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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 3 / September 10, 2018
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KUCSC Welcome Back Week
Student Council is hosting its annual Welcome Back Week. From free ice cream, to coffeehouse to a carnival - a good time will be had by all.
September 10-14
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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Shuttle Service
The King's/Brescia shuttle bus is back!
You can find the shuttle schedule on the
shuttle website
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Walk-in Services
Student Affairs offers walk-in services in Wemple 151:
- Accessibility and Personal Counselling Monday to Friday 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Career Counselling Wednesdays
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Read more about personal counselling.
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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 starts September 10
Economics help starts September 17
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Pop-Up Photo Booth
Grab a prop and strike a pose! Come to the pop-up photo booth located in the King's Library entrance. Snap a selfie and tag us on Instagram @kuclibrary and use #igotokings so we can find you.
September 11-12
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KAMP Welcome
Every year, the King's Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP) searches for upper year students to become the newest and brightest mentors for first year students. This week, KAMP will be welcoming their new mentors at
6 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.
September 12
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Welcome Reception
King's International is holding a Welcome Reception in the Vitali Student Lounge from 2:30-4:30 p.m. All are welcome.
September 14
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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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KUCSC Clubs Week
One of the best things you can do to enhance your King's experience is to become part of a club. Indulge your passions and meet new people in one of the dozens of clubs at King's.
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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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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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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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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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Development and Peace Group
Interested in learning more about social justice and how we can be agents of change in the world? Interested in having meaningful conversations with like-minded people and build community? Consider joining King's Development and Peace group! We meet once a week (TBA based upon students' availability) to chat, reflect and develop a plan to make a difference.
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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 janet.loo@kings.uwo.ca 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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Academic Counselling
The Academic Dean's Office has extended drop-in hours:
September 10: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
September 11: 10 a.m.-Noon and 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
September 12: No Drop-In
September 13: 10 a.m.-Noon and 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
September 14: 10 a.m.-Noon
Learn more about Academic Counselling.
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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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