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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 9 / October 22, 2018
myKing's Student Portal 

The King's Information Technology Services department is pleased to announce the launch of the myKing's Student Portal. Designed in consultation with student focus groups, the portal features "My Calendar" containing students' academic timetables, interactive bus schedules, timely class cancellation announcements, and more. Look for more promotional events including hands-on demonstrations in the coming weeks.

Visit the new myKing's Student Portal.
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Guidelines/restrictions governing cannabis consumption on campus 
King's is committed to providing a healthy campus environment. King's has enacted new guidelines/restrictions governing cannabis consumption on campus, and it is necessary for all members of the King's community to read these over. 

  Read the guidelines and restrictions regarding cannabis consumption on campus.
Shuttle Bus Schedule
The King's/Brescia shuttle bus has been routed to Windermere Road as a result of the Western University Bridge closure. 

See the full shuttle bus schedule.
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.
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. 
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.

Convocation 
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
Convocation starts at Western at 10 a.m.
Reception at King's to follow from Noon - 1:30 p.m. in the  Vitali Student Lounge

See more information on Convocation.

The Write Place Presents... Writing Workshops

Write with Style  with Dr. Ingrey from 1-2 p.m.
Write like a Boss  with Dr. Pez from 2-3:30 p.m.

October 24
1 - 3:30 p.m.
KC119

Read more about these workshops.

Join Professor Tom Cull in a creative writing workshop -  Fantastic Ekphrastics: Writing Responds to Art. 

October 25
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KC119

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.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating the Global Business Environment
Navigating the Global Business Environment: Lessons Learned from 30 years with 3M. Guest speaker Paul Madden will talk about working globally at 3M. Hosted by the School of MEM.
 
October 29 
10:30 a.m. in the South Annex 151
Read more about Paul Madden's talk.
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.
Near Death Experiences
Dr. Eunice Gorman will speak on Near Death Experiences in Vitali Student Lounge. Hosted by Thanatology.
 
October 29 
5:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge  
See more on this talk by Thanatology.
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KAMP Movie Night
Movie night with King's KAMP.
 
October 30 
6 p.m. in Kenny Theatre
Read more about movie night.
Exchange Information Session
Go global with King's! Find out more about our exchange programs.
 
October 31 
1 - 2:30 p.m. in KC 119
See more about the International Exchange Program info session.
King's Open House
If you know anyone who will be attending university next September, invite them to our Open House! 
 
November 3 
Noon - 4:30 p.m. 
Starts in the King Student Life Centre
Read more about Open House.
St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
On the first and second Saturday of the month, King's gathers at the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre on Dundas Street to foster community with our brothers and sisters. 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 call the Campus Ministry office at 519-963-1477. We are always in need of food donations and volunteers.
 
November 3 
5 - 9 p.m. 
707 Dundas St,, London, Ontario
See more about the Hospitality Centre
October is Cyber 
Security Month 

Be aware and protect you privacy! The human factor is now the largest cyber security concern in our interconnected world. Take the risk challenge and enter to win a Google Home Mini or Amazon Echo Dot.


Take the risk challenge.
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
October 22 -  7 p.m. - Prayers with TaizĂ©
October 23 - Noon - Eucharist
October 24 - Noon - Eucharist
October 28 - 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. - Eucharist (WOTM)

See all the full liturgy schedule.
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