October 27 2014 | Vol. 2, Issue 8

Would you like to be a mentor?

King's Academic Mentorship Program is looking for senior students interested in being mentors to new students. Apply now! All are welcome, but there is a specific need for students in CSI, SJPS and Business. Click here for more information.

Submissions

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

King's Kids Club & Operation Smile

Street Level Photo Exhibition by Tangled Arts & Disability

Please join the professors and students of the Disability Studies program at King's in welcoming this thought-provoking Photo Exhibit by nine Canadian Artists with disabilities, curated by the award-winning Photographer, Vincenzo Pietropaolo for Tangled Art & Disability. Come and hear about the ideas behind the project and their artistic work. ASL Interpreters & Attendant Care generously provided by the Dean of Students. All welcome.

Exhibit: Spriet Learning Commons, Student Life Centre from October 27th (12 noon) until November 4th (12 noon).

Artists Panel & Reception: Wednesday, November 5th from 5-7pm in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple Building.

Click here for more information.

Seminars for Successful Students

Lectures/Textbooks

Tuesday, October 28th

3:30 - 4:30pm

KC119

Multiple Choice Tests

Wednesday, October 29th

2:30 - 3:30pm

KC119

Free workshops brought to you by Counselling & Student Development. Email [email protected] for more information.

Add/drop deadlines

November 5th - Last day to drop a first-term half course

November 30th - Last day to drop a full-year course

January 13th - Last day to add a second-term half course

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

Web registration on the Student Centre is currently open for students to add/drop/swap second term half courses only. If you would like to drop a first-term or full-year course, you must come to the Academic Dean's Office to submit a paper add/drop form.

If you're unsure about dropping a course, please read the following: To Drop or Not to Drop. Additionally, you are welcome to come to drop-in hours to discuss the issue with an Academic Counsellor.

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

Library Workshops

APA Fearless Formatting

Wednesday, October 29th

10:30 - 11:20am

Instruction Room, Cardinal Carter Library

Click here for a list of free workshops offered by King's Cardinal Carter Library.

Student Finances Update

Students with Prior OSAP Loans

If you have previously received OSAP funding and have not had funding released to you for the current academic year, you must complete a Continuation of Interest Free Status Form at the Student Financial Services Office to ensure that your previous loans are put into interest and payment free status. This form can only be completed for those students who are registered full-time, according to OSAP standards (60% course load or 40% for students with PD).

This form must be completed by October 28th, 2014 in order to reverse any interest that has accumulated from last May to present. If you have any questions or to complete the form please come to Student Financial Services, Wemple 144, with your SIN card and valid Government Issued Photo I.D. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 3:30pm.

International Students on Payment Plan B

(two installments)

This is a reminder to International Students on payment plan B that your second installment of fees is due by November 1st, 2014. To view an up to date statement of account, please log in online using your UWO username and password. Information regarding our accepted payment methods can also be found online.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services.

Faculty Research Seminars

Names Instead of Numbers

November 5th-14th

Darryl J. King Student Life Centre

King's is hosting the International Travelling Exhibition Names Instead of Numbers, a collection of biographies of former prisoners from across Europe who were deported to Dachau concentration camp between 1933 and 1945. The exhibition features 20 biographies from the Dachau Remembrance Book project, which was compiled by students and researchers on the basis of interviews with camp survivors and their relatives. The display banners include original documents and pictures.

November 5th, 6-9pm

Kenny Theatre

Screening of The Ninth Day & roundtable discussion

November 11th, 5:30-8:30pm

Darryl J. King Student Life Centre

Forum on Rights and Citizenship in War and Peace

Click here for more details.

Singing Communities by Joey Weisenberg

Thursday, November 6th

7:30pm

Kenny Theatre

Having come to cherish the imperfectly beautiful music of normal people singing together, Joey works to empower communities around the world to unlock their musical and spiritual potential, and to make music a lasting and joy-filled force in shul (synagogue) and in Jewish life.

Click here for more information.

United Way StairClimb

The King's Community will be participating in the United Way StairClimb on November 6th at One London Place.

