October 6 2014 | Vol. 2, Issue 5                                      Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter  View our videos on YouTube
King's Mayoral Debate


King's Mayoral Debate is taking place on Wednesday, October 8th, 7 - 9pm* in the Student Life Centre. Doors open at 6:30pm. The Helen and Andy Spriet Learning Lounge will be used as an overflow for the debate. After the debate ends, candidates will have tables set up in the Learning Lounge and refreshments will be available.

*The main floor of the Student Life Centre will be utilized during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The Cardinal Carter Library will remain open for study space.

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
 
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Environmental Awareness Week


Monday, October 6th

"Green Information Day"

Virtual classroom with David Suzuki, 12pm in Room 240, Western Science Centre


Tuesday, October 7th

"It's Easy to be Green Day" 
Environmental booths in Student Life Centre, 10am - 6pm
Lip Balm Workshop in Room 373 UCC, 3pm
Planet Earth Documentary, Kenny Theatre, 7-10pm

 

Wednesday, October 8th
"Clean up the Campus Day"
Campus wide clean up from 12-2pm
Lip Balm Workshop in Room 373 UCC, 3pm

Thursday, October 9th
"Eco Fashion Day!"
Clothing, jewelry and accessory booths in Student Life Centre, 10am - 6pm
 
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Seminars for Successful Students


Multiple Choice Tests
Tuesday, October 7th 
3:30 - 4:30pm
KC119

Learning Skills for Lectures/Textbooks
Wednesday, October 8th 
2:30 - 3:30pm
KC119

Free workshops brought to you by Counselling & Student Development. Email [email protected] for more information.
 
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Mindfulness, Stress Reduction & Relaxation


Mindfulness Drop In

Drop in classes available every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:30 - 1pm in the Reflection Room, Student Life Centre. Practice techniques to settle a busy brain, calm emotions, and re-energize your body and mind. 


Mindfulness Meditation Group

Sign up for a four week session at [email protected]. Wednesdays beginning October 8th - 29th, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Reflection Room, Student Life Centre. 

 
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Deadline October 10th for following scholarships and awards

Visit King's Money Matters page for scholarships, awards and bursaries. 

 

Therese Quigley Scholarship

This new scholarship is for a female 2nd, 3rd, 4th year undergraduate student athlete at King`s University College. 

 

Lynne Cram Award

Are you a 3rd or 4th MOS Global Commerce Student? Applications for the Lynne Cram Award in Global Commerce are still being accepted.
 

Williamson Student Award

Are you a 2nd, 3rd or 4th MOS Student? Applications for the George Anthony Williamson Student Award are still being accepted.  
 

Great Philosopher's Award

Are you a 3rd or 4th year full-time student who completed Philosophy 2205W/X or 2206W/X? This Award is still accepting applications. 

 

Awards for Learning Trips

King's offers awards/bursaries to students who will be participating in a service learning/experiential learning trip as part of their program. Check out the category for Experience Learning on the Money Matters page.

 
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Volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre October 11th


For the past 3 years King's students, faculty and parishioners have been offering fellowship and warmth to those less fortunate on the East Side of London. If you would like to serve coffee, or sing or play an instrument for a couple of hours please contact Annette Donovan PanchaudIf you are able to donate fruit, healthy snacks or goodies (home-baked or store bought) please drop them off in Wemple, 149b on Friday, October 10th  between 8:30am - 4pm.
 
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Life After King's Law Workshop


Thinking about a career in law? Studying for LSATs? Want to know what law school is really like? Join us on Wednesday, October 15th in the KUCSC Board Room (KC214) at 11am to have your questions answered. Speak to King's alumni who are in law school or practicing law. They are prepared to tell you how they got to where they are, as well as what advice they would give to a student in your position today.


Date:     October 15th, 2014

Time:     11am - 12:30pm

Place:    KC214

RSVP:   [email protected] by Monday, October 13th


Presentation with Q&A from 11 - 12pm, pizza lunch and networking 12 - 12:30pm.


*All guests are welcome, but only those who have RSVP'd by Monday, October 13th will receive a ticket for lunch.

 
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Work Study Applications are still being accepted for 2014-2015!

