Volume 7 | Issue 7 | September 2, 2019
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OWeek includes some traditional favourites and a number of new academic initiatives to welcome first year and new to King's students.
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Fall/Winter Term classes begin
September 5
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Classes begin for the Fall/Winter 2019-20 academic term.
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St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
September 7 & 14
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Volunteers are needed to serve, prepare food or play music. Donations of healthy snacks, baked goods (store-bought or home-baked), cheese and fruit are needed.
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First Year Welcome Event- Interdisciplinary Programs
September 9
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This is a welcome event for new students in Thanatology, Disability Studies, Social Justice & Peace Studies, and Childhood and Social Institutions programs where you can mix with other students and teaching faculty in an informal setting.
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Disability Studies Information Session
September 9-13
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All Disability Studies students are invited to attend an information session about the many exciting changes developed for the program!
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A talk by Dr. Jeff Preston: A Disability Theory Perspective on Tutoring
September 12
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The Write Place presents a talk by Dr. Jeff Preston on September 12 at 3:30 p.m.
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International Welcome Reception
September 13
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Meet Peer Guides and international peers!
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Last day to add a full course
September 13
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Last day to add a full course, a first-term half course, a first-term full course, or a full-year half course on campus and Distance Studies.
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Annual Student Retreat
September 27-29
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This retreat is hosted by Campus Ministry. We will go to Holy Family Retreat Centre where you will have the opportunity to make friends, pray and reflect.
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Purple Fest 2019 ft. A$AP Rocky
September 28
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Canada's Biggest University Festival Returns! Purple Fest is open to all ages with a 19+ licensed section.
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Important Financial Information
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- Scholarship and Bursary applications are now open and the deadline for most in-program awards is September 30.
- Domestic Work Study program applications are now open.
- The deadline to opt out of the non-mandatory fees is September 25.
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Sign up to be a KAMP Mentee
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KAMP mentees are matched with senior student mentors based on their program of interest to help improve students' academic success and personal achievement.
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Western campus traffic disruptions
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During the
first week of September, expect delays throughout Western's campus due to increased pedestrian traffic. University Bridge and sections of Lambton Drive, Huron Drive and Philip Aziz Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic nightly from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. from Tuesday, Sept. 3 until Saturday, Sept. 7.
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King's is now a smoke-free campus, effective as of July 1, 2019.
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STARS Work Study Positions Available
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STARS Learning Lab has
three work study positions available. Gain experience with mentoring/teaching/coaching students in fundamental skills to bolster their academic success.
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Explore a variety of meal plans available to all students, staff, and faculty.
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Stay up-to-date with jobs postings specifically for King's students and alumni.
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As of
September 1, the London Transit Commission (LTC) will see new scheduling or routing - including those travelling to, through or around Western. Please remember that
your student ID card is your bus pass.
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The Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct outlines expectations of King's University College students. We encourage all students to take the time to review this document and procedures.
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Looking for a Catholic Mass on Campus?
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Christ the King University Parish community invites you to join us for Mass on
Sundays at 10 am and 5 pm in the Chapel at Windermere on the Mount.
Daily mass is celebrated in Christ the King Chapel (Wemple Building) at
noon, Tuesday - Friday.
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Bikes need to be locked properly to avoid theft.
- Use a quality U-shaped lock. Lock the frame & one wheel.
- Always lock your bike to a secure, fixed object.
- Lock your bike in well-lit & well-traveled areas.
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Workplace Writing: Exploring the Cultures of Work
(Writing 2260F/570)
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- Learn to communicate effectively in the caregiving professions
- Improve your writing for Social Work, CSI, DS, Psychology, Thanatology, and SJPS
- Get feedback from a mentor in the profession you wish to pursue!
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Winning Your Argument: Rhetorical Strategy in a Visual Age
(Writing 2202G)
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Present ideas persuasively in an increasingly visual internet-driven world: posters, websites, advertisements, and other visual media will be explored.
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Teaching Writing
(Writing 2208G )
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This course will provide the theoretical background and the practical experience students need to be effective writing teachers and more knowledgeable writers. Useful for future teachers of many subjects, class study will be complemented by a supervised teaching practicum.
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Sept. 8 at 10 a.m.- Eucharist (WOTM)
Sept. 8 at 5 p.m.- Eucharist (WOTM)
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