Statements

Spring 2025 Convocation Address

Jun 27, 2025

Your orientation must be to the future

Respectful engagement at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s

Mar 19, 2025

Ensuring that ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s remains a space for free, open, and constructive dialogue is a responsibility we all share.

Launch of ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s 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 ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s, and welcome back those who are returning to the university.

Update on ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Encampment

May 13, 2024

¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s will do everything it can to responsibly uphold free expression and to protect the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.

Statement regarding the ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s 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

¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s must be a place where people can come together safely with thoughtfulness, respect, and compassion.

Statement on Situation in the Middle East

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane - Oct 08, 2023

¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment that embraces the diversity of all community members. We encourage anyone who may be impacted directly or indirectly by this violence to make use of the resources and supports available.

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.

Statement against antisemitism at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s

Principal Patrick Deane - Oct 26, 2022

There is no place at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'s for antisemitism or for hate or violence of any kind against any member of our community.