 

Work Study Applications are still being accepted for the 2014-2015 academic year! If you have not already submitted an application and are in financial need, please submit an application as soon as possible. 

 
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KAMP Mentoring


First year students who have signed up to be a part of KAMP who have not yet been contacted by their mentors please email the KAMP co-coordinators at [email protected] or visit the KAMP office in W062 or call the KAMP phone and leave a message at 519-433-3491 ext 4547.

 
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Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization


There is a new library display entitled "Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization: October 5th - 19th, 2014". It is the third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that a pope has ever called since the Synod was created in 1965.  There will be more than 250 participants at this assembly finding "ways to improve the pastoral application of church teachings, ways to explain it and to help Catholics live it", according to the National Catholic Reporter.

 
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Health Sciences Graduate Professional Program Preview 2014


 
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Upcoming Events 

 

Bachelor of Social Work Information Session

Oct. 6th, 1:30pm 

SA 151

 

Environmental Awareness Week 

Oct. 6th - 10th

Visit kucsc.ca for more information.

 

KUCSC Elections

Oct. 7th - 8th

Students have until 8pm on Oct. 8th to vote for fall elections. Results will be released at 9pm. Vote here using your student email.

 

Faculty of Education Information Session

Oct. 7th, 11am-1pm

Vitali Student Lounge

Nipissing University, University of Ottawa, Queens University, Lakehead University, Trent University. Register online at Career Central.

 

Multiple Choice Tests Seminar 

Oct. 7th, 3:30-4:30pm

KC119

Free workshop brought to you by Counselling & Student Development.

 

Learning Skills for Lectures/Textbooks 

Oct. 8th, 2:30-3:30pm

KC119

Free workshop brought to you by Counselling & Student Development.

 

London Mayoral Candidates Debate

Oct. 8th, 7-9pm
Doors open at 6:30pm 

Kenny Theatre, King Centre

Co-sponsored by Social Justice and Peace Studies students, and Political Science students. Click here for more information.

 

International Thanksgiving Dinner

Oct. 9th, 4:30-7pm

Wemple cafeteria

Entree: Roasted turkey breast for $4.50, and $1.95 per side.

 

Coffee House at Hospitality Centre

Oct. 11th

If you would like to help, please email Campus Ministry or call at 519-963-1477.

 

Go on Exchange Information Session

Oct. 14th, 4-5pm

KC218

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

 

Life After King's Law Workshop 

Oct. 15th, 11am-12:30pm

KC214

RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, October 13th.

 

Faculty of Education Information Session

Oct. 15th, 11am-1pm

Vitali Student Lounge

Wilfred Laurier University, Brock University, Western University, York University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Register online at Career Central

 

Bachelor of Social Work Information Sessions

Oct. 15th

12:30pm, W166

2:30pm, W168

6pm, W170

 

Faculty of Education Information Session

Oct. 16th, 11am-1pm

Dante Lenardon Boardroom

University of Toronto (Masters in Child Study with Elementary Teacher Certification) and (Masters of Teaching with Elementary or Secondary Teacher Certification). Register online at Career Central.

 

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.

 

Screening of 12 Years a Slave

Oct. 17th, 7pm

Kenny Theatre

 

Go on Exchange Information Sessions

KC218

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

Find out about European Summer School.

Oct. 29th, 2-3pm

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

 

Technologies and Pedagogies at King's

Oct. 30th

Labatt Hall

Click here for more information.

 

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 Stream of Munk Debates

Nov. 5th, 6:30 - 9pm

SA 151

Watch the Munk Debates on Obama's Foreign Policy.

 

Names Instead of Numbers

Nov. 5th-14th

Student Life Centre

Exhibit 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.

 

 

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
Taiz�:
Oct. 6th, 7pm
Eucharist:
Oct. 7th - 10th, 12pm
Adoration:
Oct. 9th, 6pm

Sunday Eucharist
The Chapel, 1486 Richmond Street, 10:30am
Labatt Hall, 5pm

 

 

Good2Talk

1-866-925-5454

 

24/7 Post-Secondary Student Helpline - free & confidential professional counselling service

 

 
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