October 24, 2024

Issue 13

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

Celebrate Halloween in Residence

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve got a full lineup of exciting events to help you celebrate in style! From creative pumpkin painting to thrilling haunted houses, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re into crafts, movies, or karaoke, these events are a great way to get into the spooky spirit, connect with friends, and make the most of Halloween in residence. Check out the fun activities below.

Happy Homecooking!

October 26

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Celebrate a cozy homecoming by joining us to make some homemade muffins and a pennant flag. Register in advance or drop-in to the event. Register in advance or drop-in to the event. Supplies will be provided! Register Now.

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Pumpkin Painting

October 26

2 – 4 pm

Student Experience Office (LaSalle Programming Space - Room 224)

Get in the Halloween spirit by painting a pumpkin with your pals at the Student Experience Office. This is a drop-in event, and all supplies will be provided!

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International Halloween Movie Night

October 27

7 pm

Stirling Hall, Room A

Join us to watch the horror comedy Stree 2 and chat about Halloween! Register in advance or drop-in to the event. Snacks will be provided! Register Now.

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Spooktacular Juice and Paint

October 28

7 – 8 pm

Kingston Hall, Room 204

Join us for a spooktacular drop-in event where you can connect with friends, paint or colour, and enjoy juice boxes! All skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided. Register Now.

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Not So Creepy Craft Night

October 30

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Join us to make sock pumpkins and clay ghosts that are sure to make you go awe instead of ah! Register or drop in for this event. All materials will be provided. Register Now.

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Haunted House

October 31

5 – 7 pm

First Floor Gord Brock Common Room

Get ready to be scared at the second annual Haunted House! Brace yourself for spine-chilling surprises and eerie encounters around every corner. Don't miss this thrilling Halloween experience! Register Now.

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Halloween Karaoke

November 1

7:30 – 8:30 pm

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

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.

Coming Soon…

November 4 – 10 is Pride week in residence. Get ready for a week filled with fun activities like button making, movie night and drag bingo! More details in next week’s newsletter and on Raftr.

Sustainable Tip of the Week!

Mail deliveries create significant packaging waste. When possible, shop locally to reduce packaging waste and transportation-related emissions from online orders.

Conduct Corner: Celebrate this weekend without damaging your community 

Be safe this weekend! Damaging residence facilities, such as pulling down ceiling tiles, damaging sinks, and tampering with bathroom stalls, isn’t just a harmless prank—it’s dangerous, disruptive, and costly for everyone.

Ceiling tiles, for example, are part of the fire and life safety system, designed to help prevent harmful gases and smoke from spreading in case of an emergency. Damaging bathrooms inconveniences your entire community by making essential facilities unusable and creating unnecessary repair costs.

These behaviours violate the Residence Contract (clause 4.10.10) and can lead to serious consequences, including points and restitution charges if you are held responsible.

Instead of risking harm to your residence community, celebrate this weekend by participating in sanctioned events and Residence-wide programming. Keep the fun safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone.

Big Breakfast on Saturday

Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls are hosting another Big Breakfast event this Saturday. If you missed it last week, you can experience the apple pie dessert pizza starting at 8:30 am, donut holes, English muffin breakfast sandwiches (while quantities last), and indulge your senses in the full decadent hot chocolate bar. Bring your appetite!

Limited In-person and Mobile Ordering Options this Weekend

This weekend we are expecting our retail food locations to be very busy. To help improve service during these busy times, mobile ordering will not be available at The Lazy Scholar and Location 21. These locations will also have limited menu offerings from Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Diwali Dinner

Join us for dinner on November 1 for a special Diwali food feature in the dining halls. The menu of Chickpea Curry and Samosas with Vegetable Biryani has 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.

Tips to reduce food waste!

• When dining in the All-You-Care-To-Eat dining halls, preview options to determine what you are truly craving.
• Do a lap of the options before making a mindful selection. Remember to only take what you need as you are welcome to go back for seconds.

Tips for managing Flu Season

Cold and Flu season is here. Most people can manage a cold, the flu or COVID-19 at home! Here are some tips for managing mild symptoms:

For mild symptoms:

• Get lots of rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Use over-the-counter pain and fever medications as needed (follow the directions on the package)
• For cough: try a teaspoon of honey
• For mild discomfort with breathing: keep the room cool, open the window, try relaxation exercises or try shifting your position

To prevent the spread of coughs, colds, flu and COVID-19, avoid going out while you are feeling sick and take extra precautions for 10 days.

Call your family doctor or reach out to SWS Medical Services if you:

• Are unsure about how to manage your other health problems, e.g. diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, while you are sick
• Think you are getting dehydrated, e.g., light-headed, dark-coloured urine
• Have had a fever for more than 5 days
• Are so tired it is hard to care for yourself
• Are short of breath doing your usual activities
• Feel worse after you were starting to feel better

Call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency department if you are:

• Severely short of breath (struggling for each breath, only able to speak single words)
• Having severe chest pain
• Feeling confused
• Losing consciousness

Find more information on staying healthy during flu season here

Check-in with Queen's in Calgary or Vancouver!

Queen's Student Affairs is excited to invite your parents and supporters to special events in Calgary and Vancouver. These gatherings are designed to help them learn how to continue supporting your academic journey at Queen’s and provide an opportunity to get any of their questions answered.

Topics include:

• What to expect in the second term
• Campus resources for academic and personal success
• Off-campus housing, health and wellness, finances, summer job planning, and more!

If you have parents or supporters in Calgary or Vancouver, let them know to Check-in with Queen’s on the following dates:

Calgary: Tuesday, October 29, Central Public Library, 7 pm Register here

Vancouver: Wednesday, October 30, Van Dusen Botanical Garden, 7 pm Register here

Questions? Email parents@queensu.ca | Queen’s Student Affairs

Academic Skill Building and Support

Student Academic Success Services (SASS) offers a wide range of academic skills programming to help you thrive in your studies. Here are a few event highlights to empower you this term!

Fall Into Focus: Peer Support

Every Tuesday & Thursday

4–6 pm

Stauffer Library, Room 143

Take advantage of Fall into Focus, SASS' peer writing and learning lounge.

Peer Writing Assistants offer feedback on writing for 100- and 200-level courses, while Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) can help with strategies for time management, studying, and more. These upper-year volunteers are trained to support you and offer valuable guidance for academic success at Queen’s.

Academic Excellence: Preparing for Midterms

Wednesdays

5–6 pm

Stauffer Library, Room 014



The Preparing for Midterms workshop equips you to handle your first midterm season with confidence. You’ll learn effective study strategies, exam preparation techniques, and tips for managing stress.

Join the Academic Excellence Group every Wednesday at 5pm, where you can attend alternating workshops and study sessions. It's a great way for you to build academic skills, stay productive, and connect with friends!

Study Buddy Sundays with SASS

Sunday, October 27

1-4 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons

Join us for a study session. Connect with peers in similar courses and get support and study tips from Student Academic Success Services (SASS).