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Volume 6 / Issue 29 / March 18, 2019
Research Week 2019
King's invites all members of the community to its first annual Research Week.

If you have any upcoming events, please submit an event posting request or send an email to Communications.  We will try to feature it in Things@King's and will place it into the Events Calendar .

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King's In The News
King's professor quoted regarding London's BRT plan - King's Political Science professor Jacquetta Newman is quoted in a London Free Press article about London's bus rapid transit (BRT) plan.

History professor interviewed about Vatican archives - Dr. Robert Ventresca, Associate Professor of History, was interviewed by Salt & Light TV, regarding the recent news of the pending opening of the rest of the Vatican archives for the wartime years and postwar.

Complete Your ITR

In less than 3 minutes, completing your ITR guarantees you a spot for the Fall 2019 term. All returning students must complete this form. If you have any questions, please  submit them to the Academic Dean's Office. Stop by the Library Circulation Desk, Enrolment Services or the Academic Dean's Office to fill out a ballot for a chance to win prizes! 

Deadline to complete your ITR is March 30. 
Exam Schedule

The April 2019 Exam schedule is now available by date and by subject.

Coffee House

Please join us for a night of music, poetry and art as we welcome all King's students to share their talents. We invite you to indulge in a warm coffee, relax and enjoy the music. No previous experience is required. 

March 18 from 8 -10 p.m.
Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus to answer any questions about the traditions and history of Indigenous culture. Bring your tea or coffee for an informal sharing of knowledge. 

March 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
King Student Life Centre, KC214

Life After Sociology and Criminology

Join us and a group of varied panelists to discuss career and academic opportunities available to Sociology and Criminology students. We will be discussing various career and educational opportunities with graduates of King's.

March 19 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 
Vitali Student Lounge

Evening ITR with an Academic Counsellor

Attend one of the evening ITR sessions for assistance completing your Intent to Register. Academic Counsellors will be available in the Academic Dean's Office (DL104) to answer your programmatic questions and to assist with completing your ITR.

March 19 and 26 from 5 - 7 p.m. 
Dante Lenardon, 104
See more about Evening ITR.
Jack Talks with Jack.org at King's

Hear a trained and certified youth speaker inspire and educate through sharing their own personal experiences with mental health. A mental health panel featuring your King's peers will follow.

March 19 from 6 -8 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
Reading Between The Wines with the Write Place

The Write Place, KUCSC, and the Department of English, French, and Writing invite you to this free event that involves creative writing, music, wine and cheese.

March 19 from 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
Life After King's

Alumni from Disability Studies will be here to speak about what you can do with a Disabilities Studies degree. There will be a question and answer period afterwards.

March 20 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
Law School Information Session

Western's Faculty of Law is returning to King's this year to offer an information session for students. Come with questions, leave with answers.

March 20 from 3 - 4 p.m.
Labatt Hall 101
See more about Law School Information Session.
 
Ask Joe

Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry, will be in the Student Life Centre from 10 a.m. - noon to answer any questions you may have about Intent to Register (ITR). Please stop by and say hello.

March 21 from 10 a.m. - noon
King Student Life Centre
 
Edit Like an Expert

The Write Place invites you to a free academic writing workshop,  "Edit Like an Expert" with Dr. Emily Pez.

March 21 from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
King Student Life Centre, KC119
 
 
Coffee With Your Counsellor

Have questions about your program, degree, graduation, or any academic-related inquiry? Come and have a chat over a cup of coffee with a counsellor in the Learning Commons. Coffee and snacks provided!

March 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. 
Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre
 
Veritas Series

Dr. Catherine Clifford will give a talk titled, "Not as Guests, but as Full Participants in Social and Ecclesial Life: Perspectives on Women in the Church Today."

March 21 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 
Vitali Student Lounge
Why the Kyoto School Today? (Philosophy Conference)

From March 21-24, 2019, The Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy at King's brings together leading international scholars to discuss the legacy of the the Kyoto School of Japanese philosophy and its relation and use of 20th century European thought to rethink fundamental concepts of being, nothingness, subjectivity, identity, power, sociality and politics.

March 21-24
King's Grad Ball

Join us for a cocktail reception featuring champagne and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a grand ball and graduation awards.

March 22 from 6 - 11 p.m. 
Double Tree by Hilton (300 King St.)
20 years of CSI at King's

Join us to celebrate 20 years of CSI at King's! Come for a keynote talk by Dr. Alan Pomfret, displays of current students' work, Life After King's, and delicious food.

March 23 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Labatt Hall 105
See more about 20 years of CSI at King's.
See the news article about Celebrating 20 years of CSI at King's.
Change Mak(h)er Conference

The  Change Mak(h)er Conference is an event to inspire young women to become interested in Politics and Civic Leadership, by showcasing different political and civic career paths and connecting them with strong female leaders in our community.

March 23 from 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. 
Dante Lenardon Hall
See more about the Change Mak(h)er Conference. 
The French Salon

The event, which is part of the course requirements for French 3570G, is a re-creation of a 17th century French salon, where aristocrats met to talk, play board games, dance, play music, drink tea and eat cakes, etc.

March 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. 
Vitali Student Lounge
See more about French Salon.
King's Income Tax Clinic

The School of MEM is offering income tax services on a drop-in basis.

March 25-29 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wemple 020
The Undoing Dance Book Launch

Join us in celebrating Dr. Vidya Natarajan's publication of her novel titled, "The Undoing Dance".

March 28 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
Veritas Series

Carmiel Frutkoff and Colleagues will give a talk titled, "Conversations with Kids4Peace."

March 28 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre

Farewell Dinner

Celebrate the end of the school year and share your favourite memories over a delicious dinner.

March 29 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 
Vitali Student Lounge

Chamber Choir Concert

King's University College Chamber Choir, joined by the chamber orchestra, presents a program that explores the literal and figurative meanings of darkness and light. 

March 30 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. 
'The Chapel' at Windermere on the Mount, 1486 Richmond Street

Liturgy Schedule
March 19 - noon -  Eucharist (CTK)
March 20 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
March 21 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
March 24 - 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. - Eucharist (WOTM)
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