Communications, Author at Alma Mater Society

AMS <> Bounce: Student Leader FAQ

Written by Communications on September 16, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

Have you heard about the AMS X BOUNCE partnership? Are you confused, and need clarity? Well then you are in the right place! Below you can find a list of frequently asked questions to ensure our students experience transparency, clarity, and confidence in how this partnership impacts them! What...

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Brew!

Written by Communications on September 15, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

It’s 8 AM, you have an early morning lecture in 30 minutes, your eyelids are heavy, and you need caffeine flowing in your veins ASAP. You roll out of bed, throw on something cute, and rush out the door. You’re hungry, thirsty, and in a hurry! “What ever will I do?” You...

Bounce x AMS: Campus Made Easy

Written by Communications on September 12, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

We are pleased to introduce you to the newest addition to the AMS family! Bounce is your one-stop App for campus life at Queen’s and Kingston. Download the app now! At its heart, Bounce is a free ticketing platform designed to make student life easier. Whether you’re heading to a concert,...

Collective Closet: The Future of Sustainable Fashion on Campus

Written by Communications on September 10, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

Attention all thrift-loving Gaels! Our student-run service, Collective Closet, will be up and running come this Monday! Mark your calendars for September 15th, as the Collective Closet’s Grand Re-Opening for the year! How You Can Get in on This Fashion Fun! Located in room 315 of the newly...

Peer Support Centre Hand-Off: Randy’s Got a Dandy Passion

Written by Communications on September 5, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

Meet Randy Liu: Peer Support Centre Head Manager Meet Randy Liu, the new PSC Head Manager! Randy is filled with enthusiasm, and he holds so much passion for his role. This is truly not just a job for him; it is something so important to who he is. Randy is a Health Sciences student going into...

Election Proclamation Fall 2025

Written by Communications on September 2, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

Election Proclamation Fall 2025 Dear Queen’s students, Welcome back to Kingston! Please consider this an official notice opening the Fall 2025 Elections & Referenda Season! In Fall 2025, the election and referenda season will see the following open: A Fee Referendum, to continue, increase...

Common Ground Coffeehouse (CoGro) Hand-Off: You’re Going To Go Nuts!

Written by Communications on August 29, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

Meet Ashlyn Acorn: Common Ground Coffeehouse Head Manager Meet Ashlyn Acorn, your new CoGro Head Manager! She is in her 4th year of Health Sciences, and she is more than ready to take on the world, one coffee at a time! Happy and confident, she will always be at the CoGro counter ready to take...

BREAKING NEWS: AMS President Calls For a Pause of Western Rivalry for 48 Hours

Written by Communications on August 25, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

You heard it here first, Queen’s! Jana Amer, your AMS President, is officially calling for a 48 hour truce with Western! That’s right folks! Put away your “Western Sucks” T-Shirts and your boxing gloves, and get your dancing shoes! For two days only, the rivalry’s...

August 2025 Assembly Reports

Written by Communications on August 19, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

ALMA MATER SOCIETY ASSEMBLY REPORTS AUGUST 2025 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...

Internal Affairs Office Hand Off: New Secretariat, Who Dis?

Written by Communications on August 15, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

Meet Emily Henrique: Secretariat Emily Henrique is a dedicated advocate for student governance, and this year, she steps into the role of Secretary of Internal Affairs with a powerful combination of insight, curiosity, and initiative. Now in her third year at Queen’s, Emily is pursuing a double...

Orientation Round Table Hand Off: Goodbye Ali Haider, Hello Jonathan Shenouda!

Written by Communications on August 8, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

Meet Jonathan Shenouda: Orientation Roundtable Director Jonathan Shenouda is no stranger to Orientation—it’s been a defining part of his Queen’s experience since day one. Having recently completed his Honours degree in Health Sciences, Jonathan is back for a fifth year to pursue a Business...

July 2025 Assembly Reports

Written by Communications on July 29, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

ALMA MATER SOCIETY ASSEMBLY REPORTS JULY 2025 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 members...

Real Talk, Real Change: Tackling Student Health Gaps on a National Stage

Written by Communications on July 29, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

From Wednesday, May 23rd to Friday, May 25th, AMS President Jana Amer (HealthSci ’26) and Vice President of University Affairs Alyssa Perisa (ArtSci ’24) travelled to Montreal—not for sightseeing, but to advocate for something that affects every Queen’s student: your health and dental...

June 2025 Assembly Reports

Written by Communications on July 7, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

ALMA MATER SOCIETY ASSEMBLY REPORTS JUNE 2025 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 members...

Marching Forward: AMS at the Kingston Pride Parade!

Written by Communications on July 3, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

On Saturday, June 14th, the AMS joined hundreds of joyful community members in downtown Kingston to celebrate Pride 2025—and what a perfect day it was. With the sun shining high, a fresh breeze rolling through Confederation Park, and smiles in every direction, the energy was nothing short of...

Built by Students, For Students: The Return of the Queen’s Pub

Written by Communications on June 17, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

After a nearly five-year hiatus, one of Queen’s most iconic student spaces has officially reopened its doors. On June 3rd, the Queen’s Pub welcomed the campus and Kingston communities back into a reimagined space, now known as the Queen’s Pub Restaurant and Bar. With a refreshed look, updated...

May 2025 Assembly Reports

Written by Communications on June 6, 2025. Posted in My AMS.

ALMA MATER SOCIETY ASSEMBLY REPORTS MAY 2025 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 members...

Queen’s Student Constables is Hiring Now!

Written by Communications on May 27, 2025. Posted in Blog Post.

Join the AMS Team – Be a Part of Something Special! Looking to get involved, make an impact, and build both leadership and teamwork experience? The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is now hiring for positions with Queen’s Student Constables (QSC) — a very unique service that is only at Queen’s! ...

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