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Bikes and Boards to become an AMS Club

Written by Jumphost on August 22, 2017. Posted in News.

August 22, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, the AMS Executive announced that, effective immediately, Bikes and Boards will transition into a club and will no longer be an AMS-administered corporate service. This decision was made by a resolution of the AMS Board of Directors after the completion of a series...

Students are leaders in sustainability

Written by Jumphost on August 22, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News, Student Life.

Hi everyone, I’m Palmer Lockridge, the Vice-President (University Affairs) for 2017-2018! I oversee and support the activities of the four AMS Commissions and the Clubs Office, which together make up the bulk of the “government-side” of the AMS. The hard-working student volunteers...

Statement from the AMS Executive

Written by Jumphost on August 18, 2017. Posted in News.

August 18, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – On Wednesday, August 16, the AMS accepted the resignation of Brian MacKay as Vice-President (Operations). Brian was elected along with Jennifer Li and Palmer Lockridge as AMS Executive on January 31, 2017. Brian MacKay issued the following statement: “I have...

Director of Clubs and Talent Acquisition Manager Hired

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

August 16, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – The AMS Executive has completed the hiring process for two vacant positions and is pleased to announce the following decisions: Director of Clubs — Marnie Myszko, Religious Studies ’17 Talent Acquisition Manager — Danielle Karas, Commerce ’18 “On...

Learn more about the Marketing and Communications Office

Written by Jumphost on July 31, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Hi everyone, my name is Craig Draeger and I am the AMS Director of Communications for the 2017-2018 term! The purpose of my Office is to manage the two-way flow of information between the AMS and students, while also helping to build and foster our relationships with outside stakeholders. The core...

Learn more about the Academic Affairs Commission

Written by Jumphost on July 17, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Hi everyone, my name is Victoria Lewarne and I am the Commissioner of Academic Affairs for the 2017-18 term! The purpose of the Academic Affairs Commission (AAC) is to ensure the maintenance of the quality, and financial accessibility of a Queen’s education. Thus, it is my responsibility to advocate...

Learn about the Municipal Affairs Commission

Written by Jumphost on July 10, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Hi everyone! My name is Stefano Hollands, and I am the Commissioner of Municipal Affairs here at the AMS. It is my job to advocate for students’ interests to all external stakeholders in the City of Kingston, and to ensure that there are plentiful volunteer and work opportunities for students within...

Learn more about the Campus Activities Commission

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

In the Campus Activities Commission, everyone works to organize a variety of student run events each year including conferences, live music, entertainment and recreation events, and assisting with Orientation Week. As the Commissioner, I am also here to act as an event planning resource if you or...

Learn about the Social Issues Commission

Written by Jumphost on June 26, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Hi everyone! My name is Ramna and I’m the Commissioner of Social Issues for the 2017-2018 year. It may already be two months into my term, but I’m still unbelievably excited for the year ahead. The Social Issues Commission (SIC) exists to actively challenge and eliminate all levels of oppression on...

AMS Assembly Speaker Resigns

Written by Jumphost on April 5, 2017. Posted in News.

April 5, 2017 KINGSTON ON – Today, Jennifer Li, President – elect, Brian Mackay, Vice President (Operations) – elect and Palmer Lockridge, Vice President (University Affairs) – elect, issued the following statement: “Today Alexander Prescott, the Incoming AMS Assembly Speaker, tendered his resignation...

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...