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Queen’s student wins scholarship to continue heart research

Written on June 19, 2020. Posted in News.

Queen’s student Dr. Ruaa Al-Qazazi won the PHA Canada Mohammed Family PH Research Scholarship of $10,000 last year. While an event was scheduled to honour Al-Qazai in June, it was canceled because of COVID-19. The PHA Canada Mohammed Family PH Research Scholarship was established in 2017 by Renae...

Over 10,000 alumni participate in Queen’s Community Connections Project

Written on June 1, 2020. Posted in News, University.

As COVID-19 continues to upset routine interactions, Queen’s is addressing the health effects of social isolation on senior citizens. Organized by Queen’s alumnus and expert in elder law Laura Tamblyn Watts, ArtSci ’94, and the University’s Office of Advancement, the resulting initiative is the Queen’s...

Challenges with remote exam delivery cause stress during finals

Written on April 22, 2020. Posted in News.

As the pandemic continues through exam season, a number of students experienced frustrating technical issues while completing finals by remote delivery. According to John Pierce, vice-provost (Teaching and Learning), all course instructors were asked to consider making academic adjustments because...

Campus pharmacy launches virtual “walk-in” clinic

Written on April 14, 2020. Posted in News.

In response to COVID-19, DrugSmart pharmacy has launched a virtual walk-in clinic so individuals can receive and refill prescriptions from the comfort of their homes. The service can be accessed by visiting the DrugSmart website, where a three-step process allows users to get the medicine they need...

Queen’s student concerned about virtual convocation, graduating alongside classmates

Written on April 9, 2020. Posted in News.

After COVID-19 brought public gatherings to a halt, the University is offering the class of 2020 the opportunity to celebrate their graduation virtually at online spring convocation ceremonies. In an April 6 email to students who had applied to graduate in June, Queen’s announced it was offering a...

“Compassion should be the standard”: Queen’s students reflect on remote learning

Written on April 7, 2020. Posted in News.

When students logged into their OnQ accounts on March 23, the first day of remote learning, they were met with vastly different approaches to course delivery. Queen’s students wrapped up the semester from makeshift workspaces around the world on April 3 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that saw...

Students petition for a partial tuition refund after remote learning

Written on April 7, 2020. Posted in News.

After Queen’s made what Principal Patrick Deane called a “momentous shift” to remote learning on March 30, some students found their new academic reality fell short of the experience they paid for. Launched on April 4, a petition advocating for a partial tuition refund has been circulating online....

Students shouldn’t have to choose between education and experience

Written on March 23, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

Over time, the perception of what university is and what it’s meant for has changed. University isn’t exclusively about studying anymore. In the few years students spend as undergraduates, academics have always been a huge part of their lives. However, having experiences outside of academics is necessary...

Revitalizing a dated education system

Written on September 20, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

How often do you sit in class and hear something that sparks your curiosity, but you’re afraid to ask about it in fear that your question may be considered off topic or besides the point? This was a common narrative for me throughout my education. I remember asking questions about why we were learning...

Cyclist raises thousands for cancer research

Written on September 9, 2011. Posted in News.

Incoming first-year student Adam Beaudoin decided to take the long route to Kingston from his home town of Victoria, B.C. On Aug. 6, Beaudoin began a cross-country biking trip that ended in Kingston on Sept. 4. Beaudoin, PheKin ’15, said he was inspired to raise money for the B.C. Cancer Foundation...

Tag: Student experience

Queen’s student wins scholarship to continue heart research

Over 10,000 alumni participate in Queen’s Community Connections Project

Challenges with remote exam delivery cause stress during finals

Campus pharmacy launches virtual “walk-in” clinic

Queen’s student concerned about virtual convocation, graduating alongside classmates

“Compassion should be the standard”: Queen’s students reflect on remote learning

Students petition for a partial tuition refund after remote learning

Students shouldn’t have to choose between education and experience

Revitalizing a dated education system

Cyclist raises thousands for cancer research

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