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June 18, 2019 Edition
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How was your first practicum? We would love to hear about your experience and share it with our student community!

All we need is a short and fun blurb about how it all went and 3 to 5 quick tips for having a successful practicum. Interested? Email mariana.varela@queensu.ca

Congratulations to Dean Rebecca Luce-Kapler!

Rebecca Luce-Kapler has accepted re-appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2020. The offer of appointment from Principal Daniel Woolf was in response to a unanimous and enthusiastic recommendation from the Principal’s Advisory Committee, chaired by Interim Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Tom Harris.

Rebecca has served as Dean of the Faculty of Education since July 1, 2015, and brings over thirty years of experience in education to her position. Throughout her tenure as Dean, Rebecca has focused on building a collaborative and inclusive environment where students, staff, and faculty in the Faculty of Education can thrive. She has also strengthened teaching, learning, and research by expanding the faculty complement and enhancing graduate studies.

Faculty of Education Celebrates Pride


Faculty, staff and students walked together in the Kingston Pride Parade this past Saturday. This is the first time the Faculty has had presence in the parade and it was great to have so many people come out to show their support!

Queen's Community Cupboard


Did you know? Since July 2018, the Faculty of Education has been hosting the Queen’s Community Cupboard to help reduce food insecurity in our community. Community members in need can feel free to pick up non-perishable items and school supplies from this sharing cupboard. It is located in Student Street, just past the Education Library as you head towards Jean Royce Hall.
We are very proud to announce that Lindsay Morcom was awarded a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Language Revitalization and Decolonizing Education. This position recognizes Lindsay’s important work in Indigenous language revitalization and reconciliatory and decolonizing education. 

2019 Kingston National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Friday, June 21
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Confederation Park

Kingston National Indigenous Peoples Day (KNIPD) Committee invites and welcomes the community to join in the annual celebration!

New Faculty Meet & Greet

Thursday, July 4
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Vernon Ready Room

Meet new faculty members Saad Chahine, Thashika Pillay & Heather McGregor.
Light refreshments will be served.
Everyone welcome.

Queen's International Institute on Social Policy

August 20 & 21

The Queen's International Institute on Social Policy presents its annual conference with the theme: "Inclusive Prosperity: Recoupling Growth Equity and Social Integration." 

Please visit link for details and conference pricing.

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