Come celebrate Homecoming 2014!
Come out and celebrate Homecoming 2014 this weekend, September 19th - 21st!
Great to see the best of both worlds - King's and Western being proudly worn by Cole Bettam, first year History student, and Ross Enright, first year BMOS student. Both are following their family traditions by coming to King's. Visit King's Connection in the King Centre for your school swag.
Have an event at King's? Doing something extraordinary in the community? Send us an email or pop by Wemple 143A. Submissions are due Wednesday at noon.
Sincerely,
King's Communications Team
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Orientation Week 2014 survey
The University Students' Council and Western University, along with the Affiliated University Colleges, are interested in hearing about your experience in Orientation Week.
If you would like to complete the Orientation Week 2014 survey, click on the following link. We value your feedback as it will be used to inform changes and recommendations for future Orientation Weeks. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and closes on Sunday, September 28th.
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The Promise of Pope Francis: Our Hopes and Fears
Wednesday, September 24th
7:30pm
Darryl J. King Student Life Centre
Free parking and admission
This lecture will examine the factors and forces shaping the present state of the Church and the challenges Pope Francis will likely face in working for a more unified Church.
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Call for Presentations: Technologies and Pedagogies at King's
Faculty, students, instructional designers, instructional technologists, academic administrators, and other experts are encouraged to submit proposals which are engaging, informative and may be interactive. Sessions can be targeted to all attendees -- beginners, intermediates, or experts.
NEW THIS YEAR: STUDENT POSTER PRESENTATIONS! Students are encouraged to submit poster presentations for this event. Presentations should specifically address any of the many aspects of developing and fostering student engagement, both in and out of the classroom. We look to share best practices and persistent challenges as they relate to pedagogy, learning activities, instructional design and course development, faculty development and training, student services, accessible learning opportunities, academic planning and strategy, and research through the assessment and evaluation of learning.
Submissions are due by September 19th, 2014. Submit electronically to [email protected]. The conference will be held on Thursday, October 30th, 2014. Click here for more details.
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Eating Made Easy - Campus Meal Plans
Are you an off-campus student looking for healthy and delicious food at a reasonable price? A King's University College meal plan is for you!
King's Food Services offers a variety a meal plan options tailored at saving you time and money while also saving the environment. As an additional benefit, anyone who purchases a meal plan valued at $150 or more will receive a complimentary Quaker Oats bowl and "Eating Made Easy" Frisbee.
To chat about meal plan options, stop by the office of Luisa Iarusso located in the Wemple Building, room WO53.
Or check out our website.
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JUST YOUTH is a group of University Students eager to both promote justice and live justly in the world by exploring and examining church teaching, our lives and facilitating learning opportunities for high school youth. We gather in the McDougall room, Wemple 149b every Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm beginning September 23rd. For more information please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Employment Opportunities at King's
International Student Employment Opportunities
King's has part-time job opportunities available to International students attending King's full-time for this upcoming Fall/Winter term. Applications will be accepted from September 8th until September 26th! For eligibility criteria and details on how to apply please visit our website. If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services.
In-class Proctor or Hall Monitor
Want to work as an in-class proctor or a hall monitor during final exams and get paid? If yes, please email Simone at [email protected] for more information. Deadline September 18th, 2014.
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Help us recruit future King's students
Our liaison team has already hit the road to talk to prospective students for the 2015-2016 academic year! We are seeking your help.
Is a member of your family beginning the process of selecting university? Would you/or your family member be willing to share your experience of this process? We are interested in observations about any aspect of the experience including printed and electronic information, types and frequency of communications, campus visits and open houses, timing of admissions offers, scholarships and residence.
Tuition Exchange Program
King's is a member institution of Tuition Exchange. This organization enables the family of King's faculty, staff and administration to be eligible for free tuition as an exchange with other member institutions of the Tuition Exchange. We are hosting one student this year and we would love to create a balance by having a member of the King's community take advantage of this wonderful benefit. The website is www.tuitionexchange.com. For more information contact Marilyn Mason at [email protected] or ext. 4308.
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Upcoming Events
Social Work Students' Presentation on 2014 China trip
Sept. 18th
11:30am - 12:30pm
Vitali Student Lounge
Deadline to apply for In-Class Proctor and Hall Monitor Positions
Sept. 18th
Email Simone Shepherd for more information.
Homecoming 2014
Sept. 19th - 21st
Click here for the schedule of events.
Christ the King Parish Welcome Back BBQ
Sept. 21st, 5pm
Alumni Lounge, Wemple
Following the 5pm Eucharist, members of the community are invited to join us for a time of shared food and fellowship. Click here for more information.
The Promise of Pope Francis: Our Hopes and Fears. Veritas Series.
Sept. 24th, 7:30pm
Kenny Theatre
Click here for more information.
Deadline to apply for International Work Experience Program
Sept. 26th
For eligibility criteria and details on how to apply please visit our website.
Deadline to apply for the Boys & Girls Club of London Student Award
Sept. 30th
Click here for more information.
London Mayoral Candidates Debate
Oct. 8th, 7-9pm
Kenny Theatre, King Centre
Co-sponsored by Social Justice and Peace Studies, and Political Science, this university-sponsored event will have student moderators and London Major Joni Baechler making the introductions. A reception will follow.
25 Percent: A Documentary
Oct. 16th, 7pm
Kenny Theatre
Watch this documentary, featuring King's students and faculty, which encourages young women to participate in politics and civic engagement in their community. Discussion panel to follow. Watch a preview of the documentary here.
The Canadian Catholic Students Association National Conference
Oct. 16th - 19th
Edmonton, AB
University students from across Canada will gather to explore topics related to the theme Led by the Spirit. The cost is $100 plus travel. If you are interested please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud.
Technologies and Pedagogies at King's
Oct. 30th
Labatt Hall
Click here for more information.
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Good2Talk
1-866-925-5454
24/7 Post-Secondary Student Helpline - free & confidential professional counselling service
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Liturgy Schedule
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Christ the King Chapel,
Wemple Building
Taiz�:
Sept. 15th, 7pm
Eucharist:
Sept. 16th - 19th, 12pm
Sunday Eucharist
The Chapel, 1486 Richmond Street, 10:30am
Labatt Hall, 5pm
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