October 31, 2024

Issue 14

Stay up-to-date with all the latest happenings in residence and on campus.

🏳️‍🌈 Residence Wide Pride Week is November 4-10 🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍🌈 DIY Pronoun Pin / Button Making

November 4

Leonard Dining Hall

12 – 2 pm

Start off the Residence Wide Pride week by joining us in the Leonard Dining Hall on November 4 from 12-2 pm to make your own button or DIY pronoun pin. All materials will be provided!

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🏳️‍🌈 Zine Making with The Shift Project

November 5

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

3 – 5 pm

Come create your own zine and chat with friends. Snacks and materials will be provided. Register or drop-in to this event. Register Now.

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🏳️‍🌈 Open Craft Studio

November 6

Kingston Hall, Room 204

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Unleash your creativity at Open Craft Studio! With a wide variety of materials provided, you’re free to craft whatever you like at this biweekly drop-in event. The feature craft this week is a

macrame rainbow. Register Now.

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🏳️‍🌈 Pride and Popcorn

November 8

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

6 – 9 pm

Join us to make your own popcorn seasoning and enjoy it while watching the "no-frills comedy" Bottoms (2023). Popcorn making starts at 6 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm. Snacks will be provided! Register or drop-in to this event. Register Now.

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🏳️‍🌈 Drag Bingo in collaboration with ResSoc

November 9

Ellis Hall, Room 333

5 – 8 pm

Finish off Residence Wide Pride Week with a Drag Bingo Night full of fabulous performances and fun with friends! There will be prizes after each round of bingo and Drag performances by Rowena Whey between each round. Register or drop-in to this event on November 9 between 5 and 8 pm in Ellis 333 to join the fun! Register Now.

Events in Residence

Karaoke

November 1

Endaayaan-Tkanónsote Community Room

7:30 – 8:30 pm

Join us for biweekly karaoke, where you can sing your heart out, enjoy snacks, and connect with friends. This fun drop-in event is all about good music and good vibes! Register now.

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Black Residence Hub

November 7

Yellow House, Rideau Building

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Looking to connect with fellow Black students? Join the biweekly Black Residence Hub socials for fun, resources, and new friends. Open to Black students in residence. Register Now.

Tell us your Thoughts

We want to hear from you! Tell us how your experience in Residence has gone so far. Check your Queen’s email today for a link to Mid-year Residence Experience Survey

Conduct Corner: It Takes All of Us

Before you arrived on campus, you completed the It Takes All of Us online module. The purpose of the program is to help shift campus culture to one of respect and consent, by ensuring that you understand what sexual violence is and how you can play a role in preventing it. Studies have shown that 80% of survivors know the person who harms them, even if they are not in a relationship together.

Sexual violence is any violence, physical or psychological, carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality. It involves unwanted and non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. For example, someone being kissed or grabbed without their consent. Sexual harassment often happens without physical contact, such as sharing sexual photos.

You play a role in helping keep campus safe for everyone. Please take some time to read Queen’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence Involving Students.

If you have questions about sexual violence, reach out to your Don to understand the resources available to you. If you have experienced sexual violence, you can speak with your Don, or visit Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services for support and information.

COR will have extended hours this weekend

The full schedule can be found on the COR website

Thursday, October 31, until Saturday, November 2

9 pm – 7 am

COR is a voluntary, confidential, non-judgmental place where students who have had too much to drink can come and sleep. It is overseen by Student Wellness Services with the support of trained student volunteers and professional Addiction Care Workers.

Diwali Dinner

Join us for dinner on November 1 for special Diwali food features in the dining halls. The Chickpea Curry, Madras/Chennai Vegetable Sabzi, and Samosa with Vegetable Biryani recipes have been created in collaboration with the Queen’s South Asian Student Association and the Asian Student Association. You won’t want to miss these tasty student approved dishes.

How was your meal today? Let us know for a chance to win $100 flex $

Want to win $100 Flex $? Submit your feedback on a recent dining experience at any retail food location or dining hall by filling out this survey. Each month, we'll draw a winner for $100 Flex $—don’t miss your chance!

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Week Treats

Pride Week is November 4 – 8. During this time, pick up a Pride-themed tasty treat in the dining halls and retail food locations. For resources and support, please visit Inclusive Queen’s.

Boost your Flex $

Now that you've found your favourite retail food spots, top up your Flex $ account to continue enjoying meals, snacks, and beverages while keeping fueled while commuting across campus.

Pride Around Campus

Check out more wonderful events around campus celebrating Pride!

🏳️‍🌈 Queer Club Craft Night at Yellow House

November 7

Yellow House, Rideau Building

4 – 8 pm

Join us for tote bag painting and crafts at Yellow House!

LGBTQIA2S+ students only.

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🏳️‍🌈 QTBIPoC Games Night

November 9

Yellow House, Rideau Building

12:30 – 4:30 pm

Come hang out and play board games. There’s also a chance to win fun prizes!

QTBIPoC students only.

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🏳️‍🌈 Solidarity Swims

November 10

ARC Pool

2 – 4 pm

Solidarity Swims welcomes gender-diverse students, staff, faculty, and wider community members (and their invited +1s) to our Sunday swims from 2 – 4 pm at Queen’s ARC pool. Come relax poolside, float in our unicorn floaties, and socialize with the community.

LGBTQIA2S+ students only.

Helpful Workshops

Navigating school can be demanding, especially with exam season on the horizon!

Get support through engaging workshops hosted by Student Wellness Services. Connect with knowledgeable professionals dedicated to enhancing your skills and promoting overall health and wellbeing.

Dog on Campus – Wednesday, November 6, noon - 1 pm, Mitchell Atrium

Recreational Running Club — Mondays at 5 pm, Wednesdays at 7:30 am, Fridays at 5:30 pm, ARC Earl Street entrance.

Flu & Covid-19 vaccine are now available

Did you know Influenza typically lasts 7-10 days and COVID-19 lasts even longer?! Save time by getting your flu and/or COVID-19 vaccines on campus this respiratory season. Getting these vaccines early will help you avoid falling behind in class, missing parties and holidays!

Book your appointment online and don’t forget to bring your student ID and health card.

Indigenous Perspectives on Health

Friday, November 8, Gordon Hall, Room 302, 1 – 4 pm

Indigenous Research Collaboration Day is an annual event organized by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA). This event highlights research conducted by Indigenous Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows and research collaboration with Indigenous communities.

The theme for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2024 is "Indigenous Perspectives on Health".

Register here!

More details: Indigenous Research Collaboration Day