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University District Safety Initiative in Effect for St. Patrick’s Day

Written by stuart on March 14, 2022. Posted in News.

The UDSI is in effect from March 10 at 12 a.m. to March 20 at 12 a.m. and during St. Patrick’s Day, Bylaw Enforcement and Kingston Police will be in the University District responding to calls and proactively patrolling for nuisance behaviour.

Queen’s University Contributes $750K Funding to the City of Kingston

Written by stuart on March 2, 2022. Posted in My AMS.

Queen’s University has recently committed to an additional $750,000 in funding to the city, to be distributed in $150,000 yearly lump sums.

Update on Rector Election 2022

Written by stuart on January 18, 2022. Posted in News.

The search for a new Rector has begun, for an election that will take place in March 2022!

AMS EDII Commitments Report (2022)

Written by stuart on January 16, 2022. Posted in News.

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) has released a report on our equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigeneity commitments.

Winter Term Update

Written by Jumphost on December 17, 2021. Posted in My AMS, News.

December 17, 2021 KINGSTON, ON – Yesterday afternoon, Queen’s University sent an email detailing an update about Winter Term. An excerpt is shown below: “With some very limited exceptions, which are themselves subject to change should public health considerations require it,...

Response to Homecoming Gatherings

Written by Jumphost on October 20, 2021. Posted in News.

KINGSTON, ON/ Oct. 20, 2021 – Over the homecoming weekend, the AMS was disappointed to see large gatherings and inappropriate behaviour from some of our students and visitors. We condemn the misogynistic banners that hung from numerous houses with offensive and inappropriate statements on them....

Update on Rector Election

Written by Jumphost on October 4, 2021. Posted in My AMS, News.

October 4, 2021 Kingston, ON – The AMS Office of the Secretariat has announced that Rector candidate Maya Morcos has succeeded her name from the ballot prior to the voting days of October 1st and 2nd, 2021. We wish Maya the best and thank her for engaging with the position over the...

City issues new emergency order to further curb unsafe social gatherings

Written by Jumphost on September 10, 2021. Posted in My AMS, News.

Sept. 10, 2021 KINGSTON, ON – Today, the City of Kingston is issuing a new emergency order – which includes increased penalties and new enforcement powers to further discourage the ongoing violation of social-gathering limits and help stop local COVID-19 case counts from climbing. Recent large...

Confirmed Positive Covid-19 Case at Trinity Social Restaurant in Kingston

Written by Jumphost on September 8, 2021. Posted in News.

September 8th, 2021 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Dr. Hugh Guan, Acting Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms a COVID-19 positive case at Trinity Social Restaurant at 424 Princess St, Kingston. KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Trinity...

2021 University Rector Election – Preliminary Information

Written by Jumphost on May 20, 2021. Posted in News.

What is happening? On April 30th, 2021, the 37th Rector of Queen’s University announced his resignation through a statement in the Queen’s Gazette. With that announcement, the search for a new Rector has begun, for an election that will take place in September 2021! The University...

Response to Queen’s Journal Instagram Statement

Written by Jumphost on May 17, 2021. Posted in News.

May 17th, 2021  KINGSTON, ON – In consideration of the recent post released by the Queen’s Journal Instagram account on Sunday, May 16th regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine events, the AMS compassionately acknowledges the personal and emotional impact...

Global Equity Crises Statement

Written by Jumphost on May 17, 2021. Posted in News.

May 15th, 2021  KINGSTON, ON – In consideration of the global equity crises and civil unrest occurring across various populations internationally, the AMS, ASUS, EngSoc, HSS, and PHEKSA recognize the emotional labour, suffering, and challenges facing many students currently....

Statement to Queen’s International Students

Written by Jumphost on May 8, 2021. Posted in News.

May 8th, 2021  KINGSTON, ON – The AMS is aware of recent discussion within the Ontario government regarding suspending entry of international students and we are closely following developments in this decision. International students are an integral and valuable part...

Statement Regarding Current COVID-19 Situation in India

Written by Jumphost on May 7, 2021. Posted in News.

May 7th, 2021  KINGSTON, ON –Many of us have been saddened and shocked to see the worsening COVID-19 situation in India over the last several weeks. The AMS acknowledges that this situation has affected many of our South Asian students, staff, and faculty, and...

Statement Regarding Current COVID-19 Situation in KLFA & The Closure of Breakwater Park

Written by Jumphost on April 9, 2021. Posted in My AMS, News.

April 9th, 2021  KINGSTON, ON –  COVID-19 continues to pose many challenges in the lives of students, staff and faculty at Queen’s, as well as for the greater Kingston community. The AMS was extremely disappointed to hear about the immediate closure of Breakwater...

Statement Against Anti-Asian Racism

Written by Jumphost on March 19, 2021. Posted in My AMS, News.

March 19th, 2021 KINGSTON, ON – The AMS condemns all acts of anti-Asian hate, discrimination, violence, sinophobia, and xenophobia and stands in solidarity with our Asian communities at Queen’s. The rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in our communities,...

A Statement on St. Patrick’s Day

Written by Jumphost on March 12, 2021. Posted in My AMS, News.

March 13th, 2020   KINGSTON, ON – The AMS wishes to inform students about precautionary measures regarding the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day. Kingston has handled the pandemic tremendously, and it is important to ensure the community remains safe. To reduce the risk of overwhelming...

AMS 2021-2022 Senior Management Hired!

Written by Jumphost on March 2, 2021. Posted in News.

March 2nd, 2020  KINGSTON, ON – Zaid Kasim, Ryan Sieg, and Tiana Wong have completed their hiring for 2021-2022 AMS Senior Management. Over the weekend, Team RTZ reviewed many applications and conducted many interviews. The Executive-Elect is...