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  • 1980s

    Andy Wang

    – Rehab’83

    Spring 2023

    Dr. Andy Wang was the recipient of a Leadership and Advocacy award from the Ontario Physiotherapy Association during its annual gala in March 2023. He is a registered physiotherapist and acupuncturist, a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy, and an orthopaedic instructor for the Ontario Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the profession by increasing the awareness and value of physiotherapy to the public and/or health-care community, and who has been a shining example of a leader within the profession and health-care environment.  

  • 1980s

    Sue Lantz

    – Artsci’81, MPA’94

    Spring 2023

    Sue Lantz, managing director of Collaborative Aging, released a practical guide to healthy aging in place in the fall of 2020. Her guide, Options Open: The Guide for Mapping Your Best Aging Journey, takes a “travel planning” approach to aging, broadening one’s thinking to creatively plan for the future. This guide, along with its accompanying workshops or community conversations, offers positive and informed navigation about how people can proactively use their 60s and 70s to arrange for their 80s and 90s. Published by I C Publishing, Options Open is also available on the iBookstore and Amazon. Since graduating from Queen’s, Sue has become a trusted policy expert and voice for older adults and caregivers, and she serves on the boards of 8 80 Cities and the Toronto Seniors Strategy 2.0 table. She also advises groups that are expanding innovative housing and community initiatives, such as Canada HomeShare. Sue previously served as a founding member of Toronto Metropolitan University’s National Institute on Ageing, a policy think tank in Canada, as well as the Technical Advisory Committee on Accessibility for Canadian Standards Association. 

  • Colin Gardiner holds up a copy of his album cover which depicts a baby wearing headphones. Max Gardiner stands beside him with a wall covered in album covers behind them.

    1980s

    Colin Gardiner

    – Artsci’88

    Spring 2023

    As a student from 1984–1988, Colin Gardiner dreamed of getting into the music industry. He spent countless hours playing the pianos in Harrison-LeCaine Hall and performed at virtually every campus venue. As a member of Queen’s Players, he also appeared at Clark Hall Pub. While hosting a weekly show on CFRC, he would occasionally slip in demos of his own songs. Upon graduation, he got sidetracked by an exceedingly fun job as a flight attendant with Air Canada, which diverted his focus. Now, after three and a half decades, he has finally released his debut album. It was produced and mixed by his wizard of a son, Max, who has been accepted to attend Queen’s this fall (Artsci’27). Colin’s album is called Zero to Sixty, by Gard-Dog (his nickname), and can be found on most streaming platforms. 

  • 1970s

    Melodie Campbell

    – Com’78

    Spring 2023

    Melodie Campbell has been invited by the Toronto International Festival of Authors to share the spotlight at MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, June 2-4, 2023, presented by Kobo Plus. The events coincide with the publication of her 17th novel, The Merry Widow Murders, from Cormorant Books. Melodie has won 10 awards for crime fiction, including the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence. She is married to Michael O’Connell (Com’78). 

  • 1970s

    Sheelagh Anne Barrable

    – Arts’72

    Spring 2023

    Sheelagh Anne Barrable, who lives in Bermuda and is a tireless advocate for the island’s children and vulnerable families, was appointed as an officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in January 2023. In 1992, Sheelagh was the founder of the Coalition for the Protection of Children, serving as chair of the charity for 27 years. In collaboration with the Women’s Resource Centre, she also helped bring the Transformational Living Centre to completion in 2021. The centre provides safe shelter for women and their children, along with support in education, life skills, and employment.  

  • A man, with grey hair and a beard, wearing glasses and a suit, smiles at the camera. He has a medal pinned to his lapel and there are painted portraits in the background.

    1960s

    Barry Wellar

    – Arts’65

    Spring 2023

    In recognition of 35 years of practise as a full member and qualifications as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in good standing, Dr. Barry Wellar received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute at its 2022 joint conference with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects.