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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 5 / Issue 9 / October 23, 2017
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Share your pics and win!
1) Take a stunning shot of King's. (Anything goes! From study sessions to pool in the Games Room)
2) Tag @kingsatwestern #igotokings
3) If we share your photo, you'll be entered to win $50 at the King's Connection.
Learn more about this contest.
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P3 will be closed due to construction.
Due to road paving, P3 will be closed from
Sunday, October 22 at 9 p.m. until Monday when the City unblocks the entrance to P3.
P3 will be closed again on Monday,
October 23
at 9 p.m. until Tuesday when the City unblocks the entrance to P3.
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Learning Skills &
Technology Seminar Series
Study Strategies
October 24
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. KC119.
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Choosing Change: Taking small steps to enjoy a better life
Each participant will choose a goal. As a group, students will support each other in taking steps to enjoy a better life.
October 24
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Reflection Room
King Student Life Centre.
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Indigenous Mentor
Drop in to ask Indigenous Elder, Liz Akiwenzie about Indigenous culture, medicine, traditions or anything else you want to know about.
All are welcome to drop in for 5-10 minutes (or more) anytime during her hours.
October 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Life Centre.
More on Indigenous Elder.
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King's Thursday Pub
Every last Thursday of the month is pub night. Get to know your King's community.
Volunteers to play live music welcome.
October 26
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Thames Market by the fireplace.
Learn about pub night.
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Hear from SJPS grads
Social Justice and Peace Studies alumni will be available to talk about graduate school, internships, job searches and more!
October 26
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
KC 006
Learn about SJPS grad session.
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Heidegger: Dwelling, Thinking and the Ethical Life
The Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy present this three day international conference. There will be speakers from different universities from around the world.
October 27-29
King Student Life Centre.
Learn more about the Heidegger conference.
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King's International Halloween Party
Dress up in costumes, play scary games, enjoy
Halloween treats and win prizes for pumpkin carving!
Open to all students.
October 27 6-9 p.m.
King's International House.
Learn more about the Halloween party.
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School of Social Work
Info Sessions
Interested students from King's, Western, Brescia and Huron can join us at any information session. Offered during scheduled pre-program Social Work classes.
- Oct 30 at 10:30 a.m. in LH101
- Oct 30 at 3:15 p.m. in KC004
- Nov 1 at 9:30 a.m. in LH100
- Nov 1 at 12:30 p.m. in LH100
- Nov 1 at 2:15 p.m. in LH105B
Learn more about SW Info Sessions.
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A discussion on Kate Hennessy's book, "Dorothy Day: The World Will be Saved by Beauty."
Hosted by Campus Ministry.
October 31 at 3 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.
Learn more about the book launch.
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The Network for Empowered Women Conference
This conference provides thoughtful conversation on female empowerment,
opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the chance to connect with and be inspired by remarkable leaders from various industry sectors.
Conference will be held March 15-18, 2018 at Banff National Park. Limited to 100 students.
Applications close
October 31, 2017.
Learn more about the network for empowered women conference.
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Visiting Author Reading
The Write Place and The Centre for Creativity invite you to a Visiting Author Reading with poet, Laurie Graham.
November 1 @ 1:30 p.m. Spriet Learning Commons, Student Life Centre. All are welcome! Refreshments provided.
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Principal's Lecture in Contemporary Indigenous Issues
Drew Hayden Taylor
, award winning playwright, novelist, filmmaker and journalist, will speak on the journey of a writer.
Listen to Drew talk about growing up in a First Nations community, traveling the world and teaching others about Native literature and on the healing and teaching nature of humour.
November 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.
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Indulge in a warm coffee, relax and enjoy a night of music, poetry and art. Students are welcome to share their talents.
November 1 at 8:30 p.m. in the Thames Market
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More on Coffee House.
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Martin Luther: Reformer to Revolutionary
A priest nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Five hundred years later, Professor Jeffrey Temple explores the legacy of Martin Luther. Q&A to follow.
November 2 at 7 p.m. Central branch, London Public Library.
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Graduation Photos
You've worked hard. You're almost there. Come with your best smile and pose for your graduation pictures.
$25 Sitting fee includes the following:
- 8-10 poses in graduation attire
- 2-3 poses in casual attire
- 11x14 copy of graduating class composite
Appointments are required.
November 3-16
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Volunteers &
Food Donations Needed
Food, servers and musicians are needed from 5-7 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. to assist the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre on
November 4.
Donations of healthy snacks, baked goods (store bought or home baked), sandwiches, cheese and fruit are needed and can be dropped off Friday, November 3 in W139 until 4:30 p.m. They can also be dropped off on Saturday, November 4 at the Centre starting at 5 p.m.
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Exclusive concert at King's
Experience a musical performance unlike any other: Japanese Taiko drums.
Featuring an arsenal of drums, bamboo flutes, three-stringed shamisen and an array of gongs, cymbals, shakers and wood blocks. Nagatu Shachu is an internationally renowned group from Toronto.
Take advantage of early-bird pricing ($10 for students $15 general admission).
Tickets on sale now
at the King's Connection or online.
Enjoy international tea sampling after the concert.
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Tickets on Sale - King's Ball
Tickets are
on sale for the King's Ball.
This year the King's Ball will be at the
Double Tree Hilton on November 17.
Tickets are $40 each for dinner and dancing. Tickets will go fast, so don't delay. Buy yours at the King's Connection.
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Vote for the London Interfaith Peace Camp!
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Liturgy Schedule
Monday, October 23 Prayers with the Songs of Taizé at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24 Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Wednesday, October 25 Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Sunday, October 29
Eucharist at 9 a.m and 11 a.m.
at Windermere on the Mount. 5 p.m. in LH.
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