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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 32 / April 8, 2019
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Meet King's Principal-elect
Please join us in welcoming Dr. David Malloy to campus today,
Monday, April 8
at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the King Student Life Centre for a coffee meet and greet.
Follow Dr. Malloy on social media:
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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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Dr. Pamela Cushing has been honoured as the recipient of the Tanis Doe Award for Canadian Disability Study and Culture.
The annual award is presented by the Canadian Disability Studies Assocation. Dr. Cushing was nominated by her peers at King's: Dr. Jeff Preson, Dr. Madeline Burghartdt and Melanie Quevillon. Dr. Cushing will receive the award in June at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences in Vancouver.
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Important Academic Dates
Last day of classes:
April 9
Study day:
April 10
First day of exams:
April 11
Last day of exams:
April 30
Good luck to everyone on their exams!
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24/7 Study Hall
King's is changing its hours to accommodate study times. See detailed schedule for food services, shuttle bus, library, and more.
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History Presentations
Interested in conspiracy theories on 9/11, JFK, Sandy Hook, Vaccines, the Holocaust, Pearl Harbor and more? Please join us for student film documentaries, podcasts, essays, high school teaching units, and magazines that critically analyze these conspiracy theories and their place in American history.
April 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Purple Finale
Purple finale is a collaboration between HBK (Huron, Brecia, King's) and USC (University Students' Council) to celebrate the last day of classes. King's will have free breakfast, Marble Slab Creamery London, and games in the Student Life Centre. Free breakfast from 9-11 a.m. and free ice cream from 2-3 p.m.
April 9
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Giving Psychology Away: Implications, Solutions, Applications
A series showcasing the applications of psychology for the betterment of individuals and society,
including keynote addresses, an Applied Psychology panel of professionals in nonacademic careers, a panel of successful King's alumni, presentations of student capstone projects from a variety of applied courses, a student career fair, and networking opportunities.
April 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Life After King's
Alumni from Psychology will be here to speak about what you can do with a Psychology
degree. There will be a question and answer period afterwards.
April 9 from 2-3 p.m.
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Supported Study Spaces
For Study Day on April 10, t
here will be three supported study spaces including a distraction-free zone, learning skills support and essay-writing help in King Student Life Centre: KC004, KC005, KC006.
April 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Day of Confessions
Father Baillargeon will be at King's for confessions throughout the day.
April 10 from 9 a.m.-noon, 1:30-6 p.m., 7-8 p.m.
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SJPS Global Issues Symposium
Join 4th year Social Justice & Peace Studies students in discussing their research in Global Issues.
SJP social open to all SJP students to follow at 7 p.m. Food will be provided.
April 12 from 5:30-9 p.m.
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St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
On the first and second Saturday of the month, King's gathers at the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre on Dundas Street to foster community with our brothers and sisters in the core of the city. We provide music, crafts, something to eat and some fellowship. They p
rovide us stories of hope.
April 13 from 5-9 p.m.
707 Dundas St., London, Ontario
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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. Activites 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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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 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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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, learn the continuing relevance of Jesus for today's world.
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Liturgy Schedule
April 8 - 7 p.m.
- Prayers with the Songs of Taizé (CTK)
April 10 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 12 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 12 - 7 p.m. - Stations of the Cross (WOTM)
April 14
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10 a.m. - Passion Sunday (WOTM)
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