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ArtSci faculty members at odds with admin over Fine Arts suspension

Written on December 13, 2011. Posted in News.

The Arts and Science Faculty Board voted to reinstate admissions to the Fine Arts program for the next academic year, but University administrators say this vote won’t affect the suspension decision. A motion was brought forward at a Faculty Board meeting on Dec. 9 and passed with two thirds of members...

Grocery store and pharmacy to be installed in Queen's Centre

Written on December 10, 2011. Posted in News.

A grocery store and a pharmacy will move into the Queen’s Centre in January, says AMS vice-president of operations Ashley Eagan. The retailers will open by spring 2012. “A hundred per cent those leases will be signed because those services will be moving in in January,” Eagan, BFA ’11, said....

Gaels claim second straight national title

Written on November 14, 2011. Posted in Sports.

The women’s soccer team is the first women’s team in Queen’s history to win back-to-back national titles. The Gaels won the CIS championship in penalty kicks against the Montreal Carabins in front of a crowd of over 400 in Montreal. The teams ended regulation time tied 0-0. After a scoreless overtime,...

Men's rugby loses provincial final

Written on November 14, 2011. Posted in Sports.

The men’s rugby team fell 21-15 to the Western Mustangs in the OUA final in London on Sunday. When the two teams played for a gold medal in 2009, the Gaels came out on top. But this time they couldn’t make up for a slow start at TD Waterhouse Stadium in London. The Mustangs scored a try in the first...

Women's soccer advances to national championship

Written on November 13, 2011. Posted in Sports.

The women’s soccer team will compete in its second consecutive CIS Championship after a penalty kick win over the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the national semifinal. Midfielder Chantal McFetridge scored the winning goal for the Gaels to edge the Gee-Gees 3-2. The Gaels beat the Gee-Gees twice during the regular...

Fine Art to suspend admissions

Written on November 10, 2011. Posted in News.

The department of Fine Arts announced Wednesday that it won’t accept admissions next year. Gordon Smith, associate dean of Arts and Science, sent an email to students at around 4 p.m. “A review of the resources available to the BFA Programme in the immediately foreseeable future indicates that they...

Editors' note

Written on September 9, 2011. Posted in Opinions.

Since January, our banner has stated that the Queen’s Journal is Canada’s oldest student newspaper in our print and online editions. It turns out we’re not. After an inquiry by Queen’s and Dalhousie University archivists, it’s been brought to our attention that the Dalhousie Gazette predates the Journal...

News in brief

Written on September 9, 2011. Posted in News.

Residents relocated Ten double rooms located in the A and B wings of Victoria Hall will be turned into common rooms. The change follows a fire inspection that happened late this summer.The rooms have doors that open into a stairwell and therefore break fire code regulation. As a result, 20 first-year...

Groups to be moved from Grey House

Written on September 6, 2011. Posted in News.

Three groups will be removed from their space in the Grey House, located on Bader Lane near Victoria Hall. On Aug. 29, Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG), Levana Gender Advocacy Centre and Education for Queer Issues Project (EQuIP) were informed that they would have to leave the Grey House...

Gaels lose season opener

Written on September 6, 2011. Posted in Sports.

In their first win at Richardson Stadium since 2003, the McMaster Marauders beat the Queen’s football team 26-2 in the season opener Monday afternoon. “It was one of those weird ones,” Gaels coach Pat Sheahan said. “I thought it kind of looked like we were in exhibition game mode.” With nine...

Settlement reached between University and public employees union

Written on August 7, 2011. Posted in News.

A tentative agreement between Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Queen’s administration was reached at noon on Saturday, avoiding a possible strike or lockout. CUPE officials and University administrators had until Monday at midnight to reach a settlement and avoid a strike or lockout position....

Late-night talks extend strike/lockout deadline

Written on July 29, 2011. Posted in News.

University administration and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) extended the deadline for a possible strike or lockout until Aug. 8 after finishing their third mediation meeting shortly after midnight on Friday. Before the extension, the deadline for a strike or lockout was set for 12:01...

Principal's letter leaked to Facebook

Written on July 28, 2011. Posted in News.

Updated July 29, 2011 A letter containing Principal Daniel Woolf’s plan for the upcoming year was leaked to Facebook on Wednesday, revealing Woolf’s expectations that the school year “could prove to be a time of major labour disruption at the university.” University administration is in mediation...

Internet services down on campus

Written on July 19, 2011. Posted in News.

Internet services are still down in many campus buildings following a storm and consequent power outage this morning. Queen’s Information Technology Services (ITS) aren’t able to provide a time and date for when Internet services will be fully functioning across campus. AMS Information Technology...

Stretcher stolen outside Alfie's

Written on June 5, 2011. Posted in News.

While responding to a call at Alfie’s, paramedics reported that their ambulance gurney was stolen. Kingston Police Staff Sergeant Alex Forsyth said the theft occurred at 12:38 a.m. on Sunday morning. “Paramedics were inside dealing with an intoxicated patient when they returned to their ambulance...

Former Gael switches focus

Written on June 2, 2011. Posted in Sports.

A former Queen’s football player is skipping out on a CFL training camp to try out for the NBA’s Boston Celtics. Lineman Matt O’Donnell was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders last month and was scheduled to attend rookie training camp in Regina today. Instead, the 6’10″ athlete flew to...

Coroner wants change to alcohol approach

Written on June 1, 2011. Posted in News.

University officials announced plans to conduct an extensive review of campus alcohol policy at a press conference today. The decision stemmed from recommendations made in a coroner’s report. Coroner Roger Skinner investigated two fall-related deaths and recommended that Queen’s look into alcohol...

Tag: Update

ArtSci faculty members at odds with admin over Fine Arts suspension

Grocery store and pharmacy to be installed in Queen's Centre

Gaels claim second straight national title

Men's rugby loses provincial final

Women's soccer advances to national championship

Fine Art to suspend admissions

Editors' note

News in brief

Groups to be moved from Grey House

Gaels lose season opener

Settlement reached between University and public employees union

Late-night talks extend strike/lockout deadline

Principal's letter leaked to Facebook

Internet services down on campus

Stretcher stolen outside Alfie's

Former Gael switches focus

Coroner wants change to alcohol approach

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