Author: Communications

  It has been 80 years since the end of the Second World War, claiming an estimated 70 to 85 million lives. Every year, at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month — we will remember every single person who sacrificed their lives, and served for our country. Remembrance...

This fall, Queen’s students will once again have the chance to shape how our student fees are used! The Fall 2025 AMS Elections & Referenda Season is focused entirely on fee referenda, where we decide whether to continue, increase, or introduce specific student activity fees that fund clubs...

From October 23–26, the Queen’s Alma Mater Society (AMS) attended the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance’s (OUSA) Fall General Assembly (GA), hosted this year at Laurentian University in Sudbury. Over four days, delegates from universities across Ontario came together to discuss key issues...

Summary Bill 33 (Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025) if passed would give the province new power over ancillary fees at all Ontario universities. The bill risks undermining student-approved funding for services like the AMS Food Bank, Walkhome, Peer Support Centre, Bus-It, 300+ clubs,...

Picture this: you’re having a blast with your friends, and the school spirit is ever-present! You’re cranking the tunes, conversing with your fellow classmates, enjoying a cold one… only to be met with sirens and a hefty fine. How can we avoid this you ask? Great question! Let me fill you in on...

Homecoming is almost here, and the excitement is already in the air. Whether you’re catching up with friends you haven’t seen in a while, heading out to the street parties, or cheering at the big game, this weekend is all about celebrating school spirit and the community we’re lucky to be part...

Reading Week is here! Whether you’re catching up on lectures or finally catching your breath, this is your reminder to rest on purpose. We asked AMS Senior Managers for the books, shows, and movies they reach for when they need to recharge, consider this your cozy, zero-stress menu for the...

One of dozens of red dresses installed across Queen’s campus hangs from a tree near Stauffer Library 2023. (Photo by Shelby Lisk / Queen’s University) Date: Early October Location: Across Queen’s Campus October 4 marks the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered...

It’s the first couple weeks of school. Campus is buzzing, music is playing, and thousands of students are out and about. You’re scrolling through your camera roll. Orientation, Tricolour Parade, your phone is packed with blurry shots and shaky videos. Cute, but not exactly...