Communications, Author at Alma Mater Society

First Year Intern Hiring

Written by Communications on September 29, 2026. Posted in My AMS, News.

Start Your First Year at Queen’s with the AMS First-Year Intern Program Your first year at Queen’s is full of opportunities to figure out what interests you, meet new people, and start building experiences that can shape the rest of your time at university. If you’re looking for a way to get...

Behind the Gavel: Inside the AMS Judicial System

Written by Communications on September 28, 2026. Posted in Blog Post, My AMS.

Written by: Vani Nayyar When students think about student governance at Queen’s, they may think of clubs, student societies, advocacy, or the AMS Assembly. But behind these more visible parts of student life is another institution with a unique role: the AMS Judicial System. The...

Apply for Up to $5,000 Through the Student Impact Fund

Written by Communications on September 22, 2026. Posted in News.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dear Undergraduate Students, Team DAE is excited to share an opportunity for students to make an impact! Our student Health and Dental Plan provider, Alumo, has launched a new initiative called the Student Impact Fund, which provides students with the opportunity to...

Behind the AMS: Actioning Affordability

Written by Communications on September 17, 2026. Posted in Blog Post, My AMS.

Written by: Dreyden George, AMS President Edited by: Akaran Siva, Director of Communications 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 that...

Student Innovation Grant 2026

Written by Communications on September 15, 2026. Posted in News.

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 at Queen’s University. By providing financial support for student-led...

Could You Be Queen’s Next Undergraduate Student Trustee?

Written by Communications on September 3, 2026. Posted in My AMS, Student Life.

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. Next year, that person could be you. My name is EJ Kelvin, and I...

Fall 2026 AMS Election and Referenda Proclomation

Written by Communications on September 1, 2026. Posted in My AMS.

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 hosting a Referenda, and both an Undergraduate Trustee and Rector Election. In Fall...

Event Sanctioning is Moving!

Written by Communications on July 29, 2026. Posted in My AMS.

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 events on campus. Following months of consultation with clubs, faculty societies, student leaders, and internal...

Supporting Student Life

Written by Communications on July 17, 2026. Posted in My AMS.

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...

Election of the Board of Directors 26/27

Written by Communications on May 5, 2026. Posted in My AMS.

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 shaping how the AMS operates behind the scenes. Each year, students have the opportunity to sit with the Executives and...

A Farewell from the Communications Team

Written by Communications on April 23, 2026. Posted in Blog Post.

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 made this year so memorable. From creativity to community, our team has grown together while making a meaningful impact on...

EXAM RESOURCES AT QUEEN’S

Written by Communications on April 7, 2026. Posted in Blog Post.

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 next few weeks! Exam Logistics: What you need to know The exam period runs from April 9th-23rd, and your exam...

April 2026 Assembly Reports

Written by Communications on April 2, 2026. Posted in My AMS, News.

ALMA MATER SOCIETY ASSEMBLY REPORTS April 2026 MISSION STATEMENT To serve and represent the diversity of students at Queen’s University. MANDATE To represent Queen’s University students within the university and externally by working to further the best interests of the...

Join Us For The CAGM and Assembly Meeting – Winter 2026

Written by Communications on March 16, 2026. Posted in My AMS.

Each winter semester, in accordance with the AMS constitution and by-laws, students are invited to attend the Corporate Annual General Meeting (CAGM) and observe the work of the Assembly. The CAGM is the winter corporate meeting of the AMS Corporation where both voting and non-voting members of...

Before You Celebrate: What to Know for St. Patrick’s Day at Queen’s

Written by Communications on March 13, 2026. Posted in Blog Post.

With one of the busiest weekends of the year approaching, it’s important to know how to celebrate in a safe and responsible manner. Keep reading to learn about some key regulations you should keep in mind, specific enforcement measures in place this weekend, and who you should contact if you...

Keep Up & Win Stuff: The AMS Blog-Reading Contest

Written by Communications on March 13, 2026. Posted in Blog Post.

This year, Communications has been running something new — and if you haven’t noticed yet, you might already be behind! We launched a blog-reading contest as a fun way to keep students engaged with AMS updates. But this isn’t just casual scrolling. Hidden across our blog posts are hints and clues...

Don’t Steal Street Signs: Street Sign Did Not Consent!

Written by Communications on March 12, 2026. Posted in Blog Post.

It is that time of the year again, where the streets turn green, the gingers run, people climb on top of their house (please don’t do this), and everyone becomes Irish for the day. It’s St. Patrick’s Day at Queen’s! Every year without fail, Kingston wakes up the following day to several...

Complete your 2025 Cybersecurity Training to Keep your Access!!

Written by Communications on March 10, 2026. Posted in Blog Post.

Complete your 2025 Cybersecurity Training to keep your access. It only takes about 20 minutes. Cybersecurity is important, don’t think otherwise! We gave it a fair shake, but many students still have not completed their training. Students who do not complete the training by March...

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