October 16, 2025

Issue 12

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

Homecoming 2025!

Homecoming is an exciting chance to connect with alumni and the Queen's community. Visit the Homecoming Events page for the most up-to-date details and a full list of Homecoming activities. 

Here are some Homecoming event highlights!

John Deutsch University Centre Opening Celebration

Friday, October 17

4:30 – 6:30 pm

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC)

After nearly 10 years of hard work from students through research, referendums, advocacy and negotiations, support from the Queen’s administration and Board of Trustees, and then three years of construction, it’s finally a reality! Kick off Homecoming weekend and celebrate the grand opening of the revitalized John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC).

Fall Harvest Alumni Gathering

Saturday, October 18

11 am – 2 pm

Agnes Benidickson Field

Experience the delights of local Kingston artisans, live music, face painting, lawn games, food trucks and a pop-up vendor market at the third annual Fall Harvest Alumni Gathering!

Have Fun and Be Safe this Homecoming

Tips to celebrate safely:

• Plan ahead! Stay safe by eating a good meal before drinking. Choosing a number of drinks and only having those drinks available will help you set your own limit and stay within it.

• Stay with a trusted group of friends and keep an eye out for one another.  

• Don't forget to drink water! Stick to 1-2 standard drinks an hour and alternate alcoholic drinks with water.



• If you intend to use substances, be sure to do so responsibly with these Safer Substance Use Strategies and use the How to Decide Where to Go resource for a list of Queen's and community medical options available to you and your friends in need.

Extended Campus Observation Room (COR) October Hours

The COR is a confidential, non-judgmental and voluntary space for students who have had too much to drink.

Sat Oct 18 at 2pm –7am on Sun Oct 19

Fri Oct 24 at 9pm – 7am on Sat Oct 25

Sat Oct 25 at 2pm – 7am on Sun Oct 26

'No Guest' Periods in Residence

Please note that guests are not permitted in Residence during the following periods:

• October 16–20
• October 24–27
• October 31–November 3

Who Counts as a Guest?

A guest is any non-resident of your Residence building. When hosting in your assigned Residence room, a guest is any non-resident of that room. Anyone visiting you (whether signed in under your name or not) is considered to be your guest even if they live in a different Queen’s Residence building.

You can review section 3.10 in your Residence Contract for more information.

The University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) will be in effect

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

Celebrate responsibly to 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 Student Code of Conduct.

Residence Jeopardy

October 22, 7 pm
Mackintosh-Corry Hall Room 216

Test your knowledge on all things Queen's, the UDSI and Residence Contract at Residence Jeopardy!

Residence Conduct Corner: Celebrating Homecoming

If you are celebrating Homecoming, please remember some of the key requirements of the Residence Contract that are intended to keep everyone safe:

• If you are of age, you can only drink alcohol in your room. 
• Drinking games of any kind, including with water, are not permitted as they promote excessive and rapid consumption of alcohol. 
• Alcohol in glass bottles (including beer bottles) is not allowed in or around Residence because of the safety risks if they get broken.
• Possessing and displaying items that promote unsafe alcohol or cannabis consumption (such as funnels, trophy walls and wizard staffs) are also prohibited because they promote an unsafe consumption culture.
• Cannabis cannot be smoked in residence or on Queen's property. 

More information about the alcohol and cannabis expectations in the Residence Contract can be found in clause 4.10.3 and 4.10.4 

Upcoming Events

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

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!

Off Campus Living Advisor (OCLA) Booth

October 20, 2 pm – 5:30 pm

Ban Righ East Foyer

October 22, 11 am – 2 pm & 4:30 pm – 8 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons

October 23, 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons

October 24, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Ban Righ East Foyer

Get expert help finding off-campus housing, understanding leases, and preparing to move—all from our Off-Campus Living Advisors.

OCLA Housemate Search Social

October 20, 5 pm – 6:30 pm

John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC), Room 348

Looking to meet some potential housemates? Come out to the OCLA Housemate Search Social to paint some pumpkins and meet other students. Find more information about sign up and location details here.

Off-Campus Housing Chat

October 21, 6 pm – 8 pm

Dunning Hall, Room 12

Our Off Campus Living Advisors will be proving information on the Kingston rental market and how to navigate the housing search.

