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AMS Emergency Assembly Cancelled

Written by Jumphost on April 4, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

By a consensus decision of new President’s Caucus, tonight’s planned emergency session of AMS Assembly has been cancelled. We would like to explain the reasons behind this decision, and the thorough discussion among student leaders that brought it about. First, we all recognize the offensive and hurtful...

Joint Statement From the AMS Executive and the Executive-elect on the Election of the AMS Assembly Speaker

Written by Jumphost on April 3, 2017. Posted in News.

April 3rd, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, the current Executive Team LWT and incoming Executive Team JBP issued the following joint statement: Sunday evening the incoming AMS Assembly elected Alexander Prescott as Assembly Speaker for 2017-18. We have heard concerns from the student body about the election,...

2016-2017 Teaching Awards Announced

Written by Jumphost on March 23, 2017. Posted in News.

March 23, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – The Teaching Awards Committee of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) is very excited to announce the following awards for the 2016-2017 academic year: Frank Knox Award: Fall Semester: Richard Ascough Winter Semester: Charles Molson Christopher Knapper Award: Fall Semester:...

Working Inside the Academic Affairs Commission

Written by Jumphost on March 21, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Ever wondered what it’s like to work within the AMS? Well I’m here to give you the inside scoop of both the Academic Affairs Commission and the Marketing and Communications office. Both are absolutely essential parts of the AMS as the AAC produces much of our academic policy and the Marketing and...

Peer Support Centre, Academic Grievance Centre and Housing Resource Centre Closed Due to Cold

Written by Jumphost on March 16, 2017. Posted in News.

March 16, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Tyler Lively, AMS President, Dave Walker, AMS Vice President (Operations), and Carolyn Thompson, AMS Vice President (University Affairs) issued the following statement: “We regretfully announce that the Peer Support Centre, Academic Grievance Centre, and Housing...

2017-2018 Government Manager and Corporate Assistant Manager Hiring

Written by Jumphost on March 13, 2017. Posted in News.

March 12, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Hiring of the 2017-2018 Government and Assistant Managers for the Alma Mater Society (AMS) has concluded. After receiving 175 applications, the Executive-elect Jennifer Li, Brian Mackay and Palmer Lockridge are happy to announce the following hiring decisions: Secretariat:...

2017-2018 AMS Board of Directors Election

Written by Jumphost on March 10, 2017. Posted in News.

March 10, 2017 KINGSTON ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) would like to congratulate the following people on their election to the AMS Board of Directors: One-year term student director: Tyler Lively Michael Blair Two-year student director: Aniqah Mair Mikela Page Community Director: John Neretlis “The...

Inside the Campus Activities Commission

Written by Jumphost on March 9, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

The AMS prides itself in its volunteer activity that works to help make the Queen’s community feel like a home away from home. The Campus Activities Commission is a commission that is heavily volunteer-based. Without its volunteer reserve, the commission wouldn’t be as successful as it is in providing...

2017-2018 Head Manager Hiring

Written by Jumphost on March 6, 2017. Posted in News.

March 6, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Hiring for the 2017-2018 Head Managers of all AMS services has concluded. After receiving 21 Head Manager applications, the Alma Mater Society (AMS) is pleased to announce the following hiring decisions: Bikes and Boards: Megan Vahabi, Concurrent Education’18 Common Ground...

What the F*%k is the AMS

Written by Jumphost on March 1, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

By now you may have seen Facebook pages, booths, videos and pamphlets flying around campus with the start of 2017-2018 hiring season happening now. Yet the only question people seem to have is “what the F*%K is the AMS”? This post will hopefully inform and update you (the students) on who/what the...

AMS Congratulates New Journal Editor-in-Chief

Written by Jumphost on February 16, 2017. Posted in News.

February 16, 2017 KINGSTON ON – Today the AMS Executive congratulated Joe Cattana on being elected Editor-in-Chief for Volume 145 of the Queen’s Journal. “This was the first contested Editor-in-Chief election in 6 years. It was great to see a discussion of ideas about the future of the Journal....

Clubs Office: What have we been up to this year?

Written by Jumphost on February 15, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply . The clubs community at Queen’s has always played an integral role in enhancing student involvement while offering unique opportunities outside...

What’s Coming up in The Social Issues Commission?

Written by Jumphost on February 14, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Over the past two weeks, many of us have fallen victim to midterms and assignments that have resulted in long nights in Stauffer, multiple trips to Tim’s, and mounting stress. Although Reading Week will provide a much needed break for all of us, it is important to remember to take time out of your...

AMS Executive Team Hiring

Written by Jumphost on February 13, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

February 13th, 2017 KINGSTON ON – Jennifer Li, Brian MacKay and Palmer Lockridge have completed their hiring for the 2017-2018 AMS Executive Team. Over the weekend, team JBP reviewed 43 applications with two rounds of interviews. The Executive-Elect is excited to announce the following decisions: Commissioner...

Commissions: What Have We Been Up To This Year?

Written by Jumphost on February 13, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

All the commissions fall under the Vice President, University Affairs. Here is a summary of the projects that they have been working on! If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply . Academic...

Directors: What have we been up to this year?

Written by Jumphost on February 9, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

There are 3 Directors that fall under the AMS Vice President of Operations – here is a brief summary of one or two projects they have been working on this year! If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply ....

Introducing the First Annual University District Summit!

Written by Jumphost on February 7, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Are you a student who’s had ongoing grievances with landlords throughout your time at Queen’s? Do you want to see improvements for students within the University District? Looking to learn more about the District in general and the plans for the future? The University District Summit is in its first...

Offices: What Have We Been Up To This Year?

Written by Jumphost on February 6, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

There are 4 Offices that fall under the AMS President – here is a brief summary of one or two projects they have been working on this year! If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply Advancement...