Dear students, I am writing as the Chair of the Council of Order to inform you of the decision to grant the inaugural Council of Order awards. The Council of Order Awards are granted by the Council of Order to members of Assembly, the Society or the University, who have made unique, invaluable and...

Dear students,   On March 31st, 2025, AMS Assembly met for a special meeting. The meeting was called by President Rocchi to discuss how the AMS can support undergraduate students during the ongoing PSAC 901 strike.   The four recomendations of the letter were presented as discussion topics, and through...

Dear students, I am writing to provide some context and background pertaining to the transparency of e-votes released on March 27th. The Office of the Secretariat has a mandate to provide confidential, impartial and sound advice to all members of the Society, in a manner that promotes good governance...

To whom it may concern, The Judicial Affairs Office received a complaint pertaining to the integrity of the Commerce Society General Meetings. Please note that the Judicial Affairs Office takes complaints seriously, and an investigation is underway. Additionally, per Part C, section 1.3 of the Judicial...

Dear students,  On Wednesday March 26th, President Rocchi became aware of the Undergraduate Open Letter to Queen’s Administration signed by undergraduate students.   Given that a meeting of the Senate, which has purview over academic matters at Queen’s was scheduled for 2:30 PM on Thursday,...

KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2025 AMS Special Referendum. Voter turnout was 2642 (13.0%)  Plebiscite questions are used to survey the opinion of undergraduate students.  Non-binding Plebiscite questions will not be deemed “Pass” or “Fail”.   Plebiscite Questions  Do you agree that external...

Kingston, ON – Below are the results of the 2025 Winter Special Referendum. The following table shows what percent of the vote’s turnout is required for a fee or candidate to pass. 2642 students voted, with a 13.0% voter turnout. Turnout Percentage Percentage Needed to Pass Less than 5% 70% 5%...

The AMS recognizes PSAC 901’s right to strike and remains committed to supporting undergraduates throughout this time.  If you are an undergraduate student concerned about how this strike may affect your campus experience, please reach out and we will do our best to provide information where possible....

Dear students,  On Wednesday March 5th, 2025 the AMS Judicial Committee convened to hear the concerns brought forward to the Judicial Affairs Office on February 11, 2025 with respect to the ResSoc Executive Elections.   Based on the statements provided to the Judicial Affairs Office, and supporting...

To whom it may concern, On Tuesday, February 11th, the Judicial Affairs Office received a complaint pertaining to the Residence Society Executive Elections. Please note that the Judicial Affairs Office takes complaints seriously, and an investigation is underway. Additionally, per Part C, section...

Dear students, On Monday, February 10th, 2025 the AMS Assembly, unanimously voted in favour of the following motion moved by Secretariat Garabedian and Commissioner Amer. “That the AMS Assembly recognize Ruth Osunde as the first Black woman to serve as an AMS executive and the first Black Vice-President...

KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2025 AMS Winter Referendum. Voter turnout was 4157 (20.4%)  AMS Ballot Sliding Scale for Reference:  The following table shows what percent of the vote’s turnout is required for a fee or candidate to pass. According to the 2025 Winter Referenda voter...

At November General Assembly, the AMS Assembly approved a motion to support the Queen’s Backing Action on the Climate Crisis petition to divest from all fossil fuels.  Supporting this petition affirms our commitment to environmental sustainability, as outlined in our Principles and Positions Policy....

Dear Students, Please consider this news post a formal notification that The Queen’s Journal Editor-in-Chief position elections process is currently underway. Per The Journal Policy, election timelines are normally set before the end of the Fall Term, and must be publicized for at least two...

The AMS and SGPS Executive teams wish to update their members on the JDUC Revitalization Project and move in progress.  As you may know, the reopening of the JDUC has faced several delays, resulting in miscommunication and frustration as projected opening dates have been postponed with little notice....

“I see the Student Advocacy Conference as an opportunity to apply all facets of OUSA and the benefits it offers to not just our student leaders but the entire undergraduate community at Queens” Commissioner of External Affairs George.   On the week of November 19th, the AMS participated in the Student...

This statement is released in advance of a review of the Principle Positions Policy of the AMS surrounding Non-Academic Misconduct scheduled to occur in Winter 2025; and to promote greater transparency about one of the two autonomous systems of the AMS.  The Judicial System of the Alma Mater Society...

This Statement is released for purposes of promoting greater transparency within AMS governance.  Every member of the Alma Mater Society pays a set of mandatory fees established via a campus-wide referendum; and may opt-out of the optional fee(s) available. You can learn more about the AMS Fee Slate,...