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Queen’s confirms return to in-person instruction on Feb. 28

Written on February 1, 2022. Posted in News, University.

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 February, but with the government announcements earlier this month for a staged reopening of the province...

'The Journal' sits down with Principal Patrick Deane

Written on October 1, 2021. Posted in News.

“I want to bring the university back from COVID building on what new things we discovered and learned about ourselves, and I want to make the institution stronger than it was before.” In an interview with The Journal, Queen’s principal Patrick Deane spoke about the university’s plans for National...

Queen’s to participate in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings

Written on November 26, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Queen’s is participating in a project to measure the global impact of universities across the world. The University committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Principal Patrick Deane’s Report on the Conversation. The SDGs provide goals for working towards sustainability and solving...

‘There’s a whole lot more to life obviously than just what we do nine to five’: Principal Patrick Deane gives a virtual tour of his family farm

Written on November 6, 2020. Posted in News, University.

As part of the University’s THRIVE week, which focused on building positive mental health, Principal Patrick Deane recorded a virtual tour of his family’s hobby farm, New Leaf Farm. Deane said his family farm helps him maintain a healthy work-life balance. “It’s been a challenging year, I think, for...

Principal Deane reflects on the Conversation in new report

Written on October 20, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Following a year of campus-wide consultations, Principal Patrick Deane released his report about the future of the University earlier this month. According to the report, called “Components of an Emerging Strategy: A Report on The Conversation,” the Principal’s Conversation—an initiative that ranged...

As parties continue, Deane must make good on his threat of expulsion

Written on October 20, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

On Sept. 16, Principal Patrick Deane announced that students who ignore provincial regulations of social distancing will be reviewed under the Student Code of Conduct and could face the sanction of expulsion. A month later, no such punishment has been made for the parties that are still ongoing. The...

When it comes to equality at Queen’s, Deane is a broken record

Written on October 16, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

A recent Financial Post article criticized Patrick Deane’s recent editorial apologizing for Queen’s racist past. We do need to criticize Deane’s editorial; not because of the stance he takes in it, but because his words are performative at best. The author of the Financial Post article claims that...

Following City Council frustration, Principal Deane warns students about consequences of misbehaviour

Written on September 17, 2020. Posted in News, University.

On the same day the University confirmed a positive COVID-19 case in a Queen’s student, Principal Patrick Deane warned against disregarding public health directives. “The Student Code of Conduct applies to both on- and off-campus behaviors that risk or have potential to risk the safety of our community...

Queen's University senior leadership commit to addressing racism

Written on August 18, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Principal Patrick Deane released a declaration of commitment to address racism on campus Aug. 12. The letter was signed by members of senior leadership and deans across the University, including Deane and Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Mark Green. “It has been a revealing year, in part because...

AMS to host moderated anti-racism discussion with Queen’s senior administration

Written on August 4, 2020. Posted in News, University.

This story was updated with new information on August 5 at 5:00 p.m. The AMS will be demanding anti-racist action from the University’s senior administration in an online moderated discussion on Thursday, Aug. 13. The event, which is open to the public, intends to create a direct channel of communication...

‘I think it is a crisis, I think there’s no doubt about it’: Principal Deane talks campus racism, COVID-19 in virtual town hall

Written on July 27, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Principal Patrick Deane said racism on campus is a crisis in a July 22 virtual town hall for staff and faculty. The virtual town hall was hosted by Stephanie Simpson, associate vice-principal (human rights, equity & inclusion). The discussion included Deane, Mark Green, provost and vice-principal...

Queen’s announces additional support for Black students

Written on June 12, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Following a call to action from the Queen’s Black Academic Society (QBAS), the University has announced three new anti-racism initiatives to make campus a safer environment for Black students. Principal Patrick Deane announced new mental health supports and funding for initiatives in a statement...

Queen’s responds to anti-racism protests

Written on June 4, 2020. Posted in News, University.

In various statements, the University and student leaders have addressed the anti-racism protests sweeping the United States and Canada over the last week. Principal Patrick Deane encouraged members of the Queen’s community to reflect on their own biases and educate themselves on the issue at hand...

Principal Deane will not reinstate Boyd, third party to review Athletics department

Written on May 22, 2020. Posted in News.

Principal Patrick Deane is sticking by the University’s decision to fire former track coach Steve Boyd, but has acknowledged Boyd’s termination could have been handled better. In a May 22 statement, Deane announced he had reviewed the documentation surrounding Boyd’s termination on Feb. 18, as well...

Likelihood of in-person learning “extremely slim,” Deane tells faculty and staff

Written on May 15, 2020. Posted in News.

Principal Patrick Deane said it’s impossible to know with certainty what the fall term will look like, though he added that most programs will likely be conducted remotely. Deane hosted an online town hall on May 13 to answer questions from more than 1,300 faculty and staff about the future of the...

Principal strikes steering committee on COVID-19 and upcoming academic year

Written on April 22, 2020. Posted in News.

