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Queen's broadens efforts to promote health and safety

With a recent spike of COVID-19 cases in the Kingston region, Queen’s and its community partners have intensified efforts to make sure students are following KFL&A guidelines. Since the start of the pandemic, the university has worked in partnership with KFL&A Public Health, Kingston Police, the City, and Kingston Health Sciences Centre to promote awareness of public health regulations and respond to actions that put the health of the Kingston community at risk.

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Principal Deane says no excuses for sexist behaviour, sexual violence, or harassment

Action against individuals who displayed misogynistic signs at unsanctioned student parties being pursued under Student Code of Conduct.

While this weekend’s street parties and other forms of disruptive conduct might be explained sympathetically by some as an expression of the pent-up energy of young people emerging from COVID-19 isolation, no such excuse can be made for acts of sexual harassment or violence, or sexist behaviour of any kind.

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Principal provides important update to faculty, staff, and students

Preventative measures at Queen’s are aimed at slowing the rate of infection to ensure the healthcare system can focus on those more seriously affected by the virus.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane has issued a message to the Queen's community about the latest measures the university is taking to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Some of the most important points address meetings and gatherings; academic programming; convocation and degrees; and faculty & staff working arrangements.

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