Welcome to the AMS Blog! Throughout the school year you’ll find a variety of blogs written by various AMS staff who are passionate about numerous issues and want to share their work with you! We hope that you have had a great first week of classes and that you enjoy this post which updates you [...]
August 1st, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Following the vacancy of the Director of Human Resources position, the AMS Executive has completed the hiring process to fill the position. The Executive is pleased to announce the new Director of Human Resources – Joe Palubiski (ArtSci 18’). “The hiring panel was very impressed with the caliber of [...]
It’s that time of year again, libraries are packed, to-do lists are long, and minds are filled with stress, its exam season! Whether you are a first-year rookie or a four year veteran, exam time is stressful for everyone. It’s important you study and work hard, but don’t forget to take care of yourself. Here [...]
Hop-to-it, It’s Easter long weekend y’all! A relaxing weekend awaits, but all we can think about is the tasty food we get to indulge in before exams start. Whether you’re staying in Kingston for the holidays, or going home to family/friends, here are some easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy recipes to make! BRUNCH: ~Buttermilk Pancakes~ ~Scrambled Eggs~ [...]
March 22, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Hiring of the 2018-2019 Government and Corporate management teams for the Alma Mater Society (AMS) has concluded. The Executive-elect (Miguel Martinez, Liam Tharp, and Munro Watters) are happy to announce the following hiring decisions: Secretariat: Bronwyn Woolhouse, ArtSci '19 Judicial Affairs Manager: Brandon Tyrell, ArtSci '18 Brand Manager: James Morden, ArtSci [...]
March 19, 2018 KINGSTON ON – The Alma Mater Society (AMS) would like to congratulate the following students on their election to the AMS Board of Directors: Two-year term student director: Jordan Nensi, Comm ‘20 Leah Bourque, Sci ‘20 One-year term student director Evan Goldman, Comm ‘19 Julia Kruja, Comm ‘19 Please direct [...]
All too often, issues associated with student housing are discussed in silos. The concerns that arise in one municipality are often not recognized as a part of a larger trend across Ontario. This can be attributed to the uniqueness of each individual community, and may be due to the fact that a solution for one [...]
February 16, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – The AMS Annual General Meeting is set to take place on March 5th, 2018. All members of the AMS (students who have paid their full slate of mandatory AMS student fees) are allowed to attend, and those who attend are afforded a vote and a voice. All members: May [...]
Where Will You Fall In Love This Valentine's Day? Shout out to all the single people on Valentine’s Day today! You will not mope, sulk or cry...but instead take our quiz to help determine where you will find the one! No need to thank us We’re just here to act as Queen’s cupid! What are [...]
February 13, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Below are the results of the 2018 Special Referendum on JDUC Redevelopment held among AMS members (undergraduate, Medicine, and MBA students at Queen's). AMS voter turnout was 20.8% Establishing a JDUC Redevelopment Fee "Do you agree to the establishment of a mandatory, non-reviewable $89 fee to support the redevelopment of the [...]