November 14, 2024

Issue 16

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

Looking for the Endaayaan-Tkanónsote Community Room?

The Endaayaan-Tkanónsote Community Room hosts many of our events, so it’s no surprise if you’re wondering how to find it!

To get there, simply enter through the front doors of the brown brick building attached to Endaayaan-Tkanónsote at 142 Albert Street—it’s that easy!

If you need to access it through the main entrance of Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, ask a front desk representative for assistance.

This week’s residence events:

First Year Fans Night

November 15

4 – 10 pm

Get ready for First Year Fans Night by making a sign to support your Queen's Gaels! Find us in the Leonard Dining Hall from 4 – 6 pm. All materials will be provided. Then, head over to the ARC Main Gym to support the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams starting at 6 pm! Students get FREE tickets. Sit in the First Year Fan Zone to access giveaways throughout the night.

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Movie Club

November 17

7 – 10 pm

Stirling Hall Room A

Join our monthly movie club to enjoy great films, popcorn, and time with friends! It's the perfect way to relax and connect. This month we will be watching The Holdovers. Register Now.

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Pomodoro Study Night with SASS

November 19

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

6 – 8 pm

Focus and have fun at the Pomodoro Study Night! The Pomodoro technique is intervals of 25 minutes of focus and a 5 minute break. Snacks and study resources from SASS will be provided. Register or drop-in to this event. Register Now.

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Open Craft Studio

November 20

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. Register Now.

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Trivia Night!

November 20

Dean of Women’s Lounge, Ban Righ Hall

6 – 7 pm

Join us for Trivia Night! on Wednesday, November 20th from 6 – 7 pm in the Dean of Women’s Lounge. Register in advance or drop-in and join a team. Bring your best general trivia knowledge to win Flex $ for you and your team! Register Now.

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Black Residence Hub

November 21

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.

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Stamp Out Stress!

November 22

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

2 - 4 pm

Try your hand at carving a stamp to use on notes of encouragement as you head into finals! No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Register or drop-in to this event on November 22 from 2-4 pm in the Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room. Register Now.

Winter Break & Stay Over Information

It’s hard to believe you’ve almost completed your first term at Queen’s! To maintain a quiet study environment for all students during the exam period, we encourage you to leave residence by 3 pm the day after writing your last scheduled exam or by Saturday, December 21 at 5 pm, at the latest.

If you need to extend your residence stay beyond 3 pm on the day after your last exam, or if you need to stay in residence over the break, please go to the Residence and Dining Portal to fill out one or both of the below forms:

1. Residence Extension Request – to request to remain in residence past 3 pm on the day after your last exam
2. Residence Stayover Form – to request to stay in residence over the break (for some or all of the time between December 21 and January 5)

December Mail delivery

As we approach the winter break, please note that all mail and package deliveries to campus will end on December 20 when the Watts mail depot closes for the season.

To ensure you receive any orders before the break, please plan accordingly and stop placing new orders by December 6. This cutoff will allow enough time for items to arrive on campus before December 20.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please reach out to the team at the Watts mail depot if you have any questions, through the LiveChat on our website.

Conduct Corner: Respecting our community

An important aspect of residence life is learning to live and have fun in a way that respects others in the residence community. This means developing the interpersonal skills necessary for resolving conflicts peacefully. Here are some useful strategies for living in a community with lots of people who may have different experiences and expectations than you.

• Communicate respectfully. Express your feelings and stick to the facts. Focus on the problem and not the other person’s actions. If you disagree about something with your canmate, roommate or people on your floor, talk to them. Dirty dishes in the common room? Talk about it at your next community meeting. Connect with your Don if you have any concerms.
• Listen to other perspectives on the issue. Ask open-ended questions to understand.
• When there is a problem, like excessive noise, parties down the hall or someone is damaging property, seek help. Call the Front Desk for the Don on-call or if necessary, call Campus Security. You can stay anonymous when you report.

Retaliation, harassment and banging on doors are not ways to solve problems, and they are violations of the Residence Contract (clause 4.10.2 - Inappropriate behaviour) and the Student Code of Conduct.  Remember when you have a problem, decide to walk away, ignore, talk it out or seek help.

Parmesan Wheel Special Next Week

Thursday, November 21

4:30 – 7 pm

Don’t miss dinner in the dining halls on Thursday, November 21. Our chefs will be serving fresh pasta out of a delicious Parmesan wheel! Mark your calendar to ensure you don't miss the NEW event!

Mobile Order with your Meal Plan!

The Hospitality Services Mobile Ordering App makes using your meal plan even more convenient. By downloading the app and connecting it to your student account, you can purchase meals, snacks, and beverages with TAMs, Flex $, and credit at most retail food locations on campus. A bonus is the scheduling feature at checkout that allows you to choose a pickup time that is convenient for you! Skip the line and save time by scheduling your breakfast, lunch, or dinner for pickup during your break between classes!

Sustainable Tip of the Week

Need help determining where your waste goes? Search using Waste Wizard or download the app!

Exam Time Academic Support

• Student Academic Success Services (SASS) is here to help you prep for exams!
• You can book a writing or academic skills appointment, attend a workshop or event (including course-specific “how to study” sessions), or access online learning modules.
• Look out for SASS pop-up booths on campus over the next few weeks where you can ask questions and get study tips.
• Sunday, December 1: Check out Get It Done—a full day of studying with peer and professional staff available to help you finish assignments, write papers, and prepare for exams.
• Faculty-based Academic Advising is also available to help you with general academic inquiries, set goals, and feel confident and excited about your academic choices at Queen’s.

Find Connection and Support with these Programs and Opportunities

World events and the inherent stresses of university can feel heavy this time of year. There are new programs and opportunities to gather and connect around campus:

• Faith and Spiritual Life’s weekly The Weight of the World gathering for contemplation, prayer, and compassion for the world and ourselves.
• Note for Note, a collaboration with The Shift Project – a weekly student-led discussion about lived experiences, and the role of music in shaping identity and fostering community connection.
• Weekly Black Swims, a partnership of the Yellow House Student Centre for Equity and Inclusion and Athletics & Recreation
• Pow Wow Stretch and Sweat for Indigenous students at the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre

Flu & Covid-19 vaccines 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 and missing out on fun.

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

Upper-year Housing

It’s a great idea to start looking for off-campus housing soon, as many rental listings in Kingston become available between January and March for lease terms starting in May 2025.

You can begin exploring options and find helpful resources by visiting the Off-Campus Living Advisor website and downloading the Off-Campus Housing Resource Package.