October 9, 2025

Issue 11

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

Wishing you a wonderful Fall Break

As Fall Break approaches, we hope you take this opportunity to unwind. Strike a balance between rest and academic preparation that suits your needs and sets you up for success.

If you need support, take a look at these resources from SASS to help you through. We hope your Fall Break is what you need it to be!

Fall Break Front Desk Hours

The Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Front Desk will be closed from Monday, October 13 to Thursday, October 16. The Watts Hall Mail Depot will be closed on Monday, October 13. Victoria and Jean Royce Hall Front Desks will continue their standard operating hours.

Events during Fall Break

Connect with your community at these events! Please check events on OnQ for additional information, dates, locations, and registration links to get updates.

Dice and Delight

Biweekly on Saturdays – October 11 & 25

6 – 7 pm, Leggett Hall Room 1011

Roll into fun, food, and friendship! Join your Residence community for cozy evenings with board games, laughter, and snacks inspired by flavours from around the world.

Community Fire for Peace & the Good Mind

October 15, 10:30 am – 1 pm,

Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha, Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space

Come to engage in discussion, to listen, or just to sit among likeminded community members. Please come with a good mind and openness to learning from the discussions.

Stop by as you are able to or join us for the whole morning. All Queen's community members are welcome.

Savour and Share: Cooking with QUIC in Residence!

October 15, 5 pm – 7 pm,

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Join us for a cozy evening of cooking, sharing, and connecting! Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) is bringing international and second-generation students together in residence for a hands-on culinary experience. We’ll prepare a comforting fall menu featuring butternut squash, shepherd’s pie, and apple crumble — and then enjoy the meal together!

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just curious to learn, come stir the pot, swap stories, and build community through food.

Register here


Care Package Making

October 17, 6 pm – 8 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons

Need a little boost? Drop by to create a personalized bundle of comfort and support —packed with goodies and helpful resources to help you thrive!

Fire Prevention Week

Thank you for your compliance during today’s fire alarm drills! 

Living in a communal Residence environment means we are all responsible to keep each other safe. Your quick and calm response during drills helps ensure that in a real emergency, everyone knows exactly what to do. 

Let’s keep up the great work and continue making Residence a safe and respectful space for all.

Think Before You Pull

Don't risk it. Pulling a false fire alarm is a criminal offence and can lead to: 

• Expulsion from the university 
• A criminal record 
• Legal consequences

When someone pulls a false fire alarm, it sets off a chain reaction that can put lives at risk:

• Firefighters may assume it’s another false alarm. With repeated false calls, they could let their guard down and walk into a real fire unprepared, putting themselves in serious danger. 
• People stop responding to fire alarms. The more false alarms there are, the more likely your peers are to ignore them, even when there’s a real emergency. 
• It diverts emergency resources. Our Residence buildings are high-capacity and prioritized by local emergency services. That means a false alarm here could delay help to someone else in Kingston who actually needs it. This can cost lives. 

Only pull the fire alarm if you see a fire. Pulling a false alarm is never worth the risk. And remember: if you hear the fire alarm, always evacuate. 

See last week's newsletter for a refresher on safe evacuation procedures.

Fire Safety Dos and Don'ts

Do:

• Take your sports games outside to avoid hitting and damaging fire safety detectors
• Submit a Maintenance Request Order if you see arcing (sparks) 
• Contact the Facilities Control Centre (FCC) if you hear a beeping fire detector 
• Call 613 533-3155 on weekdays from 8 am – 4 pm 
• Email resfcc@queensu.ca 
• Charge your electronic devices on a hard surface 
• Keep fire doors closed 

Do Not:

• Touch or hang items from smoke detectors, sprinklers, or sprinkler pipes
• Overload power bars
• Put your bed by heating equipment
• Block any vents
• Damage ceiling tiles

Residence Conduct Corner: KEYS AND LOCKOUTS

As we approach the Fall Break, we wanted to share some helpful information about keys and keeping yourself and your community safe:

• Always lock your room door when you leave your floor and/or building.
• If you are leaving campus during Reading Week, remember your keys when you come back! If you do forget your keys or fob, please contact your Front Desk.
• Report any lost, stolen, or malfunctioning keys or locks to your respective front desk right away.
• Your keys are assigned to you personally and should not be shared with anyone, nor should you attempt to get copies made. This is a violation of the Residence Contract. See clause 3.14.3
• Keep your residence community safe by ensuring you don’t allow people who do not live in the building to follow you in (ie. tailgating). Propped doors can also put you and your community at risk. Please unprop any exterior doors you notice and report them to your front desk.

Have Fun. Be Safe.

The City will enact the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) from Friday, October 17 at 9 pm to Sunday, November 2 at 6 am.

The online info hub identifies how you can avoid court fines (up to $2,000!) under the city's Nuisance Party Bylaw, alcohol-related offences, and/or non-academic sanctions under the Queen's Code of Conduct.

Want to test your knowledge on the UDSI and Residence Contract? Come out to Residence Jeopardy on October 22 at 7 pm in Mackintosh-Corry Hall Room 216!

Upcoming Events

Turkey Dinner

Monday, October 13

You’re invited to join us this Monday for a special Turkey Dinner at Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls. Think turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all the fixings. Bring your appetite!

Big Breakfast Event

Saturday, October 18, 7:30 am – 11:30 am

Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls

Our chefs will be serving up Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, Apple Dessert Pizza, English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches (while quantities last), and provide a full, decadent hot chocolate bar with sprinkles, whip, and flavoured creams!

Swap Your GOOD TO GO Container Before You Go

If you’re leaving campus for the Fall Break, don’t forget to trade your GOOD TO GO container for a carabiner. No one likes a smelly surprise when they are returning from a break!

Housing Resource Fair

Tuesday October 28 and Wednesday October 29

6 – 8 pm, Biosciences Complex, Atrium

Meet potential landlords, chat with Queen’s Off-Campus Living Advisors, learn about lease timelines, and connect with local housing resources—all in one place.

Connect with Off-Campus Living Advisors

Navigate the Kingston rental market like a pro! Our Off-Campus Living Advisors are here to provide confidential guidance and resources for where to find Off-Campus housing, tenant rights and responsibilities, applications, lease agreements, and tips for moving in and out. 

Drop-In hours: Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm, Mitchell Hall 202

Learn More

Tips for managing Flu Season

Cold and Flu season is here. Most people can manage a cold, the flu or COVID-19 at home! Here are some tips for managing mild symptoms:

For mild symptoms:

• Rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Use over-the-counter pain and fever medications as needed
• For cough: try a teaspoon of honey or turn on a humidifier
• For mild discomfort with breathing: keep the room cool, open the window, try relaxation exercises and shifting your position

Find more information on staying healthy during flu season here.

International Awareness Certificate

Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) invites you to join us for our Intercultural Awareness Certificate program! 

This series will help you to understand the influence of culture on our day-to-day experiences and give you an opportunity to meet other students on campus. Participants who attend all five sessions in a specific series will also receive a certificate.  

Registration for the remaining series ends October 24. 

Learn More

Win Prizes this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, dedicated to creating a safe, secure, and resilient cyber environment. You could WIN a set of AirPods (4th gen)! Test your knowledge each week with Queen’s ITS content quizzes.

Learn More