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

March 2, 2022

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

January 18, 2022

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

AMS EDII Commitments Report (2022)

January 16, 2022

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

Winter Term Update

December 17, 2021

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 […]

Response to Homecoming Gatherings

October 20, 2021

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 […]

Update on Rector Election

October 4, 2021

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 […]

City issues new emergency order to further curb unsafe social gatherings

September 10, 2021

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 street parties not only violate many laws, bylaws and social […]

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

September 8, 2021

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, […]

2021 University Rector Election – Preliminary Information

May 20, 2021

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 […]

Response to Queen’s Journal Instagram Statement

May 17, 2021

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 this has on Queen’s students and our Queen’s […]

Global Equity Crises Statement

May 17, 2021

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 […]

Statement to Queen’s International Students

May 8, 2021

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 […]

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