and awareness. I know you will rise to this challenge! With that being said I hope you remember, that you are not alone as you embark on this new journey. Transitions can be difficult. Reach out to your support systems as you navigate university’s expectations and take advantage of opportunities to interact and bond with your peers. Use the resources that are available to you; the BHSc Program Office is a great resource to help you navigate all of the supports, programs and opportunities that Queen’s has to offer. Our team works hard to make every student feel welcome and connected, and we embrace the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity.We acknowledge that no two students are the same and that our differences make us stronger as a program. If you need help finding community connections, wellness services, or accessibility and accommodations support please don’t be afraid to ask for what you need- we’re here to help! Over the next four years, one of our objectives is to ensure you think of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program as your pathway to a bright future. By having a competency framework at the core of the Bachelor of Health Sciences, our purposefully-implemented program is strategically aligned so you can best develop the various skills and tools that are essential for success in the health professions, in research and other fields. Ask questions, seek answers, and inspire change. Your future starts here. Again, congratulations on becoming a BHSc student!

Michael A. Adams, PhD Professor and Director

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.

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Outreach Charity Kingston Interval House Hello! My name is Maia Collins, and I am a member of the Health Sciences Executive Committee. I am very excited to welcome you to a fun and memorable Orientation! My role was to partner with a chosen charity. As students of Queen’s University, we have a role to play in helping others and giving back to the Kingston community. I am thrilled to announce that this year we are proud to be partnered with a local charity, Kingston Interval House. Kingston Interval House provides essential, responsive and empowering services to woman, children and youth who have experienced the impact of violence against women. We seek to interrupt the cycle of domestic abuse and gender-based violence through the delivery of our core services, which include: Emergency shelter services Transitional programs Community-based outreach and support services Second-stage housing Public education, awareness and prevention services Community engagement and capacity building Crisis Line: 613-546-1777 or 1-800-267-9445 Business Line: 613-546-1833 Website: www.kingstonintervalhouse.com Facebook: Kingston Interval House Twitter: KIHInterval Congratulations on joinging the Queen's family! I look forward to meeting you and introducing you to your new home. Maia Collins

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What is Orientation? It is fair to say that for many students Orientation is probably one of the most memorable first year experiences! It is the first opportunity to meet and befriend other first year health sciences students, learn about the program, get to know the beautiful Queen’s campus, discover the opportunities and resources Queen’s offers, and most importantly have a ton of fun all while engaging in various Queen's and faculty traditions. Get ready to make some of your fondest memories at Queen's!

Faculty Orientation: August 24th to September 4th Throughout this two -week orientation schedule, Incoming Students will remotely experience University and Faculty Orientation. Faculty Orientation will consist of: Remote video calls led by Orientation Leaders with your Orientation Group Live speaker events to help ease the transition into university Events scheduled at two different times to accomodate time zones The goal of Faculty Orientation is to help Incoming Students develop relationships with their classmates and feel comfortable within their

program even though we may all be far apart!

TRADITIONS Celebrating 179 Years of Queens

Why Tricolour? In 1884, the President of the Alma Mater Society and the captains of the football and soccer teams decided together that blue, gold and red ought to be the colours of Queen's! The individual colours represented the three original faculties:

ARTS & APPLIED SCIENCE SCIENCE

MEDICINE

These three colours can be found on almost everything Queen's related! Across faculties, these colours unite us as a community and as a school!

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What is a Tam? Queen's tams are a unique part of our traditions that reflect the University's Scottish heritage. You will receive your tam during Orientation's Tradition Ceremony!

Each faculty has their own coloured pom-pom on the top - ours is blue and gold! In 1920, tams were worn as formal attire at Queen's, and first years were required to wear their tams over their ears or get their pom-pom removed. Although they are no longer worn every day, first years must still cover their ears with their tam when wearing them to football games, Homecoming, or other Queen's events!

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YEAR DANCE Every year, each Orientation Committee creates a unique dance for the incoming classes. Throughout the week, look for students from other faculties dancing to their respective songs. You might even see some upper year students preforming the dances from their Orientation! Last year, the Bachelor of Health Sciences Class of 2023 danced to “Roll Up” by Fitz and the Tantrums!

This year's dance will be revealed during the Welcome Forum!

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COVERALLS

GROUND RULES? Get your coveralls as messy as possible! Paint your coveralls in a way that represents you! Never wash them!

Coveralls have been a longstanding tradition at Queen’s University, dating back years. You’ll have the o participate in this tradition by purch coveralls during Orientation Week for winter term. Coveralls include your class and s and show your Queen's spirit when custo d Colour paint!

HOW TO BUY COVERALLS tw

rchasing of coverall will occur during the Orientation, gust 24th and September 4th. Pickup will occur during winter term.

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Who is HEC?

HEC stands for Health Sciences Executive Committee. They are a group of six third and fourth year students coming from a variety of faculties and programs.Throughout the year they have worked hard to organize all aspects of Health Sciences Orientation 2020!

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Head Coat Mitul Mitul is a fourth year biotechnology student. His role as Head Coat includes acting as a liaison between the Faculty of Health Science and HEC and supporting the executive team. He is most excited for Welcome Ceremony and seeing the entire 2024 class altogether for the first time. A fun fact about Mitul is that he is a tiktok fiend and consistently averages 15+ hours per week on tiktok!

