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Volume 5 / Issue 27 / March 5, 2018
Work at King's this summer!
Work-study jobs are full-time during summer.
IWE (part-time) jobs are available for international students.
Have questions? Email [email protected] 

Apply by March 9. 

Student employment webpage.
ITR Info Session

Academic Counsellors will discuss
  • How to do an Intent to Register (ITR)
  • Module combinations and degree types
  • Breadth requirements
  • Summer school
  • Progression requirements
Note: First-year students are expected to attend one of these information sessions.
Students will be able to gain credit for their attendance on their Co-Curricular record.

March 5 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in  W166.

Find details about ITR info session.
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.
Reading between the wines

Music. Creative writing. Wine & cheese.

March 6, 7-9 p.m. in  Vitali Student Lounge

Reading between the wines details.
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.
Learning Skills Seminars

March 6 Presentation Strategies
March 13 Time Management
 
1:30-2:30 p.m.
KC 119


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').   
Social Work Presentation

Open to all students. S tudents can ask questions regarding the application process and eligibility requirements. Sam Pearson will be the presenter.

March 7, 3-4 p.m. DL 130
Conversation & Dance Party

Join Cristina Bacara and salsa instructor Balmore Gamez to practice your English skills while learning how to dance!

R is for Respect

Best Buddies is running this awareness campaign to spread the word about using respectful language.
 
March 8
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lobby in front of Kenny Theatre

Learn more about R is for respect.

Soc/Crim Career Advice Pizza Party

Enjoy pizza and get some career advice and ask questions. With Career Counsellor Susan Ackland. 

March 8
12-1:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
Sociology/Criminology pizza party
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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. 
Evening Support for you

Walk-in support will now be offered in the evenings at King's and Western for anyone in need. 

March 12-April 12 
5-9 p.m.
Mondays, Wemple 156
Tuesdays-Thursdays  UCC 11 (Western)

Crisis support details. 
Faculty of Education Info Session

Get information and ask questions about BEd., MA and PhD programs at Western's Faculty of Education with Meghan Kines.

March 13 
2 p.m. Vitali Student Lounge.

Faculty of Education info session details. 
Class of 2018 Graduation Portraits

Make your appointment today before spaces fill up.
A $25 sitting fee gets you 8-10 poses in graduation attire, 2-3 poses in casual attire and a copy of your graduating class composite.
March 23-28

Book your portrait session. 
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 until March 26. 

Take the survey. 
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 the Reflection Room.
Runs until April 3   
ADO Drop-in Hours
The Academic Dean's Office will be holding evening drop-in hours. 

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

ADO drop-in hours.
Finish Strong

Presented by The Write Place. Citation and writing pop-up sessions available on a drop-in basis. 

Mondays - Thursdays
2 -4 p.m.
until April 13
Main Floor of Library

Visit the Write Place webpage. 
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. 
Convocation volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed for the Convocation ceremony at Alumni Hall  on June 12 at 3 p.m. for the following positions:
Ushers (14)
Assistant Marshalls (2 faculty members)
Faculty Orators (4 faculty members)
Faculty Hooders (6 faculty members)

Email Andrew Jardine if you want to volunteer.
Liturgy Schedule

Tuesday, March 6  Eucharist at noon at King's.
Wednesday, March 7 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Thursday, March 8 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Friday, March 9 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Sunday, March 11 Eucharist (WOTM) 10 a.m.;  Eucharist (LH) 5 p.m.

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