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Feb32012
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Newsletter Correction: The Queen's Conference on Water location has been changed to BioSciences 1103.
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Feb12012
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Issue 98 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Jan262012
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The annual SGPS Elections quickly approach. The nomination period opens February 1st. Complete details (open positions, nomination package, important dates) are available on our website. Please click here for all the details.
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Jan242012
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SGPS Student Advisors will hold a workshop (Effective Communication Strategies with your Supervisor) tonight (Jan 24). The workshop will take plan in the Ed Churchill Friendship Hall (JDUC 2nd Floor in QUIC) from 6 - 7:30 p.m. For more details, please click here.
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Jan182012
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The SGPS Annual General Meeting will take place February 7th at 6:30pm in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. All members have voting rights. Please contact the Speaker with any questions (speaker@sgps.ca).
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Jan182012
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The SGPS is hosting a ski/snowboarding event on February 4th at Calabogie Peaks. Cost is $60 per person. For more information (and to register), please click here.
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Jan172012
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Issue 97 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Jan162012
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If you are participating in the Annual Child Development Centre Run, please complete the registration form and bring it to the SGPS Office. You can download the form here.
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Jan122012
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The SGPS is hosting a rock climbing event on January 21st at The Boiler Room. Cost is $8 per person. For more information (and to register), please click here.
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Dec192011
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The SGPS wishes everyone a very safe and happy holiday season!
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Dec172011
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Issue 96 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Dec142011
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The December GoodLife deadline has been extended to Friday, December 16, 2011 at 4pm for a January 15, 2012 start. For more details on GoodLife memberships, please click here. To sign up, please stop by the SGPS Office.
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Dec42011
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Issue 95 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Dec22011
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We are looking to hire 1 person to join our Front Desk team. Pay is $13.50 per hour. Successful applicant will work 6 hours per week. SGPS Front Desk staff are available to answer any and all questions from the SGPS membership. For complete details, please click here.
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Nov282011
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The SGPS Office will be closed between December 17th, 2011 and January 8th, 2012 inclusive for the winter holiday.
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Nov172011
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The SGPS Social Team is hosting a Tir nan Og Karaoke Mixer on November 24th and is going down the road to the Stanley Cup at Fanatics on November 26th. More details in issue 94 of the E-Newsletter (link in news item below).
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Nov172011
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Issue 94 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Nov152011
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The SGPS and the CFS will be on the second floor of the Grad Club making cards until 6 pm today and tomorrow from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ISIC cards are free for all SGPS members. To get your free ISIC, all you need to do is bring your validated student card to the Grad Club.
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Nov22011
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Issue 93 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Oct242011
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For Immediate Release: Representatives of the SGPS will be meeting with Members of Parliament and Senators from Ontario. To read the rest of the media release, please click here.
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Oct242011
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Queen's University is participating in International Open Access Week (Oct. 24-29). The aim of this event is to engage the research community in discussion about the issues and trends related to open access. For more information, please click here.
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Oct242011
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The blackout period for the SGPS health and dental plan is over. You can now make claims for the 2011/2012 year. Please contact SGPS Front Desk Staff (frontdesk@sgps.ca) with any questions.
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Oct212011
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Online ticket sales for the screening of the PhD Movie are closed. Tickets are available at the door. Screening will take place at 7pm Friday, Octoer 21 at Biosciences Atrium. Tickets are $5.
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Oct172011
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Newsletter Correction: The SGPS trip to Fort Fright will take place on Saturday, October 22nd. For more details, please see newsletter (available via link in news feed item below).
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Oct152011
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Issue 92 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Oct112011
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Tickets for our showing of the PHD Comics Movie are now available. For more information and to buy your tickets, please click here.
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Oct22011
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Issue 91 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Sep292011
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All credits for successful optional fee and health/dental opt-outs should now appear on your Solus account. You can verify by clicking on 'Account Inquiry' and then 'Payments' in your Solus account. If you have any questions, please contact Sean (info@sgps.ca).
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Sep232011
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Queen's Career Services would like to invite all graduate students to its Annual Career Fair 2011. It is being held September 26th and 27th, at Grant Hall on campus. Over 80 employers will be attending this event to connect with undergraduate, graduate and professional students with all types of degrees. For more info, please click here.
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Sep162011
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Issue 90 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Sep62011
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Health/Dental Opt-Out Period Sept. 12 until Sept. 23. For complete details, please click here.
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Aug152011
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Issue 89 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Aug312011
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Optional Fee Opt-Out Period September 12th at 9am until September 23rd at 3pm. To opt-out, please visit http://eservices.queensu.ca/apps/optout/. Please note the opt-out application will not be available until the beginning of the opt-out period. For full fee details, please click here.
