School of Social Work student, Olivia Duwyn, is completing her own triathlon for mental health by swimming, cycling and running as she reaches fundraising goals along the way.

The King’s Promise is focused on student engagement and career development, designed to guarantee students meaningful employment within six months post-graduation.

Students! If you have siblings or friends who are considering King's, the 2021 King's Viewbook has officially launched! It is largely virtual and completely customizable in an exciting new digital format. Viewers can choose the areas of study and student life they are most interested in, creating a personalized digital document.

The Western Student Recreation Centre (WSRC) began its phased reopening for students. Outdoor fields and TD Stadium will begin to reopen to Sport teams and student groups (by bookings only) starting on November 9. Thompson Recreation Athletic Centre (TRAC) will begin its phased reopening for students starting later this month.

More information will be updated as it becomes available. As things continue to evolve in the province, we will ensure that protocols and procedures continue to evolve as well. Sport and Recreation appreciates that health and safety is a shared responsibility for those using its facilities.

For an extensive list of FAQs on the reopening of Campus Recreation and our Sport Facilities, please visit the Mustangs website.

King's Annual Remembrance Day Service will be held virtually this year. This will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. live through YouTube and Facebook.

The Write Place at King’s announces the opening of its Virtual Majlis, an online space where students can practise their English conversation skills. The majlis will be hosted by Professor Sheri Henderson via Zoom every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

A workshop for creative writers with Lisa Kovac.

Participants will learn about various techniques for creating point of view in fiction and how authors can use these techniques to develop characters. Participants will then have the chance to try some of these techniques in their own creative work.

November 17, 3 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. on Zoom.

To register, email tcull3@uwo.ca.

The King's community continues to support members of the east end London Community by distributing lunch bags of pre-wrapped food outside of St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre on November 14 from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated: juice boxes, fruit cups, crackers and cheese or cheese strings, apple sauce, pudding, sandwich meats, cheese slices, hard boiled eggs for egg salad, tuna, and bread to make sandwiches or pre-wrapped healthy alternatives. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the parish hall entrance before Mass at Christ the King University Parish on Sunday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., or Wednesday, November 11 from 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off on November 14 between 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Hospitality Centre rear door.

Come join King's International at our annual Diwali Lunch to celebrate the Hindu Festival of lights. Lunch will take place at Cochin's Delights. Email international@kings.uwo.ca for more information.

November 14 at noon.

In collaboration with Western, Brescia and King's, register to show off a cultural dish! Register by by November 14 by emailing istudent@kings.uwo.ca. Once registered, you will be sent a link to upload your video content. Be creative as possible. We are looking for creativity, video quality, cultural significance, and appearance. Videos would need to be submitted no later than November 18.

Meet with students who have gone on exchange and have your questions answered! November 16,

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Email international@kings.uwo.ca for the Zoom link.

Go Global with King's!

Interested in going on exchange next year? Attend our next Exchange Info Session November 17 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. – Zoom information can be found in the myKing’s student portal.

Applying for a job? Getting organized for summer job searching or graduating? This hands on workshop will help you craft a resume that showcases your skills and experience effectively and a cover letter that makes a great first impression!

Co-offered by ACSD and The Write Place.

November 17 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

To Register to receive the zoom link contact ACSD@kings.uwo.ca.

Use the searchable timetable to see if your courses have an on-campus option this term, and if they do, see how your courses are being offered.

The School of MEM is offering Zoom-based peer-to-peer tutoring for key courses. Runs every weekday until the end of December.

Please go to the Western COVID-19 testing page for the most up-to-date information. Please access the clinic Recreation Centre Clinic using the accessible entrance facing Huron Drive.

The health and safety of our campus is a shared responsibility. We must take thoughtful and persistent steps to take care of ourselves, each other, and our community.

One of ways you can take care of yourself is to get a flu shot.

November 10-12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This group uses a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach to treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or to just cope better with stress. It is based on the Mind Over Mood Workbook by Dennis Greenberger, PhD and Christine Padesky, PhD. All individuals receive a free copy of the workbook. This is an interactive skills group. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and complete the worksheets provided in order to build experience and confidence with the skills presented.

For registration please contact Veronica at v.ciszewska@cmhamiddlesex.ca.

Virtual CMHA after hours crisis appointments:

Until December 3: Monday - Thursday from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration ends at 8 p.m.

Email your phone number to studentcrisisappointment@cmhamiddlesex.ca between 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and an intake worker will call you.

Criteria: Must be an Ontario resident, student, and able to connect via internet or telephone.

This is a 5-week virtual support group for students who identify as racialized (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour). This is a pilot wellness group that aims to create a safe and healing space to share lived experiences with race-related stress. Together in sharing our common lived experiences, we draw a collective voice to:

• not feel alone

• process and learn from each other's wisdom

• create a community to uplift and support one another

• empower through collective healing, growth, and transformation

Thursdays – November 12, 19, 26, and December 3

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

There is a limit to the number of participants so be sure to sign up as soon as possible.

The Big White Wall has been rebranded as Togetherall. Togetherall is a peer to peer online group. It's a safe space to talk, share, and support others like you.

Tired of screen time? Try going on a King's Roots walk. See the map here. Please note, the time listed is only a suggestion. Please enjoy a stroll around campus whenever it is convenient for you.