Gradifying Blog

Gradifying is a weekly blog series by grad students, for grad students. It features topics ranging from school life to self-improvement and everything in-between.

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The Witness Blanket, a large-scale art installation created by master carver Carey Newman, whose traditional name is Hayalthkin'geme, on loan from @humanrights.ca

What to check out besides books? Part 1: Joseph S. Stauffer Library

Written by Elyse Longair
“Ters Lale” by OzgurCE. Photo taken in May 2013 in Türkiye. Photo depicts a blooming orange flower in a vibrant field.

Springtime celebrations: e.g., Hıdırellez and the Tulip Festival

Written by Ă–zlem Atar
A poster for a conference called "Re-Imagining the Victorians"

Conference Connections

Written by Catherine Marcotte
An art exhibit of a series of red chains linked through rectangular frames leading to colourful geometric shapes at the back.

The Power of Collaboration: Communication Strategies, Group Work & Interdisciplinary Research

Written by Tiffany Harianto
A picture of multiple raised hands.

Jobs and Volunteering in Kingston

Written by Ă–zlem Atar
A crowd of people wearing eclipse glasses look up at the sun.

April 8, Total Solar Eclipse: “Totally” worth it!

Written by Elyse Longair
A photo of part of the rare books collection at Â鶹´«Ă˝.

From A to Z(ine) Exhibition at the W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections Gallery, Queen’s University

Written by Elyse Longair
The edge of Lake Ontario in early spring, with rocks and grass at the front, an apartment building on the left, and trees on the right

Spring to Success: Academic Resources, Writing Support & Time Management

Written by Tiffany Harianto
Making the Most of Your TAship

Making the Most of Your TAship

Written by Catherine Marcotte
A person holds a post-it note that reads "You're Great!"

Happy Belated World Compliment Day!

Written by Ă–zlem Atar
Two young girls are in the pool together. The artful shot shows them both above and below the water

Do you love movies? The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is this week!

Written by Elyse Longair
A photo showing a Mid-20th-century style family room with a hat rack, an analogue clock, a TV, and a motley of photographs, flower vases, and table decorations

Family Day: Reconnecting with Home & Found Family

Written by Tiffany Harianto