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Welcome to your SGPS, your student society at Queen's

Interested in getting involved? The nomination period is now open for the following SGPS Positions:

  • All SGPS Executive Positions (one year term starting May 1, 2023)

    • President, Vice President Graduate, Vice President Professional, Vice President Campaigns and Community Affairs, Vice President Finance and Services

  • SGPS Student Senator position (two year term starting May 1, 2023)


Some advice from Beth Langdon, current SGPS President:

Last year, I was intimidated to run for SGPS President because I don’t think of myself as the loudest person in the room or the best public speaker. But everyone leads in different ways, and I knew that I would do well in the role regardless of whether I fit into what I often see as the mold for a leader. I recommend you think what mix of unique qualities, experiences and passions you offer. Take a chance on yourself—we would love to see a range of amazing candidates with different strengths!

Think about your upcoming academic year and assess whether or not you will be able to take on a commitment where the expected hours can vary week to week. Look into what role you think would be best for you. Read old Council reports archived on our website. Check out what Bylaw and Policy say about the position. Email the person currently working in the position. Check out our website for more information on the nomination package. Get a friend to take a fabulous headshot for our website and the election ballot. Ask your friends, people in your classes or labs, and people in your department or faculty. Post the link on your social media accounts. The SGPS Elections Team will let you know when you have reached 25. Campaigning can be as casual or as formal as you like. Connect with SGPS members and let them know why you want to serve them.
Click here to learn all about the SGPS Election
SGPS Presents Winter Orientation

Reminder for Students to Share Feedback on Principal Deane’s Reappointment Consideration

Principal Patrick Deane will complete his current term as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University in June 2024. He has indicated he wishes to be considered for a second term. Per Queen’s policy, a Joint Board-Senate Committee to Review the Principalship has been established to advise the Board of Trustees on the reappointment of the Principal.

I am writing to invite you to participate in the review by sharing your feedback on the present state and future development of the university and of the principalship. The Joint Committee has developed a survey to enable you to share your views. The survey has a few specific questions for you as well as space for you to share any other views you may have.

Please access the survey by January 20th at noon.

PEGaSUS Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence TUESDAYS (January 24th - March 21st) 4:30PM - 6:00PM How to Register Email pegasus.group@queensu.ca with your name and the group facilitator will provide further details. Registration closes after week #1. Students registering after Jan 24 will be placed on a wait list for the next session & provided with additional resources as needed.
Ban Righ Foundation Inspiring Women Student Spring Awards 2023 Call for Applications The Ban Righ Foundation Student Spring Awards celebrate the achievements and determination of mature women students at Queen's. Students who identify as women, have experienced a gap in their formal education of two years or more and/or are mothers, and who demonstrate financial need, may apply. Contact webbl@queensu.ca for more information and an application package Applications are due by 3 pm Tuesday March Z, 2023 Awards will be presented at the Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts as part of our Inspiring Women 2023: An Evening at the Isabel Thursday April 27, 2023 at 7 pm.

Around Campus

Throughout the term | Off-Campus Living Advisor appointments and events
Throughout the term | Join Winter Wellness Groups
Thursdays | Dogs on Campus, noon–1 pm, Mitchell Hall & the Student Life Centre
January 18 | Grad Skills: Managing Time and Finding Balance, 6–7 pm, online
January 19 | Gather Together Workshop, 10:30–11:30 am & Breaking Bread Workshop, 3–5 pm, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, 144–146 Barrie St.
January 23 | Studying More Efficiently, 10 am–12 pm, Drop-by booth, Stauffer Library
January 25 | Identifying and Responding to Students in Distress, 10:30–11:30 am, in-person
January 25 | Engineering and Technology Fair 2023, 10:30 am–3:30 pm, online
January 31 | Indigenous Student Career Networking, 4–6:30 pm, Gordon Hall 302
January 31 | Winter term tuition and fees due for OSAP and APA students
January 31 | Last day to self-enrol in the winter term PPL
February 1 | General Bursary appeal deadline
February 1 | Deadline for many winter term application-based financial awards
February 5 | First withdrawal for winter term PPL

Click Here for our Organizational Contact List

We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year!