News Related | Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Principal's Strategy Update

Nov 23, 2021

Principal Patrick Deane will host virtual meeting for Queen's community on November 29, 2021

Alfred Bader seated next to Isabel Bader

Eighty years ago, the late Dr. Alfred Bader (BSc'45, BA'46, MSc'47, LLD'86) arrived on campus to begin his studies at Queen’s, inaugurating an ongoing relationship between the university and the Bader family that has been marked by a series of transformational gifts.

Side view of the exterior of Ontario Hall during fall season.

University to launch consultation on Indigenous identity

Nov 02, 2021

Starting this month, the university will begin consultations with Indigenous members of the Queen’s community to engage in a reflective dialogue on Indigeneity in pursuit of improving internal practices and advancing truth and reconciliation.

Principal Deane again cautions against large unsanctioned gatherings

Oct 21, 2021

Principal Patrick Deane sent the following letter to all students ahead of more large gatherings anticipated this weekend.

Screen shot of Patrick Deane delivering town hall

Recording available: Principal's Town Hall

Oct 01, 2021

Principal Patrick Deane held a town hall for Faculty and Staff on September 27, 2021 with Dr. Gerald Evans.

orange picture with text every child matters with three drawings of Indigenous children

Advancing Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 10, 2021

This year, the last day of September will mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a newly designated day of remembrance to honour victims and survivors of Canada’s Indigenous residential school system.

campus shot at Union and University streets showing Stauffer Library and JDUC

Statement on new City of Kingston emergency order

Sep 10, 2021

Queen’s understands and supports the City of Kingston’s efforts to further curb illegal gatherings in light of the pandemic.

Grant Hall clock tower with Queen's banner in the foreground

Principal and AMS President's message to students

Sep 02, 2021

In email to all students, Principal Patrick Deane and AMS President Zaid Kasim speak about what it's going to take for Queen's to have a safe and successful year.

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Queen's launches online vaccination status declaration form

Sep 01, 2021

Under the new policy, all individuals (students, staff, faculty, contractors, and visitors) who are participating in university activities in person, either on Queen’s campus or other Queen’s property, must be vaccinated.

Principal to update Queen's community on fall plans

Aug 27, 2021

As the fall semester approaches rapidly, Queen’s is focusing on making sure the right health and safety plan is in place for a safe return to campus for all students, faculty, and staff.