Thanks to increased funding from the Ontario government, Queen’s will be increasing mental health supports for students.

Following an increase in breaches of academic integrity during the remote fall term, two teaching assistants (TAs) are calling on the University to take action in penalizing academic misconduct.

While the local public health unit has released its COVID-19 vaccination strategy, it remains unclear how students fit into it.

At last Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Donna Janiec, vice-principal (finance and administration), provided a report on Queen’s financial projections for the 2020-21 year.

The Board of Trustees gathered for its final meeting of the year over Zoom last Friday.

The Board of Trustees approved the amendments to the Policy on Sexual Violence at a meeting on Friday. 

In its last meeting of the term, Queen’s Senate met over Zoom to discuss academic integrity, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII), and Principal Patrick Deane’s Report on the Conversation.

The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) launched a new social media campaign on Wednesday.

 Queen’s is participating in a project to measure the global impact of universities across the world.

The University has partnered with a team of mental health providers from St. Lawrence College (SLC) and Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington (AMHS – KFLA) to develop an eight-week Substance Use Wellness program.

Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), associate vice-principal (Indigenous initiatives and reconciliation), told The Journal recent progress in Indigenous reconciliation at Queen’s gives her hope.

Queens’ Black Studies Minor, expected to launch in fall 2021, has been awarded two positions through the Queen’s National Scholar (QNS) program.

The Ontario government is giving Queen’s $4,251,800 in capital funding in 2020-21 to support the modernization of campus facilities.

Mackintosh-Corry Hall’s classrooms opened for bookable study space on Oct. 27.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) has launched a new initiative to showcase faculty research.

Formerly known as the Physical Education Centre (PEC), the $85 million restoration of Mitchell Hall has garnered a national heritage award.

Wellbeing is a critical factor in the success of individuals, the community, and the University, according to Queen’s new Campus Wellbeing Framework. 

The Queen’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Task Force (TRCTF) released its third annual Implementation Report in September.

Queen’s Aesculapian Society (AS) submitted a document detailing research, resources and demands to the School of Medicine Admissions Committee on July 1. Since then, the AS has looked to the School to provide public support and acknowledgement of the report.

The University announced changes to its recruitment process on Wednesday to prioritize equity and diversity in undergraduate admissions.