Patrick Deane hosts the Kingston community for breakfast

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane hosted local organizers, businesses, politicians, and other stakeholders from across Kingston recently at the 2019 Principal 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s Community Breakfast for a discussion on how 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and the community can work together to build a strong future for Kingston and the surrounding area.

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Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s names its next Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane announced Mark F. Green (Sc’87) will serve as 91ÖÆÆ¬³§'s next Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). Dr. Green is a skilled and respected administrator, accomplished researcher, admired teacher, and champion of diversity and inclusivity who currently holds the position of Vice Dean (Graduate Studies and Recruitment) at the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s. He will begin his five-year term as Provost on March 1, 2020, succeeding Interim Provost Tom Harris.

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Staff members go above and beyond

Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s relies on the contributions of its over 2,000 staff members to fulfill its academic mission. Each year, Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s recognizes the outstanding work of several employees through the . These awards are organized by Human Resources, and they are presented to staff members who perform at a level “significantly beyond what is usually expected." They can be awarded to either individual staff members or teams.

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Principal 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s Holiday Reception celebrates Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s staff and faculty

The contributions of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ staff and faculty were celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 11, during the annual Principal 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s Holiday Reception.

The annual celebration is the highlight of Staff Appreciation Day and is hosted by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane in the main gym of the Athletics and Recreation Centre.

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Principal 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s statement on camp accident

Principal Patrick Deane shares statement on accident involving child at summer camp on July 31.

Yesterday afternoon, I was deeply concerned to learn a young child was struck by a car while returning from a Queen's camp outing at City Park. The child was immediately taken to hospital by ambulance and placed under the care of physicians for non-life threatening injuries.

I want to personally extend my deepest sympathy to our camper and the camper 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s family.

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Message from Principal Deane on climate change rally

Today, Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s students are gathering on campus to participate in a climate change rally and many staff and faculty will join them. Institutions of higher education have the capacity to affect great change, to be places where ideas can be discussed freely and issues of the day debated. Our students are using their voices to bring to the world 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s attention one of the greatest challenges of our time. I both applaud and deeply respect their protest.

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Principal 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s statement concerning racist note

This morning, a racist, homophobic, and threatening poster was discovered attached to the door of a common room in one of our student residence buildings. There is no place at Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s for racism, hatred, or threats of violence as expressed in this poster.

I will not give voice to the message by repeating any of the language it contained. Suffice it to say it was a cowardly violation of human rights and the dignity of individuals, and sought to intimidate and foster hate toward, and fear in, Indigenous and Queer identified members of our Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s family.

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Principal 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s letter to students on Homecoming

The following is a letter from Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane to all students at Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s:

Dear students,

This weekend will see thousands of Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s alumni and friends return to campus for our annual Homecoming celebrations. I hope you can join in the festivities and share in the spirit and energy of this quintessential Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s event.

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