Vice-President of Student Affairs and Political Science and Social Justice and Peace Studies student, Zainab Al-Jaishi weighs in on her feelings of isolation during the pandemic in this London Free Press article.

Dean of Students, Joe Henry tells London Morning and 980 CFPL how the new online platform, Togetherall, will help students struggling with mental health issues.

Listen to London Morning.

Listen to 980 CFPL.

Dr. David Malloy shares some of his ideas on how to find contentment instead of frustration - find peace instead of being alone - during this current stay-at-home order.

Congratulations to Dr. Russell Duvernoy, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, on the publication of his new book, Affect and Attention After Deleuze and Whitehead: Ecological Attunement by Edinburgh University Press. The book investigates intersections between the 20th century French philosopher Gilles Deleuze and the British philosopher Alfred North Whitehead. It follows Deleuze’s notion of philosophy as the creation of concepts, asking the question: what concept comes out of a mutual reading of Deleuze and Whitehead?

Indigenous Awareness Week (IAW) seeks to celebrate Western's Indigenous presence, nurture relationships and facilitate collaborations between indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. IAW seeks to educate and share information about Indigenous perspectives in a myriad of areas and disciplines and engage the local London and regional Indigenous communities with campus communities. This year, IAW will be virtual!

See the full IAW schedule.

This year has not been easy. With the province-wide shutdown, navigating virtual learning and having to stay at home to stay safe - it can weigh us all down. We are all in this together and there is no shame in asking for help. If you need assistance, please explore the options below:

General Bursary - Students who may be experiencing financial difficulties but who do not qualify for other King's bursaries are encouraged to apply for this bursary. Find more information here.

Student Emergency Fund - The Emergency Fund provides limited financial assistance for financially disadvantaged students. This can include those facing challenges with housing, home internet or food purchases. For more information and to receive an application, please contact the Dean of Students office at acsd@kings.uwo.ca.

Foodbank at Western - With the rising costs of tuition, housing, childcare and food, Western provides essential support to undergrad and graduate students. Extra resources are available for students supporting families. Learn more about the Western Food Bank here.

Students can begin to register for summer courses on February 16, but the summer timetable will go live on February 1. Students can start planning their schedule using "Draft my Schedule".

Find more information on your courses here.

The King’s Players Theatre Company is proud to partner with the King’s Gaming Club and the King’s Psychology Association to bring you a fun night of socializing through games! Join on Zoom on February 4 at 6:30 p.m. to play Among Us while taking a much needed break from classes as well as building some connections within the King’s community. If you’re interested, please feel free to send a DM on the King's Players Instagram page for the Zoom link. There will also be an improv meeting afterwards at 9:30 p.m.

The King's Political Science Student Association (KPSSA), King's University College Student Council (KUCSC) and the Black Student Association (BSA) are teaming up for a night of discussion and education relating to being BIPOC in Canada on February 4 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This is a safe space for discussion about your experiences living in Canada as a minority. Topics include: Black Lives Matter, the Mi'kmaq fisherman protests and the 2020 US elections.

Find the Zoom link on their Instagram page.

Get Hired at Home is a new virtual hiring expo connecting Canadian employers with International Students and Alumni from across the country. Hosted by Devant, in partnership with TalentEgg. The unique combination of proven career development workshops with an interactive networking event will enable top international talent to stay, work and succeed in Canada.

Learn how you can get involved.

The Write Place at King’s is happy to announce the Virtual Majlis, an online space where students can practise their English conversation skills, is back for the Winter term. The majlis will be hosted by Professor Sheri Henderson via Zoom every Monday at 9 a.m.

Jenna Rose Sands, Producer of Atrocities Against Indigenous Canadians, in conversation with Tom Cull.

Hosted by Tom Cull

Workshop a piece of writing or artwork with Dr. Cull and submit it for publication to a special edition of the WordFest Zine: Possible Utopias.

Call for Submissions will be up next week!

To register, please email tcull3@uwo.ca or click here to register.

Applications for the King’s at Rondine Seminar (SJPS 3211G) are still open. This is an international experiential course (delivered digitally for 2021) that engages King’s students with youth from the Rondine Centre for Peace, in Arezzo, Italy. Topics covered in this course include migration, conflict, humanitarianism, religion and society. This course is open to anyone at King’s in second year or beyond and in good academic standing. Students not in SJPS should consult with their academic program advisor should they wish to apply for this program.

Dr. Pietro PIrani and Dr. Mark Yenson are the lead faculty in this year’s seminar. For more information or to submit a statement of interest, please contact Jessica Sommers or Dr. Allyson Larkin.

The testing centre is open with a new online booking tool to schedule appointments up to three days in advance.

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.

An eight week group to help you change how you feel by changing the way you think.

Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

This is a virtual group. Must have access to internet, audio and visual components. Open to all of Western and affiliates.

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.

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.