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 Queen's

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.