Queen’s will build deliberate, strategic, respectful, and mutually beneficial partnerships at the local, national, and international levels. Join us on May 5 as we discuss how this collaborative approach creates opportunities to share ideas, tackle issues, and bring together diverse perspectives.

Hosted by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane, learn how Queen’s will contribute to our communities by encouraging students to think beyond their classrooms and consider how they can have a positive effect on their communities and beyond.

A dynamic virtual panel discussion, this exclusive event is open to all members of the Queen’s University community. Attendees are invited to join virtually from anywhere in the world while tickets are available.

Learn more about community impact at Queen’s in the Queen’s Strategy.

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Meet your host: Dr. Patrick Deane

Patrick Deane became the 21^st Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University on July 1, 2019.

Dr. Deane is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, a position he held for nine years. Prior to that, he served as Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s and also held a number of academic administrative appointments at Western University and the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Deane is a Professor of English Literature, with his principal research focus being the relationship between cultural production and British politics in the first half of the 20th Century.

He read English and Law at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, before undertaking graduate studies and receiving both an MA and a PhD in English Literature from Western University. Dr. Deane was the first recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature in 1988 and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.  

He is President of the Governing Council of the Magna Charta Observatory, a member of the Board of Directors of Providence Care and a member of the Campaign Cabinet for the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. 

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Meet your panelists

Chayce Perkins, Artsci'20

Chayce graduated from Queen's in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Studies. From facilitating advocacy campaigns on postsecondary issues with the Alma Mater Society to helping to coordinate Arts and Science orientation week, Chayce was a driven student leader who contributed to the campus community in many roles.

Among her accomplishments as president of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) was developing a wellness-focused position to improve conversations surrounding the mental and physical health of Arts and Science students, establishing the ASUS Student Professional Development Grant, and hosting the first-ever Life After ArtSci networking event in Toronto.

Connect with Chayce on LinkedIn.

Dr. Jane Philpott

Dr. Philpott is the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Director of the School of Medicine at Queen's University, and CEO of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization. She is a medical doctor, a Professor of Family Medicine, and former Member of Parliament. Prior to politics, Jane spent the first decade of her medical career in Niger, West Africa. She was a family doctor in Markham-Stouffville for 17 years and became Chief of Family Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital in 2008.

From 2015 to 2019 she served as federal Minister of Health, Minister of Indigenous Services, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government. She currently serves as the Ministers' Special Advisor for the Ontario Health Data Platform and was recently elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

Connect with Dr. Philpott on Twitter.
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Aloka Wijesundara, Artsci'23

Aloka is entering her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. She was born and raised in Sri Lanka before moving to Scarborough, Ontario where her family now resides. Aloka is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment wherever she goes.

She has channelled this passion to all her roles at Queen’s, including working as the EDI Assistant at the Student Experience Office, as a Residence Don, and as the incoming Vice President of Operations at the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society. She is particularly passionate about making racialized students and those facing financial barriers feel more supported and welcome at Queen’s.

Connect with Aloka on LinkedIn.

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Meet your Ottawa branch executive

Doug Lai, Com'15

Doug serves as the VP, Operations for the Ottawa Alumni Branch, and as the Vice President of the Smith Ottawa Chapter. Originally from Vancouver, Doug is an award-winning Wealth Advisor with Scotia Wealth Management Rideau Wealth Group.

Visit the Queen’s Ottawa Alumni Branch on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Special Recognition for Staff Awards recognizes Queen's University staff members who consistently provide outstanding contributions during their workday, directly or indirectly, to the learning and working environment at a level significantly beyond what is usually expected.

The award recipients were announced in December by Principal Patrick Deane. This event will give award recipients a chance to receive their award in person at the Isabel for awardees and invited guests. The entire university community is encouraged to watch the event livestream broadcast starting at 5 p.m. to celebrate their friends and colleagues. 

