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January 29, 2026
Issue 25
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Your Weekly Update
Residence News
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Your Week in Residence
Don't miss your chance to win exciting prizes by completing the upcoming Residence Satisfaction Survey, open January 30 to February 13!
Dive into captivating events for Black Histories & Futures Month, explore space with ReelOut Queer Film Festival, and try out delicious menu features in dining halls.
Read on to stay in the loop.
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We want to hear from you!
Help shape the future of residence life! Give your honest feedback in the Residence Satisfaction Survey and help build a more welcoming home in residence for every student. Your responses will remain anonymous.
As a token of our gratitude, students who complete the Residence Satisfaction Survey can enter our prize draw for the chance to WIN one of ten incredible prizes:
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One of two 100 dining hall meal plans for the 2026–27 academic year (valued at $1,765)
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One iPad A16
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One of two sets of AirPods Pro 3
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One of five $100 Flex $
Complete the survey from January 30 to February 13. Check your Queen's email tomorrow for the survey link!
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Do you want to live in Residence next year? Applications close next week!
Queen’s offers limited residence spaces for upper-year undergraduate students. Apply now for a spot in the Upper Year community in Watts Hall, 2nd floor.
Deadline: February 5, at 4 pm.
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Upcoming Residence Events
Bring your voice and creativity to karaoke night and magnet making next week! Check out the Residence OnQ Calendar for more residence and campus-wide event details.
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Karaoke Night
Tuesday, February 3
6–7 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
Join us for Karaoke Night, an inclusive evening of music, snacks, and good vibes! Sing your favourites or share a song in your mother tongue to celebrate our community’s diversity.
Biweekly on Tuesdays, alternating between Main Campus (Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room) and West Campus (Jean Royce Screening Room)
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Make your Own Magnet
Thursday, February 5
6–7 pm
Jean Royce Hall Private Dining Room
Bring your friends and get crafty! Design your own fridge magnet with paints, stickers and other unique decorations.
Biweekly on Thursdays, alternating between Main Campus (Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room) and West Campus (Jean Royce Screening Room)
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Tenant Rights with Queen’s Legal Aid (Virtual)
Thursday, February 3
6–7:30 pm
Virtual session (join here)
Do you know your tenant rights? Queen’s Legal Aid, in partnership with the Off-Campus Living Advisors (OCLA) office, invites you to learn about your rights as a tenant, whether you are entering into or renewing a tenancy. All Queen’s students are welcome.
Topics include:
- Giving notice to end a tenancy
- Renewing a lease
- Inspecting the unit and getting insurance
- Different forms of tenancy: Joint tenancy vs Tenancy in Common
- Process of replacing members of an ongoing joint tenancy
- Sub-tenancies: Subletting vs Occupancy
- Legal rent increases
Q&A session to follow – come with your questions!
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Register for Navigating First Year Frenzy
Weekly on Thursdays
January 29 to March 26, 2026 (excluding Feb. 19)
2–3:30 pm
It’s not too late to join! In Navigating First Year Frenzy, you’ll get support, strategies, and a chance to laugh through the chaos with weekly snacks, low-key activities, and a community of people who get it.
Register on the TELUS CHR Connect app
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Black Histories and Futures Month Dining Features
February will showcase menu features in celebration of Black Histories and Futures Month. These dishes have been created through a consultative process with student groups.
Follow @queensfood on Instagram for more information about what’s to come!
View dining event calendar
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Don’t Miss Carnival Night!
Thursday, January 29
Dinner at Leonard dining hall
Tonight's your last chance to join us for a festive evening filled with carnival-themed food, games, décor, and face painting. Plus, your local campus radio station, CFRC 101.9fm, will be taking requests and spinning live music!
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Ramadan in Residence
Beginning Tuesday, February 17, until Thursday, March 19, students on the Residence Meal Plan will have the option to “Pick and Pack” pre-dawn Suhoor meals from dining halls.
Main Campus:
- Ban Righ dining hall during Reading Week only (February 17-20)
- Leonard dining hall from February 21 through March 19
West Campus: Jean Royce dining hall
View Hours at a Glance for updated Reading Week hours.
Please complete the following forms:
Questions? Contact dietitian@queensu.ca.
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Explore Canadian Flavours from Coast to Coast
Thursday, February 5
Dinner at all three dining halls
From Quebec’s popular poutine to British Columbia’s grilled salmon, explore Canada from the comfort of the dining halls! Our new Coast to Coast stations will each feature a popular dish from different Canadian provinces.
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Upcoming Events with OCLA
Tuesday, February 3, 11 am – 2 pm, Ban Righ Hall
Thursday, February 5, 1–3:30 pm, Victoria Hall Upper Commons
Come and meet the Off-Campus Student Support Team from the Off-Campus Living Advisors (OCLA) office for resources on how to navigate the Kingston rental market, and to answer many of your questions related to living off-campus.
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Tuesday, February 10
6–8 pm
Ban Righ Hall – Fireside Room
Are you looking for initial or additional housemates? Come decorate cookies and meet other students also on the search! All supplies provided.
Learn More
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Black Histories & Futures Month
February is Black Histories and Futures Month, an opportunity for us to reflect on the experiences and acknowledge the accomplishments of our Black community members.
Revisit the live BHFM Event Calendar often for updates to community-driven events and initiatives across Kingston and Queen's campus.
A few highlights include:
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27th ReelOut Queer Film Festival: January 29 – February 7
Born in the backroom of a local gay bar in 1999, ReelOut grew from a passionate collective of activists, artists, and film lovers into a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to queer storytelling.
The 27th annual ReelOut Queer Film Festival’s theme is “Exploring Space,” as many selections touch on what it means to hold, save, and/or create spaces for communities that need them.
With over 65 exciting Narrative and Documentary feature-length and short films from Canada and 15 other countries, the chance to catch world premieres, and to meet the talents behind the films at post-screening audience engagements, don't miss your chance to support a longstanding community organization and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ voices from around the world – right here in Kingston!
While all of the films are about 2SLGTQ+ lives (real and imagined), all who enjoy independent film and media are welcome.
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Mental Health Support with Student Wellness Services (SWS)
SWS offers several student-only, multi-session therapy groups, one-time events, and training sessions. Learn skills to improve your well-being and connect with other students and health professionals.
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