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Aug302011
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Validation of student cards for returning students August 29th to September 14th (including Saturdays) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Wallace Hall in the JDUC.
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Aug302011
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We snail-mailed an Orientation Week Survival Guide to all new and returning members. You should have received yours in the mail. If you did not, you can get a copy at the SGPS Front Desk, or you can download it online.
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Aug162011
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Orientation Guide Correction: In the Orientation Week Survival Guide we printed that TD Day provides free lunch and refreshments. We have printed this in error.
TD Day does not provide free lunch or refreshments. We apologize for any confusion.
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Aug152011
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Issue 88 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Aug152011
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The SGPS seeks to hire a Sustainability Coordinator. Pay is $2000 per year. Application deadline is September 2. For more information, please click here.
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Aug122011
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SGPS executive members met with the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies to discuss how a QUFA labour disruption would affect graduate students. We have developed an FAQ to address the questions we've received from SGPS members. To view the FAQ, please click here. For more information, please contact Anne-Marie Grondin, SGPS VP Campaigns and Community Affairs at vpcca@sgps.ca
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Aug112011
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QUFA is having an information rally today (Aug 11) from 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. in front of the JDUC (corner of University and Union). Get information, pizza and a cool drink. All are invited.
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Aug112011
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SGPS Council, on August 9th, approved a letter to be sent to Principal Woolf. To view the letter, please click here.
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Aug102011
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The annual general meeting of CFS-Ontario will take place Aug. 18 - Aug 21. To view the agenda and motions, please click here. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Andrea (vpfs@sgps.ca).
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Aug82011
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It has come to our attention that some Graduate students have organized an informal chat with professors about labour negotiations. Many of you may have some questions and concerns, which you can bring forward this evening (Monday, August 8th) between 4p-7p on the patio of the Grad Club. This is intended to be an open conversation about how the ongoing labour issues affect us all as students, educators and/or researchers. All are welcome.
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Aug82011
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CUPE and Queen's have reached a tentative agreement, pending ratification by the union's members and the University Board of Trustees. Notification of the agreement can be found at http://254.cupe.ca/ and at http://www.queensu.ca/labournews/
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Aug12011
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Issue 87 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Jul282011
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As you are aware, the Canadian Union of Public Employees at Queen's (CUPE Local 229, representing over 450 Trades, Custodian, Parking and Food service workers) and the University negotiations entered a no-board report with the Ministry of Labour on July 12, 2011. To read the rest of the statement from the SGPS Executive, please click here.
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Jul182011
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Issue 86 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Jul172011
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The Canadian Union of Public Employees at Queen's (CUPE Local 229, representing over 450 Trades, Custodian, Parking and Food service workers) and the University have been negotiating their collective agreement, which expired June 30, 2010.
Negotiations entered a conciliation phase last month, but they have now entered a new phase, as, according to Queen's News Centre, the University filed for a no-board report with the Ministry of Labour on July 12, 2011:
Please click here for the article.
As of July 29, 2011, the University and CUPE will be in a legal lock-out/strike position. For more information, please follow these links:
CUPE information
Queen's University information
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Jul132011
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As some of you may know, the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University have been negotiating their collective agreement since January of this year. Their former agreement expired on April 30, 2011. Discussions are still ongoing in the hopes that an agreement can be reached.
Both the University and QUFA are providing information about the process, including explanations for the specialized language used in labour negotiations. The links for your information are below.
QUFA: http://qufa.ca/jobaction/faq/
Queen's: http://queensu.ca/labournews
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Jul42011
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Saturday, July 23rd the SGPS is going to Sandbanks. Come join your fellow SGPS members while we soak up the beautiful summer sun at Sandbanks Beach. For more details (and to register), please click here.
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Jul42011
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Sunday, July 31st the SGPS is going whitewater rafting. The cost is $80 (a $165 value). The $80 includes transportation to and from River Run, dinner and 4 hours of whitewater rafting. For more details (and to register), please click here.
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Jul42011
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Issue 85 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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Jun272011
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SGPS Frisbee Golf
Date: Wednesday, June 29th
Place: Victoria Park
Time: 6:30 pm
The SGPS is trying our hand at coming up with new fun ways to get our members out for events that are both social and active. Thus, we're dabbling in the unique activity of Frisbee Golf. Complete details in the E-Newsletter. Please see news item below for link to the newsletter.
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Jun202011
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Sunday, June 26 2:00pm - 5:00pm at The Grad Club. The SGPS is throwing a fun filled family BBQ party free of charge! This event will take place at the Queen's Grad Club and the field across the street. It will be an afternoon filled with activities and games for your kids to enjoy. E-Mail our Social Commissioner, Abdullah, for more information or to register (social@sgps.ca).
