Community Issues Archives - Alma Mater Society

St Patrick’s Day Harm Reduction Booth

Written by Communications on March 14, 2024. Posted in Community Issues, My AMS, Tricolour Spirit.

The AMS is organizing the St. Patrick’s Day Harm Reduction Event on March 16th. This event will take place in front of the ARC, at the entrance on Earl St., from 10 am to 2 pm, or as long as supplies last. The AMS tent will be stocked with an array of goodies and essentials aimed at promoting...

Know Your Rights Campaign

Written by Communications on March 13, 2024. Posted in Community Issues, News, Student Life.

As the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) gears up for enforcement from Monday, March 11th at 12 am until Monday, March 18th at 11:59 pm, the Social Issues Commission (SIC) Know Your Rights Campaign is ensuring students are well-informed about their legal rights and responsibilities. According...

Clubs x Foodbank Community Initiative

Written by Communications on January 22, 2024. Posted in Blog Post, Community Issues.

Goal: To work together as the clubs community to help reduce food insecurity and improve community relations while creating health competition. How to participate: If you would like to add a box to collect donations at your club event, follow the steps below while completing the AMS Events Planning...

AMS Delegation at the Kingston Police Services Board

Written by Communications on October 20, 2023. Posted in Blog Post, Community Issues.

For those interested, please see AMS Commissioner of External Affairs Julian Mollot-Hill’s presentation to the Kingston Police Services Board on Thursday, October 19th, 2023. This excludes the question period with the board. See below for the script. Good afternoon, my name is Julian Mollot-Hill...

The Journal is Wrong About AGM, Here’s Why

Written by Jumphost on February 9, 2016. Posted in Community Issues, Student Life.

February 9, 2016 By: Kanivanan Chinniah, Kyle Beaudry, and Sarah Letersky In all our years at Queen’s, we never thought we would see the student newspaper call for its student government to listen less to students. Their strong call for the reinstatement of approving student activity fees through...

The State of Non-Academic Discipline

Written by Jumphost on November 12, 2015. Posted in Community Issues, Student Life.

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How and Where to Vote in Kingston

Written by Jumphost on October 16, 2015. Posted in Community Issues, Kingston Living, Student Life.

So you want to vote in Kingston but you don’t know where to go? Read this blog to find out more about the different locations to vote in Kingston- specifically the locations that match with your district. The easiest way to find out your exact poll locations is: Step 1: Go to the Elections...

The Origin of the Queen’s Student Constables

Written by Jumphost on March 27, 2015. Posted in Community Issues, Kingston Living, My AMS, News, Student Life.

The Queen’s Student Constables is a peer to peer security service that embodies the unique idea of students being responsible for students. The Queen’s Student Constables are made up of Queen’s students, just like you, who wish to make a difference in the Queen’s Community. Queen’s has...

What is the Undergraduate Student Trustee?

Written by Jumphost on January 19, 2015. Posted in Community Issues, My AMS, News, Student Life.

Given the unique nature of this year’s AMS executive elections, there is an opportunity to focus on the other election going on right now – the one for your next Undergraduate Student Trustee. But what is this position? What do they do? Here are 11 things you may not know about the Undergraduate Student...

Breaking Down the AMS Executive Positions

Written by Jumphost on January 10, 2015. Posted in Community Issues, My AMS, News, Student Life.

With Winter elections coming up for the new AMS Executive, some of you might be wondering what responsibilities the election dictates and how much power really lies at the core of these decisions. This blog will give you a starting spot to envision your future executive in each of the three respective...

Nine New Clubs Worth Checking Out

Written by Jumphost on November 13, 2014. Posted in Community Issues, My AMS, News, Student Life.

Looking for new ways to get involved on campus and find your niche? Check out some of the AMS’ newest ratified clubs and see where you can volunteer in the Queen’s and Kingston Community! 1. Queen’s Helping Haiti Mission: On campus, the mandate of Queen’s Helping Haiti, is twofold....

How You Can Decide Who Wins this Election

Written by Jumphost on June 5, 2014. Posted in Academics, Community Issues, Student Life.

4580 = The median margin of victory in ridings with major campuses in the 2011 elections (the majority of ridings had margins of victory in the 4000s). 19,786 = The average number of estimated eligible student voters in each individual riding. That means that less than a quarter of the student vote...

AMS Elections 2014: A Guide to Getting Informed

Written by Jumphost on January 20, 2014. Posted in Community Issues, Student Life.

Here is some information on who is running and how to vote in the 2014 AMS Winter Election. 1. How do I vote? All AMS voting is done online. On the morning of Tuesday, January 28th, you will receive an email with a link & login information that is valid until 7pm on Wednesday, January 29th. One...

Getting Back To Who We Are

Written by Jumphost on March 6, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

Fellow students, We wanted to address some regrettable incidents that have taken place in the past 24 hours, the past week, and throughout the past year. The challenge before us is to ensure that discussions and debates on this campus are conducted in a civilized, respectful and intellectually-driven...

Incoming Executive: Our Team & Progress So Far

Written by Jumphost on March 5, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

This Sunday, our Executive team for the coming year was made complete, with Nicola Plummer graciously accepting the nomination for Vice-President Operations. Nicola has been humbled by the responsibility and trust placed in her, and all three of us appreciate the outpouring of support from students....

An FAQ on the Resignation of an AMS Executive Member

Written by Jumphost on March 1, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

Following Peter Green’s resignation as the incoming Vice-President Operations for the AMS, there have been some important and very valid questions asked by students. Below are answers to those questions. For a formal release on this matter, as well as the details on the special Assembly, click here. [divider] Q:...

#AMSvotes 2013: Everything You Need to Know

Written by Jumphost on January 19, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

VOTING HAS NOW ENDED Voting has now commenced in the AMS Winter Election, with students voting for their AMS Executive, Undergraduate Student Trustee, student fees and in their respective faculty societies. Here is some info on who is running, how to vote, and why YOUR vote matters! Go to the bottom...

AMS Elections & Why You Should Get Involved

Written by Jumphost on January 9, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

It is that time of year again, as students get back into the routine of school and start counting down the days until reading week! In just over two weeks, the AMS will be hosting its annual winter elections and referendum to elect four very important positions in University governance; the AMS Executive...