December 18, 2025

Issue 21

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

Before you leave for Winter Break

As you bid farewell to campus, here's a quick checklist to ensure a smooth return:

• Return your Good-to-Go containers – No one wants to come back to a stinky room.
• Take out your garbage and recycling and dispose of any leftover food.
• Close both panes of your window (inside and outside) and latch them to help prevent freezing pipes and floods.
• Close blinds or curtains for added protection.
• Clear all items from around your radiator or vents to keep heating systems safe.
• Unplug everything except your refrigerator to avoid damage from power surges.
• Remove all perishable items and garbage before you leave.
• Lock your door – and remember to bring your keys with you!

Important: Residence Life and Facilities staff will be entering all rooms on December 19 to conduct room checks. Please make sure your space is ready before you leave.

Staying in Residence over the break?

• The Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) will operate on a holiday schedule from December 20 through December 23. The ARC will be closed for the Winter Break as of December 24 and will reopen on January 3 at 8 am.
• Join a downtown coffee shop meet up-with the International Centre (QUIC) on December 28 or January 3, 2–3 pm. Location to be shared with registrants.
• Explore Kingston! Visit the City of Kingston’s event calendar for local events, discover local trails, skate at indoor and outdoor ice rinks, and more.
• Campus Security and Emergency Services will continue to operate 24/7 during the Winter Break closure.

We’re Hiring

Over the break, prepare your application to be a Residence Don, Residence Program Assistant, or Front Desk Representative. Applications are open until January 9.

Reminder: Winter Break Front Desk and Mail Depot Hours

Front Desk and Mail Depot hours have been adjusted during exam season and are gradually closing for the Winter Break.

IMPORTANT: Are you GOOD TO GO?

Before you leave campus for the winter break, don’t forget to swap your GOOD TO GO reusable container for a carabiner at any swap station. Your participation is essential to keep the program sustainable and to ensure your room remains fresh for your return!

Last Meal in the Dining Halls

Dining locations are operating on adjusted hours this month. Remember to plan ahead!

The last meal before the Winter Break will be breakfast (9:30 am to 1 pm) on December 20 at Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls. The Lazy Scholar will be open until 11 pm on December 19 and on December 20 until 1 pm. 

All dining locations will reopen for regular hours of operation on January 5, 2026, with limited operations beginning on January 4.

Off-Campus Living

Housing Resource Fair (Winter Edition)

January 22, 1–4 pm

Wallace Hall, John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC)

Save the date! Meet local property managers, landlords, the Off-Campus Living Advisors team and the AMS Housing Resource Centre team. More information can be found here.

Drop-in hours for the Off-Campus Living Advisors Office are changing in the new year. If you have a question regarding living off-campus, navigating the Kingston rental market, you are always welcome to book an appointment or attend drop-in hours every Wednesday 1pm-4pm, January-April.

Check out the resources on the Off-Campus Living Advisors website and download our Housing Resource Package!

Around Campus News

Intramurals

Intramurals at Queen’s are one of the best ways for first-year students to stay active, meet new people, and represent their residence in the Intramural Cup!

To participate, simply register your team (or join one) on IMLeagues, and email your roster and league details to intramurals@queensu.ca to track your residence’s IM Cup points. Every game you play helps boost your house’s standings, making intramurals a fun weekly break and an opportunity to help your residence climb the leaderboard.