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Thuy-Dan Dang and her husband, Jared Porter, are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, a girl. Mai Linh was born in the summer of 2024 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Thuy-Dan is currently on maternity leave from her legal practice as counsel at the Department of Justice Canada. 

Annette is the recipient of the Ontario Professional Engineers Award for Citizenship in 2024. She received this award for her outstanding leadership, dedication to diversity and inclusion, and significant contributions to engineering and community service. Annette has displayed strong leadership and passion for the profession by taking on the role of president or chair in three top engineering associations: the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), Professional Engineers Ontario, and Engineers Canada. Beyond her professional roles, Annette has served her community extensively, sharing her expertise in various industries including healthcare, where she served on the Kingston General Hospital board and the South East Local Health Integration Network Board. Early this year, she was appointed as the 6th Fort Henry Honorary Guard Commander. Her commitment to volunteerism has earned her prestigious awards, including the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal and recognition as one of the Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada.

Paul is a cultural consultant, curriculum developer, and music educator, based in Toronto, Canada, and since 2004 he has provided business analytics, curricula, training, and research tools to help artists and cultural organizations thrive. This summer, he’s participating in the Desgagnés Kayak Challenge, a fund-raiser for the NGO Young Musicians of the World, which promotes the personal development of children and adolescents from at-risk backgrounds through free musical activities and provides over 1,500 youth with free music lessons. Participants in the Kayak Challenge will paddle the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec (260 kilometres) over four days, Aug. 22–25. Paul is encouraging interested Queen’s alumni to , hoping to raise at least $2,000. 

BeSpatial Ontario recognized Barry’s pioneering role in Geographic Information Science (GIS) with its Hall of Fame Award at the 2024 conference. The citation emphasized his innovative contributions to the field, dedication to education, and his ongoing impact on shaping the future of GIS science, technology, and applications. His extensive credentials include: president of the Information Research Board, professor emeritus at the University of Ottawa, and numerous accolades, such as induction into the International GIS Hall of Fame, the Horwood Award, the Anderson Medal, the Ullman Award, and the Order of Canada.