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Volume 5 / Issue 28 / March 12, 2018
Student Appreciation Week

March 12-16 is Student Appreciation Week.
We want to show students how much they mean to us.

List of events for Student Appreciation Week. 
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. 
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus in the 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.

March 12 & 13

See more on Liz Akiwenzie. 
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. 
Learning Skills Seminars

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


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. 
Thanatology Speaker Series

"Creativity as a Way to Live With, and Grow from Grief" presentation by Wanda Sawicki, Art Therapist, King's University College.

March 13 
7 p.m. 695 Riverside Drive. Riverside United Church

  Thanatology Speaker details. 
Keep Calm and Study On 

Discover your major. Heading into second year? Thinking about changing your major in upper years? Talk to professors, students and academic counsellors about programs and courses.
Drop by for some info and refreshments.

March 14 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Read more about Keep Calm and Study On.
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 15 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in  Vitali Student Lounge.

Find details about ITR info session.
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 15, 22 & 29 
3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Reflection Room.

Sugar Bush Tour

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

March 16, 12:30 p.m. 

  Learn more about the Sugar Bush Tour
Call for Art Submissions

An exhibition showcasing creative research that promotes social justice. All creative forms welcome for consideration. 
Application deadline: March 16, 4 p.m. 

Selected entries will be exhibited in the Spriet Learning Commons, March 19-23.

Submit an application.
St. Patrick's Day Brunch

Enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and a hot beverage for $7.49 on St. Patrick's Day. 

March 17 
9:30-11 a.m. in the Thames Market.

  See the full brunch menu.
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.
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. 
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. 
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. 
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

Monday, March 12 Prayers with Taizé at 7 p.m. at King's.
Wednesday, March 14  Adoration at noon at King's.
Thursday, March 15 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Friday, March 16 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Sunday, March 18 Eucharist (WOTM) 10 a.m. and  Eucharist (LH) 5 p.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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