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Volume 6 / Issue 5 / September 24, 2018
Volunteer Week
Volunteer Week is a great way to see the amazing places students can volunteer with, all while gaining valuable experience. The Boys and Girls Club will be one of the wonderful organizations that will be here. They are looking for students who want experience working with children or youth. If this sounds like you or if you would like to see all of the other opportunities available, come out to the King Student Life Centre this week.

September 24-27
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spriet Learning Commons, King Centre

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Yoga


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 26

Opt-out Deadline for Health and Dental
Students with equivalent coverage may choose to opt-out of the USC Health and Dental Plan. The deadline to apply for this refund is September 26 at 11:30 p.m. and must be completed online. The 2018-2019 fee is $279.97. For more information, please call 519-661-3722.
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

The Write Place Presents
Putting Yourself into your Argument
A Write Place Workshop on Reflective Writing with Dr. Ingrey
All are welcome!
September 26
1 - 2:00 p.m.
KC119

A Write Place Dance and Pizza Social
September 26
5:30 p.m. in Kenny Theatre
All are welcome!
STARS Learning Lab     


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!

Wemple 022
Drop-in Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. or by appointment every Tuesday or Thursday.

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

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.

Registration required: Email Annette or 
call 519-433-3491 x 4423

September 28-30

Find out more on this retreat.
 
O-Week Survey
We are interested in hearing about your Orientation Week experience. O-Week occurred from September 2-9.

Please complete the OWeek 2018 survey.
 
This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.  
 
Students who enter the draw will have a chance to win an iPad mini. Your personal information will be kept completely separate from the feedback you provide to ensure your responses remain anonymous.
 
The survey closes on September 30.  We value your feedback as it will be used to inform changes and recommendations for future Orientation Weeks.  Thanks in advance for your time. We hope you enjoyed your Orientation Week!
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.
Work Study Position for the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work is looking for enthusiastic applicants to act as reception in the main office and to assist in material preparation, projects, research, data entry and social media. Students should not be registered in social work courses or plan to apply to Social Work.

Qualified candidates please apply by October 1.

International Thanksgiving Dinner
Join King's International for a Thanksgiving Day dinner. 

October 3
5-7 p.m. in the Thames Market Cafeteria.
$12 for dinner

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.

Life After King's
Graduates of the Social Justice and Peace Studies program will be here to speak with students about their work experiences - after graduating from King's. Six speakers will be here to answer your questions.

October 4
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge

St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
On the first and second Saturday of the month, King's gathers at the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre to foster community with our brothers and sisters in the core of the city. We provide music, crafts, something to eat and some fellowship. They provide us stories of hope. If you would like to be of assistance, please email Annette Donovan-Panchaud.  We are always in need of food donations and volunteers. 

October 6
5-9 p.m. at  707 Dundas St,, London, Ontario

Vote for Liberal Arts 101
King's University College is pleased to announce the Liberal Arts 101 program has been named a finalist for the 2018 Pillar Community Innovation awards in the Community IMPACT category. Liberal Arts 101 is a free non-credit university experience for people with an interest in learning but who may experience barriers to a traditional university experience. 
 
Voting is now open! You can vote for the King's Liberal Arts 101 program until November 2. The winner will be announced at the Pillar Community Innovation Awards on November 22.
Liturgy Schedule
September 24 - 7 p.m. - Prayers with Taizé (CTK)
September 25 - Noon -  Eucharist (CTK)
September 26 - Noon - Eucharist (CTK)
September 28 - Noon -  Eucharist (WOTM)
September 30 - 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eucharist (WOTM)

See all the full liturgy schedule.
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