'Everything counts': Team ETC voted next AMS executives
As voting closed Wednesday, the AMS election saw an 11.5 per cent voter turnout.
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AMS voters have elected Team ETC, comprised of Presidential candidate Eric Sikich, ArtSci ’22, Vice-Presid…
HSS sees contested elections for all executive positions
This year’s Health Sciences Society (HSS) elections will see a contested ballot for every executive position.
The Journal reached out to the eight candidates running for President, Vice-President (…
AMS considers changing its mandate in first Assembly of 2021-22 school year
Editor’s Note: The Journal’s Editors-in-Chief were involved in the circumstances prompting the discussion item “Queen’s Journal Discussion” at Assembly. The Editors in Chief were distanced from the…
‘The best shot that they could’: AMS Year in Review
As their term comes to a close, The Journal sat down with Team AJA to reflect on their experiences as AMS executive in the 2020-21 year.
Jared den Otter, AMS president, Alexia Henriques, AMS vice-p…
ASUS hires new General Manager as part of ASUS 130 reform
As part of its ASUS 130 initiatives, the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) has revamped its permanent staff position to implement a General Manager.
Sean Thompson, ArtSci ’83, was appoi…
ASUS becomes ASSES for April Fool’s Day
For April Fool’s Day, the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) played the biggest prank of all: a fake rebranding.
David Niddam-Dent, outgoing ASUS president; Matt D’Alessandro, outgoing A…
AMS Assembly: Queen’s to be back in “full-gear” by September
AMS Assembly met Thursday evening on Zoom to discuss the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA), ratify commissioners, and hear from special guest speaker, Dr. David Walker.
COVID-19 at Quee…
Nursing Society implements virtual wellness group for nursing students
The Nursing Science Society (NSS) has introduced a new avenue for nursing students to connect with one another on the topic of wellness.
The NSS launched the Nursing Student Wellness Group on Feb. …
Good Times Diner launches educational speaker series
ASUS Good Times Diner has resumed normal operations post-lockdown, sharing Sunday night take-out meals with students and individuals across the community from its kitchen in Chalmer’s United Church…
AMS services reopen for business
Three weeks after the province-wide lockdown was lifted and Kingston entered the green zone, some AMS services are set to reopen.
According to AMS Vice-President (Operations) Alexandra Samoyloff’s…
Project to bring more green spaces to campus
Students can expect to see more green spaces on campus next year.
In collaboration with Students of Queen’s Urban Agriculture and Sustainability Hub (SQUASH), Molly Urquhart, AMS commissioner of e…
Team RTZ announces 2021-22 Senior Management team
The incoming AMS executive team has completed hiring for the 2021-22 AMS Senior Management team.
Team RTZ—President-elect Zaid Kasim, Vice-President-elect (Operations) Tiana Wong, and Vice-Presiden…
AMS restructure creates new job opportunities for students
The AMS restructured its internal operations and application process this year to provide more equitable and productive student opportunities.
The changes, which primarily involve adding new waged …
February Assembly: AMS discusses revisions for Student Code of Conduct
AMS Assembly gathered Thursday over Zoom to discuss service reopening, University policy revisions, and the AMS transition period.
President Jared den Otter opened Assembly by reminding members of …
AMS Services to gradually reopen
As Kingston businesses get the green light to reopen under adjusted COVID-19 guidelines, the AMS said its on-campus services will be gradually reopening.
“[E]ach respective service will be updating…
Bus-It Program terminated for 2021-22 academic year
Thanks to COVID-19, the traditional AMS Bus-It Program has been scrapped for another year.
After consultations with the City of Kingston, the AMS decided not to reinstate the Bus-It Program for the…
At AMS Assembly, Principal Deane answers questions about JDUC redevelopment
The AMS was joined by Principal Patrick Deane at a special meeting of its Assembly last Thursday to learn more about The Conversation and the semester ahead.
The Conversation is a project Deane lau…
Rector equity grant provides $1,800 in funding
The Office of the Rector Equity Partnership Grant has been distributed to three equity groups on campus.
The Queen’s Black Academic Society (QBAS), Levana Gender Advocacy Centre (LGAC), and the Af…
AMS Assembly: Assembly renews membership with OUSA
AMS Assembly gathered Friday over Zoom to discuss club fees, University operations, and its affiliation with the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA).
Matthew Melon, commissioner of extern…
ASUS seeks increased student fees to fund ASUS 130 proposals
Students can expect to see a proposed ASUS fee increase on their referendum ticket this coming February.
The increase is intended to fund ASUS 130, a package of proposed reforms named in honour o…
News in Brief: Student fee reimbursements after adjustments made
The AMS has readjusted certain student ancillary fees to reflect service operations during the ongoing pandemic.
The University designated mid-September and mid-January as two points at which the U…
EngSoc hopefuls debate rebuilding process after COVID-19
Candidates for the Engineering Society’s (EngSoc) Vice-President (Operations) and Junior Senator positions went head-to-head in a debate hosted Tuesday night on Zoom.
They answered questions about …
Two candidates compete for EngSoc junior senator
Two candidates are competing for the position of Junior Senator in the Engineering Society (EngSoc) for the 2020-21 year.
Shashank Ojha
Shashank Ojha, Sci ’24, is running on a platform of improvin…
Race heats up for EngSoc’s VP Operations
Both Salma Ibrahim, Sci ’22, and Benjamin Frosst, Sci ’22, have entered the EngSoc election for Vice-President (Operations) with extensive experience in the Society’s financial operations.
Salma Ib…
In debate, ResSoc Presidential candidates discuss first-year experience during COVID-19
Sunday’s Residence Society (ResSoc) presidential debate, held on Zoom, saw both presidential candidates speak to the future of residence during COVID-19.
Jared Fernyc opened the debate by proposing…
New Nursing Society executive team focus on reconnecting students
The Nursing Science Society (NSS) executive team is looking forward to reviving the Nursing community at Queen’s in their new roles.
President Nathaniel Gumapac, Nursing ’22; Vice President (opera…
ResSoc candidates compete for presidential position
Two candidates are on the ballot for next year’s Residence Society President: Jared Fernyc and Roshael Chellappah.
Fernyc, Sci ’23, held a volunteer position for ResSoc and is a current staff membe…
For fourth year in a row, just one team running for AMS Executive
At the AMS Executive, Undergraduate Trustee, and Referendum Groups information night on Jan. 18, only one team was in attendance for information about securing their names on the AMS executive elec…
Student government elections to be held online
As the Province continues to enforce lockdown, the AMS is taking precautions to ensure the virtual election cycle upholds the same standard as previous years.
The election timeline has maintained i…
AMS Assembly: new transfer credit program established for Chinese international students
Editor’s Note: Ashley Chen is a member of The Journal’s Editorial Board.
AMS Assembly met last Thursday over Zoom for its final meeting of 2020.
Assembly voted to ratify four new Judicial Affairs D…
