Alma Mater Society of Queen's University - AMS

Learn more about the Vice President of Operations and nominate yourself! Special Session Assembly takes place tomorrow, February 29th to appoint the next AMS Executive!

Learn more about the roll of Vice President of University Affairs and nominate yourself today! Special Session Assembly will be held tomorrow February 29th to appoint a new AMS Executive!

Learn more about the roll of AMS President and nominate yourself to run at the link in our bio!! Special Session Assembly will be held February 29th to appoint an AMS Executive team!

Join us February 29th for Special Session Assembly where AMS Executive will be appointed, taking place at 6pm in Robert Sutherland rm 202! To nominate yourself as an individual for AMS Executive visit the link in our bio!

The AMS will be hosting a special session assembly to appoint the next AMS Executive on February 29th, 2024 at 6pm in Robert Sutherland Room 202.

The requirement for the slate has been removed for this exceptional circumstance, if you wish to nominate yourself as an individual for President, VP of Operations, or VP of University Affairs, please go to the link in our bio!

AMS Special Assembly, tomorrow February 13th at 6 pm in Grant Hall! All students are welcome and encouraged to attend!

A Special Assembly is being called on February 13, 2024, to appoint a qualified team to serve as AMS Executive for the 2024-25 academic year. It will run in accordance with the precedent set out in the Special Assembly that took place on February 1st, 2018. Teams who expressed interest and satisfied the eligibility requirements will have the opportunity to present themselves before Assembly for consideration. The following rules and format will govern the election process:

• The Special Assembly shall be conducted in its entirety in open session to ensure a fair and transparent process for all students.
• All members of Assembly shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner and shall only engage in debate and discussion of or with candidates when they are recognized by the moderator
• Any member of Assembly, including members-at-large, will be provided with the opportunity to engage in the question period.
• All questions must only be relevant to candidates’ respective platforms and ideas for the Society, not their individual characters

The Special Assembly will follow this order: confirmation of teams, opening presentations, debate, team questioning, closing statements, assembly discussion, and balloting.

While only Voting Members of Assembly can participate in balloting, all undergraduates’ students are encouraged to attend Special Assembly.

For the Special Assembly Agenda and Rules of Special Assembly please visit the link in our bio! Or go to myams.org/about/governance/assembly/

The AMS Executive Nomination Form closes tonight at 11:59pm. If your team would like be nominated go to the link in our bio.

The AMS Executive team will be appointed by voting members of AMS Assembly at Special Assembly Tuesday, February 13th. Candidates will have to present their platform, take questions, and engage in formal debate.

Voting for the AMS Winter Referendum and Rector Election closes tonight at 11:59pm!

There’s still time to vote and be entered in our giveaway for a Dyson airwrap, an Xbox, and AirPods!

Vote through the link in our bio!

­­­­Last Thursday February 1st the AMS held the 2024 Rector Candidate Debate for the two Rector Candidates, Niki Boytchuk-Hale and Leo Yang. Vote today in the Rector Election, linked in our bio!

The Rector of Queen’s is the third officer of the University, after the Chancellor and Principal. The central role of the Rector is to act as an advocate and a facilitator of dialogue regarding students’ needs, opinions, and views with the university’s senior administration.  The Office of the Rector is an important resource for the Queen’s student community in helping them understand the university’s administrative structure and how to obtain student-specific resources and services.

Here are statements from each candidate:

Niki Boytchuk-Hale: “Hey, I’m Niki, and I am running to be the next Rector of Queen’s University. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art and am now pursuing my Bachelor of Education in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program. I have worn many hats on campus in my five years here and have gained valuable institutional knowledge of both student government and the University. My mission is to be a Rector who represents the student voice fairly and elevates the Queen’s experience. I promise to be an agent of change and I will use this position to connect, advocate, and inform.”

