Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 7 / October 8, 2018
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you also have a restful yet productive Fall Reading Week. King's is closed today (October 8) and some hours of operation may have changed just for this week.
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If you have any upcoming events, please send a short blurb along with an image to
Communications
. We will try and feature it in Things@King's and will place it into the
Events Calendar
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Aamjiwnaang
First Nation's Annual "Toxic Tour"
Join us on a trip to
Aamjiwnaang
First Nation for a community-led "Toxic Tour" to learn about "Chemical Valley's" environmental impacts.
October 13
Bus departs Western University at 11:30 a.m.
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St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
On the first and second Saturday of the month, King's gathers at the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre to foster community with our brothers and sisters in the core of the city. We provide music, crafts, something to eat and some fellowship. They provide us stories of hope. If you would like to be of assistance,
please email Annette Donovan-Panchaud.
We are always in need of food donations and volunteers.
October 13
5-9 p.m. at
707 Dundas St., London, Ontario
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Coffee and Tea with your VP
Lets talk! This open forum gives King's community members an opportunity to chat with your leaders, ask questions, make suggestions, or comment on campus issues.
October 15
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9-10 a.m. in the King Student Life Centre.
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World's Challenge Challenge
Western University has held the World's Challenge Challenge over the past four years during International Week. More than 30 teams compete annually by presenting their unique ideas to a panel of academic and community leaders. The winning team members each receive $1,000 to help fund an international learning experience
AND
have the opportunity to compete in the
International World's Challenge Challenge
, for a top team prize of $30,000.
The deadline to apply is
October 15.
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Deadline for Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
October 15
is the final deadline for many King's scholarships, awards, and bursaries that require an application. Please review the website below. A search function provides an option to assist the process, or you can look at all the funding opportunities available.
See all the funding opportunities available.
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Faculty of Education Information Sessions
Learn about applying to the Faculty of Education. Guests from universities across Canada will be here to answer your questions.
October 16-18
Various times. Vitali Student Lounge or Extension.
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Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus in the King Student Life Centre. Liz can answer any questions about the traditions and history of indigenous culture. Bring your tea or coffee for an informal sharing of knowledge.
October 16 from 1:30-7:30 p.m.
October 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
See Liz's full schedule.
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Exchange Information Session
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Career and Volunteer Fair
Childhood and Social Institutions along with Disability Studies will be hosting this event. There will be speakers as well as information on career and volunteer opportunities.
Refreshments will be provided.
October 16
5-7 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge and Extension
See more on this Career and Volunteer Fair.
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Information Session for International Students
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The Concept of Genocide
History at King's is proud to host Dr. Douglas Irvin-Erickson, Director of the Genocide Prevention Program at George Mason University, who will be giving a talk entitled -"Raphael Lemkin and the Concept of Genocide: the Man, the Myth, the Legend."
October 18 from 10:30 a.m.-Noon
SA151
Read more about Dr. Douglas and the Concept of Genocide talk.
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Ask Dean Joe
Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry, will be in the King Student Life Centre from 10 a.m.-Noon to answer any questions you may have. Please stop by and say hello.
October 18
10 a.m.-Noon
King Student Life Centre
See more Ask Joe dates.
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Be Well: Building Confidence, Adaptability and Optimism
Are you struggling with stress, procrastination, or the changes that come with university life? Are you experiencing concerns around identity, worry, or low mood? 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.
Starts October 18.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Reflection Room of the King Student Life Centre
See more on Be Well.
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Veritas Series
Dr. Tim O'Malley will be the guest speaker for the second Veritas Series of the academic year. He will be speaking on Liturgy and the University of the Church.
Talk summary: The Church must think about liturgical inclusion not simply as a series of tactics to increase liturgical participation. Instead, it must relate to the Church's very mission to transform the entire world in Eucharistic love.
October 18
7:30 p.m. in the Kenny Theatre
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Homecoming
Wear your King's green and gold at Homecoming 2018! Alumni with graduation years ending in 3 and 8 have a special incentive to attend, as they will be celebrating anniversaries. We have a full schedule of events planned, including an evening with Rick McGhie, an alumni brunch, and seats at the Western Mustangs football game against the Laurier Golden Hawks.
See you at King's Homecoming!
October 19-21
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Vote for Liberal Arts 101
King's University College is pleased to announce the Liberal Arts 101 program has been named a finalist for the 2018 Pillar Community Innovation awards in the Community IMPACT category. Liberal Arts 101 is a free non-credit university experience for people with an interest in learning but who may experience barriers to a traditional university experience.
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Meet your Library Research Assistants!
Zachary Kagaoan, Amber Matthews, Oona Nadler, Andrea MacDonald join the library staff at the Reference Desk to help staff, instructors, and students. Your library research assistants will help you find resources and books, learn strategies to avoid plagiarism, locate online articles & e-books, access Research Guides, find films, and use many library services.
Come welcome them!
Find out more about your Library.
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