Hi everyone, my name is Craig Draeger and I am the AMS Director of Communications for the 2017-2018 term! The purpose of my Office is to manage the two-way flow of information between the AMS and students, while also helping to build and foster our relationships with outside stakeholders. The core...

Hi everyone, my name is Victoria Lewarne and I am the Commissioner of Academic Affairs for the 2017-18 term! The purpose of the Academic Affairs Commission (AAC) is to ensure the maintenance of the quality, and financial accessibility of a Queen’s education. Thus, it is my responsibility to advocate...

Hi everyone! My name is Stefano Hollands, and I am the Commissioner of Municipal Affairs here at the AMS. It is my job to advocate for students’ interests to all external stakeholders in the City of Kingston, and to ensure that there are plentiful volunteer and work opportunities for students within...

In the Campus Activities Commission, everyone works to organize a variety of student run events each year including conferences, live music, entertainment and recreation events, and assisting with Orientation Week. As the Commissioner, I am also here to act as an event planning resource if you or...

Hi everyone! My name is Ramna and I’m the Commissioner of Social Issues for the 2017-2018 year. It may already be two months into my term, but I’m still unbelievably excited for the year ahead. The Social Issues Commission (SIC) exists to actively challenge and eliminate all levels of oppression on...

Ever wondered what it’s like to work within the AMS? Well I’m here to give you the inside scoop of both the Academic Affairs Commission and the Marketing and Communications office. Both are absolutely essential parts of the AMS as the AAC produces much of our academic policy and the Marketing and...

The AMS prides itself in its volunteer activity that works to help make the Queen’s community feel like a home away from home. The Campus Activities Commission is a commission that is heavily volunteer-based. Without its volunteer reserve, the commission wouldn’t be as successful as it is in providing...

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 to have is “what the F*%K is the AMS”? This post will hopefully inform and update you (the students) on who/what the...

If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply . The clubs community at Queen’s has always played an integral role in enhancing student involvement while offering unique opportunities outside...

Over the past two weeks, many of us have fallen victim to midterms and assignments that have resulted in long nights in Stauffer, multiple trips to Tim’s, and mounting stress. Although Reading Week will provide a much needed break for all of us, it is important to remember to take time out of your...

All the commissions fall under the Vice President, University Affairs. Here is a summary of the projects that they have been working on! If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply . Academic...

There are 3 Directors that fall under the AMS Vice President of Operations – here is a brief summary of one or two projects they have been working on this year! If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply ....

Are you a student who’s had ongoing grievances with landlords throughout your time at Queen’s? Do you want to see improvements for students within the University District? Looking to learn more about the District in general and the plans for the future? The University District Summit is in its first...

There are 4 Offices that fall under the AMS President – here is a brief summary of one or two projects they have been working on this year! If you are interested in any of these projects, we are now hiring for the 2017-2018 school year! All job descriptions are available at www.myams.org/apply  Advancement...

This year we saw the completion of the skylight, new washrooms and the renovation of Wallace Hall. Whose idea was it to do those projects and who made the final decision? In 2014 the AMS hired architecture firm Shoalts and Zaback to produce options for JDUC renovations. Shoalts and Zaback came up...