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Statement on The Aesculapian Society’s Secession from the AMS

Written by Jumphost on February 28, 2019. Posted in News.

February 28th, 2019 On February 21st and 22nd, medical students in the Aesculapian Society voted to depart from the Alma Mater Society and become a member society of the Student Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). These changes will be effective September 1st, 2019. Below is a quote by Aesculapian...

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 Election Results

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

January 29th, 2019 – Kingston Ontario The AMS Elections team would like to thank all of those who participated and voted in the 2019 Winter Election season. As of 8:00pm January 29th, 2019 the polls for the AMS Executive Election and the Undergraduate Student Trustee election have concluded. The results...

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...

Statement Regarding Proposed Changes to Ontario’s Tuition Framework

Written by Jumphost on January 23, 2019. Posted in News.

On Thursday, January 17th, 2019, the provincial government announced proposed changes to Ontario’s tuition framework for universities, as well as changes to the student financial aid model. Below is a comprehensive overview of the proposed changes, using all the information presently available. The...

Results of 2019 Special Referendum on JDUC Redevelopment

Written by Jumphost on January 18, 2019. Posted in News.

KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2019 Referendum on JDUC Redevelopment Project held among AMS members (undergraduate, Medicine, and MBA students at Queen’s). AMS voter turnout was 25.6% Establishing a JDUC Redevelopment Fee “Do you agree to the establishment of a mandatory, non-reviewable...

Response to the New Tuition Framework

Written by Jumphost on January 18, 2019. Posted in News.

Yesterday, on January 17th 2019 at 11:00am, the provincial government announced proposed changes related to the affordability of Post-Secondary Education in Ontario. The proposed changes are planned for the 2019/2020 academic year and impact the areas of tuition, the Ontario Student Assistance Program...

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...

Statement by the AMS President

Written by Jumphost on November 29, 2018. Posted in News.

“Tonight, AMS Assembly approved a motion to conduct an external investigation on the allegations regarding the AMS President in The Queen’s Journal from November 9th. Please find below, the statement by the AMS President at Assembly prior to the motion being passed.” -Communications...

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,...

Judicial Affairs Manager Hired

Written by Jumphost on November 23, 2018. Posted in News.

November 23rd, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – The AMS has completed the hiring process to fill the position of Judicial Affairs Manager. The AMS is pleased to announce the new Judicial Affairs Manager – Susie Emerson (ArtSci 18’). “The hiring panel, consisting of two members from the Board of Directors and one...

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...

Statement from the Board of Directors

Written by Jumphost on November 12, 2018. Posted in News.

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...

2018 Fall Referendum Results

Written by Jumphost on October 31, 2018. Posted in News.

Below are the results of the 2018 Fall Referendum held among AMS members (undergraduate, Medicine, and MBA students at Queen’s). AMS voter turnout was 23.2% Triennial Review “Do you agree to the continuation of the Queen’s Health Outreach fee of $3.75 (subject to individual opt-out) for the...