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 of...

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!    Available...

Join the AMS Team – Be a Part of Something Special!   Looking for a meaningful, flexible, and empowering job opportunity on campus? The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is hiring Senior Managers – and this could be your chance to lead, grow, and make a real impact in the Queen’s community!  Available Senior...

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s AMS Senior Management Team—an inspiring group of student leaders bringing bold ideas, lived experience, and a passion for student advocacy. From equity and operations to campus life and policy, each member is driven by one mission: to put students first.    AMS...

Athletics Fee Audit Decision April 29, 2025, KINGSTON ON Dear Students, Please find enclosed the decision of the Student Activity Fee Review Committee (SAFRC) on the audit of the Queen’s University Athletics fee of $350.69 (2024-25 academic year). Purpose | The AMS Secretariat, in consultation with...

April 2025 On April 7, 2025, the AMS General Assembly unanimously voted to admit Lyn Parry as an Honorary Life Member of the Alma Mater Society. Lyn has served the AMS with exceptional dedication—first as Controller, and then as General Manager. Over the course of 13 years, she has offered steadfast...

Dear Students, Congratulations on the completion of the 2024-2025 academic year! With the completion of the year, we would like to take a moment to recognize the remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment made to Queen’s University in this academic year. These are students, faculty and staff...

Dear Students, The Board of Directors of the Alma Mater Society Inc., is responsible for providing financial and fiduciary oversight. Please consider this a formal update on the election and appointment(s) to the Board of Directors for the 2025-26 academic year. Election of the Board Directors – 1...

Dear students, I am writing to provide further clarity and explanation with respect to the Constitutional Interpretation held by the Judicial Council on April 16, 2025. Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Judicial System for hosting its first open-session hearing this year, and extend a heartfelt...

KINGSTON, ONTARIO – FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLIC RELEASE Please note that the Secretary of Internal Affairs has released a statement complemntary to the decision, which can be accessed here. On Wednesday, April 16th, the Judicial Council convened to respond to three questions that required Constitutional...

Dear Students, Please consider this a formal notice of a Constitutional Interpretation which will be held no earlier than Wednesday, April 16th at a time and date to be announced shortly. Questions Posed That the Judicial Council provide an interpretation of “Society or Corporation event”...

To whom it may concern, On Monday April 7th, the AMS Judicial Committee convened to hear a case brought forward with respects to the ComSoc General Meeting. The complaint brought forward included concerns about the procedural integrity of the ComSoc General Meeting. By unanimous agreement from the...

Dear students, I am writing as the Chair of the Council of Order to inform you of the decision to grant the inaugural Council of Order awards. The Council of Order Awards are granted by the Council of Order to members of Assembly, the Society or the University, who have made unique, invaluable and...

Dear students,   On March 31st, 2025, AMS Assembly met for a special meeting. The meeting was called by President Rocchi to discuss how the AMS can support undergraduate students during the ongoing PSAC 901 strike.   The four recomendations of the letter were presented as discussion topics, and through...

Dear students, I am writing to provide some context and background pertaining to the transparency of e-votes released on March 27th. The Office of the Secretariat has a mandate to provide confidential, impartial and sound advice to all members of the Society, in a manner that promotes good governance...

To whom it may concern, The Judicial Affairs Office received a complaint pertaining to the integrity of the Commerce Society General Meetings. Please note that the Judicial Affairs Office takes complaints seriously, and an investigation is underway. Additionally, per Part C, section 1.3 of the Judicial...

Dear students,  On Wednesday March 26th, President Rocchi became aware of the Undergraduate Open Letter to Queen’s Administration signed by undergraduate students.   Given that a meeting of the Senate, which has purview over academic matters at Queen’s was scheduled for 2:30 PM on Thursday,...

KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2025 AMS Special Referendum. Voter turnout was 2642 (13.0%)  Plebiscite questions are used to survey the opinion of undergraduate students.  Non-binding Plebiscite questions will not be deemed “Pass” or “Fail”.   Plebiscite Questions  Do you agree that external...