Residence Diwali Celebration

October 21, 7 pm – 9 pm

Jean Royce Private Dining Room, Room C116

Join us for an evening of joy and culture as we celebrate the Festival of Lights together! Enjoy fun activities like Diya painting, Henna, and more, while indulging in delicious Indian sweets and snacks!

Gender Splendor

October 22, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Yellow House at 140 Stuart Street

Gender Splendor is a bi-weekly therapeutic support space rooted in the belief that we discover Self through community and community in Self. This is a space held by and for gender diverse folx—trans, non-binary, agender, bigender, genderfluid, questioning, and more.


The group meets on alternating Wednesdays. Registration on arrival is required.

Juice & Paint Night

October 22, 7 pm – 8 pm

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Bring your friends, meet some more, and unwind with a fun time sipping tasty juice and getting creative with painting or coloring! All skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided. Open to students in Residence.

Queen's Jeopardy

October 22, 7 pm

Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room 216

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

Navigating First Year Frenzy

October 23, 2 pm – 3:30 pm

Overwhelmed? Come offload some pressure with snacks, low-key activities, and realistic tools for managing your time and expectations. Led by seasoned therapists, Navigating First Year Frenzy is your weekly, no-pressure pause button led - and it's ready for you whenever you are.

Register on the TELUS CHR app

Tricolour Tote Bag Painting

October 24, 6 pm – 8 pm

Ban Righ private dining room

Come join us for a fun and creative tote bag decorating session — Tri-Color Queen's Edition! We’ll provide all the bags and painting supplies you need to make something amazing. Don’t forget to stop by the Photo Booth to snap pics of your masterpiece and make some memories!

Free Residence Yoga and Pilates

We're excited to bring you free, weekly yoga and pilates classes in collaboration with the ARC!

Join us from September 8 until the week of November 24 (excluding Reading Week).


Yoga

Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, Room 295



Strengthen, stretch, and sweat in this yoga class that incorporates meditation and breath-work with classic yoga poses. With variations offered in each pose, you'll learn the foundations of yoga and find opportunities to challenge yourself in new ways. Suitable for all participant levels.


Pilates

Thursdays, 6:30 pm

Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, Room 295

This class emphasizes precise movements to activate, isolate, and stabilize core muscles. This class is great for improving posture, flexibility, balance and strength, to help you stay strong throughout your workweek. The class is a mixture of beginner and intermediate exercises and options will be given for all levels.

Please note that these classes are only open to students currently living in Residence. You must reserve your spot for each class, and you may register for as many classes as you wish.

Big Breakfast 

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

Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls

Get ready for our popular Big Breakfast this Saturday! 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!

Limited Menu Offerings

To improve the speed of service during our busy times over the weekend, The Lazy Scholar and Location 21 will have limited menu offerings from Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20. 

HOCO Weekend Hours 

Plan ahead if you are staying on campus this weekend. Check the Hours at a Glance page for what will be open on campus. 

Chef Eats Pop Up featuring a Coolfood Meal at lunch

Wednesday, October 22

Leonard dining hall

Wednesday, October 22, visit Leonard dining hall during lunch and enjoy a low impact Coolfood recipe created with 38% lower carbon emissions than the average meal. Reduce your carbon footprint simply by eating and join the AMS Commissioner of Environmental Sustainability and our Sustainability Ambassadors to learn more about this program! 

Have you been to Flip!t yet?

Use your meal plan TAMs or Flex $ at Flip!t, and experience a fun, fresh, quirky location tucked inside Mackintosh-Corry Hall, flipping attitudes toward a flexitarian lifestyle. Try the delicious 50/50 blended mushroom beef burger or one of the famous specialty chicken or all-beef burgers.

Not feeling a burger? Build-your-own salad with all the bells and whistles, including homemade dressings!

Off-Campus Living

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

Drop-in on Thursdays from 9 am – 12 pm, Mitchell Hall 202

Ease your mind about housing for next year and 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 housing off-campus, tenant rights and responsibilities, applications, lease agreements, and moving tips. 

Learn More

Health and Wellbeing on Campus

As we approach the flu and respiratory illness season, it’s important to take steps to stay healthy and avoid falling behind in classes, missing out on events, or losing time with others. Student Wellness Services is offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to students. Find clinic dates/times and book your flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine appointment today! 

1 in 2 sexually active people will get a Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) before age 25, and most won’t have symptoms. Give yourself peace of mind and book a free STI quick test clinic appointment with Student Wellness Services.