Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 4 / September 17, 2018
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Clubs Week
Clubs Week is a great time to explore all of the different clubs King's has to offer. From social justice, to games, to the King's Players, there's something for everyone.
September 17-20
If you have any upcoming events, please send a short blurb along with an image to
Communications. We will try and feature it in Things@King's and will place it into the
Events Calendar.
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Need help with Economics, Mathematics or Statistics? The Economics, Math and Stat
istics (EMS) Help Centre is here for you.
Math and Statistics help has begun
Economics help starts September 17
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The Write Place Presents Liz Akiwenzie
The Write Place will present their year-opening talk by elder and knowledge keeper Liz Akiwenzie who will speak on "Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.
September 17
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Skills and Technology for Academic Resiliency and Success (STARS) - meet with a peer learning coach and get strategies, support and guidance for: time management, studying, note-taking, classroom presentations and more!
Starts September 18
Wemple 022
Drop-in Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. or by appointment every Tuesday or Thursday.
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Yoga starts up again this week! Join our free yoga classes, taking place every Wednesday from Noon - 1 p.m. in the Reflection Room of the King Student Life Centre.
September 19
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Graduate Program Application Workshop
Come and have your questions answered about applying to grad school. Dr. Lawlor will be presenting this workshop which is open to students from all disciplines.
September 19
12:30-1:30 p.m.
LH105C
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Ask Joe
Come and meet your Dean of Students. Dean Joe Henry will be in the King Student Life Centre to answer your questions.
September 20
10 a.m.-Noon
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The Write Place presents Dr. Jeff Preston, Professor of Disability Studies, who will talk on "A Disability Theory Perspective on Tutoring" in Dante Lenardon Hall 112 from 1-2 p.m.
September 20
The Write Place invites you to a collaboration workshop for writers and musicians.
September 21
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Veritas Series with Juno Award Winner Susan Aglukark
Our 2018-2019 Veritas Series begins with Nomad: The Soul of the People of Canada's Arctic by Juno Award winner Susan Aglukark. The Veritas Series takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre in the King Student Life Centre.
September 20
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Job Posting
There are two work-study office assistant positions available in the Academic Dean's Office.
Previous experience in a team-oriented office environment is an asset. Familiarity with social media management, InDesign, Microsoft Office, and website management are also advantageous.
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King's Players Auditions
Come and audition for the King's Players Theatre Company.
Audition 1 -
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
September 20-22
Vitali Student Lounge
Audition 2 - Catch Me If You Can
September 21-23
DL012
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International Work Experience
The International Work Experience (I.W.E.) Program offers an opportunity for International students to work part-time on campus in jobs that accommodate their studies. The objectives of the I.W.E. Program are: to offer students training and experience that will assist them in further studies and their eventual entrance into the workforce, to provide an opportunity to contribute to the well-being and success of King's as well as to provide some source of earnings for International Students.
Applications are open now until September 21.
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Dance Auditions
The King's Dance Company is holding dance auditions in Kenny Theatre.
Auditions are open to all the affiliates and Western students.
September 23
Noon-8 p.m.
Kenny Theatre
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Volunteer Week
Volunteer Week is a great way to see the amazing places students can volunteer with, all while gaining valuable experience.
September 24-27
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spriet Learning Commons, King Centre
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OGS/SSHRC Funding
Students will learn about external funding opportunities for graduate school, available through SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) and OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarships). Dr. Lawlor is presenting this workshop. Students from all disciplines are welcome.
September 26
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
LH105C
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Graduate School and Scholarships Information Session
- Disability Studies alumni will speak
- Information on Disability Studies-related graduate programs across the US and Canada
- Information on applying for scholarships, SHHRC grants and writing proposals
- Light refreshments will be provided
September 27
1-2:15 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Martyr's Shrine Retreat
Join us for a weekend of reflection, prayer, fun and friends as we answer The Call to Holiness at the site of our earliest Canadian Martyrs in Midland, Ontario.
Food, board and transportation is included in the $50 cost.
call 519-433-3491 x 4423
September 28-30
Find out more on this retreat.
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Audition for King's Chamber Choir!
Do you love to sing? The award-winning King's University College Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice types this September. The choir will perform two concerts and at special events at the College. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings. Contact Janet Loo at 519-433-3491 ext. 4528 or by email for more information or to book an audition.
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Learn about Global Networks for Justice and go to Italy
SJPS 3211G: Global Networks for Justice, Migration, Borders, Violence and Peace
January - May 2019
This Social Justice and Peace Studies course examines the explosion of migration that is occurring around the world, focusing on migration from North, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East to Europe. We will look at recipient states' reactions to migrants.
Students will also receive one credit in Italian Language.
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Mayoral Debate
The mayoral debate will be hosted by KUCSC in Kenny Theatre.
October 3
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The debate starts at 7 p.m.
There will be a coffee and tea reception at 9 p.m.
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Deadline for Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
September 30 and October 15
are upcoming deadlines for many King's scholarships, awards, and bursaries that require an application. Please review the website below. A search function provides an option to assist the process, or you can look at all the funding opportunities available.
See all the funding opportunities available.
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Liturgy Schedule
September 18 - Noon - Eucharist (CTK)
September 19 - Noon -
Eucharist (CTK)
September 21 - Noon - Eucharist (CTK)
September 23 - 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. -
Eucharist (WOTM)
See all the full liturgy schedule.
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