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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 8 / October 15, 2018
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Homecoming
Wear your King's green and gold at Homecoming 2018! Alumni with graduation years ending in 3 and 8 have a special incentive to attend, as they will be celebrating anniversaries. We have a full schedule of events planned, including an evening with Rick McGhie, an alumni brunch, and seats at the Western Mustangs football game against the Laurier Golden Hawks.
See you at King's Homecoming!
October 19-21
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If you have any upcoming events, please send a short blurb along with an image to
Communications
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Events Calendar
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Western University Bridge Closure and Shuttle Bus Schedule Changes
The King's/Brescia shuttle bus will be routed to Windermere Road as a result of the Western University Bridge closure. The new schedule will start on
October 15 and will continue until bridge repairs are complete. Western has not provided a bridge open date.
See the full shuttle bus schedule.
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Coffee and Tea with your VPs
Lets talk! This open forum gives King's community members an opportunity to chat with your leaders, ask questions, make suggestions, or comment on campus issues.
October 15
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9-10 a.m. in the King Student Life Centre.
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Deadline for Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
October 15
is the final deadline 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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Faculty of Education Information Sessions
Learn about applying to the Faculty of Education. Guests from universities across Canada will be here to answer your questions.
October 16-18
Various times. Vitali Student Lounge or Extension.
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Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus in the King Student Life Centre. Liz can answer any questions about the traditions and history of indigenous culture. Bring your tea or coffee for an informal sharing of knowledge.
October 16 from 1:30-7:30 p.m.
October 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
See Liz's full schedule.
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Exchange Information Session
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Career and Volunteer Fair
Childhood and Social Institutions along with Disability Studies will be hosting this event. There will be speakers as well as information on career and volunteer opportunities.
Refreshments will be provided.
October 16
5-7 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge and Extension
See more on this Career and Volunteer Fair.
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Information Session for International Students
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The Write Place presents
"Salsa Social"
The Write Place is hosting another Salsa Social! Join Balmore and Cristina for a free salsa class, pizza and snacks.
October 17
at
5:30 p.m. in
Kenny Theatre.
The Write Place and the Centre for Creativity present
Language of the Land
A performance by Erik Mandawe
October 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the King Student Life Centre.
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Ask Dean Joe
Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry, will be in the King Student Life Centre from 10 a.m.-Noon to answer any questions you may have. Please stop by and say hello.
October 18
10 a.m.-Noon
King Student Life Centre
See more Ask Joe dates.
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The Concept of Genocide
History at King's is proud to host Dr. Douglas Irvin-Erickson, Director of the Genocide Prevention Program at George Mason University, who will be giving a talk entitled "Raphael Lemkin and the Concept of Genocide: the Man, the Myth, the Legend."
October 18 from 10:30 a.m.-Noon
SA151
Read more about Dr. Douglas and the Concept of Genocide talk.
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Be Well: Building Confidence, Adaptability and Optimism
Are you struggling with stress, procrastination, or the changes that come with university life? Are you experiencing concerns around identity, worry, or low mood? Would you like to develop strategies for building your well-being? If so, please join us for this 8-week group experience when we will use a variety of approaches, including discussion, activities and mindfulness techniques.
Starts October 18.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reflection Room of the King Student Life Centre
See more on Be Well.
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Veritas Series
Dr. Tim O'Malley will be the guest speaker for the second Veritas Series of the academic year. He will be speaking on Liturgy and the University of the Church.
Talk summary: The Church must think about liturgical inclusion not simply as a series of tactics to increase liturgical participation. Instead, it must relate to the Church's very mission to transform the entire world in Eucharistic love.
October 18
7:30 p.m. in the Kenny Theatre
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Coffee House
Join us for a night of music, poetry and art as we welcome King's students to share their talents. Indulge in a warm coffee, relax and enjoy the music.
October 22
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Spriet Learning Commons
See more Coffee House dates.
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World's Challenge Challenge
Western University has held the World's Challenge Challenge over the past four years during International Week. More than 30 teams compete annually by presenting their unique ideas to a panel of academic and community leaders. The winning team members each receive $1,000 to help fund an international learning experience
AND
have the opportunity to compete in the
International World's Challenge Challenge
, for a top team prize of $30,000.
The deadline to apply has been extended to
October 22.
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Choosing Change
This group will help you facilitate the changes you wish to make in your life. Each participant will choose their own unique goals and, as a group, you will support each other in making small moves to enjoy a better life.
October 23-November 27 (every Tuesday)
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reflection Room, King Student Life Centre
See more on Choosing Change.
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Convocation Reception
The King's University College Alumni Association cordially invites you, your family and friends to celebrate your graduation with a reception and light lunch at King's following the convocation ceremony.
October 24
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
See more information on Convocation.
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Graduation Photos
You've worked hard. You're almost there. Come with your best smile and pose for your graduation pictures.
October 24-November 2
All day - must book an appointment.
KC 214
See more on graduation photos.
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Career Readiness Workshop
King's School of MEM presents a workshop with guest speaker Jordan Kotick, Strategist, to inform students on how to achieve career readiness.
October 24
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
KC 119
See more on this MEM workshop.
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Be a Better Man
In partnership with Changing Ways, a local organization dedicated to supporting men in changing their behaviour related to violence against women, Student Affairs is hosting a movie screening of Be a Better Man.
There will be a question and answer period after the movie. Free refreshments provided.
October 24
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Spriet Learning Commons
See more on Be a Better Man.
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International Halloween Party
Join King's International for their annual Halloween party! Dress up in costumes, play scary games, win prizes for pumpkin carving and enjoy Halloween treats. Open to all students.
October 26
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
International House (238 University Crescent)
Read more on International Halloween.
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Special Celebration
Dr. Sauro Camiletti, Interim Principal, King's University College cordially invites you to a special celebration and announcement: Imagine the Future with King's!
October 29
12:30 p.m. - Gathering at the corner of Huron and Waterloo Streets, London
1 p.m. - Remarks
Reception to follow in the
Darryl J. King Student Life Centre
See more on the celebration.
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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.
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Liturgy Schedule
October 17 -
Noon -
Eucharist (CTK)
October 18 - Noon - Eucharist (CTK)
October 19 - Noon - Eucharist (CTK)
October 21 - 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. - Eucharist (WOTM)
See all the full liturgy schedule.
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