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Jun152011
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Issue 84 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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May312011
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Issue 83 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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May312011
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The SGPS Social Team is planning Orientation Week 2011. If you have ideas or are interested in helping the team plan events, please contact our Social Commissioner, Abdullah (social@sgps.ca).
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May172011
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Issue 82 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf. The E-Newsletter is now available in plain text format. Please click here to download the plain text version.
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May22011
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Issue 81 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf.
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May22011
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The SGPS seeks to hire an Equity Coordinator. For complete details, including job description, pay amount and application process, please click here.
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Apr292011
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The results of the SGPS referendum have been posted. To see the results, please click here.
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Apr292011
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Starting the week of May 9, the SGPS Office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 - 4:30 (closed noon until 1 for lunch). The SGPS Office will be closed Mondays and Fridays. We will resume full office hours in late August.
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Apr272011
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Due to the technical difficulties experienced with the SGPS member listserv, the referendum deadline has been extended until Thursday, April 28th at 4:00 p.m. We believe all members have received e-mail notification of the referendum at this time (except those that were over quota on their Queen's e-mail account).
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Apr262011
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The SGPS has sent a listserv message regarding the SGPS Referendum. We are aware that some members have not received the message. We are investigating the issue. In the meantime, we have sent a message to Councillors and have asked them to forward the message to you. You may also read the news item below for information on the voting process for the referendum.
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Apr262011
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SGPS Referendum voting is on now and will continue until Wednesday, April 27 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, including voting instructions, please click here.
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Apr212011
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There will be a panel discussion on grade changes on April 28th from 5pm until 6pm in the Robert Sutherland Room in the JDUC.
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Apr202011
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The SGPS Office will be closed Friday, April 22 and Monday, April 25.
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Apr182011
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Issue 80 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Apr182011
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An SGPS referendum has been called. Voting begins Tuesday April 26, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until Wednesday April 27, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.. For more details, please click here.
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Mar312011
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The SGPS seeks candidates for multiple staff positions. Pay ranges from $2000 to $6000 per year depending on the position. For more details, please click here.
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Mar312011
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The results of the SGPS By-Election Referendum have been posted. To see the results, please click here.
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Mar312011
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Issue 79 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Mar282011
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SGPS Referendum online voting will take place starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28 and will continue until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. For voting instructions and more information, please click here.
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Mar242011
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The SGPS is excited to inform you about our Spring Semi-Formal on Friday, April 15th, 2011. For more details and to order your tickets, please click here.
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Mar232011
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The nomination period for the annual SGPS Awards is open. For complete details, please click here.
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Mar152011
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The recent controversy surrounding the Rector has drawn a great deal of attention both within the Queen's community and elsewhere. We have received a number of questions and concerns from our members regarding this issue and want to take this opportunity to clarify the situation. To read the rest of the statement, please click here.
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Mar152011
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Issue 78 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Mar142011
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The SGPS Annual General Meeting will take place at 5:30 on Tuesday, March 22 in the Robert Sutherland Room in the JDUC.
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Mar112011
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The SGPS Executive has issued a press release. Please click here to view the press release.
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Mar42011
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The results of the 2011 SGPS General Election and Referendum have been posted. To see the results, please click here.
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Feb282011
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The 2011 SGPS General Election and Referendum will be done online this year. Voting will take place on March 2 and March 3. For complete details (including how and when to vote, the nominees and referendum questions), please click here.
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Feb282011
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Issue 77 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Feb162011
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Issue 76 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Feb162011
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The nomination period for the SGPS Election has been extended to February 22 at 4:00 p.m. For more details, please click here.
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Feb142011
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Join the SGPS for a ski/snowboard trip at Calabogie Peaks on March 5th, 2011. For more details and to register, please click here.
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Feb142011
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The SGPS seeks to hire a Front Desk Staff member. Pay is $13.50 per hour for 6 hours per week. For complete details, please click here. Application deadline is March 7, 2011.
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Feb72011
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The SGPS Equity Team has updated the calendar of upcoming equity events for February. Please click here to view the calendar.
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Feb32011
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SGPS Speed Meeting: Tuesday, February 8th. For more details (including registration), please click here.
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Feb12011
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Issue 75 of the newsletter is ready. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Feb12011
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The SGPS is participating in Recyclemania 2011. For more information, please click here.
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Jan282011
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Nominations for the 2011 Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award are now open. You can get a hard-copy of the nomination package at the SGPS Office or you can download a pdf copy here. Nominations are due March 11th, 2011.
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Jan152011
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Issue 74 of the newsletter is filled with info about SGPS Elections, Social Events, Jobs, Journals, Financial Info, Contests, Events and so much more. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Jan132011
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The nomination period for the SGPS Election will run from February 8th, 2011 to February 15th, 2011. For more details, please click here.
