Installation address
Full text of Principal Patrick Deane's Installation Speech delivered on November 12, 2019 at Grant Hall, Queen's University, Kingston Ontario. Check against delivery.
Declaration of commitment to address systemic racism
The recent calls for administrative leadership on anti-racism, from staff, faculty, and especially students, have been heard clearly and action will be taken.
To this end, and with guidance from our Associate Vice-Principals, Stephanie Simpson and Janice Hill, I have prepared a Declaration, on behalf of the university’s administration, to address racism, systemic as well as individual.
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ announces appointment of 21st Principal and Vice-Chancellor
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ introduced its next Principal and Vice-Chancellor today at a special announcement event in Stauffer Library. Patrick Deane will become the 21st Principal and Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2019, succeeding Principal Daniel Woolf.
Dr. Deane is currently the President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University, but he is also a familiar presence here at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´. Before moving to Hamilton in 2010, he served as Vice-Principal (Academic) at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ from 2005 to 2010.
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ new principal begins his first term
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ begins a new chapter this week, as Patrick Deane commences his first term as the university’s principal and vice-chancellor. He arrives to campus having recently completed a nine-year tenure as president and vice-chancellor of McMaster University.
In conversation with Patrick Deane
It’s been just over 90 days since Patrick Deane took on the role of Principal and Vice-Chancellor at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´. The Gazette recently took some time to chat with him about his experience at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ in the role so far, his open letter, and plans for conducting a conversation with the ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ community about the issues we are facing and the university’s future.
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ signs the Magna Charta Universitatum
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ is one of the newest signatories of the , joining a collective of close to 900 universities around the globe. Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane signed the document at a ceremony closing the Magna Charta Observatory’s annual conference, held for the first time in North America at McMaster University in Hamilton on Oct. 17.
Set for a historic day for ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´
Since 1841, ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ has installed a new principal only 20 times. Tuesday, Nov. 12, then, will be a significant moment in the history of ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, as Patrick Deane will be formally installed as the 21st principal and vice-chancellor.
Celebrating with the ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ community
On a historic day at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, as Patrick Deane was installed as the 21st principal and vice-chancellor of the university. Over 400 people attended the ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Grant Hall, which has been the site of almost every installation since it opened in 1905.
Following the academic procession into the hall, Chancellor Jim Leech delivered an official welcome to the audience. Donald Raymond, Chair of the Board of Trustees, then presented Principal Deane to the chancellor, who led the new principal through the Pledge of Office.
Patrick Deane hosts the Kingston community for breakfast
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane hosted local organizers, businesses, politicians, and other stakeholders from across Kingston recently at the 2019 Principal’s Community Breakfast for a discussion on how ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ and the community can work together to build a strong future for Kingston and the surrounding area.
Staff members go above and beyond
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ relies on the contributions of its over 2,000 staff members to fulfill its academic mission. Each year, ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ recognizes the outstanding work of several employees through the . These awards are organized by Human Resources, and they are presented to staff members who perform at a level “significantly beyond what is usually expected." They can be awarded to either individual staff members or teams.