September 19, 2024

Issue 8

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

Find your community at Queen's

If you're feeling a bit isolated, here are some tips for making new friends and connecting with like-minded people:

• Try keeping your door open and chat with other people in your community.
• Study or chill out in a common room.
• Check out Raftr for details on Residence events where you can meet people
• Go to floor meetings
• Check out clubs- there are over 300 clubs at Queen's. Don't forget, every faculty has a society and Departmental Student Councils (DSC) that run events and conferences
• Stop by Yellow House if you identify as QTBIPoC
• Check out Four Directions for Indigenous Students
• Go to QUIC (Queen's International Centre) if you're an International Student
• Residence Mental Health Therapists – book a session
• The Student Experience Office runs many programs and drop-in sessions that you may find interesting

Residence Property and Liability Insurance Opt-out

Students who maintain their own insurance throughout their residency can elect to opt-out of the Residence Property and Liability Insurance program by providing proof of alternate property insurance.

Deadline: 4 pm on September 30, 2024  

Students who successfully opt-out and have paid the insurance via their residence fees will have the fee reversed on SOLUS. 

Demystifying the Residence Contract

This week we’re focusing on noise and failure to cooperate in the Residence Contract.

Noise

An important aspect of living in residence is learning to live and have fun in a way that respects others in the residence community and their ability to study, sleep, or otherwise enjoy the residence environment.

• Quiet Hours are in effect from 11 pm – 8 am during the week, and 1 am – 8 am on Friday and Saturday.
• Courtesy hours for noise and disruptive behaviour are always in effect. You are required to be mindful of the impact your noise may have on others and to respect requests to refrain from making noise at any time. Hosting large groups of people in your room or on your floor will negatively impact your neighbours and impede on their ability to study, sleep or enjoy the residence environment.

Cooperation

Your Don and the Dons in your building are here to help you and your community maintain an environment that respects the Residence Contract. You are expected to cooperate when a Don asks you to modify the noise level or stop disruptive behaviour. Giving them a hard time, or giving them incorrect information about your name or building is considered failing to cooperate and individuals who choose to do so will be held accountable through the Residence Conduct system.

Getting help

• If you find others in your community are being disruptive, try and approach them respectfully and explain how the noise volume is impacting you.
• If you need further support, call in a noise complaint to your Residence Front Desk at 613-533-2531. The Don on call will come and address the issue.
• Campus Security & Emergency Services (CSES) is another resource that we work with to ensure that residence is a supportive environment. Uniformed CSES staff regularly patrol residence, with additional patrols on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Emergency Report Centre can be reached directly at 613-533-6111.
• For more information about this section of the Residence Contract, please refer to sections 4.10.1,4.10.2, and 4.10.8.

If you have questions about the Contract or your responsibilities, please reach out to Residence Conduct at residence.conduct@queensu.ca

You've Got Mail!

We know getting mail is exciting! Remember you will need to wait for an email from the Front Desk before you pick up your mail. 

All mail needs to be processed in our mail depot before it is issued. Once the package is processed, you will receive an email notification from Frontdesk@queensu.ca to inform you of your mail location and parcel ID number (specific to Queen’s).  Even if you have received notification that your parcel has been delivered from your carrier (e.g., Amazon, FedEx, etc.), we ask that you wait until you have received an email from Front Desk that your package has been processed and ready for pick up. 

Come ready with your Queen’s parcel ID number and your student card when you pick up your mail.  You will not be able to pick up your package without your Queen’s parcel ID number.

Mail at Watts Hall can be picked up Monday to Friday from 11 am – 7 pm 

Mail at Jean Royce Hall can be picked up daily from 8 am – 10 pm

Looking for ways to connect in residence?

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

Juice and Paint

Mondays, starting September 30, 7 – 8 pm (biweekly), Kingston Hall, Room 204

Connect with friends, paint or colour, and sip on some juice boxes! This is a drop-in event where all painting skills are welcome. Materials are provided. 

Click here to register for updates.

