Your Weekly Update
Residence News
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September 12 – October 3
Events – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 4–10
Fire Prevention Week
October 12
Thanksgiving Day – classes will not be held
October 13–16
Fall Term Reading Break – classes will not be held
October 15–29
No guests permitted in Residence
October 15–18
Homecoming 100
October 26
Voting Day for Municipal Elections
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Stay safer with Fire Prevention Week tips! | |
From fire evacuation dos and don'ts to reassurance for taking your time with your housing search for next year, we're sharing lots of tips and resources to help you be prepared and make the best decisions for yourself and your community.
Events include AppleFest fall menu features and tote bag painting, Seeds of Success, a Residence x Run Club collab, an Elder Talk session, and more!
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Fire Prevention Week: Stay aware and be prepared!
October 4–10 marks Fire Prevention Week. Keep an eye out for an email from your Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) with your building's specific evacuation procedures.
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Evacuation Dos and Don'ts
Let’s work together to ensure a quick, calm, and coordinated response in case of emergency.
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- Keep fire doors closed
- Evacuate the building in a timely and orderly manner
- Go to your designated muster point
- Follow all staff directions
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DO NOT:
- Use elevators
- Stand on the road
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Go back inside until Campus Security gives the 'All-Clear' – even if the fire trucks have left!
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Don't rush to rent!
"Every fall, many students start to worry that they need to sign a lease right now for May or September of next year. You don’t... A thoughtful, steady approach will lead to a better rental experience and a better housing situation ahead."
Off-Campus Living Advisor, Mary Ann, breaks it down for us here!
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National Custodian Day this Friday!
Tomorrow, Friday, October 2, is National Custodian Day – an opportunity to acknowledge our dedicated custodial staff who help care for our residence community every day.
Please take a moment to say hello, share a kind word, or offer a thank-you to the custodial staff in your building!
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Upcoming Residence Events
Plant seeds of success for the year ahead, get your running shoes out, get fall cozy with painting activities, and discover more opportunities to make pals in Residence.
Visit the Residence Event Calendar for more!
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Hillel's Monthly First-Year Drop In: Candy Bar & Friendship Bracelets
Thursday, October 1
6:30–8 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
Meet other Jewish students on campus! Join Hillel Queen's for an evening of crafts and connection.
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SASS Booth
Thursday, October 1
6:30–8:30 pm
Leggett Hall
Visit the SASS Peer Volunteers to learn more about the resources and appointments available with Student Academic Success Services.
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Seeds of Success
Monday, October 5
4–6 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room and Jean Royce Hall
Join the Residence Education Team to set goals and plant seeds! Drop in to decorate a pot, plant a seed, and set your intentions for the semester.
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Queen's Run Club
Tuesday, October 6
3–4 pm
Meet outside Victoria Hall
Queen's Run Club caters to both beginner and intermediate runners who want to increase their distance, improve their time, and/or simply find some running buddies. Club members can attend any or all of the scheduled group runs and work towards a goal race at the end of each term.
This Residence-specific run is a 3km beginner run that'll go around residence areas!
Find Queen's Run Club on Instagram @queens_run_club
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OCLA Housing Talk: Navigating the Kingston Rental Market
Tuesday, October 6
5–6:30 pm
Dunning Hall, Room 10
Don't Rush to Rent! You don't need to be signing a lease in September or October for the following year. Mary Ann, one of the Off-Campus Living Advisors, will chat about the rental process, rental search resources, and understanding the Residential Tenancies Act. Following the presentation, there will be time for Q&A.
No registration required. Can't attend this one? Plan to attend the next one scheduled for October 19 at 6 pm.
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Low-Sensory Study Night
Tuesday, October 6
6–8 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Study Room
Drop in and enjoy supported, low-sensory study sessions every other Tuesday with:
- Dimmed lights
- Minimal distractions
- Quiet snacks
- Fidget tools
- Study supplies
- Access to the Sensory Room
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AppleFest Tote Bag Painting
Tuesday, October 7
11 am – 1 pm at Ban Righ dining hall
6–8 pm at Jean Royce dining hall
Join us in the dining halls to celebrate AppleFest! Paint tote bags and enjoy cozy, fall-themed menu features.
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Pencil Case Painting
Thursday, October 8
6–8 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
Get creative and personalize your own pencil case while taking a break, meeting new people, and celebrating your school style!
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AppleFest is next week!
Wednesday, October 7
Lunch: Leonard & Ban Righ dining halls
Dinner: Jean Royce dining hall
Bring your appetite for cozy fall dishes with all things apple, squash, and pumpkin!
Bonus: Join us for tote bag painting in Ban Righ and Jean Royce dining halls (more details in the Residence Events section!).
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Steep, sip, and win!
Thursday, October 8
Lunch at Leonard dining hall
Calling all tea lovers! Join our Registered Dietitian for some wellness trivia and your chance to win Lipton swag, including double-walled mugs, tea infusers, tea boxes, and more.
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Seeking Diwali menu tasting participants by October 8
Do you celebrate Diwali? We are looking for 4–8 students to participate in a Diwali menu tasting on Tuesday, October 13.
Participants will be compensated with an honorarium! If you are interested in participating and providing your feedback on dining hall menu features, please email dietitian@queensu.ca by next Thursday, October 8.
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Use Flex $ at the University Club!
Use your meal plan to try a different dining experience on campus. The University Club now accepts Flex $ (alcohol purchases excluded). Join us for a served sit-down lunch at 168 Stuart Street, next to Leggett Hall. View their menu here.
| | Need support and not sure where to start? Meet with a Peer Wellness Navigator! | |
We offer so many resources across campus that sometimes it can be tricky to know what’s out there or where to look. Peer Wellness Navigators are trained to help you navigate the wide range of wellness, health, accessibility, financial, housing, and campus supports available at Queen's.
Book a one-on-one appointment with a Peer Wellness Navigator for personalized guidance and practical support to connect with services that best meet your needs.
Book now!
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Grab your free party-goer kit!
Wednesday, October 7
1–3 pm
John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC), Wallace Hall
Have a memorable and safer Homecoming weekend! Connect with campus resources, including the Peer Health Educator (PHE) safer substance use team, the Campus Observation Room (COR), Sexual Health Resource Centre (SHRC), Peer Support Centre (PSC) and more! Southeast Public Health will also be distributing naloxone kits to any students who want one.
First-come, first-served and only while supplies last.
Learn more from Student Wellness Services.
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Elder Talk Session: Roles
Thursday, October 8
12–1 pm
Hybrid in Mackintosh-Corry E202 and Zoom
Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for biweekly Elder Talk sessions with Cultural Advisor Te ho wis kwûnt - Allen Doxtator. Al originates from Oneida Nation of the Thames, and is a member of the Bear Clan.
Elder Talk sessions are an opportunity to learn from our Cultural Advisor and explore Indigenous worldviews, with a safe space to ask questions after each session. Please come with a good mind and a willingness to listen and learn to all parts of the sessions.
Register to join online
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4D Peer Mentor Game Night Social
Friday, October 2
5–7 pm
4D Living Room (144 Barrie Street)
First-year Indigenous students and mentees are invited to...
- Enjoy a meal while playing video and board games
- Meet and get to know our experienced student mentors
- Meet and hang out with other first-year Indigenous students
Connect with Four Directions (4D)
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Connect & find resources on socials!
Prefer to get your updates on Instagram? Follow @queensures for residence updates and to discover events and services across campus.
Plus, our link hub features up-to-date resources in one easy place!
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