Annual event
Summer BBQ celebrates community among colleagues
June 12, 2025
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This year's BBQ featured the addition of an Employee Resource Groups showcase and membership drive.
Over 2000 staff and faculty attended the annual summer BBQ at Agnes Benidickson Field, hosted by the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor on June 11.
Hospitality Services and senior leaders joined together to serve the meal at this zero-waste gathering. Attendees also contributed generously to a donation bin supporting the AMS Food Bank with non-perishable food items.
While waiting in line, attendees could chat with staff members from the Vice-Principal, Culture, Equity, and Inclusion Office who coordinated an informational booth representing the eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Queen's. The ERGs showcase and membership drive was a new addition to the BBQ this year.
The Office of the Principal is asking event attendees to share what they thought about the BBQ in a available until June 30.

Over 2,000 staff and faculty attended this year's summer BBQ.

Principal Deane's office hosts the annual gathering.

The BBQ was a zero-waste event, designed to promote sustainability.