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Jan132011
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The SGPS is very pleased to announce that the 2011 SGPS General Election and Referendum will be done online. If you are hesitant to use online voting mechanisms, we will still
provide the ability to vote via paper ballot. The election is scheduled for March 2 and March 3, 2011.
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Dec162010
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Issue 73 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Dec132010
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The SGPS Office will be closed for the Winter Holiday between December 18th and January 9th inclusive. We will re-open for regular business on Monday, January 10th, 2011.
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Dec72010
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Reminder: The Support Group for Graduate Students Working with Supervisors, hosted by the SGPS Student Advisor Program and the Ban Righ Centre, will meet this Thursday (December 9) at 4:00 - 5:30. Come to the Ban Righ Centre, 32 Bader Lane (downstairs). Refreshments provided by the SGPS. All SGPS members are welcome.
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Dec12010
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Issue 72 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Nov232010
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Please Note: This Thursday's (November 25) Support Group for Graduate Students Working with Supervisors from 4:00 to 5:30 has been cancelled. The Dec. 9th session (4:00 - 5:30) will continue as planned, at the Ban Righ Centre.
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Nov232010
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Principal Woolf has announced that he is suspending fall Homecoming for a further three years. For more information, please click here.
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Nov162010
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Issue 71 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Nov152010
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SGPS Presents: Free Yoga As a part of our new Healthy Living Initiative (HLI), the SGPS social team is providing you with a chance to challenge your inner yoga. Whether you've never tried yoga or you are a seasoned yogi, these workshops are safe and adaptable to ALL levels of ability and familiarity with the discipline. Contact Nicole (planning@sgps.ca) to register. Space is limited.
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Nov82010
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The SGPS Equity Team has updated the calendar of upcoming equity events. Please click here to view the calendar.
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Nov52010
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The SGPS is looking for volunteer instructors for the Free Queen's program. For more information, please click here. Please note the deadline is November 10.
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Nov22010
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SGPS VP Graduate, Daniel, has created a summary of the 'Imagining The Future' document. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Nov22010
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If you have not yet had the chance to complete the equity climate survey, you have until November 8th, 2010 to click on the link below:
http://ca.studentvoice.com/queens/gradprostudentclimate
By doing so, you will help us to gain insight on any attitudinal and/or systemic barriers to your quality of life on campus as well as possible ways to remedy these.
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Nov12010
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Issue 70 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Oct182010
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How can you go from a Queen's degree to CNN's Chief Business Correspondent? The QSAA and the AMS are honoured to welcome back Queen's Alumnus Ali Velshi, Arts'94. Since graduation, Mr. Velshi has gone on to do incredible things including becoming a respected news anchor and notable author. On October 23rd listen to Ali Velshi, live, unplugged and real.
October 23, 2010 from 1:30 - 3:00pm at Alfie's.
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Oct152010
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Issue 69 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Oct152010
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The blackout period for the 2010-2011 SGPS Health and Dental Plan is over.
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Oct122010
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The SGPS Equity Team has developed a calendar of upcoming equity events. Please click here to view the calendar.
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Oct52010
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The first stage of a new student administration system is being implemented this fall, leading to full implementation by May 2011. The student self-service centre in the new system will replace QCARD (yay!) and it deserves a new name to reflect the new, improved service approach for Queen's students - a name to replace the default software title, 'PeopleSoft Student Centre'. Ten $25 gift certificates from the Campus Book Store will be awarded for ten names chosen as finalists. To submit your suggestion:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NamingContest
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Oct12010
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Issue 68 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Sep292010
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ESS Members: The ESS Executive and Council has been selected. For more information, please click here.
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Sep292010
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If you successfully opted-out of the SGPS health and dental plan or optional fees, the credit should now be showing on your Queen's account.
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Sep162010
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The SGPS seeks to hire a Logistics Coordinator. For complete details, please click here.
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Sep162010
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Issue 67 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Sep142010
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ESS Members: To view information about the ESS election (nominations, positions, dates, etc) please click here.
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OptOuts2010
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You can opt-out of the SGPS Health and Dental Plan only if you have comparable health insurance elsewhere (parents, partner, etc). The opt-out period is September 13th to 24th, 2010. No exceptions. Opt-outs for the Health and Dental Plan are done online only: http://www.studentplans.ca
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OptOuts2010
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There are $46.24 worth of optional fees. The opt-out period is September 13th to 24th, 2010. No exceptions. Opt-outs for optional fees are done online only: https://eservices.queensu.ca/apps/optout/
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Sep82010
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Intramural sign up and information night will be held at the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) on September 14th from 4p.m. to 8p.m.
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Aug312010
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Issue 66 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Aug302010
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We have posted the SGPS response to the Where Next? document. To see it, please click here.
