November 13, 2025

Issue 16

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

Upcoming Events in Residence

Pomodoro Study Night

Thursday, November 13

7–10 pm

Ellis Hall 226

Join Mikayla, your Residence Academic Initiatives Coordinator (AIC), to set meaningful goals, study in focused intervals, and make real progress with your academic work!

Make Your Own Pennant

Thursday, November 13

7:30–8:30 pm

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Make your dorm feel like home by creating a custom pennant flag! Grab your friends, enjoy some snacks, and let your imagination lead the way.

Residence Pilates

November 13 and 20 (weekly on Thursdays)

6:30–7:30 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.

Registration Required

Residence Yoga

November 18 (weekly on Tuesdays)

6:30–7:30 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.

Registration Required

Duck-orating!

Tuesday, November 18

6–7:30 pm 

Jean Royce Hall Private Dining Room



Take a break from the books and join us for Duck-orating—a cozy, creative event where you can decorate your own little rubber duck with accessories and make it uniquely yours!

Juice and Paint Night

Wednesday, November 19

7–8 pm 

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room



Get cozy! Bring your friends 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.

Deadline Extended: Mid-Year Residence Experience Survey 2025-2026

We want to hear from you! All students living in Residence have received an individual survey link via their Queen’s email to share confidential feedback about their Don. Please take a few minutes and provide your honest input to support performance evaluations and help guide improvements in Residence. Thank you for helping us make Residence an even more supportive and inclusive place to live and learn!

Complete the survey by November 16 at 11:59 pm for your chance to win one of three prizes of $75 in Flex $!

Winter Break & Stay-Over Information

It’s hard to believe you’ve almost completed your first term at Queen’s! To maintain a quiet study environment for all students during the exam period, you are required to leave Residence by 3 pm the day after writing your last scheduled exam or by noon on Saturday, December 20 at the latest.

If you need to extend your Residence stay beyond 3 pm on the day after your last exam, or if you need to stay over the break, please go to the Residence and Dining Portal to fill out one or both of the below forms:

1. Residence Extension Request – to request to remain in Residence past 3 pm on the day after your last exam
2. Residence Stay-Over Form – to request to stay in Residence over the break (for some or all of the time between December 20 and January 3)

December Mail Delivery

As December approaches, please note that there will be no mail or parcel services during the Winter Break closure.

To ensure you receive any orders before the break, please plan accordingly and stop placing new orders by December 8. This cutoff will allow enough time for items to arrive on campus before closing.

Thank you for your cooperation. For any questions, please contact resmaildepot@queensu.ca.

Academic Support in Residence

Looking for study strategies that stick? Struggling with procrastination or burnout? Want to strengthen your academic skills and feel more confident heading into exams?

Connect with Mikayla Sebesta, our Residence Academic Initiatives Coordinator (AIC) for personalized guidance and resources to help you thrive.

Email Mikayla at m.sebesta@queensu.ca to ask a question or book a time to chat!

Conduct Corner: Fire and Life Safety Reminder

Fire and life safety equipment is not something to mess with. Room detectors are highly sensitive and can be triggered by steam from hair straighteners, irons, or even hot showers.

To avoid accidental alarms:

• Ensure proper ventilation when using heat appliances or showering.
• Never tamper with safety equipment. It’s a violation of your Residence Contract.

False alarms don’t just cause damage – they send everyone outside in the cold. Let’s keep our community safe and warm!

Mobile Order with your Meal Plan! 

Make dining on campus easier with Hospitality Services’ Mobile Ordering App! Connect the app to your student account and use TAMs, Flex $, or credit to order meals, snacks, and drinks from most retail food locations.

Bonus: Schedule your pickup time at checkout – perfect for grabbing breakfast, lunch, or dinner between classes. Skip the line and save time!

November Specials at Café UNION

Have you visited Café UNION this month? We’ve got delicious new specials waiting for you!

• Toasted Marshmallow Cold Brew or Latte – the perfect sweet treat to end your week.
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Panini – hearty and satisfying.
• Taco Salad – fresh, flavourful, and full of crunch.

Order in person or skip the line by scheduling through the Mobile Ordering App. Fresh, tasty, and ready when you are!

Off-Campus Living

Upcoming Events

Tonight! Cupcake Decorating Housemate Search Social

November 13, 6:30–8:30 pm

NEW location: Ban Righ Private Dining Room

Looking to meet future housemates? Join the OCLA student team for a drop-in social where you can decorate cupcakes and connect with other students who are also exploring housing options. All supplies provided – just bring your creativity and conversation!

Off-Campus Living Advisor (OCLA) Booths

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

November 17, 5:30–8:30 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons

November 19, 11:30 am–2 pm

Ban Righ East Foyer

November 19, 6–8 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons

OCLA Housing Talk

November 25, 7–8 pm

Ellis Hall Auditorium (Room 152)

Do you have questions about navigating the Kingston rental market or your rights and responsibilities as a future tenant? Are you feeling pressure to sign a lease and not really sure where to start? Come and meet Sergio, one of our Off-Campus Living Advisors, for an information session with a Q&A to follow.

Registration is not required, but if you'd like to let us know you're coming, we’ll send you a reminder closer to the date.

Learn More

Queen’s Community Housing Listings

Did you know that Queen’s owns and operates housing steps from campus? Check out Community Housing property locations here.

Available housing options will be posted to the Accommodation Listing Service from December 1–5, 2025.

For more information, visit the Community Housing website or contact community.housing@queensu.ca.

Myth Buster: Is It Really Too Late to Sign a Lease for Next Year?

You might hear that if you haven’t signed a lease by now, you’ll miss out on housing for next year — but that’s not true.

In Kingston, most rental listings appear between December and February, once current tenants decide whether to renew or move. Many leases end in April, and by law, tenants must give 60 days’ notice. This means landlords often confirm availability in late winter.

What does this mean for you?

• There’s still plenty of time to find housing.
• Waiting can give you access to more options.
• You have time to plan, find roommates, and make informed decisions.

Bottom line: Don’t rush. Do your research, explore your options, and choose what’s right for you.

Connect with Off-Campus Living Advisors

Exam Time Academic Support

• Student Academic Success Services (SASS) is here to help you prep for exams!
• You can book a writing or academic skills appointment, attend a workshop or event (including course-specific “how to study” sessions), or access online learning modules.
• Look out for SASS pop-up booths on campus over the next few weeks where you can ask questions and get study tips.
• Check out Get It Done on Sunday, November 30. Join SASS for a full day of studying with peer and professional staff available to help you finish assignments, write papers, and prepare for exams.
• Faculty-based Academic Advising is also available to help you with general academic inquiries, set goals, and feel confident and excited about your academic choices at Queen’s.

Vaccine and STI clinics with Student Wellness Services

Respiratory illness season is here. It’s important to do what you can to say healthy and avoid falling behind in classes or missing out on events and time with others. Student Wellness Services is providing free flu & 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.