Queen's University

Fall Orientation is officially underway at . Things kicked off this morning with a parade down Union Avenue to Richardson Stadium, where first-year students from all faculties were officially welcomed by Principal Patrick Deane and student orientation leaders. They also learned Queen’s traditions like the Oil Thigh and how to cheer “Cha Gheil!”

Learn more: https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/welcoming-newest-queen-s-students

Move-in at is the official start of another exciting year at for incoming students. And it's also a big day for their family and supporters who are on hand to help them get set up in their new room in one of our residences. Thanks to all who pitched in to make the day a success!

Student volunteers are on the go at all of our residence buildings today as part of Move-in, helping incoming students with the heaving lifting, way-finding, and of course having a bit of fun, even when it's raining!

Move-in at is underway and the has arrived.
For more information on move-in visit https://www.queensu.ca/residences/move-in

The sidewalk surrounding the John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) is now open – and the welcome sign is back as well – just in time for the return of students for the 2024-25 academic year.
Find out more about the JDUC Revitalization project https://www.queensu.ca/facilities/jduc-revitalization

As the new academic year kicks off, Queen's University is launching a social media campaign to welcome both new and returning students to campus. Two videos from the campaign feature heartfelt messages from upper-year students sharing what makes Queen’s special and their best advice for their new peers.

Beyond the warm welcomes, the university is also focusing on safety and good citizenship to support a positive start to the fall semester for both students and the Kingston community.

Learn more:

What's special about the start of a new school year? | Queen's Gazette Queen’s upper-year students share their thoughts and advice to first-year students about their new home in a new social media campaign.

It’s an annual rite of fall – first-year move-in at .
The majority of the will move in to the university’s 18 residences on Saturday, Aug. 31. Planning has been underway for months and more than 1,000 volunteers will be helping out.
Find out more about the processes (including how to check in, road closures and traffic advisories) and resources.

Move-in sparks excitement on campus | Queen's Gazette Queen's University is set to welcome 4,700 first-year undergraduate students to campus during this year’s residence move-in.

Smith is proud to be the Official National Business Education Partner of the Canadian Paralympic Team. The opening ceremony kicked off the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games yesterday. Go Canada Go!

Learn more about our partnership: https://smith.queensu.ca/about/partners/coc.php

Ready for Fall Orientation?

It’s time to cheer on a pair of community members as they compete at the in Paris .
A big for Anne Fergusson and Allison Lang.

Queen’s community members going for gold at Paralympics | Queen's Gazette Sitting volleyball athletes Anne Fergusson and Allison Lang are representing Team Canada in Paris.

New research led by researcher Dr. Robert Campbell finds that despite public funding for private centres, cataract surgery rates have fallen for the lowest socioeconomic group.
Learn more:

New research shows socioeconomic status shapes access to cataract surgery | Queen's Gazette Queen’s professor Robert Campbell is part of a team that has discovered an association between patient socioeconomic status and access to cataract surgery in for-profit centres that have received public funding in Ontario.

For more than a decade, the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre (DDQIC) has been bringing together emerging entrepreneurs to develop their skills, innovate, and share solutions to modern-day challenges.
Find out who the big winners were in the recently-held Summer Pitch competition.
https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/pitch-competition-celebrates-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-0

campus partners are busy getting ready to welcome the next weekend.
Following a stretch of cold, rainy weather the sun is out and campus is looking beautiful.
For information about Move-In:
https://www.queensu.ca/residences/move-in

If you’ve strolled down University Avenue in the last few weeks, you’ve likely seen the gorgeous golden image, overlooking Queen’s campus from Macintosh-Corry Hall.

This is Echoes of Devotion, a large-scale mural by Scarborough artist Anthony Gebrehiwot, incorporating pieces from Agnes’s Justin and Elisabeth Lang Collection of African Art and in collaboration with artist Winsom Winsom who is featured in the work.

Learn more about Echoes of Devotion: https://bit.ly/469cQT9

Install shot - thanks to Trim-Line Graphics for the installation!

experts Alexandra Minuk, PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Education, and Gail Henderson, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law, highlight 6 ways to meaningfully and effectively integrate financial literacy into high school learning without high-stakes testing, in the The Conversation Canada.

A back-to-school wish list for Ontario’s 2025 high school financial literacy requirement | Queen's Gazette Six ways to meaningfully and effectively integrate financial literacy into high school learning without high-stakes testing.

