Statements
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.
Principal Deane addresses sexual harassment, violence and sexist behaviour
By Communications Staff - Oct 18, 2021
Action against individuals who displayed misogynistic signs at unsanctioned student parties being pursued under Student Code of Conduct.
Principal Deane issues statement on unsanctioned student parties
Oct 17, 2021
Condemns reckless behaviour of some students and individuals coming into community for sole purpose of causing trouble.
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.
Statement from Patrick Deane and The Honourable Murray Sinclair
Jun 27, 2021
Video statement regarding Indigenous identity at ³ÉÈË´óƬ
Statement on the discovery of unmarked graves in Cowessess First Nation
Jun 24, 2021
We honour the children who never came home and our hearts go out to their families, all Survivors of the residential school systems and Indigenous communities everywhere.
Principal's statement on Islamophobia
Jun 10, 2021
As an academic community in which the reverberations of this tragedy have been felt in deeply personal ways, we must use our voices to speak uncompromisingly against harassment and discrimination in all its forms.
Statement on Zoom hack incident at Four Directions
Jun 04, 2021
University condemns the hateful comments that occurred during a Zoom hacking incident during an outdoor Sacred Fire ceremony at the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre.
Queen’s issues statement on Kamloops Indian Residential School burial site
May 31, 2021
Flags on campus will be lowered for 215 hours, one hour for each child taken.
Principal’s statement regarding current conflict in the Middle East
May 17, 2021
Principal Patrick Deane responds to the ongoing violence and the importance of supporting the community.
Principal's Statement on Covid-19 pandemic in India
May 04, 2021
I know I speak for all of Queen’s University when I say how deeply we are moved by the suffering and loss that has been a daily reality in India for the last several weeks.
Principal shares update on Fall term planning
Apr 06, 2021
Many people are wondering about our expectations and plans for the Fall term, so I hope the following observations will be helpful and encouraging.