Statements
Fall 2025 Convocation Address
Nov 07, 2025
The capacity to imagine and always work towards the greater good
Respectful engagement at Queen's
Mar 19, 2025
Ensuring that ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ remains a space for free, open, and constructive dialogue is a responsibility we all share.
Launch of ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ Bicentennial Vision consultation
Jan 17, 2025
Beginning a community conversation about where we want our university to be in 2041.
Guidance on institutional statements regarding global or domestic affairs
Sep 19, 2024
Together, our community can continue to foster a respectful and inclusive environment where ideas can be expressed and explored with openness, tolerance, and academic rigour.
A new academic year
Sep 06, 2024
As the first week of the fall term ends, I welcome everyone new to ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, and welcome back those who are returning to the university.
Update on ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ Encampment
May 13, 2024
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ will do everything it can to responsibly uphold free expression and to protect the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Statement regarding the ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ budget
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane - Jan 29, 2024
Addressing the community on the university’s financial situation.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia on Campus
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane - Oct 30, 2023
Our campus must be a place where all can feel safe, even when challenged in debate and discussion. As a community, we will learn from each other but only if we listen and respect one another.
Global Events & Safety and Security on Campus
Oct 13, 2023
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ must be a place where people can come together safely with thoughtfulness, respect, and compassion.
Statement on the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Principal Patrick Deane - Feb 15, 2023
We must stand in solidarity with those suffering in Türkiye and Syria, and reach out to those in our immediate circles who are connected to and affected by the tragedy.