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Volume 5 / Issue 29 / March 19, 2018

ITR  contest - enter by March 31

Complete your ITR before March 31 and enter to win one of these prize:
  • 1 of 2 sets of free parking valid for 2 weeks at King's
  • 1 of 2 dining cards ($10 value) for Subway, Café 54 or Thames Market
  • Tons of King's swag from the King's Connection
 How to enter the draw: 

Drop by the ADO and take a picture with this yellow sign
                   or
Post a selfie of you holding this sign on social media with #ITRKINGS for your chance to win.


Creative Research for social justice


Art exhibition on display March 19-23 in the Spriet Learning Commons.

Closing Gala on March 23 at 7 p.m.  will feature a keynote address by Dr. Bharati Sethi and a presentation by guest artist Vincenzo Pietropaolo from his work entitled "Ritual."

Bus Rapid Transit Meeting

Ward 6 Councillor, Phil Squire will be holding a ward meeting where they will discuss bus rapid transit in London.

March 19 
7-9 p.m. in South Annex 150.

Student Council Opportunity Fair

If you've always wanted to get involved with your King's University College Student Council, but don't know where to start, start here! This opportunity fair will answer all of your KUCSC questions.

March 20 
Noon-5 p.m. in the King Student Life Centre.

Learning Skills Seminars

March 20 Effective Study Groups
 
1:30-2:30 p.m.
KC 119

Learning Skills Seminars 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 20 at  2 p.m.-4 p.m. in  Vitali Student Lounge.

Enjoy some coffee with your counsellor on March 22 from 2-4 p.m. in the Spriet Learning Commons.

Find details about ITR info session.
Resilient Transitions: Ways of Building Capacity During Stressful Times

This presentation will help participants learn more about resiliency, mental health, culture, community, relationships, self-care, and much more. 

March 20
2 p.m. in Labatt Hall 105 C.

Learn more about Resilient Transitions. 
Diploma in Management Studies @ Brescia
Have you considered complementing your undergraduate degree with business education? Brescia University College offers a co-educational 8-month Diploma in Management Studies, with optional work placement for students.
Come for an info session.

March 21 
1:30 p.m. in SA151.

Learn more about Diploma in Management Studies info session.
King's Hour

Why Are We All So Unhappy?
Envy, Free-Market Ideology and Spiritual Emptiness
with Father John Markey, O.P.

March 21 
3:30 p.m. in Vitali Student Lounge.

See more on King's Hour.
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 22 & 29 
3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Reflection Room.

Ask Joe

Dean of Students, Joe Henry will be speaking about wellness services and after hours support at King's.

March 22 
10 a.m. in the King Student Life Centre.

  See more on Ask Joe.
Western's Faculty of Law

Western's Faculty of Law is coming to King's to offer an information session for students. Come with questions, leave with answers. 

March 22 
3 p.m. in SA150.

  Register for Western's Faculty of Law Session.
Veritas Series

Join Aviva Chernick for her talk, "The Voice of My Beloved is Knocking:  Singing Jewish Prayer." 

March 22 
7 p.m. in Kenny Theatre

Veritas Series details. 
Grad Ball 2018: When in Rome

Class of 2018, come celebrate finishing your undergrad with a night to remember! 
Tickets cost $45 and includes dinner, shuttle, champagne toast, and AP at Frog.
Purchase tickets at King's Connection.

March 23 
 Doors open at 6 p.m.
Buffet dinner starts at 7 p.m.
Shuttles leave at 6 and 6:30 p.m. from King's.

Grad ball details. 
Class of 2018 Graduation Portraits

Attention graduating students. Bring your best smile and 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.
Portrait sessions are March 23-28.

Book your portrait session. 
Sugar Bush Tour

Join us on our annual trip to the Sugar Bush Tour hosted by International. 

March 23, 12:30 p.m.
 
The Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought (CARCT) Conference

March 2018 marks five years since Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected the 266th successor of St. Peter. This conference aims to reflect on the state of Catholicism after five years of Pope Francis's pontificate.

March 23-24 in Kenny Theatre

Learn more about the CARCT Conference. 
SJPS Community Based Learning Symposium

Hear students address issues in London and the region.

March 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at  Innovation Works, 
201 King Street.

  See more on the SJPS Symposium
Pub Night

Come to the Thames Market by the fireplace and meet with students, faculty and staff. Get to know your King's community.

March 29 at 3:30 p.m.

Read more on pub night.
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.
Evening Support for you

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

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

Crisis support details. 
Vote for the Chamber Choir

King's University College Chamber Choir has been nominated for the prestigious Jack Richardson London Music Award.


Read more and cast your vote. 
Liturgy Schedule

Tuesday, March 20 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Wednesday, March 21  Eucharist at noon at King's.
Thursday, March 22 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Friday, March 23 Eucharist at noon at King's and Stations of the Cross (WOTM)
Sunday, March 25 Passion Sunday (WOTM) at 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer is offered Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m.
To stay on top of all the exciting news and events at King's be sure to check out our  Event Calendar and King's News website!

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