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Statement from the AMS Judicial Committee on Executive Elections Appeal

February 5, 2016

February 4, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Today, George Collister, the Chair of the AMS Judicial Committee, released the following statement: “On Saturday, January 30th at 8:00 PM, I received a […]

10 More Reasons to Submit your Application Today

February 4, 2016

Council (full-time salaried positions) applications are due today at 4pm! If you’re still on the fence about applying, we wanted to give you a few more reasons to encourage you to […]

2016 AMS Executive and Rector Election Results

January 28, 2016

January 31, 2013 KINGSTON, ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) congratulates Tyler Lively, Dave Walker, and Carolyn Thompson (Team LWT) on their election as the 2016-2017 AMS Executive and […]

2016 Winter Referendum Results

January 28, 2016

January 27, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2016 Winter Referendum. Voter turnout was 44.3%. Do you agree to the establishment of a $0.30 fee (subject […]

Student Wellness Services Opens Thursday Evening Clinic in Response to AMS Lobbying

January 11, 2016

KINGSTON, ON – On Wednesday, January 6, Student Wellness Services (SWS) announced the extension of the hours of urgent care walk-in clinic service on Thursdays to 7:30pm. This extension, made […]

Procrasti-Laugh

December 14, 2015

It’s exam season which often means you forget to take time for yourself. You have to take these moments, to smile and laugh with your friends, it’s a small (but […]

AMS Eliminates Proposals as Part of Application and Hiring Process

December 8, 2015

December 8, 2015 KINGSTON, ON—On Thursday, December 3, the Alma Mater Society (AMS) eliminated proposals as a mandatory component of the hiring process for salaried staff and select senior volunteers […]

Orientation Roundtable, NEWTS Exec, FYNIRS Chair Hired

November 30, 2015

November 30, 2015 KINGSTON, ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is proud to announce the following hiring decisions for Orientation Week 2016. Orientation Roundtable Coordinator – Meghan Peirce Logistics […]

Statement From the AMS Executive

November 20, 2015

November 19, 2015 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, AMS President, made the following remarks at the Assembly meeting of November 19, 2015: “On Monday, November 9, 2015, the Executive […]

The State of Non-Academic Discipline

November 12, 2015

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Commissioner of Internal Affairs Hired

November 11, 2015

November 11, 2015 KINGSTON, ON – Hiring for the AMS Commissioner of Internal Affairs has concluded. After reviewing 4 applications, the AMS Executive (Kanivanan Chinniah, Kyle Beaudry, and Sarah Letersky) […]

AMS and City of Kingston to Install Second Phase of University District Signage

November 9, 2015

November 9th, 2015 KINGSTON, ON – On Tuesday, November 10th the Alma Mater Society (AMS) and the City of Kingston will install University District street signs in the area bound […]

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