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Aug232010
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The SGPS seeks to hire an Equity Coordinator. Deadline to apply is Friday September 3, 2010. For complete details please click here.
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Aug192010
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We are excited to announce our plans for Orientation Week 2010! All new and returning members are welcome to attend our Orientation events. Don't delay as spots fill up quickly.
For complete details, including registration, please click here.
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Aug192010
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Expect to receive the SGPS Orientation Week Survival Guide in the mail in the next couple of days.
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Aug172010
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Issue 65 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Aug162010
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Members of the Academic Writing Team, who have been spending the summer gathering input about future directions for Queen's, will hold a second town hall meeting on Tuesday August 17 in Wallace Hall (JDUC) from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please click here for more details.
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Aug32010
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Issue 64 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Aug32010
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The SGPS seeks to hire a Front Desk Staff member. Pay is $12.50 per hour for 6 hours per week. For complete details, please click here.
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Jul152010
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Issue 63 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Jul72010
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Details for the 2010 SGPS Whitewater Rafting adventure are now online. Join us for a day of great fun! Tickets are $80 (a $158 value). For complete details (including ticket purchases), please click here.
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Jul22010
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Issue 62 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Jul12010
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The SGPS seeks to hire an International Students' Coordinator and 3 Student Advisors. For complete details, please click here.
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Jun292010
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The SGPS Office will be closed on Thursday July 1 for Canada Day.
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Jun162010
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Issue 61 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Jun142010
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Get your fever on! Join the SGPS 2010 WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN for fun, prizes and more! For more info, please click here.
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Jun22010
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Issue 60 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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May312010
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The nomination period for the 2010 SGPS awards is open. For more information, please click here.
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May182010
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Issue 59 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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May22010
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The SGPS seeks to hire and Executive Assistant. This is a full-time position. Starting salary is $31,000. For complete details, please click here.
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May22010
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Issue 58 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Apr152010
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The SGPS starts summer office hours the week of May 3rd. The SGPS Office will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (closed Mondays and Fridays). We return to regular office hours in mid-August.
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Apr152010
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Issue 57 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Apr152010
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SSHRC President Dr. Chad Gaffield and Vice-President, Partnerships Dr. Gisele Yasmeen will be on campus as special guests at a Public Dialogue hosted by Dr. Kerry Rowe, Vice-Principal (Research). Monday, April 19, 2010, Ban Righ Elspeth Fireside Room, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Apr152010
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The First General Meeting of the TA and TF union will be held on April 19 at 5:30 in Chernoff 117.
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Apr72010
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The SGPS Spring Fling Semi-Formal Dinner will be Friday April 16th, 2010. Ticket price is $25.00 and includes: 1 beverage from the bar, 1 glass of red or white wine at dinner, Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert and Transportation to the Grizzly Grill following the dinner. Please click here for more details and to purchase your ticket.
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Apr32010
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The SGPS Office will be closed Monday April 5th, 2010.
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Apr12010
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Issue 56 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf. This newsletter contains an introductory note from our new President.
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Mar312010
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The SGPS seeks to hire for many staff positions. Applications are due Friday April 9th. For more information, please click here.
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Mar252010
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Union Vote Results:
Total Voter Turnout: 805
Votes In Favour Of Union: 454 (56.4%)
Votes Against: 351 (43.6%)
PSAC will represent graduate TAs and TFs at Queen's.
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Mar222010
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TA/TF Unionization Vote
Tuesday, March 23rd
Location Change: McLaughlin Hall, room 241, in the JDUC
10am - 2pm and 3 pm - 6 pm
All current Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows are eligible to vote.
In May 2008 the SGPS Council passed the following motion:
'The SGPS recognizes that a unionized working environment for Teaching
Assistants and Teaching Fellows is preferable to a non-unionized working
environment and that a unionized working environment would give Teaching
Assistants and Teaching Fellows at Queen's University the protection of a
collective bargaining agreement and expert representation with regard to
their working conditions.'
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Mar222010
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Your Future and Queen's: A Student Town Hall
Wednesday, March 24th at 5:30 Chernoff 117 (corner of Albert and Stuart Streets). For more information please click here.
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Mar152010
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The SGPS seeks to hire for many staff positions. Applications are due Friday April 2nd. For more information, please click here.
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Mar152010
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Issue 55 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Mar142010
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The Annual General Meeting of the SGPS will take place Tuesday March 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. All members of the SGPS have a vote at this meeting. Food and drink will be provided. Please click here to see the documents for this meeting.
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Mar12010
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Issue 54 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf. This issue contains results from the 2010 SGPS Election and Referendum.
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Mar12010
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File your taxes for free on UFile.ca. Click here for more details.