Knowren Logistics Knowren is a fourth year sociology major. Her role is to make sure all the events run smoothly during the week. She is most excited about seeing the Incoming Students during their first moments at Queens and helping them transition. When not planning Orientation, Knowren loves to stay active and take her two huskies for a hike.

Emerald Logistics Emerald is in fourth year biochemistry. Emerald is responsible for all the behind the scenes work of planning the orientation events.Her favourite part of the week is semi-formal. She loves getting dressed up and dancing like nobody is watching! A fun fact about Emerald is that she took a gap year and worked at an animal shelter in Thailand, where she learned to scuba dive!

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Rachel

Academics

Rachel is a third year nursing student. Her role on HEC is organizing all the academics events for orientation week. This year she is excited to meet all of the incoming students and give them a fun introduction to Queens! A fun fact about Rachel is that she lives on a chicken farm!

Cam Social

Cam is in third year life science. Her role is to organize training sessions and social events throughout the year to promote leader bonding. Cam is most excited to share the Queens traditions with the incoming students! If you see Cam around campus she is definitely drinking a smoothie or iced cofee!

Maia Outreach Maia is a third year kinesiology student. Her role is to coordinate donations with our partner charity and plan the outreach event. She is excited to share all the opportunities offered at Queens and showcase the year dance! A fun fact about Maia is that she worked on a blueberry farm and can tell 10 different types of blueberries apart.

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Coats

Your Orientation Leaders

Coats are your Health Sciences Orientation leaders! They will guide you throughout Orientation and your entire first year at Queen’s. This year, your Coats are Second-Year Health Science students! It is the Coats job to ensure that you have an unforgettable Orientation, answer any questions you may have about university, and aid in your transition into life at Queen’s. Your Coats are your mentors and friends, they can help you with anything, whether it is school-related or not. Your relationship with your Coats does not end after Orientation, they will always be there for you, to guide you throughout your years at Queen’s! They are super excited to meet you!

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Why a 'Coat'

‘Coat’ is the name of the Health Sciences Orientation leaders! The Bachelor of Health Sciences program prepares students for a variety of different careers, most of which are in the health field. Since most health professionals wear ‘lab coats’, we chose the name ‘coat’ to represent the leaders during Health Sciences Orientation. Additionally 'Coats' represent the Queen's Coat of Arms!

On the Queen's Coat of Arms , the pine tree represents Canada, a thistle for Scotland, a rose for England, and a shamrock for Ireland. These four illustrations depict the heritage of Queen’s University. In Latin, written below the coat of arms is the phrase: "Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas" which translates to "Wisdom and learning shall be the stability of thy times."

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Hometown: Oro-Medonte, ON Favourite food place on campus: Market Street Favourite first year course: PHAR 100 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: Unmatched sarcasm Favourite place to relax on campus: The Pier

Hometown: Oakville, ON Favourite food place on campus: Location 21 Favourite first year course: PHGY 170 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: A good winter jacket and an umbrella Favourite place to relax on campus: Either Lenny or the Pier

Hometown: Niagara on the Lake, ON Favourite food place on campus: Location 21 Favourite first year course: GLPH 171 Favourite O-week event: Coffee house Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: A big backpack Favourite place to relax on campus: 2nd floor of the New Medical Building

Hometown: Vancouver, BC Favourite food place on campus: Canadian Grilling Company (CGC) Favourite first year course: ANAT 100 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: An open mind Favourite place to relax on campus: My room (napping)

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Hometown: Mississauga, ON Favourite food place on campus:MC2 Favourite first year course: PHGY 170 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: A broom Favourite place to relax on campus: Tindall Field

Hometown: Barrie, ON Favourite food place on campus: The Lazy Scholar Favourite first year course: PHAR 100 Favourite O-week event: Coverall Painting Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: Pictures of my family and friends Favourite place to relax on campus: The Pier

Hometown: Hamilton, ON Favourite food place on campus: Pita Pit Favourite first year course: PHAR 100 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: Sweatpants Favourite place to relax on campus: The Pier

Hometown: Brampton, ON Favourite food place on campus: The Lazy Scholar Favourite first year course: ANAT 100 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: Google Home mini Favourite place to relax on campus: The ARC Gym

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Hometown: Hamilton, ON Favourite food place on campus: Location 21 Favourite first year course: ANAT 100 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: Mini fridge Favourite place to relax on campus: The Pier

Hometown: Muskoka, ON Favourite food place on campus: Gord's café Favourite first year course: ANAT 100 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: A big lamp to make my dorm more homey Favourite place to relax on campus: The ARC Gym

Hometown: Richmond Hill, ON Favourite food place on campus: Pita Pit Favourite first year course: ANAT 100 Favourite O-week event: HECercise Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: A fan Favourite place to relax on campus: Victoria Hall lobby

Hometown: Burlington, ON Favourite food place on campus: The Lazy Scholar Favourite first year course: ANAT 100 Favourite O-week event: Surprise road trip! Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: my drive and diverse background Favourite place to relax on campus: The waterfront

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Hometown: Courtice, ON Favourite food place on campus: Canadian Grilling Company (CGC) Favourite first year course: PHGY 170 Favourite O-week event: Beach Day Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: Heated blanket Favourite place to relax on campus: By the lake

Hometown: Fort Frances, ON Favourite food place on campus: Tim Hortons Favourite first year course: ANAT 100 Favourite O-week event: HECercise Most useful thing I brought to Queen's: Heated blanket Favour...