November 28, 2024

Issue 18

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

Get It Done!

Sunday, December 1

12 – 7 pm

Mitchell Hall, Room 215/225



Join us for a day of effective studying! Peer and pro staff will be on hand to help you complete assignments, write papers, start prepping for exams, or work on anything else you need help with. Snacks and drinks are provided! This is a drop in event.

22-hour Quiet Hours begin December 3 at 11 pm

Beginning December 3 at 11 pm, Quiet Hours will be in effect throughout Residence every day until December 21. These Quiet Hours are in place to provide you with the peaceful study environment you need for your exam preparations.

In the evenings, courtesy hours are from 7 pm to 9 pm; please keep noise to a minimum, ensuring it doesn't disturb the community. Excessive noise is a violation of the Residence Contract (clause 4.10.8).

If you find that Quiet Hours are not being respected, you can get assistance from a Don on call by calling the front desk any time of the day or night.

Work in Residence next year!

Are you curious about being a Don, Residence Program Assistant, or Front Desk Representative? Well, you're in luck! Join us for an virtual info session where we spill all the deets about these fantastic opportunities!

Virtual Information Sessions:

November 28 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm — Register Here

December 4 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm — Register Here

Not sure which role would suit you best – take the quiz and find out!

Queen's Career Services x Residence

To help you prepare for job applications, we’ve partnered with Queen's Career Services to provide valuable guidance for applying to student residence job opportunities and positions beyond Residence Life & Services.

Resume & Cover Letter Virtual Workshop

December 5 at 12 pm

In this workshop, you will learn how to use key strategies to highlight your unique skills, knowledge, and experience on your resume or CV and cover letter.

Register here

Interview Strategies Virtual Workshop

January 15 at 5 pm

This workshop will provide you with a variety of strategies allowing you to attend your next interview feeling confident and prepared, whether it is remote (i.e., by phone or Zoom) or in person. Learn strategies to answer the classic "Tell Me About Yourself" question, behavioural questions, and situational questions. You will also learn to prepare questions to ask the interviewer. Come prepared to practice and leave feeling ready for your next interview!

Register here

Winter Break & Stayover Information

Exam season is almost upon us! 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 remain in residence over the break, please go to the Student 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)

Take-and-Make Kits start December 9!

Take a well-deserved break from studying and unwind with our macrame keychain Take-and-Make Kits! Each kit is filled with everything you need for a fun and relaxing DIY project that you can enjoy at your own pace. Pick up yours at the Victoria Hall or Jean Royce Hall front desk starting on Monday, December 9 while supply lasts.

Residence Conduct Corner: Amnesty Period for Return of University/Other Property: December 2-6

We need you help to maintain the great community we've built together. Unfortunately, we've had a few incidents of damaged and stolen university property in our residence buildings this term. Not only does this show disrespect to your peers, but it also puts an extra burden on our hardworking facilities staff who keep our spaces safe and clean.

We're launching an initiative to retrieve these items, and we're counting on you! If you've come across any stolen or damaged items, we invite you to return them to the Residence Conduct & Support Office in Victoria Hall C110 —no questions asked.

The return period is from December 2 – 6, Monday to Friday, 9 am – noon and 1 – 4 pm. After this period, any stolen or damaged items found will lead to sanctions and restitution charges to cover repair costs. Remember, you're responsible for your residence room and everything inside it, no matter how those items got there.

Last day to order packages is December 6.

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. If you are using other shipping and mail couriers, please order your package before December 6.

As you may be aware, Canada Post’s operations have shut down during a national strike as of midnight Friday, November 15. If your package is being delivered by Canada Post, we cannot guarantee you will receive it before December 20.

Shop Local

If you’re already thinking about holiday gifts, why not shop local? Kingston has so many unique stores that offer one-of-a-kind items—perfect for reducing shipping waste and finding memorable gifts! Check out Visit Kingston’s guide to explore our city’s hidden gems: Unique Kingston Stores.

Bottomless Beverage Stickers Are Here!

This week, purchase your Bottomless Beverage sticker at participating retail food locations. This sticker entitles you to unlimited tea and drip coffee at participating campus retail locations all December! Stick the BB sticker to your reusable mug and start getting free refills on December 1. Stickers are $30, available from the cashier.

Participating locations: The Lazy Scholar, Location 21, MC2, Jean Royce Barista, The Library Cafe, Goodes Café, Student Street Express, and Wally's.

Exam Period Hours of Operations

As the winter break approaches, please review the Hours at a Glance page to plan your dining hall and retail visits. Some locations will extend hours to accommodate students studying later in the evening on campus. Changes to hours begin December 13.

Sustainable Tip of the Week!

Stay hydrated while studying for exams. Bring your reusable water bottle and use water fill stations across campus.

The Alma Mater Society and Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance would like your help

If you’ve already completed the survey, thank you! If not, now’s your chance to make a difference! Your feedback helps the Alma Mater Society and Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance advocate for improvements in affordability, quality, and accessibility in post-secondary education.

✨ Deadline: December 9, 2022

🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards!

💻 Topics include financial aid, employment, and your learning environment.

⏳ Takes ~20 minutes.

Take the survey now

Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 3

11:30 am – 1 pm

International Centre (QUIC), Mitchell Hall, 2nd floor

Come in for some holiday cheer and a free lunch! Students, staff and faculty are invited to celebrate the end of the term/year with QUIC!

Events going on around campus

Academic Help:

• There are writing and academic skills appointments available (in person or online) at SASS until December 17 and 19, respectively. If you need assistance, book your appointment ASAP before they fill up. Waitlists are available.

Study Spots:

• All students are welcome to study at QUIC all month long!
• Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (4D) is hosting a Study Day for Indigenous students, December 5, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The centre is a great place to study, take a break, grab a snack, and do laundry!
• QTBIPoC students are invited to drop by the Yellow House at Rideau to study and/or attend an event.
• The Student Experience Office (SEO) is open for quiet study time and snacks, Monday to Friday, December 9 – 20, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, LaSalle 224.

Wellness:

• Hospitality Services will spread holiday cheer by distributing “Gaels Gifts” to students on Dec. 4 across campus.
• Visit with Oscar, the St. John's Ambulance therapy dog in Mitchell Hall on December 4, from 12 – 1 pm.
• Follow Student Wellness Services on Instagram and participate in their Exams Wellness Challenge, December 7 – 18, and win prizes.
• Group Fitness classes at the ARC are free, December 9 – 14.
• Faith and Spiritual Life is hosting drop-in Cookies and Conversations, Monday to Friday, December 9 – 20, 10:30 am – 2 pm, Mitchell Hall 210.