what to watch for

Monday November 1, 2021
Last date to drop Fall Term classes without academic penalty

Thursday November 11, 2021
Remembrance Day (Classes cancelled 10:30-11:30am)

Friday December 3, 2021
Fall Term Classes End
what's happening in FAS

  • Important dates
  • Vaccination Policy update
  • Identifying Challenges in Writing Across Borders workshop series
  • Thrive Week
  • Screening of The Bystander Moment
  • #ICYMI
VACCINATION POLICY UPDATE

In line with new instructions from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Queen’s University has updated its Vaccination Policy regarding what constitutes “fully vaccinated” status. The change aligns the university’s policy with the province’s new Enhanced Digital Vaccine Certification Program that took effect across Ontario on September 22. Any Queen’s community members vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Health Canada will be unaffected by this change.

The change alters what constitutes fully vaccinated status, limiting it to those who have received:
  • 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada
  • 1 or 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by 1 dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (i.e., Pfizer or Moderna) authorized by Health Canada, or
  • 3 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada

Those who previously declared full vaccination status based on two doses of a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), no longer meet the new required standard. All individuals who fit this description must update their status on the university’s vaccine status declaration form to partially vaccinated and comply with additional health and safety measures, including twice weekly at-home rapid antigen testing, until 14 days following receipt of a third vaccination. Read additional details about changes to the Vaccination Policy on the Safe Return to Campus website.
IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES IN WRITING ACROSS BORDERS WORKSHOP SERIES

Delve into why plagiarism seems to pose a problem for international students in English academic writing in this workshop series, which starts Thursday, October 21. Facilitated by Yunyi Chen, Centre for Teaching and Learning, the series will help educators explore cultural influence in academic writing, critical thinking, and academic integrity. Participants will reflect on critical questions, identify teaching strategies to help students overcome associated challenges, and attend a panel Q&A component for further questions, resources, and conversations.

Learn more and register on the Centre for Teaching and Learning webpage.
THRIVE WEEK

Participate in Queen's Thrive Week, taking place November 1 to 5, which is a campus-wide initiative designed to promote positive mental health for all students, faculty, and staff. Thrive exists to encourage dialogue about balance, community engagement, social support, and healthy lifestyle choices. Learn more on the Thrive website.
SCREENING OF THE BYSTANDER MOMENT  
 
Queen’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services (SVPRS) and The Sexual Assault Centre Kingston (SACK) have partnered up as part of an Engaging Men on Campus Series to bring you a virtual screening of The Bystander Moment featuring Jackson Katz, on Wednesday October 27 from 6:30-8pm. Following the screening, there will be a brief discussion where you can share your thoughts with our panel.

To learn more and to register, visit the link below:
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