Queen’s confirms return to in-person instruction on Feb. 28
In an email sent to students Jan. 28, Principal Patrick Deane officially confirmed in-person instruction will resume on Feb. 28.
“I had promised to let the community know our decision by early Febr…
Queen’s announces new Chancellor
In a press release on April 28, Principal Patrick Deane announced that Queen’s has selected Murray Sinclair to serve as the University’s 15th Chancellor.
Chancellor-Designate Sinclair is an experie…
Student Wellness Services takes applications for student advisory board
Following student criticism this semester, Student Wellness Services (SWS) is launching a Student Advisory Committee to help improve the service.
Initially advertised March 31 on the Queen’s Univer…
Queen’s confirms plans for in-person fall term
Queen’s confirmed it’s planning for an in-person fall term Wednesday morning.
In a message to the Queen’s community, Principal Patrick Deane said the imminent roll-out of mass vaccinations has led …
On-campus study spaces close to comply with lockdown measures
Queen’s is adjusting its operations after the provincial government announced a province-wide shut down Thursday.
The grey zone lockdown will take effect Saturday and last four weeks. During this p…
Wanda Costen takes over Smith School of Business deanship
Queen’s has found its new Dean of the Smith School of Business: Wanda Costen.
Costen will begin her five-year term on July 1. She has previously worked as a dean, senior administrator, researcher, …
Queen’s now projects reduced deficit of $16.5 million
The University’s Operating Fund is now projecting a reduced deficit of $16.5 million, instead of the budgeted $24 million deficit, according to a report submitted to the Board of Trustees in March….
Following months of student advocacy, Smith School of Business releases EDII Strategy and Action Plan
Smith School of Business released its EDII Strategy and Action Plan in March with an aim to take responsibility and hold itself accountable to principles and values of equity, diversity, inclusion …
After first year as director, Cynthia Gibney looks to incorporate student feedback into Student Wellness Services
Following her first year as Executive Director at Student Wellness Services (SWS), Cynthia Gibney said she’s looking to put the needs of the students first.
Gibney assumed the role of SWS Executiv…
Queen’s administration questioned on lack of student support following rise of anti-Asian racism
This article was updated on March 26, 2021, at 12:30 p.m.
At its March Senate meeting, senators questioned Principal Patrick Deane and Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Mark Green about student…
Queen’s reports 61 active cases of COVID-19
Queen’s is reporting 61 active cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday evening, including 14 in residence and 47 off-campus.
There have been 36 new cases of COVID-19 at Queen’s during the week of March 15…
Dan School of Drama and Music cancels student event due to new COVID-19 travel restrictions
In response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Kingston, the Dan School of Drama and Music cancelled another student event.
The Isabel Quartet Student Composition was scheduled for Frida…
Queen’s launches Student Mobility Experiences Project
The Office of the Vice-Provost (International) and the International Programs Office (IPO) are developing a program to help students in equity-deserving groups make more informed decisions about in…
Queen’s reports 26 active cases, encourages testing
Queen’s is reporting 26 active cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning, including 10 in residence and 16 off campus.
There has been one new case of COVID-19 at Queen’s during the week of March 15-2…
Queen’s hires BIPOC Equity Ambassadors for undergraduate admissions period
Five BIPOC Equity Ambassadors have been hired to help connect with prospective undergraduate students about their lived experiences at Queen’s.
The Undergraduate Admissions team has hired the firs…
#PivottheClock campaign asks University to extend funding for PhD students
Queen’s students are advocating for a year-long extension to the funding of all PhDs, which they say is necessary due to COVID-19’s impact on research. They’re calling it the #PivotTheClock campaig…
Queen’s launches student experience survey
Beyond the limestone buildings and trailing ivy, Queen’s is trying to get a picture of how students experience campus.
The Queen’s Student Experience Survey is a survey designed to collect informat…
Queen’s research projects get almost $10 million in federal funding
Two projects led by Queen’s researchers received almost $10 million in funding to advance their work.
The funding was shared during an announcement made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledging $5…
International PhD students to pay the same tuition as domestic students
Following community activism and consultations, Queen’s has lowered tuition fees for international PhD students.
The University announced Jan. 27 that international PhD students will pay the same…
Board of Trustees: Principal Deane warns against ‘hangover effects’ of COVID-19
The Board of Trustees met for an open session on March 5 over Zoom.
Principal’s Report
In his report, Principal Patrick Deane acknowledged the work of staff, alumni, and the broader Queen’s commun…
Queen’s remains in planning phase about whether vaccine will be mandatory
Queen’s hasn’t decided how exactly the COVID-19 vaccine will factor into its campus re-opening plan for the 2021-22 year.
The University is still in its “high-level” planning phase about whether st…
Queen’s harassment & discrimination policy in final round of feedback
The University has initiated the final round of feedback on the revised Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedure.
The policy and its procedures were initially up for review from Dec. 14 t…
Queen’s Hospitality Services introduces contactless grocery delivery service
The University is offering a new service to help keep Queen’s and the broader Kingston community stay safe: Campus Market.
Implemented by Queen’s Hospitality Services, Campus Market is a contactles…
Queen’s postpones spring convocation ceremony
Queen’s announced it’s postponing another round of in-person convocations this spring in an email to graduating students Monday afternoon.
“Unfortunately, and as a consequence of the ongoing pandem…
Queen’s pushes start date for JDUC redevelopment
The University announced on Feb. 16 that it will defer the start of the JDUC redevelopment by one year to May 2022.
Though the University said the design plans are complete, the ability to move for…
Queen’s to receive additional $195,800 provincial funding for student mental health
Queen’s will be receiving additional funding from the Ontario government to increase mental health resources for students.
The provincial government announced on Feb. 9 it would be investing an add…
Senate: University planning full return to campus in Winter 2022
Queen’s Senate met Tuesday over Zoom to discuss the sinking of Laurentian, the University’s mission, and the plan for returning to campus.
A report on the revised sessional dates for the 2021-22 ac…
News in Brief: Queen’s Hospitality offers grocery delivery
Queen’s students can now order groceries through the University’s new grocery delivery program: Campus Market.
The service, which offers deliveries to students living within a four-kilometre radius…
Queen’s planning to offer small classes, labs, and tutorials in-person this fall
The University is planning to offer in-person programming next year, pandemic permitting.
The Office of the Provost sent an email to students on Wednesday afternoon detailing plans for expanding on…
Queen’s backtracks on plans for an in-person Homecoming 2021
Though Queen’s had announced it was planning two in-person Homecoming celebrations in October, Principal Patrick Deane cancelled those plans this morning.
“[W]e have made the difficult decision to …
