OUR Things
WDTQAM (What Does That Queen's Acronym Mean?)
Queen's History
Famous Grads and Honorary Degree Recipients
Wellness on Campus
What's that Degree called?
100
When you set off the alarm, ring this number, if you don't Emily is called.
What is 613-533-6111?
100
Across the street from Gordon Hall, the newly finished JDUC, but contrary to its name, there are no real ducks living in this building.
What is John Deutsch University Centre?
100
The year Queen's University was founded via Royal Charter
What is 1841?
100
With two faculty offices named after him, and multiple transformative donations made to improve student learning, this billionaire Sci'74 graduate is a well known name for all Queen's staff, students, and alumni.
Who is Stephen Smith?
100
These furry friends do not need multiple degrees to help people. They help calm the body, lower blood pressure and slows down heart rates, release good hormones like oxytocin and dopamine, which reduce stress and pain and they overall help lift the mood.
What are Therapy Dogs?
100
GDICL
What is the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law?
200
Spanning two floors, the OUR is comprised of this many official units.
What is 8 units?
200
Its not solace, or soul- less, or soiluous as someone might pronounce it, but SOLUS.
What is Student On-Line University Service?
200
This beloved, fuzzy mascot was originally a real live Black Bear in the 1920's
Who is Boo Hoo?
200
This cherished Canadian songwriter, musician, author, poet, and activist graduated with a BAH in Film Studies in 1986.
Who is Gord Downie?
200
Not to be confused with the ARC in Paris, this ARC is home to a 38m x 25m pool, multiple gymnasiums, basketball and volleyball courts, squash/racquetball courts, dance studios, and extensive cardio and weight facilities... just to name a few.
What is the Athletics and Recreation Center?
200
MEERL
What is the Masters of Earth and Energy Resource Leadership?
300
This Queen's University icon, served as the first Woman to be, and longest acting Registrar, serving a formidable 36 year term in office.
Who is Jean Royce?
300
COGRO, specializing in coffee and bagels is a favorite for all Queen's students to study, socialize, and even play some live music.
What is Common Ground Coffeehouse?
300
This term for a strong wind is shared by the Universities Varsity Sports Teams, but their definition is rooted in Queen's Scottish Heritage.
What is Gaels?
300
This Olympian also known as one of the most decorated ice dancers in history, with five career medals alongside partner Moir, received her Executive MBA degree in 2020.
Who is Tessa Virtue?
300
This HR championed programing supports employee wellbeing throughout the year through opportunities to learn, connect, move, reflect, and build practical skills for everyday wellbeing.
What is Thrive 365?
300
GOMBA
What is the Global Online Master of Business Administration?
400
Officially becoming the home to the University Registrar in 2006, Gordon Hall was named after this 8th Principle of Queens University in 1911.
Who is Reverend Daniel Miner Gordon?
400
Spider-Man would be really far from home if he was reporting to this MCU.
What is the Ministry of Colleges and Education?
400
Spirited Queen's Students and Alumni will sing this song after a touchdown is scored, or on Aberdeen during homecoming.
What is the Oil Thigh?
400
This Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic, and inventor received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Queen's University in 1974 ten years before her revered novel The Handmaids Tale was published.
Who is Margaret Atwood?
400
This oasis aims to improve the health and wellness of employees while contributing to a more sustainable and vibrant campus community. This space provides employees with an outlet on campus to get outside, connect with each other, and create a beautiful shared space for the community to take pride in.
What is the Community Garden?
400
CANIM
What is the Certificate in Animation Theory and Practice?
500
This alumni holds title to an impressive array of Queen's "firsts." A Perth, Ontario native, his name was the first on the official registry of Queen's original class, which entered the university in March of 1842, and who became the first full time University Registrar in 1881.
Who is Reverend George Bell?
500
The DBMS, housed in Bottrell Hall, may have a program where you can donate your body to medical research, but this acronym doesn't mean "Donate Body to Medical Science".
What is the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences?
500
Grant Hall, the heart of Queen's tradition, once housed something more than classes and convocation in 1914.
What is an Army Hospital?
500
This four-time Stanley Cup champion and legendary figure in Edmonton Oilers history as a player, team captain, head coach, and general manager has an EMBA from Queen's Smith School of Business.
Who is Craig MacTavish?
500
Queen's received this grant to support projects featuring a wide-range of wellness-focused activities aimed at enhancing the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of our employees. From mental health workshops to fitness programs and even community-building activities, each initiative reflects our collective commitment to fostering a healthy and vibrant Queen's environment.
What is the BeWell grant?
500
DScRHL
What is the Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership?