To Queen’s Parents, Families, and Supporters,
This month’s edition of The Pulse (see below), emailed to all students today, focuses on exam-related supports. This is a stressful time in a “normal” year, and with the ongoing uncertainties related to the pandemic, we want to ensure students are aware of the resources and services that are available, wherever they are living this term.
The Queen’s community did experience an increase in COVID cases in March, but case numbers have since dropped, thanks to the efforts of all students affected to contain the spread of the virus. The latest updates and case-tracker information are on the university’s COVID website. If you have a student in residence, check the family page on the residence website for updates.
Thank you for your continued support of your student. As always, if you have questions, please email parents@queensu.ca.
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, it is almost the end of the term! It has been a challenging year, for sure –we’re here to help! This month’s Pulse includes exam and wellness tips, tax info, summer job search ideas, and info about Queen’s internships.
It’s Our Community; Keep it Safe
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The ARC and campus fields remain closed, but Athletics and Recreation is offering virtual fitness class and pre-recorded on-demand classes
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Book a Healthy Lifestyle Appointment online to help carve out time to sleep, eat well, and be physically active
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Make an appointment with a counsellor at Student Wellness Services for mental health support
- Counsellors are embedded in most faculties/schools, and in residence, and there are specialized supports for racialized students, LGBTQ2S+ students, Indigenous students, and Black-identified students
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Yellow House Presents: Preserving Your Peace with Self-care for Black Students. Learn how to nourish your mental health. Today – April 1, 4:30–6:30 pm EDT. Register here
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Queen's Asian Community Care Drop-In #2 for Asian members of the Queen's and Kingston community who need a space to receive and give care due to the escalating racial violence against Asians. Today – April 1, 5 pm EDT
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Living outside of Ontario? Call Empower Me, 24/7, for any crisis or support you may need
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Not in Canada? International SOS is another option for emergency services
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Check out the latest posts on Campus WELL, including healthy comfort food snacks, a guided meditation to eating more mindfully, what you need to know entering the workforce in a COVID-19 era
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Are your studies being impacted by illness or unexpected events? The university’s response to extenuating circumstances which includes a policy that aims to provide students with consistent and fair academic consideration
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Thank You for Sharing Your Experiences
The Student Experiences Survey about campus climate and culture is now closed. Thank you to all students who were able to participate. Watch your queensu.ca email for more information about next steps. Your experiences are important, and your perspectives should continue to be heard!
Supports and resources are available if you need them, including:
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Financial and Registrar Info |
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Income Tax Info
Resources for Graduating Students
Apply for Financial Aid
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Summer Job Supports
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Check out Career Services’ summer jobs webpage for ideas and programs to support your summer job search. New jobs are being posted daily. Visit MyCareer
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Queen's Work Study program provides eligible students, demonstrating financial need, priority for certain part-time positions. The Summer 2021 Work Study program is now open!
Interested in a 12- or 16-month Paid Internship?
Register through MyCareer for the Queen's Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP). Positions start in May and September. Questions? Email us!
Off-Campus Living
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Yellow House is a safe, comfortable, accountable space for queer, racialized, and marginalized students to create community, feel empowered, empower others, and celebrate and honour their histories. Check out the website and all upcoming events
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Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) hosts daily weekday online events including drop-in virtual advising, Income Tax sessions, Work Permit Workshops, and more
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Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre’s continuing online gatherings for Indigenous students this term include an Indigenous writing circle, beading and homework hangouts, teaching sharing circles, drumming, the Gather Together program, drop ins, and more! Check out their Facebook page and website
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