October 2, 2025

Issue 10

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

Fire Prevention Week: Stay Aware and Be Prepared!

October 5–11 marks Fire Prevention Week. This week, we'll walk you through evacuation procedures and share essential dos and don’ts to keep everyone safe and informed. Let’s work together to ensure a quick, calm, and coordinated response in case of emergency.

Evacuation Procedures

If you hear a fire alarm:

1. Evacuate the building via the nearest exit and DO NOT use elevators.
2. Be aware of residents who may require assistance evacuating. Please notify a Residence Staff member or emergency personnel of their location.
3. Proceed to an assembly area across the street and away from the building.
4. Keep access ways and roadways clear.
5. Await instructions from Campus Security.
6. When the 'All Clear' signal is given, re-enter the building through the main entrance.

Do you have accessibility requirements?

If you have an accessibility requirement (e.g. difficulty waking or mobility impairment) that impacts your ability to evacuate immediately when an alarm sounds, please notify Residence Life and Services and your Don to arrange a safety evacuation plan.

If you are on the ground floor: exit the building by normal means.

If you are above or below the ground floor:

1. Call the University Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111
2. Tell the dispatcher that your fire alarm is sounding, you need assistance to evacuate, and you cannot leave your floor area. If you smell smoke or are in immediate danger, inform the dispatcher.
3. Provide your exact location – Building, Floor and Room Number.
4. Provide the phone number you are calling from. You MUST be able to receive return calls at this number.

Evacuation Dos and Don’ts

Do:

• Keep fire doors closed
• Evacuate the building in a timely and orderly manner

Do NOT:

• Use elevators
• Go back inside until Campus Security gives the 'All-Clear' — even if the fire trucks have left!

Remember: failure to evacuate promptly and safely puts the lives of other residents, staff, and emergency services personnel at risk, and is considered a serious conduct violation.

Fire Prevention Week Open House and Pancake Breakfast!

Saturday, October 4

9 am – 12 pm

Kingston Fire & Rescue Station 3, 211 Gore Road

Join Kingston Fire & Rescue for their annual Fire Prevention Week Kick-off Open House & Pancake Breakfast!

Mail Delivery

Canada Post Strike

As you may know, Canada Post’s operations have shut down during a national strike as of midnight Thursday, September 25.

What You Need to Know



• Mail and Packages: Any items sent through Canada Post will experience delays. This includes letters, packages, and other deliveries.
• Check Your Deliveries: If you are expecting a delivery, please check with the sender to confirm the carrier used. This will help you determine if your package is affected by the strike.
• Other Carriers: Deliveries sent through other carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Purolator) are not impacted and will proceed as usual.
• Watts Hall Parcel Depot: We will remain open to process deliveries. Please see our website for hours.

Halloween Packages

Ordering your Halloween costume online? Please place your order before October 15 to receive your packages in time for October 31.

Residence Events

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

Make Your Own Pennant

Biweekly on Thursdays – October 2 & 30 (excluding Reading Week)

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.

Juice and Paint Nights

Biweekly on Wednesdays – October 8 & 22

7–8 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.

Dice and Delight

Biweekly on Saturdays – October 11 & 25

6–7 pm, Leggett Hall Room 1011

Roll into fun, food, and friendship! Join your Residence community for cozy evenings with board games, laughter, and snacks inspired by flavours from around the world.

Navigating First Year Frenzy

Trying to do everything perfectly in your first year? Let’s let that go. In Navigating First Year Frenzy, you’ll get support, strategies, and a chance to laugh through the chaos with weekly snacks, fun activities, and a community of people who get it.

Register on the TELUS CHR Connect app

Residence Yoga and Pilates

Join us for weekly yoga and pilates classes in collaboration with the ARC! Classes will run until the week of November 24 (excluding Reading Week).

Yoga

Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, Room 295

Pilates

Thursdays, 6:30 pm

Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, Room 295

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.



Register on the Residence Student & Dining Portal

Fair Trade Pop-up

Wednesday, October 7, 11 am – 12:30 pm

Ban Righ dining hall

Stop by Leonard dining hall for lunch and learn about the importance of Fair Trade and the positive influence purchasing Fair Trade products has on farmers and communities around the world.

Click here for more dining hall events!

All-Day Waffle Bar

Available every day, 11 am – 7 pm

Ban Righ dining hall

Have you discovered the All-Day Waffle Bar at Ban Righ yet? Visit the station set up in the seating area to make your own warm, fluffy waffles loaded with your favourite toppings like whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience.

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PEGaSUS Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence

PEGaSUS Group is a safe space for students who have experienced sexual violence. Through support and education, students will get an opportunity to gain skills and strengths that build resiliency and lead to a sense of self-empowerment.

At the end of this group, participants will: 

• Understand the impact of sexual violence 
• Develop effective coping skills to deal with the emotional aftermath 
• Explore issues such as trust, intimacy, setting boundaries, assertiveness, and positive body image

Fall sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4–5:30 pm, September 30 to December 2 (except October 14). Location details upon registration.

Registration closes after the second session on October 7.

Register on the TELUS CHR Connect app