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AMS Statement on Racist Incident in Residence

Written by Jumphost on October 11, 2019. Posted in My AMS, News.

Yesterday, the Alma Mater Society was made aware of a note attached to the door of a residence common room. The note contained deplorable, racist, and homophobic language which targeted both Indigenous and Queer members of the Queen’s community. We would like to unequivocally denounce the sentiments...

Written by Jumphost on April 3, 2019. Posted in My AMS, News.

QC Indigenous Art Piece Contest

A Student’s Guide to Sustainable Living

Written by Jumphost on March 18, 2019. Posted in Blog Post, My AMS, News.

Written by: Emma Solecki, AMS First Year Intern It doesn’t take a degree to recognize that our environment is a messy place, both literally and figuratively. Deforestation and pollution are destroying natural ecosystems and their inhabitants all over the planet. Overpopulation threatens our natural...

AMS Senior Management Hired!

Written by Jumphost on February 26, 2019. Posted in My AMS, News.

February 26th, 2019 KINGSTON, ON – Auston Pierce, Jessica Dahanayake, and William Greene have completed their hiring for 2019-2020 AMS senior management. Over the weekend, Team AJW reviewed many applications with multiple rounds of interviews. The Executive-Elect is excited to announce the following...

Statement Regarding Re-Structuring of the AMS

Written by Jumphost on February 11, 2019. Posted in My AMS, News.

Following the Government of Ontario’s recent announcement regarding the new Student Choice Initiative, the AMS Board of Directors has had to make difficult decisions regarding the services and opportunities that we offer to students. This new change will likely introduce approximately a 40% budget...

Environmental Campus Group Updates

Written by Jumphost on February 8, 2019. Posted in My AMS, News.

Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) What an exciting start to the New Year it has been! We hope that everyone’s transition back into work and the real life has been as seamless and enjoyable as possible. SCB would like to formally remind everyone to take care of themselves during the cold winter...

Hiring Szn 2019

Written by Jumphost on January 31, 2019. Posted in My AMS, News.

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Hiring season is among us and the AMS, as well as several Faculty Societies, all have so many opportunities awaiting for all Queen’s students! Did you know the AMS is Canada’s oldest and most advanced student government, and it offers incredible experiences...

2019 AMS Winter Referendum Results

Written by Jumphost on January 29, 2019. Posted in My AMS, News.

January 29th, 2019 – Kingston Ontario Below are the results of the 2019 Winter Referendum held among AMS members (undergraduate, Medicine, and MBA students at Queen’s). AMS voter turnout was 30.1%. Triennial Review (Subject to Individual Opt-Out) Do you agree to the continuation of the Queen’s University...

Updates from Environmental Groups on Campus

Written by Jumphost on December 18, 2018. Posted in Blog Post, My AMS, News.

Queen’s Sustainability Conference (QSUS) Queen’s Sustainability Conference (QSUS) is coming up from January 10th to 12th on the Queen’s campus and aims to bring together students from all disciplines in collaboration with sustainability-minded businesses from the Kingston area and...

Exam Season for First Years!

Written by Jumphost on November 28, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

CAUTION: Exam Season Ahead But, don’t fret! At last, the orientation week and homecoming craziness have settled. The holiday buzz is in the air, and classes are finally winding down. Our first term of the first year is almost done for us first years! But before we all go our separate ways,...

Sexual Violence Awareness Week – A First Year Perspective

Written by Jumphost on November 14, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

First year. There is incredible excitement, worry and anticipation leading up to the big day: the day your independent life is said to begin. Little did I know I shared many of the same feelings with my peers, who soon became friends. One worry still remained. Leading up to my departure to...

Mayor’s Innovation Challenge: Want a job? Read this blog!

Written by Jumphost on November 5, 2018. Posted in Blog Post, My AMS, News.

Calling all Queen’s students! Do you have an innovative idea to reduce carbon emissions? How about a way to make Kingston smarter and more livable? Now, how would you like to get paid to implement your idea? This year marks the second year of the Mayor’s Innovation Challenge, a unique pitch...

Written by Jumphost on October 17, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

The Municipal election will take place on next Monday, October 22nd. Municipal governments impact things such as student housing, noise by-laws, and job creation for students. Pursuant to the Municipal Elections Act, students are permitted to vote both in their home riding, and the riding in which...

Reflecting on Sustainability Week 2018

Written by Jumphost on October 4, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

From September 30th to October 4th Queen’s University Sustainability Office hosted Sustainability Week 2018 with efforts by the AMS Social Issues Commission. This week featured various events that engaged with students providing opportunities to learn about environmental issues impacting our campus,...

Updates from Your AMS Executive

Written by Jumphost on September 14, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

Welcome to the AMS Blog! Throughout the school year you’ll find a variety of blogs written by various AMS staff who are passionate about numerous issues and want to share their work with you! We hope that you have had a great first week of classes and that you enjoy this post which updates you on...

Tips and Tricks For Getting Through This Exam Season

Written by Jumphost on April 6, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

It’s that time of year again, libraries are packed, to-do lists are long, and minds are filled with stress, its exam season! Whether you are a first-year rookie or a four year veteran, exam time is stressful for everyone. It’s important you study and work hard, but don’t forget to take care of yourself....

Written by Jumphost on March 28, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

Hop-to-it, It’s Easter long weekend y’all! A relaxing weekend awaits, but all we can think about is the tasty food we get to indulge in before exams start. Whether you’re staying in Kingston for the holidays, or going home to family/friends, here are some easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy recipes to make! BRUNCH: ~Buttermilk...

2018 AMS Board of Directors Election

Written by Jumphost on March 19, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

March 19, 2018 KINGSTON ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) would like to congratulate the following students on their election to the AMS Board of Directors: Two-year term student director: Jordan Nensi, Comm ‘20 Leah Bourque, Sci ‘20 One-year term student director Evan Goldman, Comm ‘19 Julia...