On Friday, a group of people came together in front of Richardson Hall making demands of the institution regarding the war in the Middle East that are similar to those recently seen in colleges and universities across North America. A number of individuals at that gathering have now set up tents on campus, 15 as of Sunday afternoon, and they remain in place in the courtyard between Richardson Hall and Mac-Corry.
Dear Queen’s Community,
As you may know, a total solar eclipse will take place the afternoon of Monday, April 8th. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for all of us lucky enough to be in Kingston as the city is in its direct path and will provide the perfect opportunity to fully view the eclipse. The last fully visible eclipse at this geographical location occurred in 1349 and the next one will not take place until 2399. The full effect (totality) of the eclipse will last for over three minutes between 3:22 and 3:25 pm.
Financial challenges in higher education do not usually attract great attention in the national media. Recently, however, Queen’s has found itself much in the news as we have begun the difficult process of rebalancing our budget to take account of the very real fiscal constraints which affect every university in Ontario.
A poignant Photovoice exhibit has been popping up in various Kingston venues and was recently spotted at the North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting in San Francisco. It combines images and candid quotes from Kingston area families about resiliency, despite the various challenges they face. It also demonstrates the unwavering commitment of a research team to community-engaged participatory action research and to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 17, Partnerships for the Goals.
Date
Tuesday March 5, 2024Location
210 Mitchell Hall Faith and Spiritual LifeStudents are invited to join staff from Career Services and FSL for a conversation on meaningful work.
Registration not required.
For more details visit the Faith and Spiritual Life website.
Date
Saturday March 2, 2024Location
LinQLab, Mitchell HallJoin QSUS, a student-run club at Queen’s seeking to connect and grow the sustainability movement in the Queen’s and Kingston communities since 2015, for their annual conference.
The event is meant to inspire and educate the Queen’s community on how sustainable practices can be integrated into various aspects of our lives, without compromising on quality or comfort.
Various speakers will delve into the problems we currently face as a globalized society, and offer solutions that focus on the benefits of following a sustainable economic model that holds the community at its center.
Make connections and meet others who are passionate about sustainability!
Link to purchase tickets:
*includes light breakfast and lunch
More info is available on Instagram @qsus_queens
Start Date
Thursday March 7, 2024End Date
Friday March 8, 2024Time
9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation
Stauffer LibraryI@Q is more than a conference; it is an approach to learning where the teacher and the learner reside in the same person. It is a natural extension of a university that prides itself on the quality of undergraduate education and its scholarship and research.
Keynote speaker for the 18th Annual I@Q Conference is . The keynote will be presented in Stauffer Library Room 014 on March 7 from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
For more details about the conference proceedings please visit the I@Q website.
Date
Thursday March 7, 2024Location
210 Mitchell Hall Faith & Spiritual LifeCreative times for reflection and conversation.
Visit the Faith and Spiritual Life website for more details and events.
Date
Friday March 8, 2024Location
Meet at Theological Hall at 11:50 am on the steps that face the tennis courtsInterfaith Chaplain Erin will lead us through times of movement, stillness, contemplation, and reflection as we ground ourselves in nature during this 1-hour walk. This is a great opportunity for intention and connection!
Please visit the event link on the Faith and Spiritual Life website for details about route and timing.
Weather: Please note that if there is heavy wind or rain, a cancellation will be sent no later than 1 hour before the meeting time to your email. We will walk in light rain, but not in thunderstorms or high winds.
Event and/or Accessibility Inquiries: Email chaplain@queensu.ca
Date
Wednesday March 6, 2024Location
Mitchell Hall -1st floor atriumCome pet Oscar, our fluffy golden retriever St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog and meet his handler John.
Petting a dog has been shown to reduce stress and boost “feel-good” hormones – and Oscar loves attention!
No registration required; feel free to drop-in at any point during the hour.
