September 26, 2024

Issue 9

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

Join us for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The student-run Tricolour Outlet collaborated with a local Cree artist, Jaylene Cardinal to create the design used on the t-shirts supporting the Orange Shirt Society. The design depicts a pair of children’s moccasins set between woodland forget-me-not flowers.

Find out where and when to Purchase your t-shirt.

Join us for:

Sacred Fire at Agnes Benidickson Field

at 1:15 pm on September 30, 2024

Every September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory day honouring Indigenous people, communities, and survivors of Canada’s residential school system.

The Queen’s community is invited to join a sacred fire on September 30 at the Agnes Benidickson Field to reflect on the harm brought to Indigenous Peoples by the residential school system. This is also a time to understand our collective role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation, not just at Queen’s, but across Canada. 

Queen’s University is honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from September 23 – October 12.

Fire Safety in Residence: What You Need to Know and Do

Thank you for your cooperation this morning during the fire drills. The Fire Safety Coordinator was pleased with the speed of the evacuations and your compliance. 

Here are some key points to keep in mind about fire and life safety:  

• Take all alarms seriously and always evacuate as quickly as possible. Move away from the building to make way for emergency services and meet your floor at your muster point.
• When the alarm sounds, exit the building using the nearest available stairwell. Elevators are not operational during a fire alarm.
• Let us know if the alarm in your room did not sound this morning by completing a Maintenance Request Order on the Student Residence and Dining Portal. 

 You can help reduce the likelihood of fire alarms being set off by following these guidelines: 

• Use small appliances like a kettle, toaster, rice cooker, etc. in a common room kitchen. 
• Watch your food! Do not leave the microwave or other cooking devices unattended. 
• Exit signs, smoke detectors and ceiling tiles are part of the fire and life safety system in your building. These are all critical pieces to keeping residents and staff safe.  

See Section 3.15 of the Residence Contract for more detail on fire and life safety in Residence. 

Seeds of Success! 

October 3

Location: Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm  

Paint a pot and plant a seed of success while learning about goal setting! Care for your plants as you work towards your goal this semester. This is a drop-in event. 

The Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room is located on the main floor of the south heritage house (the brown house with the black railing).

Karaoke

October 4 

Location: Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pm  

Come sing your heart out and connect with friends over good music and snacks! This is a drop-in event.

The Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room is located on the main floor of the south heritage house (the brown house with the black railing).

Top up your meal plan 

Top up your 19 weekly meals to 21 if you are spending most of your time on campus for just $540 or less. *Prorated rates will be dependent on when you top up. 

Pop-up Lunch Tomorrow 

Head over to Ban Righ or Jean Royce Dining Hall Friday between 11 am – 2 pm for a surprise lunch feature as our chefs do a station takeover. 

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah in the dining halls 

On October 3, enjoy apples with our local Queen’s Bees honey, as well as round challah and honey cake from our Campus Bake Shop. Recipes were produced in consultation with student members of Hillel Queen’s.   

Students requiring dietary accommodation during periods of observance or other times throughout the year are encouraged to meet with the Registered Dietitian.  

Are you struggling to find food options or need additional dietary support?  

Meet with the Registered Dietitian and be sure to check out the dining guides and other helpful information on the Special Diet Options page.  

Career Fairs

Engineering & Technology Fair

Queen's Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC), Main Gym

Tuesday, October 1 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

This is your chance to explore future career opportunities and meet and network with prospective employers in person.

• 94 employers are expected to attend!
• All students from all faculties are welcome
• Registration is not required, but you can sign-up in MyCareer for reminders

Career and Further Education Fair

Queen's Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC), Main Gym

Wednesday, October 2

10:30 am – 3:30 pm

From Arts & Sciences to Engineering & Technology to Health Sciences and Business, this is your chance to explore future career and educational opportunities and meet with prospective employers in person. Many top companies, organizations, and schools will be attending.

• Free professional photos at the LinkedIn Photo Booth
• Free Resume/Cover Letter review and preparation resort
• Over 30 employers!
• Representatives from over 55 graduate and professional programs
• Registration is not required, but you can sign-up in MyCareer for reminders

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Hillel Queen's 

First Night Rosh Hashanah dinner taking place at Beth Israel Synagogue on October 2 at 8 pm for students.

To reserve your spot, text 'SHANATOVA' to 646-917-8291 to register to join. 

For Rosh Hashanah synagogue services taking place at Beth Israel Synagogue, there is no need to register ahead of time to reserve seating.

Click here for more information on services.