November 21, 2024

Issue 17

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

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 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)

This week’s residence events:

Black Residence Hub

Thursday, 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!

Friday, 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 into this event on November 22 from 2-4 pm in the Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room. Register Now.

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Juice and Paint

Monday, November 25

7 – 8 pm

Kingston Hall, room 204

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

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Wellness Walk

Tuesday, November 26

3:30 pm

Meet on Matheson Field

Take a break to reset while joining us for a wellness walk. We will meet on Matheson Field, between Gordon Brockington House and Morris Hall, at 3:30 pm to get some hot chocolate and then walk along the waterfront. Register or drop into this event. Bringing your own mug is encouraged! Register now.

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Take A Paws

Thursday, November 28

1 – 2 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons

Take a paws while hanging out with a therapy dog in Victoria Hall Upper Commons.

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Karaoke

Friday, November 29

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.

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.

As you may be aware, Canada Post’s operations have shut down during a national strike as of midnight Friday, November 15.

What You Need to Know:



• Mail and Packages: All items sent through Canada Post, including letters, packages, and other deliveries, will experience delays.
• Check Your Deliveries: If you are expecting a delivery, please check with the sender to confirm which carrier was used. This will help you determine if your package is affected by the strike.
• Other Carriers: Deliveries sent through other carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Purolator) are not impacted and will proceed as usual.

Watts Parcel Depot will remain open and continue to process all deliveries; please see our website for our hours.

Residence Conduct Corner: Smoking and Vaping

As the temperature gets colder, you may feel more reluctant to go outside to smoke or vape. We want to remind you that Queen's is a no-smoking campus, both inside all of the buildings and on the campus grounds. Smoking cigarettes, cannabis, and vaping are prohibited explicitly in the Residence Contract (See clauses 4.10.4 and 4.10.6). Smoking indoors is a fire hazard and affects everyone's health and enjoyment of residence. Covering or tampering with your smoke detector is also prohibited under the contract (clause 4.10.15d).

If you are interested in quitting, we encourage you to make an appointment with SWS to get help and check out this online resource.

Bottomless Beverages Stickers are Here for Exams!

Starting Monday, November 25, you can purchase your Bottomless Beverage sticker at participating retail food locations on campus. This sticker entitles you to free 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.

You can buy one at The Lazy Scholar, Location 21, Goodes Cafe, Wally's, Jean Royce Barista, MC2, The Library Cafe, or Student Street Express.

Parmesan Wheel Special

Tonight, at dinner, head to any dining hall on campus for a special pasta meal made from a fresh parmesan wheel! Our chefs will stir up some goodness, mixing your pasta with fresh parmesan. This is a meal you will want to attend!

Have you met with the Registered Dietitian?

If you need help navigating the meal plan, remember to meet with Theresa, the Registered Dietitian, any time throughout the year.

Theresa can help support dietary accommodations and answer questions about the meal plan's food options in general.

Vanier Cup

Queen's is hosting the 59th edition of the Vanier Cup on Saturday, November 23, at Richardson Stadium.

Secure your spot at Richardson Stadium for the Vanier Cup today!

For more information, visit the Queen's Gaels Tickets website.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

16 Days begins on Monday, November 25. This year’s theme, Come Together, Act Now, is about collective action to end gender-based violence. Show your support by wearing purple on November 25, and follow @qusvprs on Instagram for updates throughout the 16 Days.