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Feb182010
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The results of the 2010 SGPS Election and Referendum have been finalized. Please click here to see the results.
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Feb152010
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Issue 53 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Feb102010
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Want to hear from the candidates running for the open positions in the upcoming SGPS Election? There will be an all-candidates debate at the Grad Club on Tuesday February 16th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Feb102010
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The SGPS Election and Referendum will be held on February 17th and February 18th. Click here for more details about the polling locations, candidates and the referendum questions.
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Feb102010
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The Annual General Meeting of the SGPS has been re-scheduled to March 23rd, 2010. More details will be posted at a later date.
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Feb82010
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The SGPS Executive has prepared a document to answer your questions regarding the proposed Queen's Centre fee. Please click here to download the document.
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Feb42010
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The nomination period for the 2010 SGPS Election has been extended. Packages are due February 9th by 4:00 p.m. Click here for more details.
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Jan312010
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Issue 52 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf. This newsletter contains information about a request from the University for SGPS members to pledge $4.5 million towards the Queen's Centre.
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Jan212010
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The nomination period for the 2010 SGPS Elections is open. Packages are due February 3rd. Click here for more details.
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Jan152010
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Issue 51 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Jan132010
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Grand Opening celebrations for the new Queen's Centre kick off with an open house and ceremony at the new School of Kinesiology and Health Studies. The daylong event also features an indoor parade, student performances, and a grand opening ceremony in the Athletic and Recreation Centre main gym, and building tours.
Join your colleagues and friends at the Queen's Centre on Friday, January 15, 2010:
- 10:30 am - Queen's Centre Grand Opening Ceremony - enter the building from Earl Street; the event will take place in the main gym
- Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony
- Noon - Queen's Centre Building Tour
- 1 pm - School of Kinesiology and Health Studies Open House
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Dec172009
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Student Advisors will not hold office hours or check e-mail between December 19th and January 10th inclusive.
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Dec152009
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Issue 50 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Dec92009
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Queen's Business Consulting did a feasibility analysis of an SGPS Housing Authority and an SGPS Cafe. To see the analysis documents, please click here.
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Dec82009
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The SGPS Office will be closed between December 19th 2009 and January 10th 2010 inclusive. Don't forget to renew your ISIC card before we close for the holidays.
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Dec82009
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Bursary applications received after Friday December 11th will not be processed until January 2010.
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Dec22009
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A parade to honour the Vanier Cup winning Queen's Football Team will commence at 12 pm on Thursday, December 3, beginning at City Hall (216 Ontario Street). The parade will culminate with a rally in front of Richardson Hall on Queen's University campus.
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Dec12009
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Issue 49 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Dec12009
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The SGPS Executive have issued a statement of support for university colleagues in Iran. Please click here to read the statement.
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Dec12009
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We are currently experiencing a larger than normal volume of bursary applications. We are working to process applications as quickly as possible, but please be advised there may be a delay.
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Dec12009
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We are currently experiencing a larger than normal volume of bursary applications. We are working to process applications as quickly as possible, but please be advised there may be a delay.
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Nov262009
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It has been brought to our attention that some graduate members have recently been contacted by a third party via various channels. Members had concerns that their contact information may have been passed on or leaked by the SGPS. We wish to clarify that the SGPS does not and will not release the information of our members to any third party. Any organization making contact with our members will have done so independently without our input in any way. Please pass this information on to your friends and colleagues who may share similar concerns.
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Nov262009
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Queen's will host an H1N1 vaccination clinic on Monday, November 30 in Grant Hall between 10a.m. and 7p.m. It's open to all faculty, students and staff.
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Nov232009
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The SGPS will host a charity cinema on Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the Queen's University International Centre. We will be screening 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. Come enjoy a movie and pizza. Admission price is 1 canned food item per person.
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Nov152009
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SGPS Council and Executive would like to gauge the opinions of the membership about potential SGPS services. Take part in the SGPS Services Survey for a chance to win one of five $50 cash prizes! The survey only takes a few minutes. http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229VTPXGLG3
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Nov152009
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Issue 48 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Nov32009
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The H1N1 vaccination clinic has been postponed. More details will be posted as we receive them. Queen's will host an H1N1 flu vaccination clinic for faculty, staff and students on Monday, November 9. It will be held in the BioSciences Atrium between 11am-7pm.
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Nov12009
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Issue 47 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Oct292009
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Daylight savings time ends Sunday November 1. On the first Sunday in November, clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local daylight time, which becomes 1:00 a.m. local standard time.
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Oct262009
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The SGPS seeks to hire a Deputy Speaker. For more information, please click here.
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Oct222009
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The SGPS and the Queen's community is grieving the loss of Leslie Doucet,
a friend, colleague and graduate student in Global Development Studies.
