Your Weekly Update
Residence News
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October 12
Thanksgiving Day – University closed
October 13–16
Fall Term Reading Break – classes will not be held
October 15–19 (Correction from previous issue)
No guests permitted in residence
October 15
Last day to order Halloween costumes online for processing at the Mail Depot
October 15–18
Homecoming 100
October 15 – November 1
University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) in effect
October 22–25
No guests permitted in residence
October 26
Voting Day for Municipal Elections
October 27 and 28
Housing Resource Fair, 6–8 pm, Biosciences Atrium
October 29 – November 1
No guests permitted in residence
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Have a restful Fall Break! | |
Fall Break is almost here – we hope you relish every moment. Take this time to recharge, find joy in the beauty of the season, or share a meal with loved ones.
Before you leave, make sure to read the key reminders below. Staying on campus over the break? Find details about adjusted dining hours, front desk hours, and events to keep you connected.
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Get ready for the break!
We hope you take the opportunity to unwind. To help you find a balance between rest and academic preparation that suits you, browse the collection of online resources from SASS.
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Leaving campus?
Before you go, make sure to:
- Lock your door
- Shut your window
- Turn off your lights
- Swap your GOOD TO GO container for a carabiner – no one likes a smelly surprise after returning from a break!
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Help a peer in need – donate an unused* weekly dining hall meal
Simply ask a cashier to Swipe It Forward, and a future meal will be provided to a student requiring support accessing a nutritious meal.
*Meal donations must be from your current weekly allotment, not past or a future week.
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Watts Hall Mail Depot will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12.
Regular hours of operation resume on Tuesday, October 13.
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Endaayaan – Tkanónsote front desk will be closed during the fall break from Monday, October 12, to Thursday, October 15.
Regular hours of operation resume Friday, October 16.
| Victoria Hall and Jean Royce Hall front desks will continue their regular operating hours. | |
Get your Halloween costume on time!
Planning to dress up for Halloween this year? Please place your costume orders no later than October 15 to help ensure they arrive on time.
The Watts Hall Mail Depot experiences a significant increase in parcel deliveries during the fall. To avoid disappointment, please allow plenty of time for processing and delivery when placing online orders.
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Fire Prevention Week – keep up the great work!
Thank you for your cooperation during this week's fire drills. Let’s continue making Residence a safe and respectful space for all.
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- Take your sports games outside to avoid hitting and damaging fire safety detectors
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Contact the Facilities Control Centre (FCC) if you hear a beeping fire detector (call 613 533-3155 on weekdays from 8 am – 4 pm, or email resfcc@queensu.ca)
- Charge your electronic devices on a hard surface
- Keep fire doors closed
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DO NOT:
- Touch or hang items from smoke detectors, sprinklers, or sprinkler pipes
- Overload power bars
- Put your bed by heating equipment
- Block any vents
- Damage ceiling tiles
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Will you be 18 years old on or before October 26? You can vote in the City of Kingston Municipal Election!
To vote in person, you must go to your designated location. To vote online from October 14–26, you will need a Voter Information Letter.
You will need ID and proof of address if your Kingston address is not included on your ID. You can find your confirmation of residence on the Housing and Ancillary Services Portal.
| | | When to vote | Main campus residences: District 10, Sydenham | West campus residences: District 5, Portsmouth | | Advance Polls, Oct. 16–17
10 am – 6 pm | Central Library, 130 Johnson St. | Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St. | | Election Day, Oct. 26
10 am – 8 pm | Winston Churchill Public School, 530 Earl St. | Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI), 153 Van Order Dr. | | |
Upcoming Residence Events
Staying on campus over the break? Pick up a goodie bag or cook and share a meal with other international and second-generation students. If you're leaving campus soon, we hope to still catch you at Pencil Case Painting tonight!
Remember – you can find all events with up-to-date details on the Residence Event Calendar.
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Pencil Case Painting
Thursday, October 8
6–8 pm
Endaayaan – Tkanónsote Community Room
Get creative and personalize your own pencil case while taking a break, meeting new people, and celebrating your school style!
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Harm Reduction Goodie Bags
Tuesday, October 13
6–8 pm
Victoria Hall Upper Commons
October can be a busy time with midterms and the Fall Reading Break. Don't fret – Residences and campus partners are here to support you through this month to help you succeed. Grab a free goodie bag full of harm reduction resources and little treats to keep you going!
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Savour and Share: Cooking with the QUIC
Wednesday, October 14
5–8 pm
Mitchell Hall, Room 208 (Second Floor)
Join us for a cozy harvest-inspired evening of cooking, sharing, and connection! QUIC (Queen’s University International Centre) and Residences are bringing international and second-generation residence students together to celebrate the season of harvest and gratitude through comforting flavours, warmth, and community.
We’ll gather for a hands-on experience making a hearty seasonal stew and homemade pumpkin pie, and then enjoy the meal together around a shared table. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just curious to learn, come chop, stir, bake, swap stories, and celebrate the season together in community.
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Be safe. Be respectful.
The City will enact the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) from Thursday, October 15, at 12 am midnight through Sunday, November 1, at 12 pm noon.
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Please be aware of increased enforcement. When the UDSI is in effect, if you are charged with certain offences, you may be summoned to court or fined up to $2,000.
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You should know the university's Student Code of Conduct can apply to off-campus behaviours.
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Fall Break hours of operation
Plan ahead if you are staying on campus during the Fall Break. Check the Hours at a Glance page to see what's open.
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Turkey Dinner
Monday, October 12
Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls
You’re invited to join us on Monday for a special Turkey Dinner – think turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and all the fixings. Bring your appetite!
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Big Breakfast
Saturday, October 17
7:30–11:30 am
Leonard and Jean Royce dining halls
Don't miss out on some extra-special treats! Our chefs are serving cinnamon sugar donut holes, apple dessert pizza, English muffin breakfast sandwiches (while quantities last), and a full, decadent hot chocolate bar with sprinkles, whipped cream, and flavoured creams.
| | Tips for managing flu season | |
Most respiratory viruses (i.e., cold, influenza, or COVID-19), while uncomfortable, are mild or moderate in severity and do not require treatment or a medical appointment.
Here are some tips for managing mild symptoms:
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Stay home except to access medical care. Do not visit public area or go places where you are unable to wear a mask. If experiencing COVID-like symptoms, follow Southeast Public Health isolation guidelines.
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Get rest and stay hydrated. A humidifier, throat lozenges and saltwater rinses may help.
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Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen. Ask a pharmacist to suggest medications based on symptoms.
Learn more about caring for illnesses.
| | Win prizes this Cybersecurity Awareness Month | | |
October is CyberSmart Month, dedicated to creating a safe, secure, and resilient cyber environment. Test your knowledge with weekly quizzes for your chance to WIN JBL Wireless Earbuds and other exciting prizes!
Get CyberSmart for your chance to win!
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Last chance – U-Flourish survey closes tomorrow, October 9!
Tell us what you need to succeed at Queen’s. The U-Flourish Well-Being & Academic Success Survey is a study that aims to better understand and address the needs of university students across Canada and the UK over time.
Participants enter a prize draw for the chance to win one of five iPads! You can also redeem one free hot tea/coffee from The Brew or a hot or iced tea/coffee from Common Ground during the survey period.
The survey is open until Friday, October 9, 2026.
Check your Queen’s email for the link and learn more here.
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Helpful Resources
Not sure where to go?
Follow @queensures on Instagram for updates and to discover events and services across campus! Plus, our link hub features up-to-date residence and campus-wide resources in one central place.
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