In his memory, flags on campus have been lowered. Downie died Tuesday night in Toronto from brain cancer. Queen’s University is mourning the death of Gord Downie (Artsci'86, LLD'16), lead singer of The Tragically Hip, a Queen’s graduate and honorary degree recipient. Mr Downie died Tuesday night in Toronto from brain cancer. Gord Downie (Artsci'86, LLD'16) performs during The Tragically Hip's final tour.

8 from 11:30 am-1 pm in the Sutherland Room, second floor JDUC, for those who wish to drop in. After hours, students are encouraged to contact Campus Security at 61.Ĭhaplain and counselling services will also be available on Wednesday, Nov.

78264 or Good2Talk, Ontario’s 24-hour post-secondary student helpline: 1-86. Flags on campus will be lowered in Leah’s memory.Īnyone in need of support is encouraged to contact: Interfaith Chaplain Kate Johnson, 61 and/or Student Wellness Services, 61 ext. The family has requested that their privacy be respected at this time. Information regarding a celebration of life will be posted when available. Our thoughts are with them at this time,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. “On behalf of the Queen’s community, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Leah’s family and friends. She was also working towards a Certificate in Business and was included in the Dean’s Honour List for both first and second year. Majoring in global development studies, with a minor in Spanish, Leah had completed her first year of studies at the Bader International Study Centre (BISC) at Herstmonceux Castle in England. Leah Battista (Artsci'19) passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, was in her third year of studies at Queen’s. Leah, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. Queen’s regrets to inform the community of the death of student Leah Battista (Artsci'19).

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