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  • 1 year 12 months ago

Following months of student advocacy, Smith School of Business releases EDII Strategy and Action Plan

Smith School of Business released its EDII Strategy and Action Plan in March with an aim to take responsibility and hold itself accountable to principles and values of equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity (EDII).Continue...
  • 1 year 12 months ago

After first year as director, Cynthia Gibney looks to incorporate student 
feedback into Student Wellness Services

Following her first year as Executive Director at Student Wellness Services (SWS), Cynthia Gibney said she’s looking to put the needs of the students first.Continue...
  • 1 year 12 months ago

Queen’s administration questioned on lack of student support following rise of anti-Asian racism

At its March Senate meeting, senators questioned Principal Patrick Deane and Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Mark Green about student support following the rise of anti-Asian racism.Continue...
  • 2 years 4 days ago

Queen’s reports 61 active cases of COVID-19

Queen’s is reporting 61 active cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday evening, including 14 in residence and 47 off-campus.Continue...
  • 2 years 4 days ago

Dan School of Drama and Music cancels student event due to new COVID-19 travel restrictions

In response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Kingston, the Dan School of Drama and Music cancelled another student event.

The Isabel Quartet Student Composition was scheduled...Continue...
  • 2 years 4 days ago

Queen’s launches Student Mobility Experiences Project

The Office of the Vice-Provost (International) and the International Programs Office (IPO) are developing a program to help students in equity-deserving groups make more informed decisions about international study opportunities.Continue...
  • 2 years 1 week ago

Queen’s reports 26 active cases, encourages testing

Queen’s is reporting 26 active cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning, including 10 in residence and 16 off campus.Continue...
  • 2 years 1 week ago

Queen’s hires BIPOC Equity Ambassadors for undergraduate admissions period

Five BIPOC Equity Ambassadors have been hired to help connect with prospective undergraduate students about their lived experiences at Queen’s.Continue...
  • 2 years 1 week ago

#PivottheClock campaign asks University to extend funding for PhD students

Queen’s students are advocating for a year-long extension to the funding of all PhDs, which they say is necessary due to COVID-19’s impact on research. They’re calling it the #PivotTheClock campaign.Continue...
  • 2 years 1 week ago

Queen’s launches student experience survey

Beyond the limestone buildings and trailing ivy, Queen’s is trying to get a picture of how students experience campus.Continue...
  • 2 years 1 week ago

Queen’s research projects get almost $10 million in federal funding

Two projects led by Queen’s researchers received almost $10 million in funding to advance their work.Continue...
  • 2 years 2 weeks ago

International PhD students to pay the same tuition as domestic students

Following community activism and consultations, Queen’s has lowered tuition fees for international PhD students.Continue...
  • 2 years 2 weeks ago

Board of Trustees: Principal Deane warns against ‘hangover effects’ of COVID-19

The Board of Trustees met for an open session on March 5 over Zoom.Continue...
  • 2 years 2 weeks ago

Queen’s remains in planning phase about whether vaccine will be mandatory

Queen’s hasn’t decided how exactly the COVID-19 vaccine will factor into its campus re-opening plan for the 2021-22 year.Continue...
  • 2 years 2 weeks ago

Queen’s harassment & discrimination policy in final round of feedback

The University has initiated the final round of feedback on the revised Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedure.Continue...
  • 2 years 2 weeks ago

Queen’s Hospitality Services introduces contactless grocery delivery service

The University is offering a new service to help keep Queen’s and the broader Kingston community stay safe: Campus Market.Continue...
  • 2 years 3 weeks ago

Queen’s postpones spring convocation ceremony

Queen’s announced it’s postponing another round of in-person convocations this spring in an email to graduating students Monday afternoon.Continue...
  • 2 years 3 weeks ago

Queen’s pushes start date for JDUC redevelopment

The University announced on Feb. 16 that it will defer the start of the JDUC redevelopment by one year to May 2022.Continue...
  • 2 years 3 weeks ago

Senate: University planning full return to campus in Winter 2022

Queen’s Senate met Tuesday over Zoom to discuss the sinking of Laurentian, the University’s mission, and the plan for returning to campus.Continue...
  • 2 years 3 weeks ago

Queen’s to receive additional $195,800 provincial funding for student mental health

Queen’s will be receiving additional funding from the Ontario government to increase mental health resources for students.Continue...

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