Second-hand Shuffle Drop-off & Pick-up - Students Only

Start Date

Tuesday April 28, 2026

End Date

Thursday April 30, 2026

Time

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

MacGillivray-Brown Hall - 218 Barrie Street

The Second-Hand Shuffle is back!  

This annual waste-reduction initiative helps re-home quality items that students no longer need, keeping them out of landfill while supporting fellow students and the Kingston community. 

Students are invited to drop off gently used items or pick up something new-to-you—all for free. From furniture and kitchenware to clothing and school supplies, the event helps give items a second life while making it easier for students transitioning from residence to off-campus living. 

Event Location: MacGillivray-Brown Hall (218 Barrie Street) 

Key Dates: 

  • April 20 – 24 | 11am - 3pm (Drop-off, students only) 

  • April 28 – 30 | 11am - 5pm (Drop-off and pick-up, students only) 

  • May 1 | 11am - 2pm (Pick-up, students only) and 2 – 5pm (Pick-up, all welcome) 

 

Student cards are required during student-only drop-off and pick-up times. 

Please ensure all donated items are clean and in good condition, as soiled or broken items cannot be accepted. Certain items are not accepted, so please check our Second-hand Shuffle event details page for accepted versus not accepted items. 

Interested in getting involved? Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success. Sign up to volunteer today! 

Second-hand Shuffle Drop-off - Students Only

Start Date

Monday April 20, 2026

End Date

Friday April 24, 2026

Time

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

MacGillivray-Brown Hall - 218 Barrie Street

The Second-Hand Shuffle is back!  

This annual waste-reduction initiative helps re-home quality items that students no longer need, keeping them out of landfill while supporting fellow students and the Kingston community. 

Students are invited to drop off gently used items or pick up something new-to-you—all for free. From furniture and kitchenware to clothing and school supplies, the event helps give items a second life while making it easier for students transitioning from residence to off-campus living. 

Event Location: MacGillivray-Brown Hall (218 Barrie Street) 

Key Dates: 

  • April 20 – 24 | 11am - 3pm (Drop-off, students only) 

  • April 28 – 30 | 11am - 5pm (Drop-off and pick-up, students only) 

  • May 1 | 11am - 2pm (Pick-up, students only) and 2 – 5pm (Pick-up, all welcome) 

 

Student cards are required during student-only drop-off and pick-up times. 

Please ensure all donated items are clean and in good condition, as soiled or broken items cannot be accepted. Certain items are not accepted, so please check our Second-hand Shuffle event details page for accepted versus not accepted items. 

Interested in getting involved? Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success. Sign up to volunteer today! 

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Queen's Legal Aid Virtual Presentation

Date

Tuesday February 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Do You Know Your Tenant Rights? Queen’s Legal Aid is holding an information session in partnership with the Queen’s Off-Campus Living Advisors office. This is an opportunity for Queen’s students to gain information about their rights as tenants, either as they enter new tenancies or renew an existing tenancy. All Queen’s Students are welcome to attend. Come with your questions! There will be a Q& A session following the presentation.
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  • Topics include:
    • Giving notice to end a tenancy
    • Renewing a lease
    • Inspecting the unit and getting insurance
    • Different forms of tenancy: Joint tenancy vs Tenancy in Common
    • Process of replacing members of an ongoing joint tenancy
    • Sub-tenancies: Subletting vs Occupancy
    • Legal rent increases

Use this link to join the virtual presentation. 

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