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September 17, 2026
Issue 7
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Your Weekly Update
Residence News
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September 21–26
Consent Week
September 22
Learning Resource Fair, 5:30–7:30 pm, Victoria Hall Upper Commons
September 23
Learning Resource Fair, 5:30–7:30 pm, Jean Royce Hall Main Hallway
September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (classes will not be held)
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  Learn, build community, and take care of yourself – and each other! | |
As we wrap up the second week of the school year, we're excited to highlight a vibrant lineup of events designed to foster community, provide valuable learning resources, and offer you holistic support.
Participate in Consent Week 2026, a national initiative to build a stronger culture of consent, support, and solidarity.
Join us to make your Queen’s experience memorable and enriching!
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Upcoming Residence Events
From our Learning Resource Fairs to Consent Week events, there's lots coming up next week. Explore upcoming events – bookmark the Residence Event Calendar!
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Consent Colouring Take and Make
Tuesday, September 22
5–7 pm at Jean Royce Hall
and
Thursday, September 24
5–7 pm at Ban Righ dining hall
Unwind with a colouring activity! Stay and colour, or pick up a colouring sheet and crayons to go.
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Consent Chapstick Holder Making
Wednesday, September 23
5–7 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Rooom
Join us to make a chapstick holder for your Sexual Violence Prevention and Response chapstick while learning about consent and available campus resources!
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Trivia at Jean Royce Hall
Friday, September 18
8–9 pm
Jean Royce dining hall
Join us in the Jean Royce dining hall for a night of trivia! Stay afterwards and enjoy the Jean Royce Barista, open from 9 pm to 12 am.
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Learning Resource Fairs
Explore the academic supports and resources available to you at our Learning Resource Fairs! Connect with campus partners, collect helpful resources, and participate in our prize draw.
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Tuesday, September 22
5:30–7:30 pm
Victoria Hall Upper Commons
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Wednesday, September 23
5:30–7:30 pm
Jean Royce Hall Main Hallway
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First Year International Student Connect
Thursday, September 24
5–7 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
New country, new campus, new connections!
Join us monthly in residence in the Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room for Global First Year Connect — a space for first-year international students to meet new people, build connections, have fun, and simply hang out with others who are navigating their first year too!
You don’t need to live in residence to join us! Come as you are, bring a friend, and make Queen’s feel a little more like home. No registration is required.
For more dates this semester, check out our Residence Event Calendar.
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Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Making
Friday, September 25
5–7 pm
Ban Righ dining hall
Join us to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and create your own paper lantern!
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Harm reduction with COR
The Campus Observation Room (COR) is a voluntary, confidential, and non-judgmental place where students who've had too much to drink can come to sleep.
Hours this weekend:
Fri, Sept. 18, at 9 pm – 7 am on Sat, Sept. 19
Sat, Sept. 19, at 9 pm – 7 am on Sun, Sept. 20
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Alcohol in Residence
If you are of legal age, you can consume alcohol in your private room only. If you choose to consume alcohol, we encourage you to do so in a healthy, responsible, and low-risk way.
For more details, please see your Residence Contract (section 4.10.3).
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Join the Safety and Security Committee!
The Safety and Security Committee meets bi-monthly to discuss safety and security topics within Housing and Ancillary Services. This group covers the annual review of the Access Control Policy, standards for access control and video surveillance within Residence, safety and security trends, crisis response planning and more.
We are recruiting for a student representative. For more details and to express interest in this committee, please contact resfcc@queensu.ca.
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Pizza Cooking Class!
Wednesday, September 23
2–4 pm
Leonard dining hall
Love pizza? Learn how to make it from scratch! Join us for a hands-on pizza cooking class where you’ll learn the basics of dough, toppings, and baking techniques. Only 10 spots available!
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"Ask Me Anything" – Registered Dietitian Pop-Up
Wednesday, September 23
Breakfast (7:30–10:30 am)
Jean Royce dining hall
Our Registered Dietitian, Amy, will be hosting another pop-up to answer your questions about meal plans and dining on campus.
Can’t make it? Reach out to Amy with questions or for additional support at dietitian@queensu.ca.
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Discover different dining spots on campus
Why not try some new spots this week? You may just find your new favourite location and menu items!
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Lost your student card?
After September 18, students living in Residence who have lost their student card will no longer be able to access the dining hall using their room keys.
To access the dining halls, you will need to obtain a Temporary Card, which is available at the Residence front desks. Please note that Temporary Cards are accepted only at dining halls, not at other retail food locations on campus, the ARC services, or Kingston Transit.
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Consent Week is more than a series of events – it's a call to action. It's an opportunity for our Queen's community to come together to talk about consent, relationships, sexuality, sexual violence prevention, and the role each of us can play in creating a safer and more caring campus.
By working together, we can create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and safe. Join your peers in this critical movement to dismantle the structures that perpetuate violence and discrimination. Together, we can foster a campus culture rooted in consent, respect, and solidarity.
Events and activities include a talk about Disability, Sexuality & Consent, Take Back the Night, and more!
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Yellow House Welcome
Friday, September 18
Rideau Building, Third Floor
11 am – 2 pm
The Yellow House Welcome is an event for new and returning students who are 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPoC to learn about programs they can expect from the Yellow House this year.
Grab a delicious, culturally-affirming snack, connect with staff, and find your community! Expect: lawn games out front, booth and freezies, door prize, clothing and tote bag decorating station, BIPoC vendor market, song circle from 1–2 pm, and more!
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Together Against Hate

Hate, harassment, and discrimination have no place on our campus. We all play a role in challenging hate and promoting safety and respect for all members of our community.
You can access resources to help confront, cope with, and report acts of hate, harassment, and discrimination.
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