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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 21 / January 21, 2019
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Nominate Your Professor
As you reflect on your time at King's, has there been a professor who stood out and made a difference in your education or your life?
Nominate a professor (full-time or part-time) who you think deserves the Excellence in Teaching Award.
The deadline for nominations is
February 15
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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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Student making headlines as Alzheimer's spokesperson - King's student Ron Robert appeared on CTV National News and CTV Your Morning to discuss his work on a new national campaign for the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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An academic look at sex trafficking - King's School of MEM professor Jeannette Eberhard tells CBC's London Morning about her findings on sex traffickers and what their business practices teach us about the mainstream economy.
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King's alumna making TV appearance - King's alumna Sarah Selhi, '94, BA Psychology, appeared on CBC's Dragons' Den.
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Important dates and deadlines
March 7 - Last day to drop a second-term half course without academic penalty.
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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 jobs in the employment postings from London and area employers specifically for King's students and graduates.
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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 from the School of Social Work 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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Sociology and Criminology Movie Night
The King's Sociology/Criminology Association will be hosting a viewing of the movie "Blackkklansman", followed by a sociological discussion about race, allyship, and racism in 2019. Food and drink will be provided.
King Student Life Centre, 005
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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
Campus Ministry is looking for students to attend 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. Jerome's Student Campus Ministry
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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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What is Democracy? A Documentary by Astra Taylor
The King's Political Science Students' Association (KPSSA), in collaboration with KUCSC, will be showcasing the "What is Democracy?" documentary. Astra Taylor will be attending for a Q&A discussion and reception. This event is free and all are welcome.
January 25 from 3:50 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
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Save through Sustainability: Clothing Swap
Students have the option of bringing in clothes they wish to donate and grabbing items from the piles for themselves. A sustainable clothing swap for students to update their wardrobes and also ditch some of their closet clutter!
All leftover clothing will be donated to organizations in London.
January 29 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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London Chapter Networking Event
Local alumni are invited to attend a talk by Dr. John Grant on the topic of his book "Lived Fictions: Unity and Exclusion in Canadian Politics."
Q&A and networking to follow.
Coffee, tea, and light breakfast will be provided.
January 30 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
King Student Life Centre, Room 119
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Bell Let's Talk Day
Bell Let's Talk Day is a great way to start the conversation about mental health. Join us to help break the stigma around mental illness. Every time you talk, text and join in on social media on January 30, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives.
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King's Philosophy Symposium
This symposium will consist of a period of socializing followed by two philosophical presentations and discussion. Dr. John Heng will give a talk on "The Gift of Time in the Modern Age" and Mitchell Ross on "Stan Brakhage & the Philosophy of the Untutored Eye."
January 30 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
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King's Players Theatre Company Presents: Catch Me If You Can
Based on the hit film and incredible true story, "Catch Me If You Can" is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Tickets available at King's Connection or online.
January 30- February 2 from 8 - 10 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
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Faculty Research Seminar Series
Dr. Antonio Calcagno will be giving a talk titled, "Recent Clashes Over The Concept of Personhood and Identity: Roberto Esposito and Edith Stein." As always, lunch will be provided. The talk is estimated to begin at 12:30 p.m.
RSVP: kathy.mitchell@kings.uwo.ca by January 29th.
February 1 from noon - 2 p.m.
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King's Psychology Association Thesis Panel
The Panel is aimed towards Psychology students, as we will be discussing some frequently asked questions about the Fourth Year Thesis that Honor's Specialization students write in the Psychology program. We will have both professors and fourth year students answering questions as well as describing their experiences.
February 1 from 2 - 5 p.m.
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Economics, Math, and Stats Help
Take advantage of the math help offered to you by the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics. See the Winter 2019 schedule for more details.
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Liturgy Schedule
January 22 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
January 23 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
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January 23 - 7 p.m. - Prayer for Christian Unity (St. Paul's Cathedral)
January 24 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
January 25 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
January 27 - 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. - Eucharist (WOTM)
See all the full liturgy schedule.
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