Queen’s University was incorporated by an Imperial Royal Charter issued by Queen Victoria on Oct. 16, 1841. The university marked the 175th anniversary of that historic occasion with a tree dedication in the Snodgrass Arboretum in front of Summerhill on Sunday, Oct. 16.

Earlier in the day, Queen’s Principal Daniel Woolf and University Historian Duncan McDowall visited St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, where they attended a special service that recognized the important role that church played in Queen’s early history.

Queen’s is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2016-17. Many units, departments, and groups across campus are planning special events or incorporating the 175th anniversary into their existing activities. To learn more, visit the Queen’s 175th website.