Professors call for action against antisemitism at Queen’s
Nov 8, 2024 · Professors stress the need for policy changes and stronger support for Jewish students on and off campus.A submission sent by Professors Oded Haklai and Michael Greenspan of the Queen’s Coalition Against AntiSemitism (QCAA) to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) in May details rising antisemitism and specific incidents experienced by Jewish students in ...
A year later and we’re still here: Standing against antisemitism on ...
Oct 25, 2024 · More than a year has passed now since Oct. 7, 2023, and it’s been difficult to put into words and even fathom what that really means—what it means for a whole year to have passed since the massacre of our loved ones, our people.It feels like it was hundreds of lifetimes ago, but also yesterday, and now. It feels like time stopped ticking right after Oct. 7, and everything else in the world ...
Construction delays pile up as Queen’s revamps campus
Sep 27, 2024 · This fall, students are once again being met with the all-too-familiar sight of ongoing construction, a scene likely to continue in the future.A range of construction projects are underway as the University “continues to invest in the maintenance and upgrading of existing infrastructure and the development of new spaces to ensure the university provides the best possible teaching, working ...
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What should students know about Queen’s budget cuts?
Jan 16, 2024 · Queen’s announced that it projected a $62.8 million operating budget deficit in May. Since then, the projected deficit has fallen $14.8 million to total $48 million as of December, with the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) accounting for a projected $37 million.
Queen’s fell out of top 15 research ... - The Queen's Journal
Jan 12, 2024 · Queen’s University faces a drop to 16th place in Canadian university rankings, influenced by a 19.7% decrease in research income. While no longer in the top 15, Queen’s remains a member of the U15 research coalition. Vice-Principal (Research) Nancy Ross highlights recent awards, emphasizing global recognition for Queen’s researchers.
BREAKING: Graduate students score victory as the University halts …
The Queen’s Graduate Award (QGA) is here to stay for the 2025-26 academic year. After three weeks of prolonged efforts and continued advocacy by student groups, Queen’s announced on Oct. 9 no changes will be made to the QGA next academic year. Instead, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Matthew Evans will lead a review of graduate funding.
Jewish students and alumni sue Queen’s University for failing to ...
Nov 10, 2023 · A statement of claim filed to the Ontario Superior Court asks for $15 million in damages and alleges Queen’s University fails to provide a safe campus environment to Jewish students and alumni. The class-action suit has yet to be approved by the Ontario Superior Court.
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Around 20 students wearing keffiyehs and face masks held a sit-in at the Registrar’s Office inside Gordon Hall on Dec. 6, demanding updates from Queen’s University’s Responsible Investment Committee regarding their review of the Queen’s University Apartheid Divestment (QUAD) request to divest from companies doing business in or with the State of Israel.
Admissions temporarily suspended for three academic programs
Oct 11, 2024 · As budgetary challenges and low enrolment persist, the future of three academic programs remains uncertain as Queen’s temporarily suspends admission. The first Senate of the year on Sept. 26 didn’t go according to its agenda, with protesters rallying against proposed cuts to the Queen’s Graduate Award—which have since been renegotiated—while also voicing opposition to the University ...