New members elected to University Council

New members elected to University Council

By Communications Staff

June 20, 2017

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Queen’s alumni have elected 10 new representatives to University Council.

The successful candidates are:

  • Greg Frankson
  • ​John Frezell
  • Anjali Helferty
  • Cathy Matthews
  • Tka Pinnock
  • ​Kathy Pritchard
  • ​Julia Reid
  • Chu Wang
  • ​Kate Wilson
  • Tom Woodhall

An online vote for the 10 four-year term positions was held June 5-19. The term begins Sept. 1, 2017.

Previously, Jonathan Cescon was acclaimed to a one-year term position (2017-18).

Established by statute in 1874, University Council serves as an advisory body to the university. Members provide advice on issues relating to the prosperity and well-being of Queen’s. The council’s responsibilities include the appointment of the chancellor and the election of six members to the Board of Trustees.

Biographical sketches of the successful candidates are available online at the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel website.

For more information visit the University Council webpage.

Questions can be directed to the University Secretariat at 613-533-6095 or email.