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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 20 / January 14, 2019
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KUCSC Spring Election Nominations
Looking for a way to get involved and make a difference in the King's community?
The King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) is looking for talented and motivated people to join their team. Nominations for president and representatives are now open until
Friday, January 18.
An all candidates meeting will take place on January 18 at 10 p.m.
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If you have any upcoming events, please send a short blurb along with an image to
Communications
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Events Calendar
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Important dates and deadlines
January 15
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Last day to add a second-term half course.
January 15- Last day to apply for Master of Social Work.
March 8
- Last day to drop a second-term half course without academic penalty.
Do you know someone currently attending an Ontario high school looking to apply at King's? Please remind them that the deadline for OUAC applications is January 16.
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Yoga
Yoga continues in the winter term every Wednesday at noon in the Reflection Room.
Every Wednesday from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
King Student Life Centre, Reflection Room
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STARS Learning Lab
Skills and Technology for Academic Resiliency and Success (STARS) is guided by experts and facilitated by peers. You will meet with a peer learning coach and get strategies, support and guidance for time management, studying, note-taking, classroom presentations, and much more. Drop-in every Wednesday or book an appointment.
Every Wednesday from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Wemple 022
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Career Workshops
Take advantage of all the career and professional development events available to you through Western. These include career workshops and recruiter information sessions.
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King's Job Board
Visit the King's Job Board, powered by Knighthunter to review part-time, summer, contract and full-time in the employment postings from London and area employers specifically for King's students and graduates.
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The Storyteller's Art II: Topics in Narrative
Consider taking this first year English course in the Winter term.
"Digital Narratives" focuses on digital storytelling and the extent to which computers have transformed the storyteller's art. We will consider writing machines, hypertext fictions, and interactive fiction games, alongside traditional print narratives, to question the status of storytelling in a digital age. Students will produce a hypertext version of a literary text and develop a text adventure game. (No previous programming knowledge is required.)
Deadline to add this course is January 15.
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Master of Environment and Sustainability Information Sessions
An interdisciplinary professional program. Apply with a degree in any discipline. This Master's is a one-year, course-based with co-op program.
King Student Life Centre, Room 218
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Creative Writing Workshop
The Write Place invites you to a Creative Writing Workshop with Lisa Kovac.
January 15 from 2:30- 4:00 p.m.
King Student Life Centre, Room 218
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Life After King's
Alumni from Political Science will be here to speak about what you can do with a Political Science degree. There will be a question and answer period afterwards.
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French Canada Trip
Experience France without leaving Canada! Join us on a trip to Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City. The trip is open to all students and is a collaborative HBK event during reading week. The cost is $439 per individual. Deadline for deposit is January 16.
Ottawa, Quebec City, and Montreal
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Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus to answer any questions about the traditions and history of Indigenous culture. Bring your tea or coffee for an informal sharing of knowledge.
January 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
January 17 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
King Student Life Centre, Room
214
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Ask Joe
Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry, will be here to answer any questions you may have. Please stop by and say hello.
January 17 from 10:00 a.m. - noon.
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Research Seminar Series
Please join us for a talk by Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor from the Department of History. He will be speaking on his recent publication titled, "Eddie and I: Theory, Method, and Microhistory in the Biography of A.E. McKay, Western's First World War Flying Ace".
Lawson Hall 2270C, Western University
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Veritas Series - Archbishop Donald Bolen
Archbishop Donald Bolen will be giving a talk titled, "Conversations over the Fence: Creative Initiatives in Ecumenical and Inter-faith Relations."
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
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MEM Gala
The School of MEM will be hosting a gala themed "A Night in Paris". Tickets are currently being sold for $35 each for students and $50 each for faculty/staff at the King's Connection in the Student Life Centre until 4 p.m. on January 18. A ticket will include entry, buffet dinner, and one alcoholic beverage for those over the age of 19. (Please bring your ID.)
Lamplighter Inn
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Depression and Anxiety Information Workshop for the Deaf Community
Are you feeling sad? Are you feeling anxious? Are you having difficulty sleeping? Do you have changes in appetite? If you answer "yes" to any of these questions or would like to learn more about these disorders, come be part of an information workshop. Open to Deaf adults over the age of 18 who consider ASL their preferred language. Muffins and Coffee will be provided.
January 19 from 9:00 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Be Well: Building Confidence, Adaptability, and Optimism
Would you like to develop strategies for building your well-being? If so, please join us for this 8-week group experience when we will use a variety of approaches, including discussion, activities and mindfulness techniques.
The group is free, but registration is required. You will receive a co-curricular credit if you attend 6 or more sessions.
January 21 - March 18 from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Reflection Room, King Student Life Centre.
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Please join us for a night of music, poetry and art as we welcome all King's students to share their talents. We invite you to indulge in a warm coffee, relax and enjoy the music. No previous experience is required.
January 21 from 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Spriet Learning Commons, King Centre
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World's Challenge Challenge
The application deadline has been extended to
January 21. Teams of three are still invited to share their unique solutions to global issues, winning team members will still each receive a $1,000 scholarship towards an international learning experience and that team will also be invited to compete for a grand prize of $30,000 at the
World's Challenge Challenge Global Final, taking place at Western in June 2019.
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Staging Disability: A Playwright's Perspective
The Department of Disability Studies will be hosting Emil Sher, the playwright of "The Boy in the Moon", which is a play that was recently performed at the Grand Theatre. "The Boy in the Moon" was an adaptation of a book written by Ian Brown, which described a family's journey with a son who has profound disabilities.
January 21 from 6:30- 8 p.m.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
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Volunteer Fair
King's will be holding a volunteer fair. Come out and find new ways to get involved with your community and help build up your resume.
An information session will be held on the last day about how volunteering can help a student's career and graduate applications.
January 22-24 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Life After King's
Alumni from History will be here to speak about what you can do with a History degree. There will be a question and answer period afterwards.
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Human Trafficking Talk
The Social Action Committee at King's has organized an event exploring the topic of human trafficking in London and surrounding communities. The London Police Service and the London Anti-Trafficking Committee will be giving a talk.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
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Salsa and Pizza Social
The Write Place welcomes you to another Salsa and Pizza social. Join us for a free salsa class with Balmose and Cristina. Free pizza and snacks!
January 23 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
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Living Fully, Intentionally, and Purposefully
Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, will be giving a talk on living fully, intentionally, and purposefully.
January 24 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Andy and Helen Spriet Learning Commons
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Student Awards Ceremony
The Student Awards Ceremony honours student award recipients and donors who have supported student awards at King's. Join us for the Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture and Student Awards Ceremony.
January 24 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
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CCCM Justice Generation 2019
St. Jerome's University is hosting a conference that will include learning about the Church's work for justice, recognizing Mary as a model for justice, and sharing your passion through discussion and action with other students.
Become an agent of social change by attending the CCCM Justice Generation conference!
St. Jermone's Student Campus Ministry
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Visit to Mohawk Institute Residential School
King's Social Justice and Peace Club and King's Indigenous Student Association KISA - 2018-2019 will be organizing a student trip to the Woodland Cultural Centre, which used to be the Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford.
January 25 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
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International Summer Programs Information Session
An information session will be held for anyone interested in summer program opportunities from King's international partners. You can earn an academic credit for these programs.
January 25 from 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
King Student Life Centre, Room 119
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Liturgy Schedule
January 14 - 7 p.m. -
Prayers with the Songs of Taizé (CTK)
January 15 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
January 16 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
January 17 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
January 18 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
January 20 - 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. - Eucharist (WOTM)
See all the full liturgy schedule.
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