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Effective allyship is about prioritizing marginalized voices, not speaking over them

Written by MyAMS on October 5, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

Dear Queen’s students, This morning, The Queen’s Journal published an article titled “ASUS petitions for Indigenous land recognition on Queen’s sign” featuring Laura Anderson, the ASUS Equity Commissioner. The article primarily centralized Anderson’s voice as an ally to Indigenous populations. It...

What I Wish I Knew Going Into First Year

Written by MyAMS on September 28, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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 to handle anything University threw at me. I was used to living with a bunch of kids in small spaces, doing any means necessary...

Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Resources are Available

Written by MyAMS on September 1, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

September 1, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – In light of the recent media attention detailing sexual misconduct by a Queen’s student, we would like to draw everyone’s attention to the resources that exist on campus and in the broader Kingston community for those who have been affected or may need...

Appointment of Vice-President (Operations)

Written by MyAMS on August 28, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

August 28, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Chelsea Hollidge (Film and Political Studies ’17) was appointed AMS Vice-President (Operations) by AMS President Jennifer Li and AMS Vice-President (University Affairs) Palmer Lockridge. This appointment was made in accordance with AMS Constitution Part...

Executive Statement on Bikes and Boards

Written by MyAMS on August 25, 2017. Posted in News. Leave a Comment

August 25, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, AMS President Jennifer Li made the following statement on behalf of the AMS Executive: “Over the last few days, we have heard and considered the concerns expressed to us by students and alumni over the transition of Bikes and Boards from an AMS corporate service to a...

Bikes and Boards to become an AMS Club

Written by MyAMS on August 22, 2017. Posted in News. Leave a Comment

August 22, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, the AMS Executive announced that, effective immediately, Bikes and Boards will transition into a club and will no longer be an AMS-administered corporate service. This decision was made by a resolution of the AMS Board of Directors after the completion of a series...

Students are leaders in sustainability

Written by MyAMS on August 22, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News, Student Life. Leave a Comment

Hi everyone, I’m Palmer Lockridge, the Vice-President (University Affairs) for 2017-2018! I oversee and support the activities of the four AMS Commissions and the Clubs Office, which together make up the bulk of the “government-side” of the AMS. The hard-working student volunteers...

Statement from the AMS Executive

Written by MyAMS on August 18, 2017. Posted in News. Leave a Comment

August 18, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – On Wednesday, August 16, the AMS accepted the resignation of Brian MacKay as Vice-President (Operations). Brian was elected along with Jennifer Li and Palmer Lockridge as AMS Executive on January 31, 2017. Brian MacKay issued the following statement: “I have...

Director of Clubs and Talent Acquisition Manager Hired

Written by MyAMS on August 16, 2017. Posted in News. Leave a Comment

August 16, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – The AMS Executive has completed the hiring process for two vacant positions and is pleased to announce the following decisions: Director of Clubs — Marnie Myszko, Religious Studies ’17 Talent Acquisition Manager — Danielle Karas, Commerce ’18 “On...

Learn more about the Marketing and Communications Office

Written by MyAMS on July 31, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

Learn more about the Academic Affairs Commission

Written by MyAMS on July 17, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

Learn about the Municipal Affairs Commission

Written by MyAMS on July 10, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

Learn more about the Campus Activities Commission

Written by MyAMS on July 4, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

Learn about the Social Issues Commission

Written by MyAMS on June 26, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

AMS Assembly Speaker Resigns

Written by MyAMS on April 5, 2017. Posted in News. Leave a Comment

April 5, 2017 KINGSTON ON – Today, Jennifer Li, President – elect, Brian Mackay, Vice President (Operations) – elect and Palmer Lockridge, Vice President (University Affairs) – elect, issued the following statement: “Today Alexander Prescott, the Incoming AMS Assembly Speaker, tendered his resignation...

AMS Emergency Assembly Cancelled

Written by MyAMS on April 4, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

By a consensus decision of new President’s Caucus, tonight’s planned emergency session of AMS Assembly has been cancelled. We would like to explain the reasons behind this decision, and the thorough discussion among student leaders that brought it about. First, we all recognize the offensive and hurtful...

Joint Statement From the AMS Executive and the Executive-elect on the Election of the AMS Assembly Speaker

Written by MyAMS on April 3, 2017. Posted in News. Leave a Comment

April 3rd, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, the current Executive Team LWT and incoming Executive Team JBP issued the following joint statement: Sunday evening the incoming AMS Assembly elected Alexander Prescott as Assembly Speaker for 2017-18. We have heard concerns from the student body about the election,...

2016-2017 Teaching Awards Announced

Written by MyAMS on March 23, 2017. Posted in News. Leave a Comment

March 23, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – The Teaching Awards Committee of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) is very excited to announce the following awards for the 2016-2017 academic year: Frank Knox Award: Fall Semester: Richard Ascough Winter Semester: Charles Molson Christopher Knapper Award: Fall Semester:...

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