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Volume 5 / Issue 23 / February 5, 2018
Complete your Intent to Register before March 31. There are many information sessions in place to help guide students through this process. 
Intent to Register Info Session
The Academic Dean's Office will be hosting an  information session on  February 6  from 
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in LH101.
 
ITR info session dates. 
Women Who Inspire Series
Political Science professor, Jackie Newman will be speaking about women who inspire at Wich is Wich Restaurant in London.

February 5 at 6 p.m.
125 King St. London ON
 
Find out more about Women Who Inspire Series.
KUCSC Presidential Election
On February 5 and February 6 voting will be open for a new KUCSC president.  A link to vote will be sent by email. You can also vote in the King Student Life Centre at a voting booth. The presidential candidates are Olivia Smith Rodrigues and Hadia Fiaz. Make sure you take this opportunity to voice your opinion!

February 5 & 6
Voting starts at 8 a.m. on Feb 5, and closes at 8 p.m. on Feb 6.
 
Visit the KUCSC Facebook page.
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus in the Student Life Centre. Liz can answer questions about the traditions and history of indigenous culture. Bring your tea or coffee for an informal sharing of knowledge.

February 6 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
 
See all the dates Liz is on campus. 
Learning Skills Workshops

Time Management
February 6
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. in KC119.

Learning Skills workshops schedule.
Life After King's - Thanatology
What can you do with a Thanatology degree? Hear from alumni as they talk about how their King's Thanatology degrees have helped them in their careers.

February 6 at 2 p.m. in BH109.
 
Read about the Life After King's panelists.
Thanatology Speaker Series
Dr. Darcy Harris will be speaking at Riverside United Church on "Grief, Coping with Grief, and Supporting Someone Who is Grieving". This is part of the Thanatology Speaker Series. 

February 6 at 7 p.m. 
695 Riverside Drive. Riverside United Church
 
  Full speaker list for Thanatology Speaker Series.
The Write Place Events:

Creative Writing Workshop
The Write Place presents "n ovels and poems as internet sensations."
February 7 at 1:30 p.m. in KC218.
 
Read more about the Write Place workshop. 
Writing Room: A Friendly Place to Write
Starting February 7  onward. Every W ednesday from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Library Instruction Room. Drop-in only.
 
  Read more about the Writing Room
Conversation and Dance Party
Join Cristina Bacara and salsa instructor Balmore Gamez to practice your English skills while learning how to dance.

February 7 at 6:30 p.m. in LH 012.

Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture
Dr. Trevor Hunter, 2017 recipient of the King's Award of Excellence in Teaching will present the annual  Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture in Recognition of King's Outstanding Teaching Faculty.

February 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Spriet Learning Commons
 
Christopher Perrin Beatty lecture details.
King's Charity Fashion Show
All proceeds go to the London Abused Women's Centre, an organization that offers abused and exploited women and children hope, shelter and assistance.  This year's theme is old Hollywood.

February 9 at 7 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.
 
  Fashion show details.
St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
We are in need of food donations and volunteers. Donations of snack foods - fruit, vegetables, crackers, cheese, or anything else you can provide are needed. Drop off donations to Campus Ministry in Wemple on February 9 .

February 10 
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
707 Dundas St.

Learn more about St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre.
Dance Auditions
The King's Dance Company is holding dance auditions. Auditions are open to all students at King's, Western, Brescia and Huron. 

February 11 starting at 5 p.m. in Kenny Theatre. 
 
  Find out more about dance auditions.
Mardi Gras
French and Religious Studies presents  Mardi Gras 2018. Stop in Vitali Student Lounge for some free pancakes and fruit.

February 13 at 2:30 p.m. 
 
Learn more about Mardi Gras. 
KUCSC Speaker Series: Opal Tometi
Black Lives Matter co-founder, Opal Tometi will be the guest speaker for this annual speaker series. Tickets are being sold at the King's Connection for $5 and will be available at the door for $10.

February 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.
 
Learn more about this KUCSC Speaker Series.
Nominate your Professor!
Which of your professors deserve to be recognized? You can nominate your full-time or part-time professors for an Excellence in Teaching Award.
Deadline: February 15.

Submit your nominations to Marilyn Mason. 
Apply for a Japan Internship
Would you like to intern in Japan? Two King's students will be nominated for internships at Kwansei Gakuin University in Osaka, Japan for the summer. Contact King's International with questions. 

Application deadline: February 16

Submit your application to Linda Weber. 
Social Work Call for Speakers
Are you interested in your community?
On March 7, ten presenters will talk about issues that matter to our community.
If you're interested in giving a five minute talk about a social issue submit your name and idea by email   by  February 16.

  Learn more about Ignite Social Work.
Liturgy Schedule

Tuesday, February 6  Eucharist at noon  at King's.
Wednesday, February 7  Eucharist at noon and 6 p.m. for Adoration at King's.
Thursday, February 8 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Friday, February 9 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Sunday, February 11 Eucharist at 10 a.m. at Windermere on the Mount and 5 p.m.
at Labatt Hall.

Morning prayer is offered Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m. at King's.
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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