Important messages, dates and news from the Faculty office.
Important Dates
 
Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 pm EDT
To Drop or Not to Drop: Student Services Webinar

Monday October 26 - Friday October 30
Fall Term Break (No classes to be held)

Wednesday October 28 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
Virtual Grad Fair

Friday October 30
University Holiday

Monday November 2
Last day to drop Fall term courses

Monday November 2 at 1:30-3:30 pm EDT
Drop in Career Advising 

Monday November 2 - Friday November 6
Thrive Week

Saturday November 7
Last day to apply for accommodation for an official examination conflict for the December examination session

Wednesday November 11
Remembrance Day observance (Classes cancelled 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

Enjoy the Fall Term Break_
deanNew Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII)

The Faculty of Arts and Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anita Jack-Davies as Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) - the first assistant deanship of its kind in the Faculty and at Queen's, and one of only a few similar positions across the country. In this role, Dr. Jack-Davies will provide valuable leadership in EDII including implementing the many EDII priorities contained in the Faculty's Strategic Plan.

Read more on our website: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/node/1349.
webinarTo Drop or Not to Drop: Student Services Webinar Today

To Drop or Not to Drop, That is the Question: Assessing your Progress and Making Decisions

Can I drop a class? When do I have to decide? How can I make up missed credits? What implications does dropping have for someone in my situation?  If you are feeling overwhelmed with your course load, this session will outline some options and provide you with some answers to help you make these big decisions.

Today (Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 pm EDT), spend an hour with an Arts and Science academic advisor gaining information and tips to help you decide if dropping a class is the right decision for you. 

This webinar will also be recorded and posted to https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/pass-academic-advising after the session.


International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdqqOC7LrU
thriveThrive Week 2020

Queen's Thrive 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. Check out their website here https://www.queensu.ca/thrive/
gradVirtual Grad Studies Fair

Thinking of doing a graduate degree? Queen's School of Graduate Studies would like to invite you to peruse the many graduate programs we offer.  Take this opportunity to listen to presentations, ask questions, watch videos and chat with faculty, staff and current graduate students.

When:  October 28th 2020, 11am- 3pm EDT.

Note: When registering you have the option of registering for a specific faculty (perhaps your main interest) or general.  Regardless of which ticket you check, you will have access to all graduate programs within each Faculty and the School of Graduate Studies.
carraeDrop-in Career Advising for Arts & Science Students

If you've got urgent career questions related to your course add/drop decisions - this is for you!

On Monday November 2 between 1:30-3:30 PM meet with a career counsellor with no appointment necessary in these special drop-in sessions on the FAS add/drop deadlines in both semesters.
contagion2Contagion Cultures Lecture Series
 
This series is a Faculty of Arts and Science collaboration which helps to make sense of this pandemic through the expertise and insights of Arts and Science faculty members.

The series is live-streamed on Zoom every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EDT/EST.

Upcoming events:

Oct 27 - Libraries and COVID-19: How libraries are working to optimize digital access during a pandemic - Mark Swartz, Queen's University Library

Nov 3 - Racism, Scapegoating, and Blame in the History of Epidemics - Jenna Healey, Department of History

For more info on the series and to register please visit: 
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