October 30, 2025

Issue 14

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

No-Guest Reminder

As part of our efforts to support a safe and respectful Residence environment during high-traffic periods, a friendly reminder that no guests are permitted in Residence from Friday, October 31 to Monday, November 3.

A guest is defined as any non-resident of your building, including those from other Queen's Residence buildings (Residence Contract, Section 3.10, “Guests”).

Thank you for helping uphold a respectful environment for our Residence community.

Pride Week in Residence: November 3–8 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrate belonging, connection, and courage this Residence Pride Week!

Pride Week in Residence is a time to honour 2SLGBTQ+ communities at Queen’s and across Canada. While many Pride festivals happen in the summer, we celebrate in November to ensure all students can connect, reflect, and celebrate together.

The history of Pride in Canada is rooted in resistance, courage, and community. From the first gay rights protest on Parliament Hill in 1971 to the Toronto Bathhouse Raids in 1981, queer Canadians have continually stood up for justice against oppression. These moments paved the way for the inclusive spaces we strive to create today, including right here in Residence.

Join us for a week of meaningful connection. Let’s honour the past, celebrate the present, and build a future where everyone thrives!

Pride Trivia Night with SHRC

November 4, 5–6pm

Mac-Corry Hall D201

Celebrate Pride Week with a fun and inclusive evening of trivia! Test your knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ icons, pop culture, and the rich diversity of gender and sexual identities in a welcoming space that celebrates connection, identity, and community. Prizes, snacks, and good vibes guaranteed!

Juice and Paint Night – Pride Edition!

November 5, 7–8 pm

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room



Celebrate Pride Week with a cozy night of creativity and connection! 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.

Residence Pride Resource Fair

November 6, 5–7pm

Victoria Hall Upper Commons



Celebrate Pride and community at our Resource Fair! Explore campus and local 2SLGBTQ+ resources, connect with community members, and take part in interactive activities at different stations. Whether you're looking to learn, make new friends, or just enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. Come as you are — all are welcome!

Dice and Delight – Pride Edition!

November 8, 6–7 pm

Leggett Hall 1011

Roll into fun and friendship! Join your Residence community for a relaxing evening with board games and laughter.

More Events in Residence

Make Your Own Monster Night

October 30, 7:30–8:30 pm

Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room

Join a craft session where you can design and stuff your own felt monster or explore other Halloween-inspired creations and take home a one-of-a-kind creation.

Residence Pilates

October 30 and November 6 (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

Haunted House!

October 31, 5:30–7:30 pm

Gordon-Brockington House Lobby

Step into the shadows of Residence for a chilling Haunted House experience! If you make it to the end, the Queen’s University Blood Team will be waiting with treats and a stem cell swabbing station. Get spooked, grab a snack, and maybe even help save a life!

Residence Yoga

November 4 (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

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 Nov. 2 for your chance to win one of three prizes of $75 in Flex $!

Check your email and complete your student housing survey for a chance to win a prize!

This is a friendly reminder for those students selected to participate in the Queen’s student housing survey – the survey should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. If you started your survey but were unable to complete it in one sitting, you can click on the survey link in the email to pick up where you left off.

Complete your survey and you will be able to opt-in to a draw to win one of the following prizes:

• One (1) of three (3) Apple iPad A16
• One (1) of two (2) Apple AirPods 4
• One (1) of five (5) $100 Flex $ gift cards to be used at Queen’s University dining locations

Winners will be drawn at random from those who fully complete this survey.

This study looks at the choices students make in their accommodations (both on and off-campus) while studying at Queen’s. You will be asked about the types of facilities and amenities you have or might want, and how much you are paying and able to pay for accommodation. What you share will help guide the university in making decisions about adding more on-campus housing.

Conduct Corner: Understanding Sexual Violence

At Queen’s, we value respect, inclusion, and care for one another. A key part of building a safe and supportive campus is understanding what sexual violence is, and how we can all help prevent it.

