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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 1 / August 27, 2018
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Get ready for the new school year!
Summer is winding down and it's time to start getting ready for the new academic year. The first day of classes is on
September 6. We can't wait to see the campus filled with students again.
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 we will place it into the
Events Calendar.
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Facebook Live with Dean Joe
Tune in to Ask Dean Joe on Facebook Live! Get all you need to know about starting at King's, O-Week, Move-In Day and more! Feel free to ask questions in advance on the Facebook event page, or tune in and ask your questions during the Facebook Live event.
August 29 at 7 p.m.
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Bridging Week
King's International Students' Bridging Program will take place from August 29 - September 2. This program provides an opportunity for new international students to become comfortable with King's, Western and London prior to the excitement and hectic pace of the Orientation Program for all new students.
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Alert Western U
Alert WesternU, a new app to alert students, faculty, staff and parents to important safety messaging, will become operational on September 1.
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Everything You Need to Know About Move-in Day and
O-Week
Move-in day is a busy day filled with fun activities to make you feel at home. Move-in day takes place on
September 3 and will start at 9 a.m., with a BBQ at 11 a.m., parent orientation at 1 p.m. and welcome activities starting at 2 p.m. We will let you know more about this day with information on locations for all activities in the coming weeks.
Read more on residence move-in.
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Mature Student Programming
Mature Student Mentorship Program: Are you a new student over the age of 25? Would you like to connect with a current mature, experienced, upper-year student? Mature Student Mentors are available to offer guidance and advice throughout the year. For more information, please email
mature.student@kings.uwo.ca.
Mature and Transfer Student Orientation: Join us on
September 5, 2018 for a unique orientation session geared specifically to our incoming Mature and Transfer students. The day will include: breakfast, Faculty Information Sessions, lunch, Learning Skills presentations, and IT support to assist you with OWL, your UWO email, and other technology.
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Meet and Greet
Get to know your department, faculty and fellow students! The department of Interdisciplinary programs is hosting a meet and greet as well as an information session.
September 5 from 4 - 6 p.m. Labatt Hall 105.
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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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Volunteers Needed for the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
Donations of healthy snacks, baked goods (store bought or home baked), sandwiches,
cheese, and fruit are needed and can be dropped off September 7 in W139.
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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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O-Serves Car Wash
The King's Soph Team invites you to our annual O-Serves charity car wash on September 8 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in P1 (the Wemple/Alumni Court parking lot). The money raised from the event will go to Shinerama, Western's longtime partner, supporting those living with cystic fibrosis.
We hope to see you all September 8. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for making King's the amazing place it is.
-- King's Soph Team 2018-2019
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King's PRO-AM
King's is hosting its second PRO-AM at the Highland Country Club, in conjunction with the Freedom 55 Financial Championship, the conclusion of the MacKenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada. The itinerary for our day will start with a great lunch, scramble format, then a fantastic dinner and silent auction. Each foursome will be paired with a pro who will be participating in the Championship.
All welcome!
September 10 at 11 a.m.
Highland Country Club
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The Write Place is Hiring!
If you are:
- a King's student
- in year 2, 3, or 4
- eligible for work study, first in family, or international work experience funding
With:
- strong writing skills in English or French
- an interest in helping students
- a willingness to be trained in tutoring techniques
Then email us at thewriteplace@kings.uwo.ca with a sample of your writing and
the names of two references!
Visit The Write Place for more information.
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Become a KAMP Mentor!
KAMP is a student-led program that aims to provide support and function as a University 101 for incoming students. KAMP seeks to improve students' academic success and personal achievement through pairing incoming students with senior student mentors. Mentors are trained to provide support in many aspects of the transition process to university, such as academia, campus involvement, and basic life skills. The program presents an opportunity for senior students to give back to the King's community and guide incoming students in their journey through academia.
Sign up to be a KAMP Mentor.
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New Courses
- History fans rejoice! There are seven new history courses being offered this fall, from East Asian History to History of Sport and The Black Atlantic and more.
- An Introduction to Thinking and Creativity (PHIL 1900E) prepares students for university studies across the humanities and social sciences. The course focuses on development of critical skills: close reading, creative thinking, and effective writing. See the
- Second year writing courses are now available! With tutoring writers, you'll become an excellent writer by learning how to give feedback. In workplace writing, you'll practice writing resumes, case notes, presentations and web promotion.
- Join us for what promises to be an exciting look at "who you are" in the 21st century with Identity and Society (SOC 3321F/G). Race, Faith and Crossing Borders (SOC 3327F) is an overview of women's criminality. Contact Claire Hass for more information. See more about these courses.
See the new courses being offered at King's.
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Political Science Experiential Learning
Are you interested in studying in West Africa over fall reading week and learning how
everyday people affected by the global production and supply
commodities
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If you are a Political Science, SJPS or Economics student and these things interest you, please consider applying to participate in this course: POL 3315 International Political Economy of Commodities - Ghana Field School.
For more information contact Dr. Erin Hannah.
Read more about this political science course.
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English Courses
There are spots still available for first and second year English courses.
- Forms of Fiction: Introduction to Narrative
- Speculative Fiction: Science Fiction
- Speculative Fiction: Fantasy
- Global Literatures in English Survey
Choose your English courses.
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PSYCH 4694E - Collaborative Research in Applications of Psychological Science
In PSYCH 4694E, you will develop research-based solutions to real-world problems faced by community partners. The course allows you to select and focus on an issue that you really care about! Many students have chosen to continue their projects after the course has ended in paid positions, graduate work, and volunteer capacities.
Limited spaces are still available for students in year 3 or 4 of an honors program in psychology.
Read more about this Psychology course.
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Academic Counselling
The Academic Dean's Office has extended drop-in hours for the first two weeks of school:
September 4
: 10 a.m.-Noon and
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
September 5: No Drop-In
September 6: 10 a.m.-Noon and 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
September 7: 10 a.m.-Noon
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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