AMS Blog Posts


What you should be for Halloween this year based on your Faculty

October 27, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager Every year, the National Retail Federation releases a list of the year’s most popular costumes, and it’s expected that Halloween spending will reach a record $9.1 […]

Five things not to miss this year at Homecoming this year

October 13, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager The leaves are beginning to change colour, the temperature is slowly dropping, midterms are just around the corner, and the smell of pumpkin spice everything is […]

ReUnion Street Festival

October 7, 2017

by Laura Chiu (Commerce ’19, ReUnion Street Festival Marketing Chair) Although the weather would seem to indicate that Summer is just getting into full swing, believe it or not, Fall is […]

What I Wish I Knew Going Into First Year

September 28, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager First year was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Growing up for the past 10 years at summer camp, I thought I would be fully equipped […]

What the F*%k is the AMS

March 1, 2017

By now you may have seen Facebook pages, booths, videos and pamphlets flying around campus with the start of 2017-2018 hiring season happening now. Yet the only question people seem […]

Fall Term Break – Tell Us What You Want!

January 26, 2017

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 […]

Study Spaces for the December Exam Grind

December 6, 2016

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 […]

How to succeed in Kingston without even trying

November 4, 2016

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 […]

5 Small Changes to Make Your Lifestyle More Sustainable

October 4, 2016

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 […]

7 Things you should know when applying for an AMS Salaried Job

January 8, 2016

So you’re interested in working for the AMS? Check out the 7 tips below to submit the best application possible and get ready for the interview! 1. GO TO THE […]

Procrasti-Laugh

December 14, 2015

It’s exam season which often means you forget to take time for yourself. You have to take these moments, to smile and laugh with your friends, it’s a small (but […]

Creating Common Ground

March 20, 2015

Many of you are quite familiar with Common Ground, or CoGro as it’s better know, but do you know the history behind it? What’s become a staple for many of […]

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