There are three climb times:

Student Climb: 6:30am - 8:30am

Lunch Climb: 11:30am - 1:30pm *limited space available

General Climb: 2pm - 7pm

You can climb with a team or climb on your own. Teams should appoint a Captain and register online. There is no registration fee, but all participants must collect and submit a minimum pledge:

Adults - $40 per climber

Youth under the age of 18 - $20 per climber

Click here for more information.

CEO for a Day Application Due Nov. 7th

Open to third and fourth year university students, the CEO for a Day program will help you gain valuable career skills and experience. Up to 20 finalists will be chosen to spend a day shadowing a CEO in four major Canadian cities.

Click here for more information.

Clara Hughes visits King's

Purchase tickets at The King's Connection.

King's Graduation Portraits

King's Ball: Viva Las Vegas

Upcoming Events

40 Days For Life

Sept. 24th - Nov. 2nd

7am-7pm, Mon-Sat

Volunteers are needed for this pro-life vigil. Click here for more information.

Yoga at King's

Oct. 16th - Nov. 27th

Thursdays, 12:30-1:30pm

Reflection Room, Student Life Centre

This is an opportunity to release, de-stress, loosen up and feel good! If you have any questions please email Kate Lawson.

King's Kids Club & Operation Smile Bake Sale

Oct. 27th

Student Life Centre

Goods sold by donation.

Tanis MacDonald Poetry Reading & Question Period

Oct. 27th, 3:30-5pm

Labatt Hall 105A

Sponsored by Modern Languages and the Centre for Creativity at King's.

Street Level Photo Exhibition by Tangled Arts & Disability

Oct. 27th-Nov. 4th

Student Life Centre

Artists Panel & Reception

Nov. 5th, 5-7pm

Vitali Student Lounge

Click here for more information.

Lectures/Textbooks Seminar

Oct. 28th, 3:30-4:30pm

KC119

Free workshop brought to you by Counselling & Student Development.

King's Psychology Club Mixer & Games Mania

Oct. 28th, 7-10pm

Vitali Student Lounge

Come and meet your fellow psychology students and faculty! Enjoy snacks while playing a variety of psychology themed games.

APA: Fearless Formatting

Oct. 29th, 10:30-11:20am

Instruction Room, Cardinal Carter Library

Learn how to search Summon and the library catalogue with confidence. Click here for more workshops.

Multiple Choice Tests Seminar

Oct. 29th, 3:30-4:30pm

KC119

Free workshop brought to you by Counselling & Student Development.

Energy, Population and the Environment: A paper co-authored with Hugh Mellon - by Don Kerr

Oct. 29th, 3:30-5pm

DL112

King's Faculty Research Seminar

Walking Through Fire: Iraqis' Struggle for Justice and Reconciliation

Oct. 29th, 7-9pm

Vitali Student Lounge

The Centre for Social Concern at King's presents Peggy Faw Gish, Christian Peacemaker Teams. Free admission.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Oct. 29th, 9:30pm

Wemple Cafeteria

Hosted by King's @ Night, Residence Council and Soph Team

Fall Break

Oct. 30th- 31st

No classes

Technologies and Pedagogies at King's

Oct. 30th

Labatt Hall

Click here for more information.

International Students on Payment Plan B Deadline

Nov. 1st

Second installment of fees is due.

Transcript Deadline

Nov. 1st

Last day to receive official transcripts for courses taken on Letters of Permission during the academic year 2013-14 and the Spring / Summer Terms of 2014. Submit transcripts to the Registrar's Office.

Memories of Days Gone By: Comedy, Entertainment and Fashion from 1870-1970

Nov. 1st, 1:30pm & 7pm

Kenny Theatre

Tickets are $25, $30 at door. Click here to purchase tickets.

Drop Deadline: First Term Half Course

Nov. 5th

Last day to drop a first term half course or a first term full course (2014-15 Fall / Winter Term) without academic penalty. Courses must be dropped on paper through the Academic Dean's Office.

Go on Exchange Information Session

Nov. 5th, 12-1pm

KC218

For a list of King's current partners visit our website. For further information contact King's International.

