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Volume 5 / Issue 21 / January 22, 2018
There's no shortage of events this month at King's to keep you engaged and motivated. We're excited to be hosting two major events this week: King's Hour and the 15th Annual King's Cultural Performing Arts Festival. We hope to see you there.
King's Hour

Dr. Christopher Mackie, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Canada's largest independent local public health agency will be speaking on how the opoid crisis impacts the London community. The perspective will be a public health perspective, informed by historical, cultural, economic, and political and social justice considerations.

January 24 at  3:30 p.m. in Kenny Theatre. 
 
See more about King's Hour. 
15th Annual King's Culture Performing Arts Festival
This is the biggest, annual, multicultural event on campus! Many students, staff, faculty and residents from across Western and the City of London will attend. Performances showcasing various cultural traditions include dance, singing, poetry, story-telling, country presentations and more!

This free performing arts festival is on January 25 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. 
Kenny Theatre
See more on Cultural Festival.
The Write Place - A Talk and Reading
King's alumna Emily Austin '11 will be on campus to discuss her book, "Oh Honey."

January 22 @ 1:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge Extension
 
  Find out more about Oh Honey.
Last Day to Apply for
February Graduation
January 22 is the last day to receive applications for graduation: In Absentia February Convocation.



Map the System Challenge
A global competition to learn about the issues you care about and present your findings to the world.

Teams are required to explore, probe and research all the connecting elements of a social or environmental issue.
The deadline to register is January 22.
A winning team will be selected to move on to the Global Final at the University of Oxford from June 1-3. 
 
Register for Map the System. 
Drug Policy in Canada
How do we, as a society, make the best policies about drug use? How are communities impacted? Join Sociology professors, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Ning, as they discuss drugs in Canada.

January 22 @ 7 p.m.
London Public Library, Central Branch
 
  Read more about this panel on drug policy.
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus in the Student Life Centre. Liz can answer questions about the traditions and history of indigenous culture. Bring your tea or coffee for an informal sharing of knowledge.

January 23 at 10 a.m.
 
See all the dates Liz is on campus. 
Learning Skills Workshops

Note-taking & Citation Management
January 23
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. KC119.

See the full Learning Skills Workshops schedule.
Life After King's - English
What can you do with an English degree? Hear from alumni as they talk about how their King's English degrees have helped them in their careers.

January 24 at 2:30 p.m. in BH112.
 
Read about the Life After King's panelists.
Registration Begins for Trip to Shingwauk Residential 
School Centre
The Social Justice and Peace Club, the JMS Careless History Society and the King's Political Science Students' Association would like to invite all current King's students to join us as we visit the Shingwauk Residential School Centre at Algoma University. Students will be exploring Canada's relationship to its colonial past in an attempt to understand the legacies and contemporary problems we face today.

Registration begins on January 24 in the King Student Life Centre.
 
Find out more about this trip to Shingwauk Residential School Centre
Prayer for Christian Unity
Join in prayer for Christian unity. The theme for this event is "Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power" (Exodus 15:6).
 The Rev'd David Giffen, Rector of Church of the Redeemer (Anglican) in Toronto will be the preacher. Parking is free. Refreshments will follow.

January 24
Windermere on the Mount. 1486 Richmond Street North.
7 p.m.
 
  See more about Prayer for Christian Unity.
Job Fair at Western
Looking for your first job? Searching for summer or part-time employment? Attend the Job Fair and make valuable professional connections for your future career success. There will be over 60 employers looking to hire YOU, Western's extraordinary student talent.
January 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Western Student Recreation Centre, upper gyms 

  Read more about this Career Fair
Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga
Practice techniques to settle a busy brain, calm emotions and
re-energize your body & mind. 

Meditation: 
 January 25  from  3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the  Reflection Room. Registration is required.

Yoga:
every Wednesday at noon in the Reflection Room.

Register for meditation. 
Kangnam University Activities
Students from Kangnam University will be attending a beginner's hip-hop class. The cost is $5. 
All are welcome.

January 29 @ 3 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge

Join a LGBTQIA2S+ Support Group
Join UniQ SupporT, a new intersectional and
affirmative psychoeducation and support group for
LGBTQIA2S+ students.
January 29-March 19   
Every Monday from 2 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Western University

  Learn more about UniQ SupporT
Bell Let's Talk
Bell will contribute 5¢ towards mental health initiatives by counting every text, call, tweet, Instagram post, Facebook video view and Snapchat geofilter using the hashtag #BellLetsTalk. Join us as we break the stigma of mental illness.

January 31  
There will be a table set up in the King Student Life Centre. Stop by to learn more about this campaign. Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry will be giving out hot chocolate and Bell Let's Talk toques by the King's skating rink. Weather permitting. 

  Learn more about Bell Let's Talk.
The King's Players present First Date
When blind date newbie, Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner.  Contains mature language and may not be suitable for younger audiences.

January 31-February 3 @ 8 p.m.
Kenny Theatre.

Get tickets for First Date. 
Creative Communities
An evening of performances and conversation about how to promote London as a community of creative artists.

February 2 @ 7 p.m.
Kenny Theatre.

  Creative communities information.
Nominate your Professor!
Which of your professors deserve to be recognized? You can nominate your full-time or part-time professors for an Excellence in Teaching Award.
Deadline: February 15.

Submit your nominations to Marilyn Mason. 
Liturgy Schedule

Monday, January 22 Prayers with Taizé at King's at 7 p.m. 
Tuesday, January 23  Eucharist at noon  at King's.
Wednesday, January 24  Eucharist at noon at King's and Prayer for Christian Unity at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 25 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Friday, January 26 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Sunday, January 28 Eucharist at 10 a.m. at Windermere on the Mount and 5 p.m.
at Labatt Hall.

Morning prayer is offered Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m. at King's.
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