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Volume 5 / Issue 26 / February 26, 2018
We're glad to see the campus full of students again. King's has many events. Don't miss out!
King's Hour
Join us for "Cellblock Visions:  Prison Art in America."  Phyllis Kornfeld will speak about her experiences working  as  an arts educator with incarcerated men and women for the past 35 years .  Art displayed to the right is entitled  "Concord" and created by Ronnie White.

February 28
3:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
Kenny Theatre. 

Learn more about King's Hour. 
Intent to Register Events

Coffee with your counsellor

Have questions about your degree? Come and have a chat over a cup of coffee with a counsellor.

February 26 from  2-4 p.m. 
in Spriet Learning Commons.


Movie and Pizza Night: School of Rock

Enjoy free pizza and popcorn and watch the classic film, School of Rock. Presentation about Intent to Register will happen prior to the movie with time for questions.

February 27 from 8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. in Kenny Theatre. 

Learn more about ITR movie night. 
ADO Drop-in Hours
The Academic Dean's Office will be holding evening drop-in hours. 

Mondays and Wednesdays
5-7 p.m.
February 26- April 30
ground floor of Dante Lenardon. 

ADO drop-in hours.
Choosing Change: Taking small steps to enjoy a better life

This group will help you facilitate the changes you wish to make in your life. Each participant will choose their own unique goals and, as a group, you will support each other in taking steps to enjoy a better life.
Registration is required.

Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.  in Reflection Room.
February 26-April 3   
The Ontario's Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey
The survey's aim is to increase the understanding of students' beliefs and knowledge related to sexual violence; awareness of education and prevention efforts; perception and usage of institutional support services and experiences of sexual violence.
 
The survey goes from February 26 until March 26. 

Take the survey. 
Learning Skills Workshop
Come for a learning skills and technology seminar series
about concept mapping.

February 27
1:30 p.m.-2.30 p.m. KC 119.

Learn more about learning skills workshop. 
Resource Booth
Learn more about resources available at King's, main campus, and the London community for common issues that university students may face. Presented by KUCSC Peer and Resource Educators.

February 28
noon- 2 p.m.
in front of Kenny Theatre. 
Veritas Series 
The Breaths of Fragrance:  The Art of Qur'an Recitation with Qutaiba Albluwi, PhD.  

This lecture examines how Quranic melodies contrasts with various classical and modern understandings of music.  Free admission with freewill donation.

March 1, 7:30 p.m. Kenny Theatre.
 
2018-2019 KUCSC Elections 
Congratulations to Hadia Fiaz. She is the elected KUCSC President for 2018-19. 

Vice-President nominations run until March 1.  Pick up a form at the KUCSC office or at the King's Connection to nominate yourself or someone else as VP. 

Visit the KUCSC website.
Excel Workshop

Learn how to create a pivot table based on a big dataset. Build two datasets to show the steps of creating a pivot table and chart. All are welcome. Hosted by BMOS Association and King's EconoMath Society.

March 1
3-4:30 p.m. KC006
Lunar New Year Dinner

Join us in the Vitali Lounge to celebrate the lunar new year.

March 2 
5-7 p.m. Vitali Lounge.
King's Chamber Choir
A German Requiem
King's University College Chamber Choir joins Fanshawe Chorus London, Chorus Hamilton, orchestra and soloists for a performance of Brahms' masterwork: A German Requiem. Tickets at the door: Regular $30, Senior $25, Student $25.

March 3, 7:30 p.m.  482 Dundas Street.
St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre

We are always in need of volunteers. Donations of fruit, vegetables, crackers, cheese, or anything else are welcome. Drop off donations to Campus Ministry by Friday.

March 3, 5-9 p.m. 707 Dundas St.

Learn more about St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre.
Life After King's

What can you do with a history degree? Hear from Alumni as they talk about how their King's degrees have helped them in their careers.

March 6 at 11:30 a.m. in  W170.

  See more on Life After King's.
Make Conflict Work for You

Jennifer Meister, Ombudsperson is presenting a workshop through the KUCSC on overcoming conflict.  This session will help participants discover productive ways to handle conflict. 

March 6 at 1 p.m. in Vitali Student Lounge.

  Read more on this conflict workshop.
Social Work Week

Celebrate Social Work Week 2018 - Social workers on the front line of real issues. 

Art Exhibit on March 6 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Spriet Learning Commons. Join us for cake and coffee at noon as we present the OASW Inspirational Leader Award to Dr. Anne Toth.

Ten speakers will present issues that matter to our community at Ignite Social Work London on March 7 from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. at Aoelian Hall, 795 Dundas St.

Learn more about Social Work Week.
Drop Deadline

March 7 is the last day to drop a second-term half course, or a second-term full course without academic penalty.   Second-term courses dropped after March 7 will be recorded as fails ('F').   
Re-Imagining Canada: Refugees, Migration and Forced Displacement

Panel of experts discuss the implications of global forced migration for Canadian communities.
March 8 from 4-6 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.

Mindfulness Meditation Group

Practice techniques to settle a busy brain, calm emotions and re-energize your body & mind.
Open to students, staff and faculty. Free group but
March 8, 15, 22 & 29 
3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Reflection Room.

2018 EBM Gala

March 9 at 7 p.m.
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 300 King St. 
Tickets are $40 and are available at the King's Connection.

See more on the EBM Gala. 
International Experience Canada

Canadian citizens aged 18-35 are eligible to work and travel in more than 30 countries/territories for up to two years. 

Read more about IEC. 
Liturgy Schedule

Monday, February 26 Prayers with TaizĂ© at 7 p.m. at King's.
Tuesday, February 27 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Wednesday, February 28 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Thursday, March 1 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Friday March 2 Eucharist at noon at King's.

Morning Prayer is offered Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m.
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