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Re: Updates for the Community

Written by Jumphost on September 2, 2020. Posted in News.

September 2nd, 2020 Kingston, ON – The mandate of the Board of Directors is to provide strategic oversight, financial accountability, and human resources support to Alma Mater Society Inc. (AMS). Our goal is to protect the interests and advance the objectives of all AMS stakeholders,...

TAPS 2020-2021

Written by Jumphost on September 1, 2020. Posted in News.

September 1, 2020 Kingston, ON – The AMS is deeply saddened to inform the public about the current situation regarding The AMS Pub Service (TAPS) for the 2020-2021 school year. Due to circumstances related to COVID-19, public health regulations and...

Statement on AMS Exposed Account

Written by Jumphost on August 19, 2020. Posted in News.

August 19th, 2020    Kingston, ON – The AMS is continuing to read and reflect on each post released by @AMSxposed. The stories being shared are serious, upsetting and not in keeping with the culture at the AMS. We recognize that although most of these...

Bus Update – Fall Term

Written by Jumphost on August 12, 2020. Posted in News.

August 12th, 2020 Kingston, ON – Last night, Kingston Transit approved a temporary student bus pass option at Kingston City Council to allow for Queen’s Students to access public transit for the Fall Term at a reduced rate. The AMS is pleased to announce the...

AMS Commitments to our QTBIPOC Community

Written by Jumphost on July 24, 2020. Posted in News.

July 24th, 2020 Kingston, ON – The AMS has released our commitments to our QTBIPOC community through a report detailing Action Items. This report is a working document that will reconsidered, adjusted and added to many times throughout our term. We will reflect the most...

Faculty of Law Commitment to Consideration of Renaming Building

Written by Jumphost on June 29, 2020. Posted in News.

June 29th, 2020 Kingston, ON – Last week, Queen’s University Faculty of Law committed to reviewing the name of Sir John A. MacDonald Hall. The Alma Mater Society would like to acknowledge the importance of this commitment. The Society recognizes that we, as well as Queen’s University,...

COVID-19 Web Page

Written by Jumphost on June 18, 2020. Posted in News.

June 18th, 2020  Kingston, ON – The AMS has launched a COVID-19 specific page on our website, for students to best access resources and useful contacts. This website will be updated often to allow for timely news. We will be adding a section related to AMS services in the coming...

Update on Bus-It 2020-2021

Written by Jumphost on June 2, 2020. Posted in My AMS, News.

June 2nd, 2020 Kingston, ON – The Alma Mater Society, in consultation with the City of Kingston has opted to terminate the Bus-It Program for the 2020-2021 school year, in light of the impact of COVID-19. This decision resulted from discussions held over a period of several weeks. Kingston Transit...

Statement Against Anti-Black Racism

Written by Jumphost on June 1, 2020. Posted in My AMS, News.

June 1st,  2020  Kingston, ON –  The Alma Mater Society stands in solidarity with our Black students, staff, faculty, and extended communities who continue to face anti-Black racism and discrimination. It is our duty as student leaders to represent and serve the diversity of all students...

Fall 2020 Update

Written by Jumphost on May 15, 2020. Posted in My AMS, News.

May 15th, 2020 Kingston, ON – This Wednesday, the University issued a statement indicating a predominantly remote fall 2020 term at Queen’s due to COVID-19, and the safety of Queen’s students and the Kingston community. In light of the University’s decision, the AMS and Senior Management...

Update: Queen’s Univeristy commits to installing and stocking menstrual products in high circulation buildings

Written by Jumphost on April 30, 2020. Posted in News.

April 30th, 2020 Kingston, ON– Over the course of the year, the AMS Executive worked closely with the AMS club Queen’s Period to tackle menstrual accessibility and stigma on campus. In addition to improving accessibility and availability of products, the Executive wanted to create an empathetic...

AMS CONTRIBUTES $44,000 TO HELP QUEEN’S STUDENTS COPE WITH COVID-19

Written by Jumphost on April 24, 2020. Posted in News.

April 23rd, 2020 KINGSTON, ON – Through the newly launched AMS Employment Financial Aid Bursary, the AMS has given out nearly $14,000 to students who are no longer able to work because of COVID-19. Furthermore, the AMS has contributed $30,000...

AMS Increases Mental Health Support

Written by Jumphost on April 17, 2020. Posted in News.

April 17th, 2020 Kingston, ON- Effective September 1st, 2020, the AMS will be increasing the Psychologist/Social Worker/Psychotherapist coverage of the AMS Health and Dental plan from $750 (100% per visit) to $1000 per year (100% per visit). Addressing the mental...

Undergraduate Trustee Election and March 2020 Referendum Results

Written by Jumphost on March 25, 2020. Posted in News.

March 25th, 2020 KINGSTON, ON – The Alma Mater Society would like to congratulate Shoshannah Bennett-Dwara on her election as Undergraduate Trustee. Shoshannah won on the third ballot with 29.7% (738/2481) of the vote. Aidan Turnbull came in second with 21.2% (527/2481)...

Update: AMS Front Desk to close

Written by Jumphost on March 20, 2020. Posted in News.

March 20th, 2020 Kingston, ON – Starting Monday, March 23rd, the AMS Front Desk will no longer be open. To coordinate a cheque pick-up, please contact We regret any inconvenience caused.

Update on St.Patrick’s Day

Written by Jumphost on March 16, 2020. Posted in News.

Mar. 16, 2020 – Joint Statement on St. Patrick’s Day events from Principal, AMS President, SGPS President Compared with previous years, this past weekend saw a significant decrease in student celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. Our hospital and emergency services reported...

Update: Suspension of Services and Altered Hours

Written by Jumphost on March 13, 2020. Posted in News.

March 13th, 2020 Kingston, ON – Today, Queen’s University announced that all undergraduate classes are suspended as of Monday, March 16th in response to concerns regarding COVID-19. Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Kingston and the risk remains low. As such the university will...

COVID-19 Advisory

Written by Jumphost on March 13, 2020. Posted in News.

With St. Paddy’s coming up soon and growing concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19, we are advising you to avoid large crowds and hosting friends from out of Kingston this weekend. Our advice is due to the increased risk to our community. As an age cohort that is not significantly threatened...

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