Jumphost, Author at Alma Mater Society

2018 Rector Election

Written by Jumphost on January 30, 2018. Posted in News.

January 30, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) congratulates Alexandra da Silva on her election as Rector. Alexandra da Silva won on the third ballot with 63.6% (3503/5509) of the vote. Afsheen Chowdhury came in second with 36.4% (2006/5509) of the vote. There were 1209 abstentions. Quick...

Winter 2018 Referendum Results

Written by Jumphost on January 30, 2018. Posted in News.

January 30, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2018 Winter Referendum. Voter turnout was 30.1% Triennial Review Helen Tufts Child Outreach Program “Do you agree to the continuation of a $0.60 fee (subject to individual opt-out) to support the Helen Tufts Child Outreach...

Call for AMS Executive Nominations

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

January 29, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Today, AMS President Jennifer Li made the following statement: “As announced on January 28 through the Elections Team, Natasha Kornak withdrew her candidacy for Vice-President (University Affairs). Per the AMS Constitution Section 2.2.2, the candidates for President...

FOUR Amazing Reasons Why You Should Vote!

Written by Jumphost on January 29, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

by: Anmol Saxena So you might have heard people talking about the 2018 AMS Winter Election and Referendum or maybe seen a Facebook post, but what IS it? You get to pick the new AMS President, Vice President of Operations and Vice President of University Affairs, as well as who will be the new Queen’s...

Elections Team Statement

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

January 28, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Today, AMS Chief Returning Officer Sarah Obonsawin made the following statement on behalf of the AMS Elections Team: “The Elections Team has been notified that Natasha Kornak has withdrawn her candidacy for Vice-President (University Affairs). Per the AMS Constitution...

How to Find a Summer Job 101

Written by Jumphost on January 18, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

by Rachel Corvinelli, Brand Manager Getting back from winter break signals the beginning of a new semester, as well as the race to find a summer job. The idea of finding a summer job can be daunting, no matter what kind of employment you may be looking for; an experience-rich unpaid internship, a...

Elections Team Statement

Written by Jumphost on January 16, 2018. Posted in My AMS, News.

January 16, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Today, AMS Chief Electoral Officer Matthew Ierino made the following statement on behalf of the AMS Elections Team: “The AMS Executive Nomination Period closed yesterday, January 15th, 2018. After the All Candidates Meeting, two teams picked up a nomination...

Tricolour Gift Guide

Written by Jumphost on December 14, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

There are two types of people when it comes to Holiday shopping: those who love it, and those that feel like they’ve barely survived it. For many of us, the craziness of exam time can make it a bit tricky to pick up gifts for friends and family—especially within a student budget! Don’t know...

Executive Statement on Corporate Service Directors

Written by Jumphost on December 8, 2017. Posted in News.

December 8, 2017 KINGSTON, ON – Today, the AMS Executive issued the following statement: “This afternoon, the AMS parted ways with Monica Przyborowski, our former Director of Retail Services. We wish Monica the best in her future endeavours at Queen’s and beyond, and we ask that everyone...

Housing Dos and Don’ts: A Guide For First Years

Written by Jumphost on December 1, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

With the end of first term approaching, there is constant chatter around finding a house and securing housemates. The thought of having to contact landlords, signing a lease and all things “adulting” has finally arrived, and you are not alone in your feelings of stress or fear. Here are some DOs and...

A Gaels Guide to Healthy Living During Exams

Written by Jumphost on November 17, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager It seems as though the University lifestyle and healthy living can’t go hand in hand, but we’re here to tell you that in fact, it can! It can be hard at times, but having a balanced diet and lifestyle while being a full time student can be done. It can be tempting...

Where Should You Be Studying This Exam SZN?

Written by Jumphost on November 7, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager With a few months of classes under our belt, it is time for the one, the only… December Exams! It’s time to hit the (e)books and begin the study grind. There are many places to study on and off campus, but which one is the best? We have created a quiz...

2017 Fall Referendum Results

Written by Jumphost on November 1, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

November 1, 2017 Kingston ON – Below are the results of the 2017 AMS Fall Referendum. Voter turnout was 26.5%. Establishing Fees: Do you agree to the establishment of a $0.35 fee, subject to individual opt out, to support the Queen’s Space Conference? Yes – 69.0% (2876) No – 31.0% (1291) Triennial...

5 Reasons YOU Should Vote in the AMS Fall Referendum

Written by Jumphost on October 30, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager Be part of the tradition The Alma Mater Society is Canada’s oldest student association. Like doing the oil thigh during homecoming or wearing a tam, participating in the AMS elections is part of the Queen’s experience. It’s an opportunity for students to...

My thoughts on another costume party

Written by Jumphost on October 27, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

Last night, I was made aware that an event called “Beerfest” is being planned. This is an attempt to repeat the event that occurred in November 2016 in which students wore costumes that mocked and degraded cultures. I am extremely disappointed that the organizers—my peers—have not learned that it...

What you should be for Halloween this year based on your Faculty

Written by Jumphost on October 27, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager Every year, the National Retail Federation releases a list of the year’s most popular costumes, and it’s expected that Halloween spending will reach a record $9.1 Billion according to their annual survey! At Queen’s, Halloweekend is a fun chance to be someone...

Five things not to miss this year at Homecoming this year

Written by Jumphost on October 13, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager The leaves are beginning to change colour, the temperature is slowly dropping, midterms are just around the corner, and the smell of pumpkin spice everything is in the air. What could all of these signs point to? Homecoming 2017 of course! That’s right, it’s...

ReUnion Street Festival

Written by Jumphost on October 7, 2017. Posted in My AMS, News.

by Laura Chiu (Commerce ’19, ReUnion Street Festival Marketing Chair) Although the weather would seem to indicate that Summer is just getting into full swing, believe it or not, Fall is here – and that means that Homecoming is almost upon us! Four years ago, if you’d asked a given group of Queen’s...

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