Residence Full-Body Strength

Tuesdays, 6:30 pm , Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, Room 295

Join us for a Full Body Strength class designed to build strength, flexibility, and endurance using minimal equipment! Led by an ARC instructor, this class will guide you through a series of exercises aimed at working every major muscle group. With modifications provided, it’s perfect for all fitness levels, whether you're just starting or looking for a challenge. Get ready to strengthen, stretch, and sweat in a fun and supportive environment!

Register on the Residence Student & Dining Portal.

Open Craft Studio

Wednesdays, starting September 25, 4:30-5:30 pm (biweekly), Kingston Hall, Room 204

Let your creativity shine while at Open Craft Studio! We will provide a variety of materials at this bi-weekly event, and it’s up to you what to craft. This is a drop-in event. 

Black Residence Hub

Thursdays, starting October 10, 5 – 7 pm (biweekly), Yellow House, Rideau Building

Are you looking to find your community and connect with other Black students? Come to the Black Residence Hub bi-weekly socials to have fun, learn about resources, and make friends. This is a drop-in event. 

Please note: this programming is only open to Black students living in Residence 

Click here to register for updates.

Residence Yoga

Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, Room 295

Strengthen, stretch, and sweat in this hatha-based yoga class incorporating 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. Please note that this class is only open to students currently living in residence.

Register on the Residence Student & Dining Portal.

Karaoke Club

Fridays, starting September 20, 7:30 – 8:30 pm (biweekly), Endaayaan-Tkanónsote, Common Room

Come sing your heart out and connect with friends over good music and snacks! This is a drop-in event.

Click here to register for updates.

Movie Club

Sundays, starting September 22, 7 pm (monthly), Stirling Hall, Room A

Join us to connect with good friends while enjoying great films! Popcorn will be provided (because what is a movie without popcorn!).

Click here to register for updates.

Learning Resource Fair

Find out what services and supports are available. The Learning Resource Fair is a drop-in community event for all students living in residence to meet campus partners who provide academic support and related services.

Thursday, September 19

6 – 8 pm

Victoria Hall Upper Common Room

Study Buddy Sunday Sessions with SASS

Start your midterm season on the right foot! Join us for a study session. Connect with peers in similar courses and get support and study tips from Student Academic Success Services (SASS).

Sunday, September 22

1–4 pm 

Ban Righ Dining Hall

Wellness Icon Quiz

Have you noticed the wellness icons on the menu boards? Test your knowledge of the icon meanings with Theresa, our Registered Dietitian, at Ban Righ on September 25 between 12 – 1 pm. Prizes will be awarded, so get familiar with the icons during your next meal.

Top up your dining hall meals

Top up your 19 weekly meals to 21 if you are spending most of your time on campus, for $540 or less. Prorated rates will be dependent on when you top up. 

Artwork designed by Kingston-based Cree artist Jaylene Cardinal

On Monday, September 30, 2024 we recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

In support of this important time of reflection and learning, the university will be offering activities and opportunities for you to learn, engage, and act toward advancing reconciliation both on and off campus.

Academic activities will be suspended on September 30 for the campus community to observe and engage in learning and reflection.

Please join us for a Sacred Fire on Monday, September 30, beginning at 1:15 pm at Agnes Benidickson Field as we acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Orange T-shirts on Campus

Starting September 23, orange t-shirts will be available for purchase on campus. Their design, by Cree artist Jaylene Cardinal, features an illustrated pair of children’s moccasins set between woodland forget-me-not flowers.

Information about where and when to buy your t-shirts can be found on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation page.

Free Football tickets for this weekend's game!

Queen's Gaels vs. Guelph Gryphons

Saturday, September 21 at 3 pm

Richardson Stadium

Reserve your FREE General Admission Student Ticket for the football game this Saturday.

Please note: Tickets are free for students who have opted-in to their A&R Fee. One ticket per student. Click here to learn more about how to reserve your student tickets

PEGaSUS group begins September 24

We invite you to join the PEGaSUS group—a safe and supportive space for students who have experienced sexual violence to develop effective coping skills.

Our fall sessions will be held on Tuesdays from September 24 to November 19 (excluding October 15). Once you register, we'll provide you with all the details about the location.

To sign up, please email pegasus.group@queensu.ca with your first name.

Remember, registration closes after the second session. For more information, follow the link:

https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/pegasus-support-group-sexual-violence