Leo Yang: 1977 - “In this financial storm hitting Queen’s, as the former Principal’s Intern and Student Senate Caucus Vice-Chair, I’m not here just for an election, but for a revolution, a Queen’s revolution! No more mismanagement from the administration, no more inaction from our student leaders, and no more silence from us, the students! The urgency is here, it is time to overturn the old regime! I’m Leo Yang. Join me! Let’s break down the barriers and start our own revolution to transform this university to a better future! Stand with me and together, we can determine the Queen’s destiny! Loyalty, Solidarity, Prosperity”

Vote February 6th and 7th in the AMS Referendum & Rector Election to be entered in our Voting Giveaway!

The AMS is giving away an Xbox, AirPods and a Dyson Airwrap to three voters! All you have to do is vote to be entered!

To vote go to the link in our bio, check your student email, or check out our in person voting booths around campus!

AMS Elections Updates

Thursday, February 1st, 2024 

As of Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, no candidate team for AMS Executive has satisfied the requirements to be placed on the ballot for the February 6th and 7th 2024 AMS Executive Election. 

Moving forward, the 2024-25 AMS Executive team will be appointed by the Assembly at a Special Session occurring on February 13th at 6:00 PM. (Location to be confirmed) 

Any students wishing to nominate their team for AMS executive to the Assembly may do so as of February 2nd through the 9th and will be required to: 

• Submit a slideshow to the secretariat by February 9th, at 11:59 pm, starting their intention to run for AMS Executive as the Assemble Special Session; the sideshow must include;

1. Their names and the positions for which they are running;
2. Why they want to be an AMS Executive; 
3. What leadership experience they have to date;
4. And any ideas they have at this point for the AMS. 

Slideshows can be submitted through email to the Secretariat at [email protected]

Structure of AMS Special Session Assembly:
• Teams present slideshows to the assembly 
• 30-minute Break
• Questions posed by Assembly and members at large 
• Secretariate poses pre-collected questions from members at large 
• All team’s Debate 
• 30-minute break 
• Closing statements
• Assembly discussion (teams leave the room)
• Assembly votes via simply voting (teams leave the room)
• AMS executive team announced 
• Adjournment 

If you have any questions regarding the process, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the AMS Secretariat at [email protected], or AMS President at [email protected]

Statement linked in our bio.

The Campaign Period is for AMS Executive Candidates, Rector Candidates, and Referendum groups to publicize and promote their team’s candidacy in the AMS election. It includes, but is not limited to, booking rooms for gatherings, public appearances, issue of policy statements, distribution of promotional materials/candidate information, paid advertising in campus media, online material (e.g., social media), websites, etc.

The Chief Electoral Officer must approve all campaign materials before they are posted in person and/or on social media. The campaign period begins January 29th and ends February 5th at 11:59pm.

The Campaign Period is for AMS Executive Candidates, Rector Candidates, and Referendum groups to publicize and promote their team’s candidacy in the AMS election. It includes, but is not limited to, booking rooms for gatherings, public appearances, issue of policy statements, distribution of promotional materials/candidate information, paid advertising in campus media, online material (e.g., social media), websites, etc.

The Chief Electoral Officer must approve all campaign materials before they are posted in person and/or on social media. The campaign period begins February 29th and ends February 5th at 11:59pm.

Wondering WTF Am I Doing Next Year?!

Looking for ways to get involved on campus or unsure what you want to apply for?
 
Join us on January 29th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on the first floor of the Queen’s Centre and learn about the various positions available with the AMS and its student run services. From full-time and part-time salaried to hourly waged and volunteer positions, there are so many ways to get involved next year!
 
Come meet outgoing directors, senior and assistant managers, deputies, co-chairs, service staff, and volunteers and ask questions about their roles. Talk to every senior manager for the chance to win a prize!
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This is a drop in event and you can visit as many booths as you wish. Attendance is not mandatory for the full three hours!
 
Applications on myAMS.org/apply are open now, and will run on a rolling basis until March.
 
Can’t make it to the event? Check out myAMS.org/apply for more information on all AMS positions or contact the TAM at [email protected]

Come January 23rd at 8pm to ask Provost Evans questions at the AMS Townhall. Taking place after the January Validation Assembly. Both events will be held in Chernoff Auditorium.

