News
Statement on Terror Attack in Quebec City
Department of Gender Studies - Date Published: Feb 02, 2017
The Department of Gender Studies at Queen’s University condemns the horrific terror attack that killed six Muslim men in Quebec City on Sunday and offers our condolences to the loved ones of those who perished.
Claire Gummo Rhodes Scholar Winner
Queen's Gazette - Date Published: Nov 23, 2016
Claire Gummo, a Gender Studies Minor student, has been chosen as Queen's 57th Rhodes Scholar. This prestigious scholarship to the University of Oxford is worth over $100,000 and will allow Claire to pursue a Master of Philosophy in Comparative Social Policy.
2016 American Election
Samantha King, Department Head - Date Published: Nov 10, 2016
As we process our anger and grief at the outcome of the U.S. election, the Department of Gender Studies at Queen's University stands proudly in solidarity with black, indigenous, muslim, brown, undocumented, incarcerated, poor, disabled, trans, and queer peoples.
Katherine McKittrick receives Ban Righ Foundation Mentorship Award
Date Published: Oct 21, 2016
Katherine McKittrick was named the inaugural recipient of the Ban Righ Foundation Mentorship Award for her continuing mentorship of students at Queen’s and across Canada.
Welcome Samantha King
Date Published: Jan 01, 2016
We would like to welcome our new Department Head, Samantha King, from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, who starts her five year term January 1, 2016.