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Former Queen’s professor sues for defamation

Dr. Matthew Strauss, a former assistant professor of medicine at Queen’s University, filed a lawsuit against Queen’s and Dr. Stephen Archer, Department of Medicine head.Continue...

‘It was like a free mop’: Damaged fire hoses cause flooding in Victoria Hall

Water flooded Victoria Hall after students were involved in incidents which caused damage to emergency fire hoses on Nov. 12.Continue...

Queen’s Muslim Students’ Association describes experiences with inaccessible prayer spaces

Queen’s University Muslim Students’ Association (QUMSA) is raising concerns about inaccessible prayer spaces on campus.Continue...

AMS announces new External Social Issues Commissioner

The AMS announced Dreyden George, ArtSci ’26, will step into the new position of External Social Issues Commissioner after being hired last week.Continue...

Minister Champagne attends intimate student-centric event at Queen’s

Introduced by Olivia Batten, president of the Queen’s University Liberal Association, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry François-Philippe Champagne spoke to a small gathering of students about life before politics and Canada’s standing in the world.Continue...

Murray Sinclair installed as Queen’s 15th Chancellor

On Tuesday, Queen’s officially welcomed Hon. Murray Sinclair, LLD ’19, as Chancellor.Continue...

Student Wellness Services distributes safe-partying kits at Homecoming

Ahead of Homecoming weekend on Oct. 29, Student Wellness Services (SWS) distributed safer-partying kits as part of a campus-wide harm reduction strategy.Continue...

All but two fees pass AMS Fall Referendum

The AMS Fall Referendum concluded Nov. 15 with an 11.4 per cent turnout rate. This marked a 1.9 per cent increase in voter turnout from the 2021 AMS Fall Referendum.Continue...

NDP leadership candidate stops in Kingston

Prospective leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) Marit Stiles brought her campaign to Kingston on Nov. 12 at The Mansion.Continue...

News in Brief: Nov. 18

Queen’s students, faculty, and staff were notified in an email from the Office of the Provost on Wednesday to mask up when in proximity with others indoors.Continue...

Queen’s Commerce club suspended after serious incident

Queen’s Finance Association (QFA) activities were suspended on Nov. 3 following a serious incident of non-academic misconduct.Continue...

Man with Hitler tattoo spotted at ARC

This article includes descriptions of antisemitism and may be triggering for some readers.Continue...

Education workers strike sparks response on campus

Queen’s stakeholders and local unions are commenting on the recent education workers strike action.

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SGPS hosts mental and physical health town hall

The Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) hosted a Mental and Physical Health Town Hall at Kingston Hall on Nov. 8.Continue...

Principal Deane lobbies to end university tuition fee freeze

Principal Patrick Deane is lobbying the provincial government to end the current tuition fee freeze—to ensure the University receives adequate fundingContinue...

Six people awarded Distinguished Service Award

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts was home to the Distinguished Service Awards reception on the evening of Nov. 4.Continue...

Turkish pastry shop opens in University District

A new business opened at the end of October at the intersection of Division and Earl St., offering students and community members traditional Turkish delights.Continue...

Queen’s Arab Student’s Association connects Arab students on campus

The Queen’s Arab Students’ Association (QASA) is offering a dedicated space for Arab students at Queen’s.

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EngSoc fundraises for Movember

The Engineering Society (EngSoc)’s Movember committee wants to raise over $10,000 this month for men’s health and reach all faculties.Continue...

EngSoc seeks new logo

Students are competing to have their design become the new Engineering Society (EngSoc) emblemContinue...

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