The Validation Assembly will be at 6pm sharp and go until 8pm. After that will be the Townhall.

The Nomination Period for the AMS Executive Election, the Rector Election, and Referendum groups has been extended to January 20th at 5pm!

Nomination Packages are linked in our bio!­

Groups running for AMS Executive, Rector, and those establishing or changing a student fee are required to solicit 204+ signatures which is 1% of AMS Membership (281+ signatures for Rector candidates as SGPS Members are included). Groups have until January 20th to collect these student signatures to be nominated as candidates on the AMS Winter Election and Referendum ballot. Signatures must be sent to the Chief Electoral Officer by January 20th at 5pm. 

The nomination period is not a time for groups to campaign for their platform or fee, it is strictly to let students know they are intending to run for AMS Executive, Rector or are establishing/changing a student fee.

Signing a nomination form does not mean you are voting for this group, you are helping them in the nomination process.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!

The Nomination Period for the AMS Executive Election, the Rector Election, and Referendum groups is open from January 14th-18th! Signatures are due January 18th at 12pm (noon) to [email protected].

Nomination Packages are linked in our bio!­

Groups running for AMS Executive, Rector, and those establishing or changing a student fee are required to solicit 204+ signatures which is 1% of AMS Membership (281+ signatures for Rector candidates as SGPS Members are included). Groups have from January 14th-18th to collect these student signatures to be nominated as candidates on the AMS Winter Election and Referendum ballot. Signatures must be sent to the Chief Electoral Officer by January 18th at 12pm (noon).

The nomination period is not a time for groups to campaign for their platform or fee, it is strictly to let students know they are intending to run for AMS Executive, Rector or are establishing/changing a student fee.

Signing a nomination form does not mean you are voting for this group, you are helping them in the nomination process.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!

The Queen’s Journal is Hiring an Assistant Arts Editor! The Assistant Arts Editors works closely with the Arts Editor to generate stories, write stories, train staff, edit and help with layout! If this sounds like something you would be interested in apply now at myams.org/apply or the link is in our bio!
 
The position starts as soon as possible and is 10-15 hours per week. Applications close January 16th. Apply today!
 

Come to the AMS Executive Election and Referendum Information Session ans Mixer, to learn more about the referendum and executive elections process!

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn fron the Chief Electoral Officer about the process, campaigning, as well as key dates.

In addition, a portion of the event will be set aside for a social mixer, letting you meet others who are interested in running for Executive. 

The event will take place in the Queen’s Center, Room 505 on January 12th, from 5-7pm.

AMS Elections season has started! Listed are the key dates for the AMS Executive Election, Referendum, and the Rector Election.

Visit the AMS website, linked in our bio, for elections and referendum information, policies, and more.

Email [email protected] with and questions.

Come join us at tonight’s AMS Assembly! Held in Jeffrey Hall 101 at 6pm. See the highest legislative body of the AMS in action.

Tonight’s agenda is linked in our bio or available on myams.org!

Validation packages for winter referendum are due December 12th, 2023 at 12pm (noon) for groups looking to establish or increase their student fees.
In order to apply to receive a student fee for the 2024-2025 year, please complete the packages and send them to [email protected].

Referenda voting period takes place on February 6th and 7th, 2024.

For more information on student fees, referendum, and the validation package go to the AMS website under governance and elections. Or go to the link in our bio!

J the Duck has lost his ducklings! Help find his ducklings so he can bring them back to the JDUC!

Bring J’s ducklings to Common Ground Coffee House (second floor of the QC) for a free class size hot coffee or tea!

Valid until December 15th!

The Queen’s Journal is hiring a Senior Lifestyle Editor!

Applications are due September 24th at 11:59pm!

This position is 20-25 hours/week and hourly waged. You get to write, edit, design and manage your own section at The Journal!

Have questions? Email [email protected].

Apply now at myams.org/apply or visit the link in our bio!