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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ....
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...
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...
This year we saw the completion of the skylight, new washrooms and the renovation of Wallace Hall. Whose idea was it to do those projects and who made the final decision?
In 2014 the AMS hired architecture firm Shoalts and Zaback to produce options for JDUC renovations. Shoalts and Zaback came up...
January 31, 2017
KINGSTON ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) congratulates Jenn Li, Brian MacKay and Palmer Lockridge (Team JBP) on their election as the 2017-2018 AMS Executive and Victoria Chappell on her election as the Undergraduate Student Trustee.
Team JBP received 52.61% (3492) of the vote and...
January 31st, 2017
KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2017 Winter Referendum. Voter turnout was 45.7%
Do you agree to the establishment of a $0.50 fee (subject to individual opt-out) to support Enactus Queen’s?
Choice Votes Percentage
Yes 4027 64.5
No 2220 ...
Last year the University Senate decided that Queen’s University should implement a fall break. The Senate established the Fall Term Break Task Force to consult with students, faculty, and staff about the structure of the break.
This fall, the Task Force released a survey to Queen’s students that received...
Throughout the fall semester we’ve been working on a plan to incorporate sustainability throughout the AMS, a plan that will strengthen sustainability across the organization. Last night, the AMS Assembly approved our plan to close the Commission of Environmental Affairs (CEA) and redistribute the...
With Exam SZN approaching fast, it’s time to hit the (e)books and begin the study grind. Let’s set the scene: You’re out of your room and are looking to find a productive place to work. Stauffer and Douglas are crowded again and the thought of spending 10-15 minutes looking for a space is almost as...
November 24, 2016
KINGSTON ON – Over the past few days we have witnessed threats chalked on buildings and directed at students on social media, this is not representative of our Queen’s values. This is taking away from an educational opportunity to engage all students in a discussion about race and...
November 22, 2016
KINGSTON ON – This morning we were made aware of a party that happened Saturday night in the University District where students dressed in inappropriate costumes. We believe this was wrong, and actions like these make students feel uncomfortable and unwelcome on our campus.
We...