October 3, 2024

Issue 10

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

Get Involved in Residence

Here is what is happening in Residence this week!

October 8 — Full Body Strength (every Tuesday)

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Endaayaan–Tkanónsote, Room 295

Join us for a Full Body Strength class designed to build strength, flexibility, and endurance using minimal equipment! Led by an ARC instructor, this class will guide you through a series of exercises aimed at working every major muscle group. Register on the Student Residence & Dining Portal.

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October 9 — Open Craft Studio 

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Kingston Hall, Room 204

Let your creativity shine while at Open Craft Studio! We will provide a variety of materials at this bi-weekly event, and it’s up to you what to craft. This is a drop-in event.

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October 9 — Trivia Night

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Dean of Women's Lounge, Ban Righ Hall 

Join us for Trivia Night! on Wednesday, October 9, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Dean of Women's Lounge in Ban Righ Hall. Bring your best general trivia knowledge, have some snacks, and win great prizes! Register in advance or drop-in and join a team. 

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October 10 — Black Residence Hub 

5:30 – 7:30 pm 

Yellow House, Rideau Building 

Are you looking to find your community and connect with other Black students? Come to the Black Residence Hub bi-weekly socials to have fun, learn about resources, make friends, and feel empowered! This is a drop-in event.

Please note: This programming is only open to Black students living in Residence

Register for updates here.

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October 10 — Yoga (every Thursday) 

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Endaayaan–Tkanónsote, Room 295

Strengthen, stretch, and sweat in this hatha-based yoga class incorporating meditation and breath work with classic yoga poses. With variations offered in each pose, you'll learn the foundations of yoga and find opportunities to challenge yourself in new ways. Suitable for all participant levels. Register on the Student Residence & Dining Portal.

Have Fun. Be Safe.

The City will enact the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) from October 17 until November 3.

On October 9, a Police Liaison Team will be in the dining halls and some retail locations to meet you, listen to your plans and offer guidance on partying responsibly. Our priority is your safety and the well-being of the community.



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Conduct Corner: Respect Shared Spaces

Common room furniture and kitchen appliances are provided for the use and enjoyment of everyone who lives on your floor or in your building, for the larger common rooms. When the furniture, microwave and other kitchen equipment remains where it was placed by Residence Life and Services at the start of the year, it allows you and your community to enjoy fun events, meetings and other activities in the common room.

Please keep in mind that relocating common room furniture or being in possession of common room furniture in your room is a violation of the Residence Contract, 4.10.11. Whether you moved it there, or you allowed someone to put it in your room and you kept it there, it is your responsibility.

If you think your common room needs more furniture, talk to your Don, who can pass along your feedback. If you notice that items are missing from your common room, please submit a Maintenance Request Order.

Fair Trade Pop-up

Wednesday, October 9, 11 am – 12:30 pm

Leonard dining hall

Stop by Leonard dining hall for lunch and learn about the importance of Fair Trade and the positive influence purchasing Fair Trade products has on farmers and communities around the world.

Click here for more dining hall events!

All-Day Waffle Bar

Available every day, 11 am – 7 pm

Ban Righ dining hall

Have you discovered the All-Day Waffle Bar at Ban Righ yet? Visit the station set up in the seating area to make your own warm, fluffy waffles loaded with your favourite toppings like whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience.

Yom Kippur

October 11 and 12

Ban Righ, Leonard, and Jean Royce dining halls

Beginning at 4:30 pm dining halls are open to enjoy a substantial pre-fast meal. If you are concerned about getting to the dining hall in advance of sundown and require dietary accommodations, book a meeting with the Registered Dietitian or email dietitian@queensu.ca. To receive direct communications about supports during periods of strict observance now and throughout the year, ensure you have identified keeping Kosher on your Food and Allergy Needs Form.

GOOD TO GO

So far, your participation in the GOOD TO GO Reusable Container Initiative has diverted 27,322 single-use containers from waste streams. Keep up the awesome swapping.

Academic Excellence: Preparing for Midterms

Every Wednesday at 5 pm, Room 014 - Stauffer Library

Join our Academic Excellence Group every Wednesday at 5 pm throughout the semester. We alternate workshop sessions and joint study sessions so you’ll learn the skills you need while making friends and getting your work done!

Find out about more events and services from Student Academic Success Services.

Grants and Bursaries

We believe that financial barriers shouldn’t hold anyone back from thriving at Queen's and in residence. Our bursaries are designed to support students in need, helping to cover essential expenses. Here are the bursaries we have available and you can apply with the respective links:

ResSoc Laundry Bursary Application

ResSoc Academic Bursary Application

ResSoc Professional Attire Bursary Application

ResSoc Residence Essentials Bursary Application

ResSoc First-Year Student Experience Fund Application