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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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:...