Author: Communications

Written By: Tabarak Alahmed So you made it to university…. Now what? That’s exactly how I felt when my family dropped me off at my off-campus apartment at the start of the year. As a first-generation student, stepping onto campus felt completely overwhelming. I didn’t know the unwritten...

Written By: Amal Kareem After the initial rush of September, it can sometimes feel like your chance to get involved with a club has passed. You might wonder if you’ve missed your opportunity or if you’ve fallen behind. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Major events like the...

Written by: Akpotobore If you believe an AMS policy has been broken, you might be unsure where to bring your concern or what will happen once you do. For someone receiving a complaint, that uncertainty can feel just as daunting. The Suspected Policy Infraction (SPI) process gives these concerns a...

When you think of the AMS, you might think of student services, clubs, events, or campus advocacy. But did you know that the AMS also has its own independent, student-led judicial system? For over 125 years, the AMS Judicial System has played an important role in ensuring fairness,...

Written by the 2026-2027 Orientation Round Table From the excited cries of eager Leaders to the nervous faces of our newest Gales, there is truly not a more spirited, unique, and exciting time on Queen’s campus than the Fall Orientation period. You may have heard someone comment on the...

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...

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...

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...

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...