Pride Month-Flag making!

Date

Tuesday June 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

Happy Pride month! With the upcoming Pride Parade on Saturday June 13th, we will be hosting a flag making workshop! This event is a way to connect with others participating in the Parde and to support the LGBTQI+ community. Supplies are provided onsite, and no registration is required. Put your creativity to work in this accessible and inclusive experience!

This event is also open to John Orr Tower students. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at community.coordinator@queensu.ca

QUIC Workshop- Working in Canada as an International Student

Date

Thursday June 11, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

A QUIC International Student Advisor will answer your questions on regulations related to:

  • Working on and off campus with a study permit
  • Work permits for internships
  • Post-graduation work permits
  • Spousal work permit
  • and more.

Registration not required, just drop in!

QUIC- English Conversation Group

Date

Wednesday June 17, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

English Conversation Summer 2026 program will run 4:00 to 5:30pm  from May 13th to June 24th.

 On the following dates the sessions will run at the QUIC:

  • May 13th 4:00-5:30pm
  • May 27th 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 10th 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 24th 4:00-5:30pm 


The following dates the sessions will run at An Clachan:

  • May 20th 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 3rd 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 17th 4:00-5:30pm 


All are welcome at either or both sessions - you are not required to attend every session. Students with spouses and children are welcome. 

Registration required and 

Student Academic Success Services- Grad Writing Retreat

Date

Saturday June 6, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

Ready to make real progress on your thesis or research writing? We are pleased to share that we will be hosting in collaboration with Student Academic Success Services a Grad Writing Retreat at An Clachan!锘

This is more than just a writing session: it鈥檚 a dedicated day to focus, connect, and move your work forward in a supportive environment. Whether you鈥檙e drafting chapters, revising papers, or tackling feedback, this retreat is designed to help you build momentum and stay motivated. Take a step back from daily distractions and give your thesis the focused time it deserves. Small progress in one day can create major momentum for the rest of the semester!

The day will be broken into a morning and afternoon session with a lunch break (light refreshments will be provided). You may choose to join in for the morning or afternoon session or stay for the whole day, it鈥檚 up to you!

This session is also open to students in John Orr Tower

 

Please see schedule below:

 

9:00am-9:30am          Welcome and Goal Setting

9:30am-12:00pm        Independent writing time (1:1 consultations with a SASS expert available)

12:00pm-1:00pm        Lunch

1:00pm-2:00pm          Workshop: Responding to feedback on writing

2:00pm-3:45pm          Independent writing time (1:1 consultations with a SASS expert available)

3:45pm-4:00pm          Wrap up

 

Please register by June 2nd!

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at community.coordinator@queensu.ca

 

QUIC- English Conversation Group

Date

Wednesday June 3, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

English Conversation Summer 2026 program will run 4:00 to 5:30pm  from May 13th to June 24th.

 On the following dates the sessions will run at the QUIC:

  • May 13th 4:00-5:30pm
  • May 27th 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 10th 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 24th 4:00-5:30pm 


The following dates the sessions will run at An Clachan:

  • May 20th 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 3rd 4:00-5:30pm
  • June 17th 4:00-5:30pm 


All are welcome at either or both sessions - you are not required to attend every session. Students with spouses and children are welcome. 

Registration required and 

English Conversation Group

Date

Friday June 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

English Conversation Group Runs on Fridays from 1:00pm-2:30pm in the An Clachan Community Room. This is a great opportunity to practice your listening skills, conversation skills, learn about Canadian and other cultures, increase your confidence, also great for IELTS/CELPIP.

Fantastic way to make friends and meet your neighbors! 

All are welcome and no registration required

Open Doors

Date

Wednesday May 13, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

Please join us for Open Doors, a special Drop-In hour to meet and greet with the Community Coordinator! Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. Everyone is welcome! 

May Days at An Clachan

Date

Saturday May 30, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

An Clachan Courtyard

No more hibernating 鈥 come meet your neighbours! 馃汇馃槉

Join us for a fun and welcoming afternoon with great food, games, and community spirit. It鈥檚 the perfect chance to connect, relax, and enjoy time together!

Registration is required to receive a food ticket, . Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early! Come enjoy a fun day with the wonderful people of An Clachan! 馃尶

馃懆鈥嶐煈┾赌嶐煈 Families Welcome
Children should attend with their parents.

This event is also open to Tenants at John Orr Tower.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at community.coordinator@queensu.ca

An Clachan Book Club

Date

Monday May 25, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

Welcome to the inaugural An Clachan Book Club! We invite individuals passionate about literature to join our bookworm community! Regular meetings, hosted in the Community Room at the end of the month, will celebrate diverse genres, including classics and contemporary works. Members will enjoy stimulating discussions and curated reading lists, enhancing their literary adventures. We will be continuing with our latest selection, "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy, to give everyone a bit more time to finish the book!

This choice was also a Reese's Book club pick, and I have included a link to the overview  

We know students are busy with studies and papers etc. so please feel free to join in any month that works with your schedule! 

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at community.coordinator@queensu.ca

Movie Night

Date

Tuesday May 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

An Clachan Community Room

Join us for Movie Night in the Community Room! There will be plenty of popcorn to go around!

Everyone is welcome and no registration is required

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at community.coordinator@queensu.ca