Since receiving a BAH in Sociology, Leslie was active on campus as a
dedicated social activist, committed teaching assistant, research
assistant, workshop facilitator and an essential organizer with the
faculty-student mentorship program for self-identified racialized
students. All those who had an opportunity of working and socializing with
Leslie remember her as a passionate, articulate and tireless individual
who championed the rights of the marginalized on and off campus. The SGPS
offers its condolences to Leslie's children, Chance and Trinity, and all
those who were touched by her remarkable life. A memorial service will be
held for Leslie on 22 October 2009 at 5pm in the Wallace Hall.
Donations are being accepted to help cover the costs for Leslie's children
and her remains to return to the Yukon where her late husband Kirk is
buried. Donation boxes can be found in the sociology department office ,
development studies office and the Four Directions Aboriginal Student
Centre.
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Oct162009
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Issue 46 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Oct92009
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The SGPS Office will be closed Monday October 12th for Thanksgiving. We will re-open for normal office hours on Tuesday October 13th.
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Oct62009
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Thanksgiving Bus Shuttle: The SGPS, AMS and Kingston Transit are offering a Thanksgiving Weekend bus shuttle service from campus (main and extended) to the VIA train station on Friday. There will be a shuttle service from VIA train station to campus on Monday. For complete details, please click here.
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Oct62009
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Upcoming Social Events: The Social Team has planned 2 great events for October. Come celebrate Oktoberfest with us and/or come to our Hallowe'en Corn Maze. Please click here for more details and to register.
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Oct12009
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Issue 45 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Sep292009
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Opt-Outs - Health, Dental and Optional Fees: If you opted-out of health, dental or optional fees, the credit has been applied to your Queen's QCard account as of this morning.
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Sep252009
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The SGPS seeks applicants for the position of Equity Commissioner. Pay is $250 per month for 5 to 10 hours per week. For more information, please click here.
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Sep182009
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Orientation Event Pictures: Do you have pictures from the SGPS Orientation Week Events that you are willing to share? If so, please send them to Jordan (planning@sgps.ca).
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Sep182009
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The Queen's Solar Design Team is looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager and Communications Manager. For more info, please click here. Application deadline is October 1st.
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Sep152009
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Issue 44 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf. This newsletter contains important information about health and dental and optional fee opt-outs.
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Sep152009
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Bursary Applications: Due to the high volume of bursary applications we have received, we expect processing delays. The only bursary that will be processed quickly is the Emergency Student Fund.
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Sep142009
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Health and Dental Opt-Outs: If you have alternate equivalent coverage, you may opt out of the SGPS Health and Dental Plan. You do not need to visit our office. Visit http://www.studentplans.ca, click on Queen's University and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Sep142009
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The SGPS seeks nominees for the positions of SGPS President and SGPS Vice President Graduate. Nominees must present themselves to SGPS Council on October 13th 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Please click here for more details.
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Sep142009
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A draft of the bylaws for the SGPS Housing Authority are now online. Comments should be directed to SGPS VP Finance, Amir (vpfs@sgps.ca). Click here to view the bylaws.
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Sep92009
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The SGPS and QUIC will be co-sponsoring an international graduate student orientation on Thursday September 10th at 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the International Centre (2nd floor JDUC). The orientation will familiarize students with issues they may face on campus through case studies. There will also be an opportunity to find out about Kingston resources.
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Sep12009
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Issue 43 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf. This newsletter contains important information about health and dental and optional fee opt-outs.
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Aug252009
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The SGPS seeks to hire Front Desk Staff. Pay is $12.50 per hours for 6 hours per week. Please click here for more details.
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Aug152009
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Issue 42 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Aug102009
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The SGPS seeks to hire 2 Student Advisors. Pay is $12,000 per year for 5 to 10 hours per week. Please click here for more details.
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Aug52009
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Career Services is having job search drop ins for graduate and professional students August 11, 12, 13 and 18. Click here for more details.
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Jul302009
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Issue 41 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf. This newsletter contains important information about changes to minimum payment deadlines.
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Jul162009
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Issue 40 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Jul92009
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The SGPS Executive have issued a statement of support for university colleagues in Iran. Please click here to read the statement.
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Jul22009
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Issue 39 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Jun292009
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The SGPS Office will be closed on Wednesday July 1st for Canada Day.
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Jun152009
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Issue 38 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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May312009
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Issue 37 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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May152009
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Issue 36 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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May112009
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Focus group on housing needs graduate and professional students. Wednesday May 13th, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Queen's University International Centre, JDUC. All participants are paid $20. Light snack will be provided. Contact Sean (info@sgps.ca) if you are interested.
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May72009
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SGPS Council will meet Tuesday May 12th at 5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. Please click here for the Council documents.
