Faculty and Staff news

Fall 2022 Newsletter

Dec 19, 2022

This issue announces an Alumni Survey, spotlights Black Studies, celebrates our Fall MA graduates, and provides faculty, staff, alumni updates, and more.

Dr. Vanessa Thompson named Distinguished Professor in Black Studies and Social Justice

Oct 27, 2022

Dr. Vanessa Thompson named Distinguished Professor in Black Studies and Social Justice.

Welcome to Jarena Lee

Oct 18, 2022

The Department of Gender Studies is pleased to announce Jarena Lee as the new Undergraduate Program and Administrative Assistant.

Black Studies Post-doc - Bianca Beauchemin

Aug 02, 2022

The Department of Gender Studies is pleased to announce Bianca Beauchemin as the new Black Studies Post-Doctoral Fellow in Black Feminist Thought!

New Department Head - Sailaja V. Krishnamurti

Jun 23, 2022

The Department of Gender Studies Appointments Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Sailaja Krishnamurti has been appointed Head, Department of Gender Studies for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027.

Summer 2022 Newsletter

Jun 23, 2022

This issue features an announcement of the new Department Head, information about the department's move into Sutherland Hall, and updates from our programs, faculty, and alumni

Katherine McKittrick wins AAG book award

Mar 14, 2022

Congratulations to Professor Katherine McKittrick, whose book "Dear Science and Other Stories" has won the 2021 Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Geography from the Association of American Geographers.

Katherine McKittrick named Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Studies

Queen's Gazette - Jan 12, 2022

Queen’s University professor Katherine McKittrick named Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Studies.

Fall 2021 Newsletter

Nov 26, 2021

This issue features news about the Black Studies minor, department headship update, student profiles and alumni spotlights, and welcomes new faculty, staff, and pre-doctoral fellows.