Principal Patrick Deane launched a new steering committee to address the impact of the pandemic on University operations in the 2020-21 academic year. The Principal’s COVID-19 Response Steering Committee will oversee and direct seven working sub-groups comprised of administrators, staff and faculty...

Athletes stage Richardson Hall sit-in to protest Boyd firing

Written on February 28, 2020. Posted in News.

Eight members of Queen’s cross country team walked into Richardson Hall on Thursday afternoon and asked to meet with Principal Patrick Deane. The student athletes were initiating a sit-in with Deane in response to the recent firing of Queen’s track coach, Steve Boyd. Deane wasn’t available to speak...

Deane reassures students at meeting addressing Coronavirus party

Written on February 7, 2020. Posted in News.

Principal Patrick Deane hosted a meeting in the JDUC on Thursday regarding the Coronavirus-themed party that took place over the weekend and has since garnered widespread attention. “The main message that I want to send to all of you as international students who are here, from China and from East...

Principal pledges community meeting to address Coronavirus party

Written on February 5, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Principal Patrick Deane directly addressed the recent Coronavirus-themed student party in a statement Wednesday, saying it was with “great insensitivity” that students chose hold the event. Deane also announced a broader community meeting in response to student concerns over the party. The event,...

Deane pledges to seek update from police on Chown Hall investigation

Written on January 17, 2020. Posted in News.

More than three months after police were notified that a racist and homophobic note was found in a Chown Hall common room, no updates have been provided on the status of their investigation. On Oct. 10, the University released a statement on behalf of Principal Patrick Deane that announced the incident...

Patrick Deane talks diversity and social equity at forum

Written on January 17, 2020. Posted in News.

At Principal Patrick Deane’s first open forum of the semester on Tuesday, he answered questions about diversity and student equity groups. The forums, which Deane calls the “principal’s conversations,” are a series of open meetings with the Queen’s community, hosted by Deane, to inform the University’s...

Deane talks Student Choice Initiative, Wellness Services at Special Assembly

Written on November 29, 2019. Posted in News.

When Principal Patrick Deane appeared at AMS Special Assembly on Monday, the first question he was asked was about the Student Choice Initiative (SCI). Deane visited Assembly on Nov. 25 to expand his Conversation initiative, a series of open forum meetings he’s hosting this year to inform the University’s...

Patrick Deane talks graduate studies at Principal’s Conversation

Written on November 22, 2019. Posted in News.

Principal Patrick Deane met with graduate students and professors on Monday to discuss the future of graduate studies at Queen’s—the third meeting in a Conversation series Deane hopes will inform the University’s next long-term plan. “What is the University here for? It’s not here just to ensure...

Patrick Deane officially installed as the principal and vice-chancellor of Queen’s

Written on November 15, 2019. Posted in News.

When Patrick Deane was officially installed as Principal and Vice-Chancellor through a special convocation on Tuesday, former Principal Daniel Woolf was also recognized with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Held at Grant Hall, the purpose of the ceremony was to officially bestow upon Deane the...

Deane pressed on student issues at city council

Written on November 8, 2019. Posted in News.

When Principal Patrick Deane attended a City Council meeting on Nov. 5, he was scheduled to brief councillors about his plans for the year. Instead, he was pressed on issues about student housing and street parties. After his introductory remarks about the goals he hopes to pursue during the 2019-20...

Principal Patrick Deane hears students’ concerns during first open forum

Written on October 29, 2019. Posted in News.

Principal Patrick Deane has launched an open forum initiative to start a conversation with the University community to inform the institution’s next Strategic Framework , a long-term plan developed by Queen’s administration. The open forum aims to bring together students, faculty members, and alumni...

As nearly 600 plan to attend climate strike, Queen’s says it will not close

Written on September 25, 2019. Posted in News.

As hundreds prepare to gather on campus for Friday’s climate strike, Queen’s will not be closing its doors. In a statement to The Journal, the University confirmed it wouldn’t cancel classes or cease operations to “facilitate participation” by students in the day’s strike. “In part, this decision...

In conversation with Patrick Deane

Written on September 4, 2019. Posted in News.

When Queen’s announced it would begin the search for its 21st principal, Patrick Deane was thrilled at the opportunity to put his name forward. Leaving behind an eight-year tenure as principal of McMaster University, Deane has returned to Kingston, where he served as Queen’s Vice Principal (Academic)...

Patrick Deane should champion fossil fuel divestment as Queen’s principal

Written on June 3, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Patrick Deane, Queen’s incoming principal, should pledge his support to the students, faculty, and staff who want to see the University rid itself of more than $230 million of fossil fuel investments. Two months ago, hundreds of students rallied against inaction on climate change and divestment...

In conversation with Queen’s next principal

Written on November 9, 2018. Posted in News.

After a nine-month search, the University announced its appointment of McMaster President Patrick Deane as Queen’s next principal and vice-chancellor on Monday morning. On Wednesday, The Journal spoke with Deane about his priorities for the role. This interview has been edited for clarity. Why did...

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