Live Streaming of Munk Debate on Obama's Foreign Policy

Nov. 5th, 6:30 - 10pm

SA 151

Watch the Munk Debate in Toronto.

Review Session for Business 1220E

Nov. 5th, 7-9pm

KC 004

The BMOS Association is hosting a review for the 1220 exam.The event is open to members. Membership is $10.

Names Instead of Numbers

Nov. 5th-14th

Student Life Centre

Exhibition featuring a collection of biographies of former prisoners from across Europe who were deported to Dachau concentration camps between 1933-1945.

Nov. 5th, 6-9pm

Kenny Theatre

Screening of the film The Ninth Day

Nov. 11th, 5:30-8:30pm

Student Life Centre

Forum on Rights and Citizenship in War and Peace.

United Way StairClimb

Nov. 6th, 6:30am-7pm

One London Place

Click here to register.

Singing Communities

Nov. 6th, 7:30pm

Kenny Theatre

Free lecture by Joey Weisenberg. Click here for more details.

CEO for a Day application deadline

Nov. 7th

Visit www.ceox1day.ca

Coffee House at Hospitality Centre

Nov. 8th

707 Dundas St.

On the 2nd Saturday of the month, King's gathers at St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre to foster community with our brothers and sisters in the core of the city. If you would like to be of assistance, please call the Campus Ministry office at 519-963-1477.

Global Exchange Fair

Nov. 12th, 12-4pm

Student Life Centre

Learn about King's International activities including exchange programs and experiential learning trips. Consider going abroad in 2015! Contact King's International for more information.

KUCSC presents Clara Hughes

Nov. 13th, 7pm

Kenny Theatre

Clara Hughes is a six-time Olympic medalist and mental health advocate. Tickets are $5 and are available at The King's Connection.

Free-market Attitudes and Conservatism - by Chris Roney

Nov. 14th, 12-1:30pm

KC119

King's Faculty Research Seminar

King's Graduation Portraits

Nov. 17th-24th

KC214A & B

Sign up online at lifetouch.ca/western

Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter

Nov. 19th, 7:30pm

Kenny Theatre

A one-woman show by Alison Wearing. Based on her bestselling memoir. Presented by The Centre for Creativity at King's and The Write Place.

Annual Christ the King Lecture - Hunting the Divine Fox: God in the Church's Liturgical and Devotional Life

Nov. 20th, 7:30pm

Kenny Theatre

A free lecture by Reverend Jan Michael Joncas. Click here for more details.

KUCSC presents King's Ball: Viva Las Vegas

Nov. 21st, 7pm

Marconi Club

Tickets are $40 and are available at The King's Connection.

Solemnity of Christ the King Mass

Nov. 23rd, 10:30am

The Chapel, Windermere on the Mount, 1486 Richmond St.

Blood Donor Clinic

Nov. 28th

Vitali Student Lounge

Songs of the Angels

Nov. 29th, 7:30pm

The Chapel, Windermere on the Mount, 1486 Richmond St.

A free concert performed by King's Chamber Choir. Click here for more details.

Drop Deadline: Full Course

Nov. 30th

Last day to drop a full course and full-year half course without academic penalty. Must be dropped on paper through the Academic Dean's Office.

FRANK: Frank Tannenbaum and the Making of a Convict Criminologist - by Matt Yeager

Dec. 3rd, 3:30-5pm

DL112

King's Faculty Research Seminar

Weekly Gatherings

JUST YOUTH for Development and Peace

Thursdays, 4-5pm

W149b

Facilitate high school workshops, lead King's Sow Much Love action campaign, participate in a 100 mile-meal, explore food sovereignty issues!

Act Locally, Think Globally. Make a Difference! For more information please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud.

Mindfulness, Stress Reduction & Relaxation Drop In

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

12:30 - 1pm

Reflection Room, Student Life Centre

Practice techniques to settle a busy brain, calm emotions, and re-energize your body and mind.

Liturgy Schedule

Christ the King Chapel,

Wemple Building

Eucharist:

Oct. 29th, 31st, 12pm

Sunday Eucharist

The Chapel, 1486 Richmond Street, 10:30am

Labatt Hall, 5pm

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