Upcoming Events
Intent to Register (ITR) 
Feb. 2 - March 31
Click here for details.

Apply to Graduate
Feb. 2 - April 30
Convocation details can be found here. Students apply to graduate by logging into their Student Center account, and clicking on Apply for Graduation under Academics.

Operation Laundry Basket
March 9-27
For residence students only. The unit that collects the most new/used clothing and/or non-perishable food items will win a Marble Slab cake party.

English ITR Office Hours: 
Dr. Paul Werstine
March 9-13, 2-3pm, W250
March 23-27, 2-3pm, W250

Academic Dean's Office ITR Info Sessions
March 9, 6:30pm, DL130
March 10, 12:30pm, LH100
March 11, 3:30pm, SA150
March 24, 10:30am, SA151
March 26, 2:30pm, LH105A

Childhood & Social Institutions ITR Info Session
March 10, 9:30am, W168

Religious Studies ITR Info Sessions
March 10, 9:30am, BH107
March 23, 11:30am, SA151

Psychology ITR Info Session
March 10, 10:30am, LH100

History ITR Info Session
March 10, 10:30am, SA060

Sociology & Criminology ITR Info Sessions 
March 10, 3:30pm, W168
March 23, 2:30pm, W168

Note-taking from Lectures & Texts Seminar
March 10, 3:30-4:30pm
KC 119
Click here for details.

Breaking the Western Bubble
March 10, 5-7pm
Click here to register. 

Disability Studies ITR Info Session
March 11, 10:30am, W170
Dr. Pam Cushing's  Office Hours:   March 10 & 24, 11am-1pm, FB301 

Social Work ITR Info Session
March 11, 12:30pm, LH103

Student 2 Business 
March 11, 2pm
London Convention Centre,  300 York St

Essay Exams Seminar
March 11, 2:30-3:30pm
KC 119
Click here for details.

Philosophy ITR Info Sessions
March 11, 3:30pm, W170
March 13, 9:30am, LH105B

Financial Planning Session 
March 12, 11:30am, W174
All you want and need to know about OSAP.  

Faculty of Education ITR Info Session
March 12, 2:30pm, LH105A

Cold Case Society
March 12, 6-8pm
Vitali Student Lounge
Look into unsolved homicides with a fresh outlook and with fresh eyes. 

KUCSC Presents the Arkells
March 12, 7pm
London Music Hall
Tickets are sold out. Click here for event page.

Spirituality in the Digital Age
March 12, 7:30pm
Kenny Theatre 
A free lecture by Fr. Daniel P. Horan. Click here for details.

Cinderella Project
March 13
Faculty Secretaries' Office
DL 210
Donate semi formal and formal dresses, as well as accessories, to the Cinderella Project for young women in need.

March Open House
March 13, 6-8:30pm
March 14, 1-3:30pm
Student Life Centre
Click here for registration page.

French Embassy Travel Grant to Study in France
Deadline March 16
Valued at $1,350 CAD. Students in the second, third or fourth year of their Bachelor's program, pursuing a for-credit activity in France, for up to four months in 2015-16, are eligible to apply. Email King's International.

Multiple Choice Tests Seminar
March 17, 3:30-4:30pm
KC 119
Click here for details.

Deadline to Re-Take Graduation Photos
March 18
Click here to sign up. 

Memory Strategies Seminar
March 18, 2:30-3:30pm
KC 119 
Click here for details.

Grad Ball: A Starry Night
March 20, 6:30pm
The Hilton Hotel
Click here for event page.

Living the Sacrifice of Christ: Lenten Workshop  with 
Sr. Theresa
March 21, 9:30am-3:30pm
Vitali Student Lounge
Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Lisa Caeiro.

15th Annual Trivialities 2015
March 21, 6:30pm
Labatt Hall
Challenge yourself, family, friends and coworkers to 10 tantalizing rounds of trivia, refreshments and a silent auction. Register your time online or email Amanda.

Thanatology ITR Info Session
March 24, 1pm, LH105A

Creating Effective Study Groups Seminar
March 24, 3:30-4:30pm
KC 119
Click here for details.

Mindfulness Meditation Group
March 25 - April 8
Reflection Room, SLC
Email Counselling & Student Development to register.

Time Management Seminar
March 25, 2:30-3:30pm
KC 119
Click here for details.

Film Showing: Deaf in Prison
March 25, 7-9pm
Kenny Theatre
Hosted by the Social Justice & Peace Club and Prisoner Justice Film Festival, this documentary is about a few inmates' personal experiences with the prison complex and the lack of accommodations for them. The event Includes a guest speaker and panel.

Beyond the Beaches: Counter Narratives of the Dominican Republic
March 25, 7pm
Vitali Student Lounge
Join the Social Justice & Peace Club and the Center for Social Concern in welcoming Esteban Polanco, Ruben Dario Garcia and Cristina Cortorreal Tolentino from The Federation of Rural Farmers for Progress as they share their personal experiences of sustainable community development, environmentalism and political struggle in the Dominican Republic.

Play On
March 26, 8pm
Vitali Student Lounge
Musical performances inspired by Shakespeare's works, as well as readings from those works.

Build a Stronger Body on a Plant-Based Diet
March 27, 7pm
SSC 2050, Western Campus
Click here for details.

Breached Horizons: The Work of Jean-Luc Marion
March 27-29
Student Life Centre
Conference at King's presented by the Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy and the Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought.

