As part of the University-wide move to implement equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) action plans, the Smith Commerce Society has opened a line of communication with Commerce students regarding course material, curriculum composition, and learning environments at the Smith School of Business.

As the annual party weekend approaches, the AMS is developing a proactive policy to encourage safe behaviour during Homecoming.

AMS President Jared den Otter asked the University to show student leaders more respect through consultation and collaboration in pandemic-related planning at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 25.

With residence operating at half capacity, the Residence Society (ResSoc) budget has also been sliced in half.

Amidst a reckoning of racial justice on campus, the Smith Commerce Society de-ratified a committee club embroiled in long-standing controversy. 

Amidst the pandemic, the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) is advocating for the University to grant refunds to graduate students who request their ARC fee back.

AMS Assembly met over Zoom on Thursday evening for its first meeting of the 2020-21 academic year. 

The AMS Peer Support Centre (PSC) relaunched full-time drop-in mental health services on Sept. 8—but this term, they’re online.

To maintain the safety of Queen’s students during the pandemic, the Student Life Centre (SLC) has moved online to conduct the Student Business Market on Sept. 30. 

As the pandemic continues to affect the delivery of campus services, the AMS has confirmed it will be reducing some of its fees.

Though Queen’s has designated the JDUC as an isolation residence, the AMS has raised concerns over how the University will ensure the safety of student workers.The University told The Journal the residences in the David C. Smith building and the JDUC are ideal for isolation rooms because they have individual bathrooms and controlled access. These residences were also selected with the input of “public health experts to mitigate any risks to others in the area.”The University has allocated 136 beds in Smith and another 90 in the JDUC for isolation requirements.

After Instagram account ‘AMSxposed’ launched in August to document alleged working conditions within the AMS, the Society’s Board of Directors has taken several immediate actions to address the allegations made against the AMS. 

All future Walkhome employees are now required to receive a criminal record check completed prior to employment.

AMS Board of Director’s Ad Hoc Committee announced on Sept. 11 that allegations made against a Permanent Staff member at the AMS were determined to be unfounded.

Leading into the fall term, the Commerce Society (ComSoc) has updated students on the status of its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan.

This week, COVID-19 claimed another local business: The AMS Pub Services (TAPS).

When the AMS interviewed service staff in the winter term for the 2020-21 year, the Society was never certain it would be able to offer work during the pandemic.

The Tricolour Outlet reopened Sept. 1 with a revamped online store and revised operations for the upcoming school year.

Instagram account ‘AMSxposed’ launched Monday to document the alleged “unhealthy, unjust, and at times illegal experiences of student workers” within the Alma Mater Society (AMS).

After a week delay, AMS Commissioner of Social Issues Angeli Sahi and Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) Equity Commissioner Ashanthi Francis hosted “No More: A Moderated Discussion with Queen’s Senior Administration” on Aug. 13.