Congratulations to student Kylie Masse for winning a bronze medal in the women’s 200M backstroke at the in Paris. Masse is currently studying in the Smith School of Business’ Certificate in Business program.
The CIB program is designed for students who want to gain fundamental knowledge in the key areas of business. The program offers athletes flexibility and the opportunity to continue to train at a high level while broadening their career options.
Smith School of Business at Queen's University is the Official National Business Education Partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and a founding partner of Game Plan, Canada’s total athlete wellness program, helping athletes plan for success beyond sport.
(Photo by Candice Ward/Canadian Olympic Committee)

You may notice some changes to our entrance this week! 😯 We are pulling out all the stops in our efforts to promote the 24/25 tenth anniversary season of the Isabel. Come down to take a peek at our beautiful building, the incredible view, and pick up a brochure to peruse our concerts! of.kingston

Congratulations to student Melissa Humana-Paredes who, along with her partner Brandie Wilkerson, captured the silver medal in women’s beach volleyball at the in Paris.
Humana-Paredes is currently studying in the Smith School of Business’ Certificate in Business program.
Since 2016, Smith School of Business has been the Official National Business Education Partner of the Canadian Olympic Team, as well as a Founding Partner of Game Plan, Canada’s total athlete wellness program, helping athletes plan for success beyond sport. In partnership with Game Plan, Smith provides financial awards to current and former Canadian National Team, Olympic and Paralympic athletes across its Certificate in Business and professional graduate programs.
(Photo by Mark Blinch/Canadian Olympic Committee)
Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Every year, hundreds of students take part in summer employment opportunities through the university that build practical skills, explore potential career paths, and create connections within the academic community.
Find out more:

Learning beyond the classroom with on-campus employment | Queen's Gazette Summer employment opportunities provide Queen’s students with experiential learning and career development

IT'S BACK!! 👀

The 2024 Vanier Cup is returning to Kingston and now is your chance to be first in line! Single-game tickets are now available at gogaelsgo.com/tickets.

📅 Saturday, November 23
⏲️ 1:00 PM
📍 Richardson Stadium

Congratulations to Sydney Payne and Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski and their teammates on the Women’s 8 Rowing team for capturing the silver medal at the .
Both are Game Plan Award students in the Smith School of Business’ Certificate in Business program.
Since 2016, Smith School of Business has been the Official National Business Education Partner of the Canadian Olympic Team, as well as a Founding Partner of Game Plan, Canada’s total athlete wellness program, helping athletes plan for success beyond sport. In partnership with Game Plan, Smith provides financial awards to current and former Canadian National Team, Olympic and Paralympic athletes across its Certificate in Business and professional graduate programs.
(Photo by Ken Light/Canadian Olympic Committee)





Learn more:
https://smith.queensu.ca/news_blog/2024/2024-Eighteen-Smith-students-and-alumni-set-to-compete-for-Team-Canada-at-Paris-2024.php

has announced this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Service Award. Known for their exemplary service to the university, each has created a lasting impact throughout their time at Queen’s University.
Congratulations to Monica Corbett, Wilma Hopman, Stephen Lougheed, Sue Moffatt, Stephanie Simpson, Mary Wilson Trider.

Distinguished Service Award recipients announced | Queen's Gazette Annual award recognizes exemplary service to the university over an extended period.

Queen's Faculty of Education is partnering with No.9 Contemporary Art and the Environment, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable development, to create a new program aimed at promoting in schools by offering unique training to teacher candidates guided by the UN SDGs.

Integrating sustainability initiatives into K-12 classrooms | Queen's Gazette Queen's Faculty of Education partners with non-profit No.9 to develop training to teach sustainable community building.

Basking in the glow! Congratulations to Gaels members Chloe Daniels and Taylor Perry for winning a silver medal with in Women's Rugby 7s.

researchers have been awarded $3.5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to advance cutting-edge cancer treatments, improve end-of-life care, enhance food sovereignty, and identify bleeding disorders. Learn more about their innovative work. |

Funding to improve patient lives | Queen's Gazette Queen's researchers receive $3.5 million to advance research with the greatest potential for improving health and wellbeing.

expert Edward Struzik writes in The Conversation Canada that fire events, like the one which has destroyed much of Jasper, will only get worse in a warming world and Canada needs a national wildfire strategy to meet these challenges.

Jasper fire is a grim reminder of the urgency of adopting a national wildfire strategy | Queen's Gazette Fire events, like the one which has destroyed much of Jasper, will only get worse in a warming world. Canada needs a national wildfire strategy to meet these challenges.