Whether you have been a volunteer with Queen's for decades, or your volunteer experience is just beginning, this event series is for you. Alumni Volunteer Series (AVS) is an ideal way to build your network with other experienced volunteer leaders.
AVS 2023
Connect and reconnect with fellow alumni volunteers on June 17 during the Alumni Volunteer Summit (AVS) 2023. Relive your student days and explore what's new on campus this summer while enjoying keynote speakers, student panels, and updates from Vice-Principal Bertrand, and the Queen's University Alumni Association (QUAA) Board. Learn about best practices, the current student experience, and exciting initiatives happening across the university.
View the schedule of activities
Don't miss your chance to attend AVS and the Alumni Awards Gala taking place the same weekend.
Accommodations
Reconnect with your student experience and enjoy staying at Brant House residence where a block of rooms has been held for Alumni Volunteer Summit attendees.
To reserve your spot at Brant House, please contact Event Services and mention you wish to book under the QUAA block held for June 16 - 18. Enjoy this unique opportunity for $129 (plus taxes) a night for a two bedroom unit. You may cancel up to 24 hours prior to arrival. Check-in is 3 pm and check-out is 11 am. Parking is available at Tindall Field. Parking is free on evenings and weekends.
Brant House opened in September 2015 and is located near Kingston's beautiful waterfront. Brant House is named after Drs. Marlene Brant Castellano, BA’55, LLD’91, a leader in Indigenous education and research who dedicated her life to the rights and well-being of Indigenous peoples, and Clare Clifton Brant, MD’65, Canada’s first Indigenous psychiatrist who worked tirelessly to advance mental health issues relevant to Indigenous peoples. This residence consists of 263 mixed gender single plus rooms with easy access to Leondard Dining Hall.
AVS 2021
Throughout 2021, the Queen's University Alumni Association Board of Directors hosted virtual panels and round-tables through the re-imagined Alumni Volunteer Series. These mini events featured prominent Queen’s alumni as they share their personal experiences and professional insights into Equity, Diversity, Indigeneity, and Inclusion at Queen’s, and beyond.
Curtis Carmichael with Butterflies in the Trenches
Curtis Carmichael, Artsci/PHE'16, joined Queen's University Alumni Association (QUAA) Board of Directors in partnership with the Toronto Alumni Branch and Athletics, for a virtual book talk celebrating the release of Curtis' memoir Butterflies in the Trenches.
Watch Curtis Carmichael's book talk
QUAA Non-Traditional Queen's Experiences
QUAA hosted an alumni panel discussion on non-traditional Queen's experiences, life after Queen's, and the challenges of not fitting the status quo on March 6, 2021.
Joining the panel discussion were alumni Yinka Adegbusi, Artsci'13, Zhaodi Culbreath, Sc'08, and Chu Q. Wang, Com'15, and hosted by Tuba Chishti, Artsci'15.
Accessibility Talk: A Queen's Panel
On Oct. 27, 2021, the QUAA and Queen's Student Alumni Association (QSAA) President, Megan Divecha, Artsci'22, sat down with special guest, Amar Latif, and fellow panelists to share their perspectives and expertise on disability awareness and accessibility, within the Queen's community, and beyond. The group shared advice on how we can all create spaces, events, and initiatives that are inclusive and accessible for all. The panel discussion was followed by an interactive Question and Answer (Q and A) period.
AVS 2020
Alumni Volunteer Summit 2020 was scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 4, with some specialized sessions scheduled on Friday, April 3. Due the impact of COVID-19, AVS was cancelled in 2020. Sessions would have included:
- Keynote address from Shari Hughson, NSc'86, and the current director of the Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship program at the Smith School of Business.
- Principal's Remarks and Q&A with Queen's new Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Patrick Deane.
- An interactive "Design Thinking" workshop led by facilitators from the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre.
AVS 2019
2019 Great QUAA Initiatives Presentations
- Toronto Branch "Gaels & Ales: Queen's Night Out" Event
- Calgary Branch Johnson Award Event
- Indigenous Student Alumni Recruitment Call Campaign
AVS 2018
2018 Great QUAA Initiatives Presentations
- London, UK Branch "Stef Reid at Canada House" Event
- NYC Branch "Welcome to New York" Event Series
- Toronto Branch "The Trump Effect" Event
AVS 2017
2017 Great QUAA Initiatives Presentations
- Calgary Branch “Career Management Panel”
- Kingston Branch “175th Food Drive”
- Toronto Branch “It’s a Match!” Young Alumni Networking Event
- Winnipeg Branch “Behind the Scenes at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet”
