January 13, 2014 | Vol. 1, Issue 17                             Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter  View our videos on YouTube
Things at King's: Hundreds gather at King's for Grand Opening of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre 

 

King's welcomed hundreds of people from across campus, Western, and the wider London community for the Grand Opening of the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre.

Click here to view photo gallery on Facebook. Video coming soon.

 

 

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If you are involved in an event or have a story to share, email us at CommunicationsDeadline for submissions is Wednesday at noon for the following week's e-newsletter. The next Things at King's issue will be sent out on January 6th, 2014.

 

Cheers!


King's Communications Team

 
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Bringing Your Brain Back from Vacation 
 
Come to our first Learning Skills Workshop of 2014 and freshen up your studying skills. 
 
January 14th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Library Instruction Room
Presented by Catherine Turner
 
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Moving Forward From Forgiveness to Compassion
 
Join us for our first lecture in the Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre on January 16th, 7:30 p.m. As part of Campus Ministry's Religious Life Lecture Series, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish's lecture "Moving Forward From Forgiveness to Compassion" advocates for peace and harmonious coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis. 
 
Event is free, and accessible to all. Click here for more details.
 
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King's Killan Cup Hockey Tournament 
 
King's will be hosting our annual Killan Cup hockey tournament on Saturday, January 25th and you are invited to play! Student and alumni teams will compete in a round-robin tournament for the Killan Cup. You, the students, represent the defending team in this tournament, having last won the Killan Cup in a 2013 tournament. Register as an individual or a group to defend your title by contacting Kaleigh Rodgers at [email protected] or (519)433-3491 x 4502  

 

Click here for event details.

 
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King's Graduation Photos
 
King's University College graduation photos will take place between January 20th - 30th, 2014, in Room KC 214.

 

$25 Sitting includes:

  • 8 to 10 Poses in Grad Attire
  • 3 to 5 Poses in Casual Attire 
  • 11x14 copy of your Grad Class Composite

Book your appointment online at lifetouch.ca/western

 

Contact Lifetouch at 519-661-4252 or [email protected]

 
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Paper Add/Drop Deadlines
King's University College
 

Important Message from the Academic Dean's Office:

 

January 14th - Last day to add a second-term half course

March 7th - Last day to drop a second-term half course

 

Paper Add/Drop will take place in the Academic Dean's Office on January 13th and 14th from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

 

Please inquire with Student Financial Services regarding any financial implications of adding/dropping courses.

 
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Upcoming Events

  
Bringing Your Brain Back From Vacation
Jan. 14th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Library Instruction Room
C106, Cardinal Carter Library
Come to our first Learning Skills Workshop pf 2014 and freshen up your studying skills. Credit towards your King's Co-Curricular Record.


King's First Generation Winter Warm Up
Jan. 15th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Games Room, King Centre
Inviting all First Generation Students to take a break, have some fun, and pick up a few study tips. Click here for more details.


Moving Forward from Forgiveness to Compassion
Jan. 16th, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre, King Centre
As part of King's Religious Life Lecture Series, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish from the University of Toronto will speak about the universal language of hope and compassion. Click here for more details.
  

 

Intercordia hosts Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser and Silent Auction

Jan. 18th, 5-7 p.m. $10

St. Luke's Church, 1204 Richmond Street 

Come out for delicious food and a fun time as we raise funds for Meghan and Olivia, two King's students who are going on experiential learning trips in the next year. Email [email protected] to purchase tickets.

 

 

Faculty Research Seminar: Improving Numeracy Outcomes

Jan. 22nd, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

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Dr. Marcie Penner-Wilger discusses how numeracy skills are important for gaining and maintaining employment and in predicting employment income. Click here for more details.

 

 

Prayer for Christian Unity

Jan. 22nd, 7:30 p.m.

The Chapel, Windermere on the Mount, 1486 Richmond Street 

Join us as we gather to pray for the gift of unity amongst all Christians. The celebration will be led by the chaplains of King's, Brescia, Huron and Western. The service will interweave scripture with hymns common to the various churches.

 

 

King's Killan Cup Hockey Tournament

January 25th, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Outdoor rink behind Wemple

Click here for details.

 
 
Campus Ministry's The Development and Peace Group 
Every Tuesday, 1 - 2 p.m.
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Meet like-minded people, build community, share faith, make a difference. All are welcome!



Liturgy Schedule
Christ the King Chapel, Wemple Building
Eucharist:
Jan. 14th - 17th, 12 p.m.
 
Sunday Eucharist: 
10:30 a.m., 'The Chapel' at 1486 Richmond
5 p.m., Labatt Hal
 
 

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