Last year the University Senate decided that Queen’s University should implement a fall break. The Senate established the Fall Term Break Task Force to consult with students, faculty, and staff about the structure of the break. This fall, the Task Force released a survey to Queen’s students that received...

With Exam SZN approaching fast, it’s time to hit the (e)books and begin the study grind. Let’s set the scene: You’re out of your room and are looking to find a productive place to work. Stauffer and Douglas are crowded again and the thought of spending 10-15 minutes looking for a space is almost as...

This weekend, the AMS Offices, JDUC, and Queen’s Centre were vandalized in the middle of the night with unauthorized stickers and posters produced by the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). As a result, the Student Life Centre cancelled a booking in MacCorry today relating to the CFS Day of Action...

October 21, 2016 Kingston, ON – The TAPS Special Committee has finalized their terms of reference and will begin its investigation into the workplace culture of the AMS service. The Committee will begin by conducting a series of confidential interviews with TAPS staff. Struck in response to...

October 19, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – We recognize that many of you were likely affected by the video released on social media following Homecoming, titled “Drunk Times with College Students.” This weekend traditionally celebrates what and who makes Queen’s so special – this video did...

Dear Students, Dave, Carolyn, and I want to apologize to all of you for the decision we made to close Queen’s Pub and The Underground for Homecoming and Frost Week. We were wrong, and we want you to know that we are reversing our decision. Over the past week, we have been in the difficult situation...

September 15, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Yesterday, the AMS Board of Directors held a special meeting to approve steps to address the workplace culture of the AMS Pub Services. The Board struck a special committee to investigate the issue which will be chaired by Mike Blair, a former Board chair, and will...

April 19, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, President, and Sarah Letersky, Vice President (University Affairs) released the following statement in response to the motion voted upon at Senate regarding a fall break: “Over the past few weeks the University has been increasingly engaged...

March 21, 2016 OTTAWA, ON—Today, Kanivanan Chinniah, AMS President, and Sarah Letersky, AMS Vice President (University Affairs) issued the following statement: “This week, with the support of AMS Assembly, we will be in Ottawa to meet with elected officials and policymakers to ask for improvements...

February 9, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Hiring for the AMS Executive’s team of 2016-2017 has concluded. After reviewing 64 applications and two rounds of interviews, the AMS Executive-Elect (Tyler Lively, David Walker and Carolyn Thompson) are excited to announce the following hiring decisions: Commissioner...

January 27, 2016 KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2016 Winter Referendum. Voter turnout was 44.3%. Do you agree to the establishment of a $0.30 fee (subject to individual opt-out) to support Jack.org Queen’s chapter? Choice                          Votes                     Percentage Yes...