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  • 1960s

    Anthony (Tony) Partington

    – Sc’69

    Winter 2022

    A civil engineering honours graduate from Queen’s, Anthony (Tony) Partington obtained an MBA from York University and became a construction manager, supervising major projects in Calgary, Toronto, New York, and, lastly, Canary Wharf in London, England. Early in his career, Tony served in the Toronto Scottish Regiment. This, along with the 20 years he spent in London, piqued his interest in British and European history. After retirement, he became president of its regimental association and was often asked: “Why is solid-colour hodden grey classed as a tartan?†and “Why is brown called grey?†He realized that the modern, multicultural regiment should learn about the cloth’s ancient, multicultural origins. Nine years later, he authored , a 312-page book. 

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    1940s

    Winnifred Hunter

    – Arts’44

    Winter 2022

    Winnifred Hunter attended Queen’s during the 1940s and celebrated her 100th birthday on Nov. 19, 2022. Winnifred was involved in the war effort after her graduation from Queen’s. After graduation, she was employed at Quaker Oats in the test kitchen. In the late 1950s, Winnifred moved to Texas, where she worked as a chemist in a small industrial lab for many years, analyzing cotton and oil samples. Some of her interests over the years have been bird watching, bridge, gardening, and travel. In her early retirement, she volunteered at a hospital greeting visitors. Winnifred returned to Canada six years ago and continues to enjoy time with family. She faithfully works at the Globe and Mail puzzle each day, enjoys a good card game, participates in an exercise class, and is a joy to be around.

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    2020s

    Tanya Iakobson

    – Artsci’20

    Fall 2022

    Tanya Iakobson announces her engagement to Ryan Evans. They are expected to be wed in September 2023.

  • 2010s

    Monika Rosen

    – BFA’13

    Fall 2022

    A solo exhibition of Monika Rosen’s work, titled ‘Fish Out of Water,’ was held this summer at the Cline House Gallery in Cornwall. View more of .

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    2010s

    Madison Fugard and Matthieu Leonard

    – Artsci’16 and Sc’14

    Fall 2022

    Madison Fugard and Matthieu Leonard celebrated their marriage on June 11, 2022. Along with family, the many Queen’s alumni in attendance in Stirling, Ont. made for a wonderful evening, as they danced the night away.

  • 2000s

    Ryan Noth

    – Artsci’01

    Fall 2022

    Ryan Noth’s film, Drifting Snow, was named one of The Globe and Mail’s top 10 Canadian films of 2021. The film was shot and set in Prince Edward County and along the highways around Kingston. It also employed Kingston crew members in its production. Drifting Snow is currently airing on Air Canada and WestJet, as well as Super Channel and many online streaming platforms.