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Volume 5 / Issue 13 / November 20, 2017
Student Appreciation Week

November 20-24 is Student Appreciation Week. King's loves our students! From discounts and free treats to free parking. 
#fromKingswithLove

Fall Reading Week Survey
 
Be entered into a draw to win King's swag. King's wants your feedback on the fall reading week which was initiated this academic year. This short, anonymous survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Winner will be chosen randomly.

Cyber Awareness

Test your knowledge with the cyber security quiz and be entered into a draw to win a BOSE speaker.

Take the quiz by December 1.

Christmas Cake Pop Sale
 
The CSI Club will be selling delicious cake pops in the Spriet Learning Commons.
November 20-23
11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Indigenous Awareness Week

The fourth Annual Indigenous Awareness Week at Western will celebrate local Indigenous culture and scholarship. This event seeks to enhance relationships and promote the achievements of Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and alumni. 

Events are free and open to everyone.

November 20-26. Times and locations vary. 

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. 

Learning Skills &
Technology Seminar Series
 
Essay Exams
November 21
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. KC119.

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."
Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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

United Way Bake Sale

King's faculty and staff will be selling baked goods in support of the United Way. Please come out with your cash donation and enjoy a delicious treat. Staff and faculty are encouraged to donate baked goods for this bake sale.

November 22 at 3 p.m. in the Labatt Hall lobby.

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.

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.

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 3: November 23.
Annual Christ the King Lecture

"Participation: It's Kind of a Religion with Me" with Rory Cooney. Rory has been Director of Liturgy and Music Ministries at St. Anne Catholic Community in Illinois since 1994.

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

Feast of Christ the King

The King's community is invited to Mass at "The Chapel" at Windermere on the Mount. Staff and faculty are invited to join the procession into mass. Robes available from Erma Jacob.

November 26 at 11 a.m.
1486 Richmond Street.

Residence Festive Dinner

Join us for an all-you-can-eat-buffet dinner. Free photo booth and Brain Bucks to follow.

November 28 at 6 p.m. in the Thames Market Cafeteria.

Resume Workshop

Stand out from the crowd! Brush up on your resume writing skills with this workshop hosted by KEMS.

November 30 at 1 p.m.
LH103

Pub Night

Every last Thursday of the month is pub night. Come to the Thames Market by the fireplace and meet with students, faculty and staff. Get to know your King's community.
Volunteers to play live music welcome. 

November 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs will be in the King Student Life Centre on
November 30 at 6:45 p.m. Brought to you by the Residence Office.

Therapy dogs at King's.
Christmas & End of Year Party

Celebrate the end of the semester with carol singing, a gift exchange and a surprise visitor from the North pole. Hosted by King's International.

December 1 at 6 p.m.

King's Chamber Choir
Chamber Choir Christmas Concert

The award-winning King's Chamber Choir will be performing its annual Christmas concert. The Choir will perform Christmas carols accompanied by instruments. This concert is a King's favourite.

December 2 at 7:30 p.m.

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.

Residence Assistant Applications

RA Applications are now being accepted for 2018-2019.

Liturgy Schedule

Tuesday, November 21  Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Wednesday, November 22 Eucharist at Noon  at King's.
Thursday, November 23  Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Friday, November 24  Eucharist at Noon at King's.
Sunday, November 26   Eucharist at 9 a.m and 11 a.m.  at Windermere on the Mount.
Morning prayer is offered Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m. at King's.
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