 

Join us in person in Toronto or virtually from the comfort of your home on Thursday, March 31 as we discuss the university’s strategic goals for student learning and global impact. During this session, we will learn about how Queen’s is driving innovation and change inside and outside our classrooms and preparing our students to have an impact in the world.

A dynamic panel discussion with plenty of opportunity to ask questions, this exclusive event is open to all members of the Queen’s University community. As our first hybrid event of the series, you can join virtually from anywhere in the world or attend in-person while tickets are available.

Read more about Queen’s Strategy.

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Join us

In person

5-8 pm ET
Enjoy the Principal's address and panel discussion followed by light refreshments and networking. More details will be sent to you after registration.

The Fermenting Cellar
28 Distillery Lane,
Toronto, Ont.
M5A 3C4

Things are still a little strange in the world of events, and we are doing our best to navigate this reality. As such, we are treating The Fermenting Cellar as an extension of Queen’s University, including all Covid-19 safety protocols. All guests will be asked to:

• provide proof of vaccination upon arrival
• wear a mask at all times when not eating or drinking

Masks will be available onsite to all guests. Find out more about Queen's event protocols.

Virtually

5:30-6:30 pm ET
Enjoy the Principal's address and panel discussion. More details will be sent to you after registration.

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Meet your host

Dr. Patrick Deane

Patrick Deane became the 21st Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University on July 1, 2019.

Dr. Deane is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, a position he held for nine years. Prior to that he served as Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen's and also held a number of academic administrative appointments at Western University and the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Deane is a Professor of English Literature, with his principal research focus being the relationship between cultural production and British politics in the first half of the Twentieth Century.

He read English and Law at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, before undertaking graduate studies and receiving both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Western University. Dr. Deane was the first recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature in 1988, and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.  

He is President of the Governing Council of the Magna Charta Observatory, a member of the Board of Directors of Providence Care and a member of the Campaign Cabinet for the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. 

Meet the panel

Dr. Wanda Costen 

Dr. Costen became Dean of Smith School of Business in July 2021. A collaborator at heart, she brings a combination of academic experience, as well as private and public sector management. Dr. Costen is a champion of inclusiveness in business and works with community, business leaders, and university stakeholders to ensure business research and teaching is training emerging leaders to thrive within the changing expectations of society. With a PhD, EMBA and BSc, she has done research and partnered with organizations on managing diversity, inequality in organizations, women and leadership, and strategic human resources. Dr. Costen sits on the boards of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, as well as the Business Schools Association of Canada (BSAC). 

Morgan Lehtinen, Artsci'16

Morgan recently entered the home stretch of her PhD in Chemistry at Queen's. She is an accomplished cleantech innovator, leader, and community builder. Fueled by her passion for using scientific innovation to build a sustainable future, she founded Micellotec an industrial wastewater recycling start-up based on her PhD research. Through her work, she has achieved many accolades including placing 3rd globally at the Young Persons' World Lecture Competition and receiving the Leadership, Innovation and Community Engagement award in 2021. Outside of the lab, Morgan focuses on building initiatives to ensure the best path to success for all those around her. She is the Program Coordinator of Dunin Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre’s Konnect initiative which empowers aspiring female entrepreneurs and subsequently co-founded "Bonds for Success" the first Chemical Sciences specific mentorship program in Eastern Ontario.

Ushpreet Mehta, Com'19

Ushpree works in operations and strategy at On Deck, a Series A start-up where top talent comes to accelerate their ideas and careers while surrounded by a world-class community. After graduating from Queen’s in 2019, she spent two years at OneLocal, a YC-backed and Toronto-based Series-A SaaS start-up. In this role, Ushpreet helped grow the company from 30 to100 employees on the Operations team. Through the support of Dunin Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre, Ushpreet participated in several experiential learning opportunities including Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Initiative and the Deshpande Foundation Development Dialogue. Through these opportunities and resources, Ushpreet discovered the budding entrepreneurial spirit that would kick start her career.