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Due to excess demand for tutors and lack of available tutors, MindFind will regrettably no longer be taking tutees for this term. For those still interested in being tutored before exams, we will be holding group tutoring sessions on the following dates: Monday, November 28th from 6pm to 8pm – MATH 120/121/122 Wednesday, November 30th [...]

The AMS Financial Aid Committee is hosting a series of consultative workshops Wednesday Nov 23rd & Thursday 24th. We are looking for student input on Financial Aid Issues related to First Generation Students, Out of Province Students, Student Exchanges and General Access Issues. These sessions are designed for students to provide feedback and recommendations based [...]

Fall nominations for the W.J. Barnes Teaching Award are out! Do you think your instructor is amazing and has gone above and beyond their expectations? If so, pick up an application at the ASUS Core, 183 University Avenue, or online by clicking here. Applications are due Wednesday, November 16th at 4pm at the ASUS Core. [...]

Red Room Open for Studying!

Posted: April 13, 2011 by QueensASUS in Academics, Academics News, Campus News, News

Are the libraries too crowded? The ASUS Red Room (Room 213) in Kingston Hall will be open Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm until April 30th! Take advantage of this newly renovated room for your studying pleasure.  

Undergraduate Review Launch – Apr. 7

Posted: April 2, 2011 by QueensASUS in Academics News, News, UR

The 23rd volume of the Undergraduate Review will be launched Thursday, April 7th at 8pm at the Mansion! Everyone is welcome to attend the launch for the oldest running creative publication at Queen’s. There will be live musical performances, art exhibitions and poetry readings. Help support creative publications at Queen’s and come out for a [...]

ASUS is hosting “Academic Planning and You: A Series of Discussions for the Future of Queen’s Education“. This series consists of 4 separate meetings, each centered around the four disciplines of the Faculty of Arts and Science. It is our hope to bring together faculty and students to discuss common concerns amongst similar departments in [...]

A memorial service for student Robert Nason will be held on Tuesday March 29 in Wallace Hall in the JDUC at 7:00 p.m. “The service has been planned in consultation with Robert’s family and his friends here at Queen’s,” says University Chaplain Brian Yealland, who will officiate. “It will be an opportunity to celebrate his [...]

QCLC – Mar. 11-12

Posted: March 8, 2011 by QueensASUS in Academics, Academics News

QCLC tickets are now on sale. Don’t miss out on your chance to see George Stroumboulopoulos, Jeff Adams and much more! Tickets only $55 (first 50 tickets) and $65 regular. Tickets are available at the following locations and times: Monday, February 28th 10-4 in the ARC Tuesday, March 1st 10-4 in Mac Correy Wednesday, March [...]

Queen’s is undergoing an institution-wide academic planning process that will have a profound impact on our academic future. The University Senate has established a task force in order to engage in community consultation toward the writing of a final plan. For more information on this entire process please visit our Academic Plan Information page. The [...]