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Behind the AMS: Actioning Affordability

September 17, 2026

University is expensive. That is not news to any of us. Tuition and fees are only part of the equation. There’s rent, groceries, textbooks, transportation, and all the smaller expenses […]

Student Innovation Grant 2026

September 15, 2026

Queen’s, Your AMS Executive Team is excited to introduce the Student Innovation Grant, designed to empower undergraduate students to turn their ideas into meaningful projects that improve the student experience […]

Could You Be Queen’s Next Undergraduate Student Trustee? 

September 3, 2026

Could You Be Queen’s Next Undergraduate Student Trustee?  Every two years, undergraduate students at Queen’s elect one of their peers to represent them on one of the University’s highest governing bodies: the Board of Trustees.  […]

Fall 2026 AMS Election and Referenda Proclomation

September 1, 2026

Dear AMS Constituents,   Welcome back to Kingston! Please consider and review this official notice opening the Fall 2026 Elections & Referenda Season! This Fall 2026 season we will be […]

Event Sanctioning is Moving!

July 29, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is introducing a new event sanctioning system for the 2026–2027 academic year, making it easier and faster for student groups to plan […]

Supporting Student Life

July 17, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The past year has raised important conversations surrounding transparency, accountability, and how the Alma Mater Society (AMS) serves the Queen’s community. As our new team approaches the start of the school year, we look towards building trust with the student body by making […]

Election of the Board of Directors 26/27

May 5, 2026

Queen’s,  The following message serves as a formal update on the election and appointment of the 2026–27 AMS Board of Directors. The Board of Directors plays a key role in […]

A Farewell from the Communications Team

April 23, 2026

As the year comes to a close, the Communications Team would like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of our members and reflect on the experiences that […]

Your Guide to Summer in Kingston

April 15, 2026

Spending the summer in Kingston? Whether you’re staying for the summer or just visiting for a weekend, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of it. From waterfront […]

Survive & Thrive: Exam Season at Queen’s

April 15, 2026

It’s that time of year… exam season is here! Whether you’re a colour-coded planner or a last-minute crammer, you’re going to need snacks, a good spot to lock in, and […]

EXAM RESOURCES AT QUEEN’S

April 7, 2026

As stressful as exams can feel, you’re not in this alone. Keep reading to learn about important exam information, academic supports, and resources available to help you get through the […]

What on Earth Is the AMS?

April 7, 2026

Written by 2016-2017 AMS team, updated by the AMS 2025-2026 team. By now you may have seen Instagram posts, booths, videos and news flying around campus with the start of […]

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