King's International Graduation & End of the Year Reception
March 28, 12-2:30pm
Vitali Student Lounge 
Please RSVP no later than March 18.

Studying for Exams Seminar
March 31, 3:30-4:30pm
April 1, 2:30-3:30pm
KC 119
Click here for details.

HBK presents Rick Mercer
April 1, Western's Mustang Lounge
Presented by KUCSC, Huron University College Students' Council and Brescia University College Students' Council. Tickets are $10 for HBK students, faculty and staff.

Essay Exams Seminar
April 7, 3:30-4:30pm
KC 119
Click here for details.

Multiple Choice Tests Seminar
April 8, 2:30-3:30pm
KC 119 
Click here for details.

History 4300E presents: A Film Documentary on America and Terrorism
April 9, 6-9pm
Kenny Theatre

Therapy Dogs at King's
April 17, 1-2:30pm
SLC
Take a break from exams and spend time with therapy dogs.
Weekly Gatherings
Drop-in Meditation at King's
Jan. 6 - April 8, 12:30-1pm
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Reflection Room
Practice techniques to settle a busy brain, calm emotions, & re-energize your body and mind.

Sophice Hours
12:30-5:30pm 
Every Tuesday & Thursday
KC 204
A program for first year students to connect with Sophs. If you have questions email  Shannon Udall.

Weekly Pub
Thursdays, 3:30-5pm
Garron Family Lounge
Join the King's community for our weekly pub.

Yoga at King's
Jan. 15 - April 2, 12pm
Take a break and relax. All are welcome. Free admission.
Liturgy Schedule
Christ the King Chapel, Wemple Building
Eucharist: March 10-13, 12pm
Eucharistic Adoration: March 12, 6pm

Sunday Eucharist
The Chapel (WOTM), 1486 Richmond Street,  10:30am
Labatt Hall, 5pm
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Vol. 2 / Issue 23 / March 9, 2015 
Things at King's: Photo of the Week

 

Thank you to everyone who came out to our first Instameet last week. We had a great time offering tips on how to use Instagram and who to follow on campus. Congratulations to our Photo Fest contest winner @nfurnival for posting this beautiful picture of the walkway outside Wemple! 

 

Old Cellphones and Chargers
Donate your old cellphones and chargers in the King's Library foyer.

Things at King's submissions
Email us your submissions by Wednesday at noon for the following Monday's newsletter.

Sincerely, 
King's Communications Team
Intent to Register Info Sessions March 9-27

All returning King's students must submit an Intent to Register online by March 31 to declare their degree and module choices for the following academic year.
 

  1. Attend Academic Dean's Office and departmental information sessions, as well as sessions by the Faculties of Law and Education.These sessions will help you choose your program(s). Schedules are posted on the King's website and available at the Academic Dean's Office and Enrolment Services at King's.
  2. Read the Academic Calendar to understand your program and course requirements.
  3. Gather information about your degree and program. See: Degree Check 101 and program checklists.
  4. Meet full-time faculty members during their office hours to discuss courses of interest and to make informed choices in selecting your program and courses for next year. 

Please refer to the email sent to your UWO account.

London Cinderella Project

The London Cinderella Project was founded in 2005 by Pam Armstrong-Brown and Jeannine Curts. Both Jeannine and Pam believe that every girl should feel that they can attend their prom/graduations with pride and that financial status should not be an issue.They asked other people who shared their dream to help organize the project and help bring their vision to reality.

Please donate any semi formal or formal dresses to the Faculty Secretaries' Office in DL 210 by Friday, March 13. Also accepting accessories.

King's Open House March 13 & 14

Do you know someone who's thinking about attending King's? Invite them to our Open House on Friday, March 13, 6-9pm or Saturday, March 14, 1-4pm. Prospective students will have the opportunity to tour campus, meet with staff, faculty, and upper year students, as well as observe mini-lectures to get a taste of the King's experience.

We'll also be drawing two GoPro cameras on both days! 

For Residence Students Only!

Learning Skills Seminars

Attend 3 presentations and receive an Academic Engagement Certificate which can then be added to your transcript as part of the  My King's Experience - Western's Co-curricular RecordsClick here for descriptions. 

Note-taking from Lectures and Textbooks
March 10, 3:30 - 4:30pm, Student Life Centre, KC 119

Essay Exams
March 11, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Student Life Centre, KC 119
Grad Ball: A Starry Night
Friday, March 20, 6:30pm
The Hilton Hotel

Hello graduates! The theme for Grad Ball this year is a Starry Night. This is a formal event. 
Tickets will be sold at the King's Connection beginning Monday, March 2 for $40. 

Click here for event page.
King's International Graduation & End of the Year Reception

King's International will be hosting our annual Graduation and End of the Year Reception on Saturday, March 28 from 12-2:30pm in the Vitali Student Lounge and extension. We hope that you can join us in recognizing the tremendous accomplishments and achievements of our International and Exchange students, as well as our dedicated Peer Guides and Student Staff. The event also recognizes the successful conclusion of our Peer Guide Program.

This year, the event will be reception style with many different and delicious appetizers and finger foods on the menu, as well as beverages and desserts.

 

Please RVSP no later than March 18 [email protected]

 

King's International wishes you all the best as spring approaches, and hope to see you on March 28.

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