Sexual violence is any violence, physical or psychological, carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality. It involves unwanted and non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. For example, someone being kissed or grabbed without their consent. Sexual harassment often happens without physical contact, such as sharing sexual photos.

You play a role in helping keep campus safe for everyone. Please take some time to read Queen’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence Involving Students.

If you have questions about sexual violence, reach out to your Don to understand the resources available to you. If you have experienced sexual violence, you can speak with your Don, or visit Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services for support and information.

COR hours this weekend

COR is a voluntary, confidential, non-judgmental place where students who have had too much to drink can come and sleep. It is overseen by Student Wellness Services with the support of trained student volunteers and professional Addictions Support Workers (ASWs).

Friday Oct. 31 at 9 pm – 7 am on Saturday Nov. 1

Saturday Nov. 1 at 9 pm – 7 am on Sunday Nov. 2

See the full schedule on the COR website

Halloween Bake Shop Pop-up

Friday, October 31

Lunch at Ban Righ dining hall

No tricks, all treats! Swing by Ban Righ dining hall during lunch for a spooktacular selection of freshly baked goodies crafted by our Campus Bake Shop team. Grab a bite and add a little sweetness to your day!

Pride Week Treats 🏳️‍🌈 

Celebrate Pride Week in Residence from November 3–8 with tasty Pride-themed treats! Stop by dining halls and retail food locations across campus to enjoy a sweet celebration of identity, inclusion, and community.

Discover what's cooking at KHAO!

Craving bold flavours and fresh new dishes? KHAO serves up delicious Asian fusion meals — from Pad Thai to butter chicken and more — with exciting weekly features. Follow @queensfood on Instagram to stay in the loop and be the first to know when new specials drop!

Make the most of your Residence Meal Plan

Connect with our Registered Dietitian, Theresa, for support with navigating dietary restrictions or making healthier food choices! Book a virtual or in-person appointment here.

Off-Campus Living

Cupcake Decorating Housemate Search Social

November 13, 6:30–8:30 pm

Ban Righ Fireside Room

Looking to meet future housemates? Join the OCLA student team for a sweet 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!

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

ResSoc News

The Residence Society (ResSoc) is your student government in Residence! We work to make your time in Queen’s Residence more engaging, inclusive, and fun through events, advocacy, and community leadership.

Each Residence has a House President (HP) who represents your building and runs socials, study sessions, and other events — so keep an eye on your floor’s bulletin boards and our Instagram, @queensressoc, for upcoming events and initiatives.

Bursaries

ResSoc offers two bursaries for students fulfilled on a monthly basis: 

• ResSoc Laundry Bursary
• ResSoc Academic Bursary

Elections

ResSoc is soon holding open hiring for a Deputy Electoral Officer (DEO)! The DEO will work closely with the Chief Electoral Officer to help organize and oversee ResSoc’s annual elections, including nominations, campaigning, and voting. This position is open to Residence students only.

Applications open soon! Keep an eye on our Instagram @queensressoc for more details.

Pride with Yellow House

Check out more wonderful events celebrating Pride! Hosted by Yellow House, a comfortable and accountable space on campus for students who identify asQueer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour (QTBIPoC).

Gender Splendor

November 5, 4:30–6:30 pm

Yellow House at 140 Stuart St



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. Your existence is already honoured here.

Registration required on arrival.

Solidarity Swims

November 10, 6–8 pm

ARC Pool

Solidarity Swims are open to Queen's students and wider Kingston community members who are trans and/or agender, nonbinary, genderqueer, bigender, Two-Spirit or otherwise non-cisgender, and their invited plus ones (each gender diverse person may bring one invited friend or loved one).

There will be an open swim area and lanes, a shallow end, multiple unicorn floaties, mermaid diving toys, beach balls, and we may have optional activities such as water polo.

Registration Required

Vaccine and STI clinics with Student Wellness Services

As we head into flu respiratory illness season, it’s important to do what you can to say healthy and avoid falling behind in classes, 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.