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Volume 5 / Issue 12 / November 13, 2017
International Education Week
 
International Week at Western is held annually in November. There are 60+ events across campus.  Attend as many activities as you wish - there is something for everyone!

Also open to alumni and the wider London community. 

Exclusive Concert at King's

As part of International Education Week, experience a musical performance unlike any other: Japanese Taiko drums.

November 15  at 7:30 p.m. Kenny Theatre.

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.

Tickets on sale now  at the King's Connection or online.

Enjoy international tea sampling after the concert.

BMOS Public Speaking Workshop
 
Learn some helpful tips on public speaking. Hosted by Dr. Nigel Joseph.

November 13 at 4 p.m. in Wemple 045

Learning Skills &
Technology Seminar Series
 
Effective Study Groups
November 14
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. KC119.

The Spectrum of Precarious Employment
 
If roughly half of working-age individuals in the London area are precariously employed, the issue is wider reaching than it may seem at first.
Join us for the second installment of our three-part series as we explore the spectrum of precarious employment in our city.

November 14 at 6 p.m. at Innovation Works.

Mathematics Extra Review 

This extra review is weekdays during the evening and one afternoon session on the weekend. 
November 14-18

See the math review agenda  for times and locations.
Shine the Light on Woman Abuse

On November 15 dress in purple to support the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign.  Please meet in the Wemple lobby at 9:30 a.m. for a group photo.
Graduate Studies in Theology

On Wednesday November 15, Dr. James Ginther, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at University of St. Michael's College will visit King's to speak with students interested in graduate studies in theology. 

11 a.m. in KC218.
Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages  will be selling fairtrade merchandise in the King Student Life Centre on Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Packaged coffee, tea, and many Christmas items will be available for purchase. 
Mindfulness Meditation Group

This group runs every Thursday for four weeks from
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Reflection Room.

Week 2: November 16.
Ask Joe

Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry, will be in the Student Life Centre to answer any questions you may have. Stop by and say hello.

November 16 10 a.m.-noon

Conversation and Crafts Party

Get into the holiday spirit! Wear your loudest Christmas sweater, drink hot chocolate and enjoy free refreshments. Chat while decorating cookies.

November 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.

King's Ball - A Mad Hatter
Tea Party

The King's Ball will be at the  Double Tree Hilton on November 17.
Tickets are $40 each for dinner and dancing.  Buy yours at the King's Connection.

EBM Graduate Programs Week

Hear from people working in the field as they tell you how their graduate programs helped them. Also, learn about possible internships for business students.

November 20, 22, 24. Times and locations vary. 

Student Appreciation Week

November 20-24 is Student Appreciation Week. Stay tuned for a list of activities and events planned to show King's students our gratitude.
Book Launch

King's alumnus, Dr. Frank Maas '08 will discuss his new book: "The Price of Alliance: The Politics and Procurement of Leopard Tanks for Canada's NATO Brigade" (UBC Press, 2017).
Books will be available for purchase and signing by Dr. Maas.

November 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.

Indigenous Mentor

Indigenous Elder, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus to teach interested students about indigenous culture, traditions and history. Drop in anytime for 5, 10, 15 minutes or more.

November 23 at 10 a.m. upstairs in the King Student Life Centre.

Annual Christ the King Lecture

Participation: It's Kind of a Religion with Me with Rory Cooney.

November 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.

King's Players Presents: It's Only a Play

It's the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and the wealthy producer Julia Budder is throwing a lavish party in her lavish Manhattan townhouse. Downstairs the celebrities are pouring in, but the real action is upstairs in the bedroom, where a group of insiders have staked themselves out to await the reviews. This group of zany characters sure is on edge, but don't worry: This play is sure to be the hit they have all been hoping for. 

Join us in the Kenny Theatre on November 22, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. in Kenny Theatre

Tickets on sale online or at the King's Connection.

Call for proposals 
King's is hosting the 2nd Annual Campuses Connected: The Affiliate Teaching and Learning Conference. King's faculty, staff and students may submit proposals based on the theme: Interrupting Pedagogies?
Proposals should focus on sharing and exploring the notion of interrupting pedagogy in the context of affiliate or small classroom education.

Liturgy Schedule

Monday, November 13 Prayers with the Songs of TaizĂ© at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14  Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Wednesday, November 15 Eucharist at Noon and Adoration at 6 p.m.  at King's.
Thursday, November 16  Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Friday, November 17  Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Sunday, November 19   Eucharist at 9 a.m and 11 a.m.  at Windermere on the Mount.
 5 p.m. in LH.
Morning prayer is offered Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m. at King's.
To stay on top of all the exciting news and events at King's be sure to check out our  Event Calendar and King's News website!

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