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Amelework and Hiwot’s “Dinich Wot”

The spicy Ethiopian potato stew, ‘Dinich Wot’, is a flavourful, staple, and accessible dish that fits well within fasting cuisine. The stew foundation comes from berbere, Ethiopia’s signature spice blend, which infuses the potatoes with rich warmth and medium heat. Potato stew is served as part of an Ethiopian meal alongside injera, where its bold, spicy character complements the tangy flatbread beautifully. It is culturally significant as the potato is affordable and easy to find in every market, and the stew can be shared among family and friends.

Amelework Emirie is a PhD student in the Department of Environmental Studies. When she was a child, she used to watch her mom and aunt cook. She started cooking simple dishes at the age of 12. Since then, she has enjoyed cooking.

Hiwot Andualem is a PhD student in Rehabilitation Science at ���ϳԹ���Դ. Beyond my academic work, she enjoys cooking simple recipes that remind me of home in Ethiopia. She especially loves preparing dishes that bring back the familiar tastes of her childhood and her mother’s cooking. One of her favourites is Dinich wot—a dish that is loved by almost everyone. It is easy to cook, tasty, spicy, affordable, and deeply comforting, carrying the warmth and flavour of home in every bite.

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Join us for our next SASS @ Ban Righ Centre drop-in session, Thursday January 29 from 11:30am-1pm in the BRC Lounge. An Academic Skills & Writing Specialist from Student Academic Success Services (SASS) will be available to chat about any questions you might have about writing or studying.

*event is for mature women students and students mothers @ Queen's

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The Writing Struggle: Finding Flow and Finishing Drafts

Whether you're stuck in a draft, revising for clarity, or avoiding the page altogether, this conversation is a space to share tips and talk through the challenges of academic writing. We’ll discuss writing processes (e.g. editing strategies) and how to get writing done/beat writer’s block - or both!

*for mature women students at Queen's

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Applications for the 2026 Spring Awards are due today by 4pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please email applications to Lubna Rahman.

If you need feedback on your application before your final submission, you may email your incomplete draft to Lubna Rahman by February 6, 2026 at 4pm.

Looking for an informal space to relax, unwind, and create? We are hosting a knitting circle on Friday January 23 from 12-1pm. This will be a casual space to bring your knitting (or crocheting) projects to knit in community. Please note that supplies aren't provided.

The Ban Righ Centre is located at 32 Bader Lane on main campus.  We provide support and programming for mature woman-identified students and students who are parents while enrolled at ���ϳԹ���Դ.  Students come to the Centre to find help with academic, personal, and financial issues; to share experiences and network with peers; and to give and receive support.

We offer:

•              One-on-one student advising on academic, financial, and personal issues

•              In person and virtual advising sessions

•              Referrals to campus and community services

•              Emergency Financial Assistance

•              Access to computers

•              Quiet workspaces

•              Quiet rooms for napping/resting

•              Free soup lunches, tea, coffee

•              Child-friendly space and events

•              Informal lounge space

•              a wide range of programming each year ranging from our Spring Awards Celebration, Writing Studio, Winter Bazaar for Families, Fall Feast, speakers, films, and more.

The fee will be used to help us continue to offer these services, so vote YES for Ban Righ Centre.

Voting begins January 29

Keys to Academic Success at Queen's

Join us for a virtual Sharing Stories discussion space. From managing multiple responsibilities to making deadlines, connect with your peers and share your keys to success as a mature student at Queen's.

Date: Wednesday January 21, 2026

Time: 12:00–1:00 PM (online)

To register, email Taylor Cenac

Come to join the conversation or just to listen; all mature women students and recent graduates are invited to attend.

Often our moments of high stress are the moments we turn to coping and stress management, but what are the regular practices we can implement to ensure we don’t come to a boiling point when things around us become difficult? Come together for a discussion with Arunima Khanna from ���ϳԹ���Դ Student Wellness on January 27th from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at the Ban Righ Centre. This session will be a mix of an informal/formal style workshop to cover topics such as creating a sustainable wellness management plan and other preventative wellness strategies.