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  • 1 year 10 months ago

ComSoc releases Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Course of Action

Aiming to be more transparent about its efforts to support marginalized students, the Commerce Society (ComSoc) released an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Course of Action for the 2020-21 year.Continue...

“[M]y first year in [C]ommerce, like many other QTBIPOC, was brutal,” Zou wrote.
  • 1 year 10 months ago

‘Stolen by Smith’ Instagram account details systemic violence at Queen’s business school

QTBIPOC students are opening up about their experiences of systemic violence at Smith School of Business through a student-run Instagram account called Stolen by Smith.Continue...
  • 1 year 10 months ago

Kingston Police confirm investigation into vandalism at Four Directions

After flags outside the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre were found vandalized on June 30, Kingston Police have confirmed they’re actively investigating the incident.Continue...
  • 1 year 10 months ago

Flags vandalized at Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre

Flags outside the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre were vandalized on Tuesday, the last day of Indigenous History Month.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

De-naming Macdonald Hall: In conversation with Mark Walters

Mark Walters, dean of the Faculty of Law, said he’s open to new opinions in the consultation process to determine whether the University should de-name John A. Macdonald Hall.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

QBACC to ban police involvement at future events

Queen’s Backing Action on Climate Change (QBACC) announced an impending policy change on June 5 banning police presence at the club’s future events.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Recent grads raise money for Black Lives Matter

Two recent Queen's graduates have teamed up to raise money for Black Lives Matter through remote dance classes.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Seven formal complaints of sexual violence filed last year, internal report reveals

According to Queen’s annual Sexual Violence Report, seven formal complaints of sexual violence were made in 2019-20, down from 19 the previous year.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Work Study program to restart remotely in the fall

Following sudden cancellations in the recent winter term, the University is reviewing details for the fall term Work Study program.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Board of Trustees welcomes new chair

The Board of Trustees welcomed Mary Wilson Trider as its new chair on June 1.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Common Ground reopens with limited take-out menu

Common Ground Coffeehouse (CoGro) is reopening on Monday with a limited, take-out-only menu.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Undergraduate acceptances increase 14 per cent for 2020-21

Despite concerns about the possible impact of COVID-19 on enrolment in 2020-21, the University maintains it's on track to meet targets.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Aramark Canada to take over foodservices contract at Queen’s

Students who access food services on campus in the fall term may notice a difference with what’s on their plates.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Construction begins on new residence

Although COVID-19 has posed a challenge to University operations, construction is now underway for Queen’s new Albert Street residence.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

University approves updated alcohol policy

The University announced on June 25 it had approved an updated alcohol policy earlier this month.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

ASUS Camps offers virtual programming

Though Queen’s cancelled several of its summer camps, some will continue to offer virtual programming.

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  • 1 year 11 months ago

Faculty of Law launches consultation on naming of Sir John A. Macdonald Hall

Following calls from the community, the Faculty of Law committed to a formal consultation process reviewing the name of its building, Sir John A. Macdonald Hall, on June 25.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Queen’s signs climate change charter

Queen’s has signed onto a new climate change charter as part of its goal to become carbon neutral by 2040.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

Protest calls for removal of Sir John A. Macdonald’s statue in City Park

More than 100 people gathered on Saturday afternoon to call for the removal of Sir John A. Macdonald’s statue from City Park.Continue...
  • 1 year 11 months ago

AMS Food Bank reopens after closing due to COVID-19

The AMS Food Bank reopened on June 22 to provide students with access to food resources through contactless pick-up.Continue...

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