From a young age, Victoria Okwudi, Nurs ’25, was drawn to the art of braiding and styling Black hair. She grew up in admiration of her aunt, who owned her very own salon, and revered all the “grown folks” getting their hair done while chatting about their grown-up lives.

Oct 4, 2024 · The declining life spans of the Indigenous community is a cry for Canadian healthcare systems to change their ways. However, their solution is a bit too simplistic for an issue that runs generations deep. The British Columbia First Nations Health Authority recently reported a six-year drop in life expectancies of Indigenous people, between 2017 and 2021, totalling a staggering 15.3 years less ...

Jan 14, 2025 · With timelines remaining uncertain, the AMS and Society of Professional Graduate Students (SGPS) have been left questioning whether the long-awaited JDUC move-in will become a reality.In a joint statement released on Jan. 14 at approximately 2 p.m., the AMS and SGPS announced they’ll no longer move into the JDUC this month due to repeated delays caused by labour shortages.

Sep 6, 2024 · Unionized workers are fed up. Unions across campus, including United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2010 and Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) 901 units 1 and 2, ask their members to sign petitions urging the University administration to provide employees with fair wages and manageable workloads.. READ MORE: …

The Queen’s Graduate Award (QGA) is here to stay for the 2025-26 academic year. After three weeks of prolonged efforts and continued advocacy by student groups, Queen’s announced on Oct. 9 no changes will be made to the QGA next academic year. Instead, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Matthew Evans will lead a review of graduate funding.

Nov 1, 2024 · With a new SOLUS interface in the works, students are hoping the course selection platform will allow for a more seamless selection.SOLUS, the primary platform for Queen’s students to manage crucial academic and personal services like course registration, tuition payments, and financial aid, is undergoing a design overhaul.Beginning with its first phase in 2021, the Digital Academic Calendar ...

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Aug 30, 2024 · Canada’s immigration system has long received strong public support and even praise from many corners of the world. Not anymore. A recent United Nations report criticized Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, calling it a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.” Where Canada went wrong is the key issue.With an aging population, immigration has been viewed as a ...

Nov 22, 2024 · Throughout my entire undergrad, Queen's campus has felt seemingly endless. Each year, I discover a new study spot, a new secluded park bench to sit on between classes, and a new overpriced vending machine in one of my lecture halls.Throughout my entire undergrad, Queen's campus has felt seemingly endless. Each year, I discover a new study spot, a new secluded park bench to sit on between ...

Nov 29, 2024 · The JDUC revitalization project hits another roadblock with the move-in timeline, leaving students in limbo amid construction delays. Days before the previously announced occupancy date, the University announced on Nov. 27 that the JDUC revitalization project wouldn’t receive an occupancy permit on Nov. 29 as planned. The permit for the previously existing areas of the building is now ...