AMS introduces International Students Bursary
The AMS recently announced a new International Students Bursary geared towards providing financial support to international students. The bursary will be valued up to $500 and provided based on fin…
Muslim and Indigenous women discuss faith and work
On Oct. 22, the Islamic Society of Kingston (ISK) held a panel titled “How Faith Drives our Work: Perspectives from Indigenous and Muslim Women.”
Mona Rahman, ArtSci ’93 and PhD ‘01, said panel …
Senate questions $350,000 payment to City
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Independent MPP Randy Hillier uses student’s passing to spread misinformation
As Kamila Lebel-Farrell’s loved ones continued to adjust to her sudden passing, Randy Hillier, Member of Ontario Provincial Parliament (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston), used student photos while spreadi…
Former AMS senior management staff speak to why they resigned
In September, the AMS saw three resignations from its senior management team. In an interview with The Journal, two of those former salaried AMS staff discussed their experiences on the student soc…
Homecoming signage sparks conversation
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‘Town to Gown’: Campus organizers talk community relations
Queen’s students have made national news headlines following two weekends of Homecoming celebrations. The negative attention has put a strain on the relationship between students and Kingston resid…
‘Greater police enforcement is required’: Mayor discusses use of Queen’s $350,000 payment
On Oct. 16, approximately 8,000 individuals congregated in unsanctioned Homecoming gatherings on Aberdeen Street.
According to Kingston Police, 36 were arrested, and approximately 186 violations o…
AMS President criticizes Homecoming police presence at Assembly
On Oct. 21, the AMS held its third Assembly since May, where members discussed police presence at Homecoming, approved an increase in AMS society student fees, and ratified several clubs and club f…
Thousands of dollars taken from eight victims during Homecoming
“$1,445 was stolen from me.”
Oct. 16, after a traditional Homecoming celebration, Grace Chen, ConEd ’23, was on her way home with a friend when she noticed a distressed person.
“My friend and I wer…
Queen’s professor discusses Pandora Papers
Following the leak of over 13 million documents, The Journal sat down with Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Policy Arthur Cockfield to discuss the Pandora Papers.
The documents comprising t…
Queen’s professor talks Islamic History Month
October marks the 15th Islamic History Month in Canada. The recognition of this month creates space for learning about, accepting, and appreciating Islamic culture in the face of pervasive intolera…
SVPR and SACK talk preventing gender-based violence on campus
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Queen’s professors win Ideas Worth Teaching Award
Two Queen’s educators have won an Ideas Worth Teaching award for a business course that teaches students how to integrate traditional Indigenous ways of knowing with modern business practices in th…
Fall Term Break Task Force hosts consultations
To make comprehensive recommendations on future fall term breaks, Queen’s Fall Term Break Task Force launched a survey for the Queen’s community.
READ MORE: Senate will take up motion to extend f…
Queen’s Art Conservation partners with National Gallery for diversity initiative
A new internship program is working to provide increased opportunities for students of visible minorities in the department of Queen’s Art History & Art Conservation.
Initiated by Stephen Gri…
Queen’s clubs take part in Sustainability Month
October marks the beginning of AMS Sustainability Month. This year, the student society has split the month into three different themes: agriculture, fashion sustainability, and waste management.
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Canada HomeShare provides affordable housing for students
As Kingston faces increasing rent prices year by year, Canada HomeShare seeks to “hit two birds with one stone” through its pairing program.
HomeShare is a part of the National Initiative for the C…
Queen’s remembers Jacob Downey
The Queen’s University community remembers, reflects on, and mourns the loss of Jacob Downey, ArtSci ’25. Downey passed away on Sept. 29. He was 18 years old at the time of his passing.
Downey wish…
AMS Director of Human Resources position will remain vacant
Following the recent resignation of the Director of Human Resources (HR), the AMS executive said they will not be filling the vacancy. The AMS has hired two directors of HR since the winter 2021 hi…
Sole rector candidate dropped out Sept. 30
On Oct. 4, the AMS office of the Secretariat announced Rector candidate, Maya Morcos has succeeded her name from the ballot prior to voting days.
The rector election was set to take place on Oct. 1…
‘Save the Evidence’ campaign hopes to restore Mohawk Institute Residential School
Launched by Woodland Cultural Centre, the ‘Save the Evidence’ campaign aims to raise awareness and support for the restoration of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, ON.
“[…
'The Journal' sits down with Principal Patrick Deane
“I want to bring the university back from COVID building on what new things we discovered and learned about ourselves, and I want to make the institution stronger than it was before.”
In an intervi…
‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission & Me’: Centre for Teaching and Learning hosts webinar
In honour of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Queen’s Educators come together on Sept. 30 for the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission & Me” webinar. With over a hundred att…
Commerce club hosts case competition for local Indigenous business
On Sept. 26, the Queen’s Commerce Corporate Competition (Q3C) held a case competition in partnership with Tipi Moza.
Tipi Moza is an organization that works towards affordable housing for First Na…
Rector candidate talks mending relationship with city at open forum
On Sept. 28, the 38th rector open forum took place with uncontested candidate Maya Morcos, HealthSci ’24.
Moderated by AMS Secretariat Laura Devenny and Chief Electoral Officer Erica Johnson, the o…
PSC TALKS Week kicks off Oct. 18
TALKS Week, the Peer Support Centre (PSC)’s annual week-long campaign, is back again this year to show students the importance of strong support systems.
The campaign week is scheduled to run from …
ASUS talks health and safety on campus
On Sept. 28, ASUS hosted a virtual Q&A session with Samantha Buttemer, associate program director for the Public Health and Preventative Medicine (PHPM) program at Queen’s, to encourage convers…
Senate votes to approve introduction of new Black Studies program
On Sept. 28, the first senate meeting of the academic year took place, kicking off with discussions on the approval of a new Black Studies program, Truth and Reconciliation, and the student-led Wa…
Walkout saw thousands gathered at Summerhill
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