Jumphost, Author at Alma Mater Society

Fall Term Break – Tell Us What You Want!

Written by Jumphost on January 26, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Last year the University Senate decided that Queen’s University should implement a fall break. The Senate established the Fall Term Break Task Force to consult with students, faculty, and staff about the structure of the break. This fall, the Task Force released a survey to Queen’s students that received...

Strengthening Sustainability Throughout the AMS

Written by Jumphost on January 20, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Throughout the fall semester we’ve been working on a plan to incorporate sustainability throughout the AMS, a plan that will strengthen sustainability across the organization. Last night, the AMS Assembly approved our plan to close the Commission of Environmental Affairs (CEA) and redistribute the...

Study Spaces for the December Exam Grind

Written by Jumphost on December 6, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

With Exam SZN approaching fast, it’s time to hit the (e)books and begin the study grind. Let’s set the scene: You’re out of your room and are looking to find a productive place to work. Stauffer and Douglas are crowded again and the thought of spending 10-15 minutes looking for a space is almost as...

AMS to Hold Open Forum on Racial and Ethnic Discrimination

Written by Jumphost on November 24, 2016. Posted in News.

November 24, 2016 KINGSTON ON – Over the past few days we have witnessed threats chalked on buildings and directed at students on social media, this is not representative of our Queen’s values. This is taking away from an educational opportunity to engage all students in a discussion about race and...

Statement from the AMS Executive on University District Costume Party

Written by Jumphost on November 22, 2016. Posted in News.

November 22, 2016 KINGSTON ON – This morning we were made aware of a party that happened Saturday night in the University District where students dressed in inappropriate costumes. We believe this was wrong, and actions like these make students feel uncomfortable and unwelcome on our campus. We...

It All Really Does Add Up

Written by Jumphost on November 9, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Engineering. Coffee. Politics. Friends. Yoga. Tricolour. What does these things have in common you may ask? Well, they all add up. They are things that make you, you. Things that makes Queen’s students, Queen’s students. This past week Queen’s career services, faculty societies and the AMS have been...

683 AMS Staff Completed Bystander Intervention Training

Written by Jumphost on November 4, 2016. Posted in News.

November 4, 2016 KINGSTON ON – AMS President Tyler Lively, Vice President (University Affairs) Carolyn Thompson and Vice President (Operations) Dave Walker, required that all AMS staff complete bystander intervention training this Fall. To date, 683 AMS staff have undergone this training. These students...

How to succeed in Kingston without even trying

Written by Jumphost on November 4, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Now that Homecoming is over and Halloween has come to a close, here are some ideas for how to keep the fun going for the rest of the semester. 1. Queens Events Homepage Calendar: When deciding on a fun outing, a great place to start would be the Queens Event Calendar for a weekly, up-to-date schedule...

2016 Fall Referendum

Written by Jumphost on November 3, 2016. Posted in News.

November 3, 2016 Kingston ON – Below are the results of the 2016 Fall Referendum. Voter turnout was 22%. Do you agree to the continuation of the CFRC mandatory fee of $7.79 for the next three years? This fee was originally established in 1976 and last went to referendum in the spring of 2014. Choice...

A Student Government Must Work for Students

Written by Jumphost on November 2, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

This weekend, the AMS Offices, JDUC, and Queen’s Centre were vandalized in the middle of the night with unauthorized stickers and posters produced by the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). As a result, the Student Life Centre cancelled a booking in MacCorry today relating to the CFS Day of Action...

TAPS Special Committee Begins Work

Written by Jumphost on October 21, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

October 21, 2016 Kingston, ON – The TAPS Special Committee has finalized their terms of reference and will begin its investigation into the workplace culture of the AMS service. The Committee will begin by conducting a series of confidential interviews with TAPS staff. Struck in response to...

Statement from the AMS Executive on Homecoming Video

Written by Jumphost on October 19, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

October 19, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – We recognize that many of you were likely affected by the video released on social media following Homecoming, titled “Drunk Times with College Students.” This weekend traditionally celebrates what and who makes Queen’s so special – this video did...

5 Small Changes to Make Your Lifestyle More Sustainable

Written by Jumphost on October 4, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Beginning on October 2, Sustainability Week is hosting a variety of events that will address many elements of environmental sustainability including local food, transportation, climate change, energy, local diversity, waste, and more! In the spirit of Sustainability Week, here are the top 5 ways that...

ReUnion Street Festival: Keeping the Tradition Alive

Written by Jumphost on September 27, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Though the new school year has just begun, the temperature is already starting to drop and leaves are already starting to change. This can only mean one thing… Queen’s Homecoming is just around the corner! Homecoming has been my favourite weekend at Queen’s for the past two years, and I am beyond...

Queen’s Pub and Underground to be Open for Homecoming and Frost Week

Written by Jumphost on September 20, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

Dear Students, Dave, Carolyn, and I want to apologize to all of you for the decision we made to close Queen’s Pub and The Underground for Homecoming and Frost Week. We were wrong, and we want you to know that we are reversing our decision. Over the past week, we have been in the difficult situation...

AMS Takes Strong Action in Response to TAPS Hazing Incident

Written by Jumphost on September 15, 2016. Posted in My AMS, News.

September 15, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Yesterday, the AMS Board of Directors held a special meeting to approve steps to address the workplace culture of the AMS Pub Services. The Board struck a special committee to investigate the issue which will be chaired by Mike Blair, a former Board chair, and will...

6 Things I Learned in First Year

Written by Jumphost on August 23, 2016. Posted in Student Life.

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Student Wellness Services to Open Evening Clinic in September 2016

Written by Jumphost on April 29, 2016. Posted in News.

April 29, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, Kyle Beaudry, and Sarah Letersky, the AMS Executive, issued the following statement: “We are happy to announce that we have achieved an agreement in principle to extend evening clinic hours at Student Wellness Services, starting September 2016. “Student...

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