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SDGs

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Achieving emissions reduction targets

Bird's-eye view of Queen's University campus

Queen's has achieved a 35 per cent reduction in emissions from 2008 levels thanks to a variety of initiatives, including major infrastructure projects.

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SDGs

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Minister Dunlop makes first visit to Queen’s

Minister Dunlop and Principal Deane standing side by side

The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, visited Queen’s University on Thursday, Oct.

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Making courses more equitable and inclusive

The Centre for Teaching and Learning has recently added three new educational developers and is continuing the Student Educational Technology Assistants Team launched in 2020. Every term at Queen’s, instructors at all levels look to innovate in the classroom or adopt new approaches to their teaching informed by the latest research.

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Principal Deane issues statement on unsanctioned student parties

Condemns reckless behaviour of some students and individuals coming into community for sole purpose of causing trouble.

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Principal Deane says no excuses for sexist behaviour, sexual violence, or harassment

Action against individuals who displayed misogynistic signs at unsanctioned student parties being pursued under Student Code of Conduct.

While this weekend’s street parties and other forms of disruptive conduct might be explained sympathetically by some as an expression of the pent-up energy of young people emerging from COVID-19 isolation, no such excuse can be made for acts of sexual harassment or violence, or sexist behaviour of any kind.

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Principal provides important update to faculty, staff, and students

Preventative measures at Queen’s are aimed at slowing the rate of infection to ensure the healthcare system can focus on those more seriously affected by the virus.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane has issued a message to the Queen's community about the latest measures the university is taking to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Some of the most important points address meetings and gatherings; academic programming; convocation and degrees; and faculty & staff working arrangements.

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Joint statement on St. Patrick’s Day events

Compared with previous years, this past weekend saw a significant decrease in student celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. Our hospital and emergency services reported a decrease in calls and visits related to celebrations. We are thankful that the impact on the community was lessened and that many students listened to our communication last week and chose not to participate.

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Principal’s statement on suspension of undergraduate classes

Queen’s University suspends classes for week of March 16-20 in response to COVID-19.

Dear Queen’s Community,

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Statement from the Principal on St. Patrick's Day

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane urges students to reconsider plans to attend large gatherings due to coronavirus.

The COVID-19 situation is changing daily. There is an increasing concern about health risks posed by large events and gatherings. While the risk to our students and staff in Kingston still remains low, that can change at any time. Events that draw crowds from outside of Kingston increase the likelihood of transmission.

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