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May42009
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Summer Office Hours: For the summer months, the SGPS Office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We are closed Tuesday and Thursday.
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May42009
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Employment Opportunities: The SGPS seeks to hire a committee coordinator. For complete details please click here.
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May22009
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Issue 35 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Apr152009
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There will be a Special General Meeting of the SGPS Wednesday April 29th, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. More details about the meeting
can be found in issue 34 of the SGPS E-Newsletter.
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Apr152009
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Issue 34 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Apr152009
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Employment Opportunities: The SGPS seeks to hire for 4 different positions. For complete details please click here.
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Apr102009
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SGPS Council meets Tuesday April 14th at 5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. Click here to see the documents for the meeting.
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Apr22009
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By-Election Result: 20 percent of SGPS members voted in the by-election. Stephen Osterberg was acclaimed to VP Campaigns and Community
Affairs. Andrew Stevens was acclaimed to Graduate Student Senator. The Athletics and Recreation fee increase question passed (78.6 percent voted in favour).
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Mar312009
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Issue 33 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to download the pdf.
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Mar262009
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Employment Opportunity: The SGPS is looking to hire a student to solicit local businesses to participate
in the StudentSaver discount program. Please click here for complete details..
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Mar202009
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The Annual General Meeting of the SGPS will take place Tuesday March 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. Every SGPS member
has a vote at this meeting. Please click here for the documents for the AGM.
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Mar182009
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The Athletics and Recreation fee increase question will appear on the by-election ballot. If you have questions about what it means to vote yes
or what it means to vote no, we have the facts. Please click here to download the fact sheet.
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Mar162009
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Issue 32 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to read it.
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Mar162009
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The Grad Club will have their Annual General Meeting and Election of the 2009/2010 Board of Directors Thursday March 26th, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.
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Mar102009
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As part of Aboriginal Awareness Week 2009, SGPS will be working with the Queen's Native Students Association to facilitate a series of workshops and lectures centered on Aboriginal issues on Saturday March 14 at 10am in Robert Sutherland Hall (Policy Studies) Room 202. Please click here for more information.
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Mar102009
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On March 13 and 14, the Department of History at Queen's University will host the sixth annual McGill-Queen's Student Conference in History.. Please click here for more details.
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March62009
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SGPS Council will meet Tuesday March 10th at 5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. Click here to see the documents for this meeting.
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March22009
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Issue 31 of the SGPS E-Newsletter is ready for you to read. Please click here to read it.
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Feb272009
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The results of the SGPS Election and Referendum are available. Please click here to see the results.
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Feb172009
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SGPS E-Newsletter 30 is ready for you to read. Please click here to read it.
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Feb172009
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The SGPS has planned a ski trip to Calabogie Ski Resort on Sunday March 1st, 2009. Cost is $60, which includes bus to and from the resort, full day ski lift ticket and lunch. Please click here for more details.
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Feb92009
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The SGPS office will be closed Monday February 16th for Family Day.
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Feb52009
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SGPS Council will meet Tuesday February 10th at 5:30 in the McLaughlin Room in the JDUC. Click here to see the documents for this meeting.
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Feb32009
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Athletics and Recreation is currently in the process of seeing what services are important to SGPS members. The responses they get from
SGPS members will help shape the fees that we pay for Athletics and Recreation. Please click here for the message
from Athletics and Rec. Please click here for the Athletics and Rec fact sheet. Finally, please take
a moment to fill out their survey, which will give them valuable
feedback on what SGPS members feel is important.
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Feb22009
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SGPS E-Newsletter 29 is ready for you to read. Please click here to download it.
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Feb22009
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We are excited to welcome Education Students Society (ESS) members to the SGPS!
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Feb22009
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SGPS members now have access to first.last@queensu.ca e-mail address. For complete details, please click here.
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Jan162009
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SGPS E-Newsletter 28 is ready for you to read. Please click here to download it.
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Jan162009
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The SGPS seeks to hire an Equity Commissioner. Pay is $212.91 per month. Applications are due Friday January 30th, 2009. Click here for more details.
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Jan152009
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The SGPS elections have been called. Click here for more details.
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Jan82009
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SGPS Council will meet Tuesday January 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin room in the JDUC.
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Jan62009
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GoodLife cards have arrived at the SGPS Office for people with memberships that begin January 15th.
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Jan52009
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We are looking to hire 1 person to work at the SGPS Front Desk. Pay is $12.50 per hour. We need to hire someone asap. Please click here for details.
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Jan52009
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We are seeking someone to help setup 2 new servers at the SGPS. Please click here for details.
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Jan52009
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We are back from the holiday and open regular business hours. We hope you all enjoyed a safe and happy break!
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