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Plan updated for first time in 11 years
The University is updating its Campus Master Plan and they hope to make West Campus a destination for student life.
Queen’s aims for accessible campus
Two years after the approval of Queen’s accessibility framework, the University continues to strive towards a more accessible campus.
Enrolment has potential
The University is looking into establishing a planning committee to propose a new enrolment strategy by spring 2013, says Provost Alan Harrison.
Improving the Queen’s Press
The Kingston office of the McGill-Queen’s University Press (MQUP) is temporarily closed after its three staff left their positions.
Copying concerns
Students could be facing $22.50 in new student fees this fall if Queen’s signs a new copyright agreement.
NAD under fire
Offenses traditionally processed through the Non-Academic Discipline System have been rerouted to school administrators, leaving the future of Queen's peer-to-peer method uncertain.
New strategic research plan in the works
The first section of the newly-revised Strategic Research Plan was brought to a Town Hall meeting last Tuesday looking to shift Queen’s research to an international focus.
Administration owes explanation
Since 2005, Queen’s students have paid a mandatory annual student fee of $70 to pay for the construction of the Queen’s Centre Phases 1, 2 and 3.
QUASR gets boost
The Queen’s University Administrative Systems Replacement (QUASR) project has received an $800,000 boost from the University’s operating budget in order to complete the last leg of a three-year task.
A statement from Queen's Bands
Queen's Bands will return in January as a reinvigorated and recalibrated organization
Senate stalls initiative on suspensions
On Tuesday, Queen’s Senate tabled an initiative that called for guidelines for future program suspensions.
Res citations increase
Drunk students can end up in either the Campus Observation Room, Emergency Room or Detox Centre
College ties strengthened
A new agreement between Queen’s and St. Lawrence College aims to address issues that students face when completing both college and university educations.
Hot food not an option
Vendors report a loss in profits after being told to discontinue the sale of hot foods.
Senate decides to keep GPA system
Queen’s Senator Jordan Morelli wants the University to rethink its grading structure.
Lawsuit filed against Queen's
A September court ruling against Loyalist College has led to a lawsuit against Queen’s.
James Ready campaign targets students
Queen's was selected as one of six schools targeted by beer company James Ready's new advertising campaign.
Survey for sexual orientation and gender identity
All Queen’s employees are now able to identify their sexual preference and gender identity on an equity census.
New copyright policy enacted
Queen’s opted out of an Access Copyright agreement, saving at least $800,000 in the process.
Adminstration and Faculty union reach tentative agreement
Negotiators did what they could "to avert crisis on campus," says Faculty Association president Paul Young
Faculty union and administration take break from mediation to consider offers
After more than 18 hours of bargaining, Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and University administration postponed mediation talks.
Outlet closure leads to new fees
Queen's has handed its contract with Canada Post with the closure of the Royal Postal Outlet. Under a new agreement, Queen's will be charged for mailbag collections and deliveries.
Stand-off on labour talks
QUFA President Paul Young and Queen's Provost Bob Silverman weigh in on the ongoing labour negotiations from either side of the bargaining table.
University plans to delete deficit by 2013
The new fiscal year's operating budget plans to limit enrollment, fund faculties and solve the pension deficit.
Art centre steels attention
Queen's Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts is brought up at city council because of safety concerns about the building's siding.