Jim Leech's guest appearances

Jim Leech

Canadian Club of Toronto

Empire Club of Canada

Convocation Speakers

Campus Beat

In Session: Conversations with University Councillors – CFRC Podcast Network

Paul Martin

Beverley McLachlin

Bob Rae

Peter Bethlenfalvy

Amanda Lang

Dominic Barton

David Naylor

Peter Mansbridge

Catherine McKenna

Edward Burtynsky

Stephen S. Poloz

Bob Chiarelli

Brad Duguid

Goldy Hyder

Pierre Lassonde

OwlTail

Queen’s University, like many university’s has a Chancellor.  Chancellors have many roles to play at and on behalf of the university as they represent its interests anywhere in the world, act as important points of contact with major donors and serve as goodwill ambassadors across a spectrum of activities. The Queen’s Chancellor also participates in a variety of university ceremonies, as well as student and alumni events, notably the traditional hearty handshakes students all receive at the time of their laureation at convocation. Following Queen’s University’s announcement that the Honourable Murray Sinclair will become the 15th Chancellor commencing in July, we sat down with the 14th Chancellor, Jim Leech.  This extended episode features a joyful conversation with Jim about the many roles he’s played, the highlights and happy memories of his time as Chancellor, what he loves so much about Queen’s University and its community near and far, and the low down on the ‘Curious Case of the Missing Convocation Cap.’ Though not covered in our conversation with Chancellor Leech, Queen’s Alumni may be interested to learn that there is a campaign underway to support the Jim Leech Ceilidh Centre Campaign that will support the revitalization of the John Deutsch University Centre (affectionately known as The JDUC), home of student activities, engagement and governance on campus.

Queen’s University, like many university’s has a Chancellor.  Chancellors have many roles to play at and on behalf of the university as they represent its interests anywhere in the world, act as important points of contact with major donors and serve as goodwill ambassadors across a spectrum of activities. The Queen’s Chancellor also participates in a variety of university ceremonies, as well as student and alumni events, notably the traditional hearty handshakes students all receive at the time of their laureation at convocation. Following Queen’s University’s announcement that the Honourable Murray Sinclair will become the 15th Chancellor commencing in July, we sat down with the 14th Chancellor, Jim Leech.  This extended episode features a joyful conversation with Jim about the many roles he’s played, the highlights and happy memories of his time as Chancellor, what he loves so much about Queen’s University and its community near and far, and the low down on the ‘Curious Case of the Missing Convocation Cap.’ Though not covered in our conversation with Chancellor Leech, Queen’s Alumni may be interested to learn that there is a campaign underway to support the <a href="https://givetoqueens.ca/donate/immediate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Leech Ceilidh Centre Campaign</a> that will support the revitalization of the John Deutsch University Centre (affectionately known as The JDUC), home of student activities, engagement and governance on campus.

Chancellor Jim Leech in Conversation

Judith Brown

In the premiere episode of this illuminating new series, we chat with Jim Leech, 14th Chancellor of Queen’s University and Limestone District School Board Trustee Judith Brown, both Alumni members of Queen’s University Council. From our conversations, we learn much about their long and respective career paths since graduation from Queen’s, how and why they give back to their Alma Mater, and the contributions each make on University Council.  Further, among other stories, we also get a snapshot into Mr. Leech’s role as Chancellor and the compelling story of Ms. Brown’s collaborative work with Black student organizations at Queen’s to expand Black History Month events into the community. Put on a pot of tea and join us for lovely, enlivened, and motivating conversations with Jim Leech and Judith Brown! Cha Gheill!   Jim Leech interview runs to 39 minutes. Our chat with Judith Brown begins at 39:23. CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen’s University would also like to extend a special thank you to Terri Flindall, Special Projects Officer in the Office of the University Secretariat. for her assistance and enthusiasm throughout the development and production of this groundbreaking project.

In the premiere episode of this illuminating new series, we chat with Jim Leech, 14th Chancellor of Queen’s University and Limestone District School Board Trustee Judith Brown, both Alumni members of Queen’s University Council. From our conversations, we learn much about their long and respective career paths since graduation from Queen’s, how and why they give back to their Alma Mater, and the contributions each make on University Council.  Further, among other stories, we also get a snapshot into Mr. Leech’s role as Chancellor and the compelling story of Ms. Brown’s collaborative work with Black student organizations at Queen’s to expand Black History Month events into the community. Put on a pot of tea and join us for lovely, enlivened, and motivating conversations with Jim Leech and Judith Brown! Cha Gheill!   Jim Leech interview runs to 39 minutes. Our chat with Judith Brown begins at 39:23. CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen’s University would also like to extend a special thank you to Terri Flindall, Special Projects Officer in the Office of the University Secretariat. for her assistance and enthusiasm throughout the development and production of this groundbreaking project.