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  • A closeup photo of Edward Chadderton who wears a button-down shirt and blazer.

    1990s

    Edward Chadderton

    Law96

    Spring 2023

    Edward Ted J. Chadderton accepted an invitation in December 2022 to join the International Association of Defense Counsel, the pre-eminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Upon receiving the invitation, he said, As a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel, I am grateful for the opportunity to belong to and participate in a tribe of civil defence attorneys of the highest calibre, and benefit from sharing knowledge and experiences with the depth and breadth not possible elsewhere. Edward is a managing partner at Carroll Heyd Chown LLP in Barrie, Ont., the past president of the Simcoe County Law Association, and past vice-chair of the Library Co. Board of Directors, which operated the province of Ontarios network of county law libraries. 

  • 1990s

    Andrew Brown

    Artsci94

    Spring 2023

    Andrew Brown was appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, effective Feb. 13, 2023, as part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus changes to the senior ranks of the Public Service. He is the first Black male to be appointed to such a position.  

  • 1980s

    Andy Wang

    Rehab83

    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

    Artsci81, MPA94

    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 ones 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 Queens, 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 Universitys 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

    Artsci88

    Spring 2023

    As a student from 19841988, 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 Queens 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 Queens this fall (Artsci27). Colins album is called Zero to Sixty, by Gard-Dog (his nickname), and can be found on most streaming platforms. 

  • 1970s

    Melodie Campbell

    Com78

    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 OConnell (Com78).