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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 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...

Working Inside the Academic Affairs Commission

Written by MyAMS on March 21, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

Inside the Campus Activities Commission

Written by MyAMS on March 9, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

What the F*%k is the AMS

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

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...

Clubs Office: What have we been up to this year?

Written by MyAMS on February 15, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

What’s Coming up in The Social Issues Commission?

Written by MyAMS on February 14, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

AMS Executive Team Hiring

Written by MyAMS on February 13, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

February 13th, 2017 KINGSTON ON – Jennifer Li, Brian MacKay and Palmer Lockridge have completed their hiring for the 2017-2018 AMS Executive Team. Over the weekend, team JBP reviewed 43 applications with two rounds of interviews. The Executive-Elect is excited to announce the following decisions: Commissioner...

Commissions: What Have We Been Up To This Year?

Written by MyAMS on February 13, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

Directors: What have we been up to this year?

Written by MyAMS on February 9, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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 ....

Introducing the First Annual University District Summit!

Written by MyAMS on February 7, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

Offices: What Have We Been Up To This Year?

Written by MyAMS on February 6, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

What’s Coming Up In The JDUC?

Written by MyAMS on February 2, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News. Leave a Comment

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...

2017 AMS Executive and Undergraduate Trustee Election

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

January 31, 2017 KINGSTON ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) congratulates Jenn Li, Brian MacKay and Palmer Lockridge (Team JBP) on their election as the 2017-2018 AMS Executive and Victoria Chappell on her election as the Undergraduate Student Trustee. Team JBP received 52.61% (3492) of the vote and...

Winter 2017 Referendum Results

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

January 31st, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2017 Winter Referendum. Voter turnout was 45.7% Do you agree to the establishment of a $0.50 fee (subject to individual opt-out) to support Enactus Queen’s? Choice Votes Percentage Yes 4027 64.5 No 2220 ...