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Support for Mahsa Amini and Protesters in Iran and Worldwide

Written by AMS Marketing on October 18, 2022. Posted in News.

October 18, 2022 KINGSTON, ON – Following the unjust death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, protests have erupted throughout Iran and worldwide. Spearheading the protests, Iranian women have been removing their hijabs and cutting their hair publicly, directly targeting the compulsory...

Team ETC Platform (Summer Review)

Written by AMS Marketing on October 7, 2022. Posted in News.

October 7, 2022 KINGSTON, ON – As a team committed to continuous improvement and fulfillment of our platform goals and values, Team ETC is releasing an updated platform. We hope that with an updated platform we are able to engage students with the projects we have worked on, and the initiatives/goals...

AMS 2022-2023 Senior Management Team Hired!

Written by stuart on June 20, 2022. Posted in News.

After several months of reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and careful deliberations, Eric Sikich, Tina Hu, and Callum Robertson have completed their hiring for the 2022-2023 AMS Senior Management.

The AMS Remembers Bruce Bingham Alexander

Written by stuart on June 10, 2022. Posted in News.

The Alma Mater Society is remembering the life and work of Bruce Bingham Alexander, former President of the AMS (1960), who passed away on June 1, 2022.

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...