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How to succeed in Kingston without even trying

Written by Jumphost on November 4, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Now that Homecoming is over and Halloween has come to a close, here are some ideas for how to keep the fun going for the rest of the semester. 1. Queens Events Homepage Calendar: When deciding on a fun outing, a great place to start would be the Queens Event Calendar for a weekly, up-to-date schedule...

2016 Fall Referendum

Written by Jumphost on November 3, 2016. Posted in News.

November 3, 2016 Kingston ON – Below are the results of the 2016 Fall Referendum. Voter turnout was 22%. Do you agree to the continuation of the CFRC mandatory fee of $7.79 for the next three years? This fee was originally established in 1976 and last went to referendum in the spring of 2014. Choice...

A Student Government Must Work for Students

Written by Jumphost on November 2, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

This weekend, the AMS Offices, JDUC, and Queen’s Centre were vandalized in the middle of the night with unauthorized stickers and posters produced by the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). As a result, the Student Life Centre cancelled a booking in MacCorry today relating to the CFS Day of Action...

TAPS Special Committee Begins Work

Written by Jumphost on October 21, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

October 21, 2016 Kingston, ON – The TAPS Special Committee has finalized their terms of reference and will begin its investigation into the workplace culture of the AMS service. The Committee will begin by conducting a series of confidential interviews with TAPS staff. Struck in response to...

Statement from the AMS Executive on Homecoming Video

Written by Jumphost on October 19, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

October 19, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – We recognize that many of you were likely affected by the video released on social media following Homecoming, titled “Drunk Times with College Students.” This weekend traditionally celebrates what and who makes Queen’s so special – this video did...

5 Small Changes to Make Your Lifestyle More Sustainable

Written by Jumphost on October 4, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Beginning on October 2, Sustainability Week is hosting a variety of events that will address many elements of environmental sustainability including local food, transportation, climate change, energy, local diversity, waste, and more! In the spirit of Sustainability Week, here are the top 5 ways that...

ReUnion Street Festival: Keeping the Tradition Alive

Written by Jumphost on September 27, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Though the new school year has just begun, the temperature is already starting to drop and leaves are already starting to change. This can only mean one thing… Queen’s Homecoming is just around the corner! Homecoming has been my favourite weekend at Queen’s for the past two years, and I am beyond...

Queen’s Pub and Underground to be Open for Homecoming and Frost Week

Written by Jumphost on September 20, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Dear Students, Dave, Carolyn, and I want to apologize to all of you for the decision we made to close Queen’s Pub and The Underground for Homecoming and Frost Week. We were wrong, and we want you to know that we are reversing our decision. Over the past week, we have been in the difficult situation...

AMS Takes Strong Action in Response to TAPS Hazing Incident

Written by Jumphost on September 15, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

September 15, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Yesterday, the AMS Board of Directors held a special meeting to approve steps to address the workplace culture of the AMS Pub Services. The Board struck a special committee to investigate the issue which will be chaired by Mike Blair, a former Board chair, and will...

6 Things I Learned in First Year

Written by Jumphost on August 23, 2016. Posted in Student Life.

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Student Wellness Services to Open Evening Clinic in September 2016

Written by Jumphost on April 29, 2016. Posted in News.

April 29, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, Kyle Beaudry, and Sarah Letersky, the AMS Executive, issued the following statement: “We are happy to announce that we have achieved an agreement in principle to extend evening clinic hours at Student Wellness Services, starting September 2016. “Student...

Statement by the AMS Executive on the retirement of Greg McKellar

Written by Jumphost on April 27, 2016. Posted in News.

April 27, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, the President, Kyle Beaudry, the Vice President (Operations), and Sarah Letersky, Vice President (University Affairs), issued the following statement: “Today, after almost three decades of service, it is with considerable regret that we announce...

Get to know our IT Support Officer Position

Written by Jumphost on April 26, 2016. Posted in Student Life.

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Statement from the AMS Executive on the Future of a Fall Break

Written by Jumphost on April 19, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

April 19, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, President, and Sarah Letersky, Vice President (University Affairs) released the following statement in response to the motion voted upon at Senate regarding a fall break: “Over the past few weeks the University has been increasingly engaged...

AMS Board of Directors

Written by Jumphost on April 11, 2016. Posted in Student Life.

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Child Development Centre 20th Annual Run/Walk

Written by Jumphost on March 29, 2016. Posted in Kingston Living, Student Life.

The AMS Goes Federal for the Week

Written by Jumphost on March 23, 2016. Posted in Academics, Student Life.

AMS Engages Federal Government on Student Issues

Written by Jumphost on March 21, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

March 21, 2016 OTTAWA, ON—Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, AMS President, and Sarah Letersky, AMS Vice President (University Affairs) issued the following statement: “This week, with the support of AMS Assembly, we will be in Ottawa to meet with elected officials and policymakers to ask for improvements...