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Petition Type: New
ID: 14375
Submitted: May 20, 2026 at 4:10:48 PM
First Name: Lacshmi
Last Name: Ganeshananda
Pronoun: She/Her
Preferred Name: Lacshmi
Student Number: 20363406
Email: 22lg3@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSH
Plan: STAT
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request an extension of an exam deferral
Code: EMPR 270
Term: Winter
Year: 2026
Petition Category: Request an extension of an exam deferral
Instructor's Name: Dr. Jacoba Lilius
Component: Final Exam
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: May 19th, 2026
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
Dunning Hall
94 University Avenue
Kingston, ON K7L 3N9
Dear Dr. Dorit Naaman,
I am writing to kindly petition for an extension of an exam deferral for EMPR 270, that was originally scheduled for May 19th, 2026, due to the extenuating circumstances outlined below.
A week prior to my scheduled exam, my uncle passed away. The loss of my family member has had a significant emotional impact on me and my family. In the days leading up to the exam, I found it extremely difficult to focus and concentrate on studying due to sadness and emotional exhaustion. Given these circumstances, I do not believe I was in the appropriate state to perform to the best of my abilities on the exam scheduled for May 19th, 2026.
Since December 2024, I have been seeing Dr. Arunima Khanna, a psychologist at the Queen’s Student Wellness Services, who has also provided a letter of support on my behalf. I hope to continue meeting with her to help me cope with the grief and manage my emotions.
My EMPR 270 professor Dr. Jacoba Lilius is supportive of this petition, if approved. Given my extenuating circumstances, I hope you can consider granting an extension of an exam deferral for EMPR 270. If granted, I hope to complete my exam at the time scheduled by my professor. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind regards,
Lacshmi Ganeshananda
Student Number: 20363406
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
Dunning Hall
94 University Avenue
Kingston, ON K7L 3N9
Dear Dr. Dorit Naaman,
I am writing to kindly petition for an extension of an exam deferral for EMPR 270, that was originally scheduled for May 19th, 2026, due to the extenuating circumstances outlined below.
A week prior to my scheduled exam, my uncle passed away. The loss of my family member has had a significant emotional impact on me and my family. In the days leading up to the exam, I found it extremely difficult to focus and concentrate on studying due to sadness and emotional exhaustion. Given these circumstances, I do not believe I was in the appropriate state to perform to the best of my abilities on the exam scheduled for May 19th, 2026.
Since December 2024, I have been seeing Dr. Arunima Khanna, a psychologist at the Queen’s Student Wellness Services, who has also provided a letter of support on my behalf. I hope to continue meeting with her to help me cope with the grief and manage my emotions.
My EMPR 270 professor Dr. Jacoba Lilius is supportive of this petition, if approved. Given my extenuating circumstances, I hope you can consider granting an extension of an exam deferral for EMPR 270. If granted, I hope to complete my exam at the time scheduled by my professor. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind regards,
Lacshmi Ganeshananda
Student Number: 20363406
Documentation
Professional Letter: Dr. Arunima Khanna Supporting Doc Letter.pdf