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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 33 / April 15, 2019
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Good luck on your exams!
King's has changed its hours to accommodate exam period study times. Check out the detailed information on hours of operation, food services, shuttle bus, policies, and more.
We know that the exam period can be a stressful time. Remember that
King's provides a number of resources to help maintain overall health and well-being.
For information, check out our
Mental Health and Wellness
page.
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If you have any upcoming events, please submit an event posting request or send an email to Communications.
We will try to feature it in Things@King's and will place it into the
Events Calendar
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King's is excited to announce an agreement with its first Peruvian university partner, Universidad Cientifica del Sur (located near Lima).
Read the Academica Group article. |
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King's welcomes Western alumnus as new principal
The Western Gazette writes about Dr. Malloy's visit to King's on April 8.
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KUCSC Countdown Bike Auction
What's a Countdown Bike Auction? All bikes will be $60 on the first day, $50 on the second day, and $40 on the third day! There will also be quality new and used bike locks at excellent prices. Bikes will be first come, first served!
April 15, 16, and 17
King Student Life Centre
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London Works and Area Job Fair
Attend this job fair hosted by the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) to meet employers from the area.
April 16 from 2-7 p.m.
Western Fair Agriplex, 845 Florence St.
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Pragmatism and Phenomenology: Female Figures Workshop
This workshop presents an opportunity for scholars of both phenomenology and pragmatism to engage in a sustained round-table discussion on topics relevant to both groups, with a focus on the women of both movements. Limited space to fill boardroom. Registration not required, but you can reach out for readings in advance.
April 27 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Dante Lenardon 112
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Charity and Justice Symposium
These two symposia will bring together frontline agencies, topic experts, students, faith-based sector advocates, and social policy champions to examine the meaning, implications, and outcomes of charity and justice models for social support.
April 30 from 7-9 p.m.
Innovation Works, 201 King St.
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Liberal Arts 101
Do you know someone who would be interested in taking a free non-credit university lecture series this Spring? Tell them to register for Liberal Arts 101 before spots fill up! This lecture series is for those who never had the opportunity to attend college or university (whether because of economic, physical or psychological barriers) and who are interested in learning.
Deadline for registration is May 2.
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Faculty Association Award for Outstanding Achievement
This award, valued at $500, is granted to a graduating student from King's University College. It will be granted based on academic success, as well as individual and social achievements at the College and/or in the community. An overall average of at least 75% is required.
Deadline to apply is April 30.
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Update your Co-Curricular Record
Your Co-Curricular Record is an official document validating your out-of-classroom activities on campus. Activities centre on core areas, with learning outcomes for each area.
Deadline to add to your Co-Curricular Record is April 30.
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Apply now to get involved with the KAMP community! KAMP mentors work directly with up to four students, volunteer with initiatives on campus, and participate actively in the King's community.
Deadline to apply is April 30.
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Campuses Connected Conference
Campuses Connected brings together faculty and staff interested in the scholarship of teaching and learning at Huron, Brescia, and King's University Colleges, Western University, and other institutions. King's faculty and staff are invited to attend. Register now!
May 14 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Kingsmill Room, Huron University
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The Undergraduate Awards acknowledge excellence in undergraduate academia across all disciplines through an international call for top scholarly submissions. Global Gold Medal recipients of The Undergraduate Awards are invited to Dublin, Ireland for an all-expenses-paid trip to receive their medal and attend a three-day Global Summit. Highly Commended (top 10%) are invited to attend the Global Summit.
Deadline to apply is June 11.
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Water and Civilization: Literature, Ecology, Activism (ENG 2262F)
Consider taking this
English Intersession course (May 13-31). This course examines non-fictional accounts of the relationship between water (its management and mythology) and the development of diverse civilizations. This course alternates between historical examples from around the world and a specific focus on the Great Lakes Basin, including a group project for improving the ecology of the Thames.
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Religion and Conflict Resolution
Consider taking this Intersession course in May. In this course, students will look at the role religion plays in international conflict resolution and peace building, examine case studies including Guatemala, Northern Ireland, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Rwanda, and visit organizations in the London community working to building peace.
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Jesus: Nazareth to Hollywood (RS2161A)
Consider taking this Religious Studies Intersession course (May 13-30). In this course, students will study a few popular movie portrayals of Jesus, compare those portrayals with biblical-historical scholarship, see the different ways by which Hollywood interprets Jesus, and learn the continuing relevance of Jesus for today's world.
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Surveillance, Security & Society (SOC/POL 3387)
Consider taking this summer course (May 13-31). In this course, students will examine the proliferation of surveillance in contemporary society, and related issues such as civil liberties, privacy, resistance, social sorting, and classical debates on visibility, watching, control, and classification, as manifest in the surveillance security state that has emerged in the global 'war on terror' and the contemporary risk society.
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Sociology of Sport (SOC 3336)
Consider taking this summer course (July 8-26). This course is designed as a critical exploration of sport in contemporary society. We examine and discuss the important role that gender, sexuality, race, social class, surveillance, expertise, and classification play in institutionalized sport and how these influence society and social structures.
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Liturgy Schedule
April 15 - 7 p.m.
- Mass of Chrism (St. Peter's Cathedral)
April 16 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 17 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 18 - 7:30 p.m. - Holy Thursday (WOTM)
April 19
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3 p.m. - Good Friday (WOTM)
April 20 - 9 p.m. - Holy Saturday (WOTM)
April 21 - 10 a.m. - Easter Sunday (WOTM)
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