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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 26 / February 25, 2019
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Plan Your Path at King's
Complete your ITR by March 31.
The Academic Dean's Office is hosting several events to support you through the ITR process:
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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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Chaplain Fr. Michael Bechard on CTV News -
Chaplain Fr. Michael Bechard offers commentary on CTV News on eve of the Vatican Sexual Abuse Summit.
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Grad Ball Tickets on Sale Now
The KUCSC would like to formally invite you to
"A Royal Affair". Tickets for the Royal Ball will go on sale at the King's Connection on
February 25, and will be sold for $40 dollars. However, if you're one of the first 50 people to buy your ticket, you will receive it for only $35 dollars.
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R Workshop
This workshop is a basic introduction to R programming language, with a focus on R applications in economics and business.
February 26 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Film Screening: Hidden Figures
KUCSC presents a film screening of "Hidden Figures".
Take a break with us to enjoy some pizza, pop, and popcorn!
We hope to see you there!
February 26 from 9 - 11:30 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
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Life After King's: Religious Studies
Alumni from Religious Studies will be here to speak about what you can do with a Religious Studies degree. There will be a question and answer period afterwards.
February 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Man|Made Program
The Student Experience at Western University brings you the Man|Made Program, facilitated by ANOVA (formerly Sexual Assault Centre London). This program offers a four-session discussion group program designed for men to help them find their voice and use it to create change for themselves and their community.
Program begins on February 26.
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STARS Learning Lab Open House
STARS Learning Lab invites you to meet our Peer Learning Coaches and learn more about the services and supports available through this peer-to-peer coaching and mentoring initiative. There will be coffee, cake, and prizes!
February 27 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Wemple 022
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Multidisciplinary Applied Research at King's (MARK) Networking Event
This event is designed to promote community-university partnerships that would foster collaborative research initiatives in pursuit of MARK's mission to facilitate and showcase innovative research with applications for the betterment of individuals and/or society.
February 27 from 4 - 7 p.m.
Innovation Works London, 201 King Street
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The Threat of Growing Populism: Possibilities for Social Justice
This will be a two-hour panel featuring three speakers with refreshments to follow.
We will discuss how to engage with or combat the growing trends of populism.
February 28 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Campuses Connected: Call for Proposals
Campuses Connected brings together faculty and staff interested in the scholarship of teaching and learning at Huron, Brescia, and King's University Colleges. We invite session proposals from any faculty or staff member working on a teaching and learning project. Students are welcome to present alongside faculty and staff.
Deadline to submit a proposal is February 28.
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Creativity, Food, and Entrepreneurship
A panel discussion featuring Andrew Fleet of Growing Chefs! Ontario and Jill Wilcox of Jill's Table, two local businesses that share a love of good food and a creative approach to business.
February 28 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre
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Veritas Series
Dr. Murray Watson will give a talk titled, "Rediscovering Our Lost Family: Highlights and Lowlights in Contemporary Jewish-Catholic-Muslim Dialogue".
February 28 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
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Discernment Retreat Weekend
Hosted by Campus Ministry, this is a weekend for men who are considering a call to the priesthood. Come and pray, learn, reflect, rejoice and discern whether God is calling you to the priesthood.
March 1 - 3 all day
St. Peter's Seminary
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MEM Insider Editor Position
T
he MEM Insider is looking for a few students interested in learning editing skills! Eight
hours will be required in March or April and this volunteer opportunity will be included in your extra curricular record.
Deadline to apply is March 1.
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HBK Relay for Life
This
#partywithapurpose is a 12-hour event dedicated to raising money for cancer research and bettering the lives of those living with cancer. Create a team or sign up as an individual at
www.relayforlife.ca/hbk.
March 2 at 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
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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 in the core of the city. We provide music, crafts, something to eat and some fellowship. They p
rovide us stories of hope.
March 2 and 9 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
707 Dundas St., London, Ontario
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King's Undergraduate Research Conference (KURC): Call for Papers
The KURC Team invites students to present their research at the 2nd annual King's Undergraduate Research Conference on March 30, 2019. This is a great opportunity for students looking at graduate or professional degree programs.
Deadline to submit an abstract is March 3.
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Positions available for KURC
Applications are now open for the position of the Undergraduate Research Coordinator and the Chair of the Undergraduate Research Conference for the 2019-2020 academic year. These positions work closely with the Academic Dean's Office to produce both Undergraduate Research Week and the King's Undergraduate Research Conference.
Deadline to apply is March 3.
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Grad Photos
The Graduation Photographer from Lifetouch will be coming to King's from March 4th to the 11th.
The sitting fee is $30.00. Students should make their appointments now at
lifetouch.ca/western.
March 4-11 at KC 214.
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Aeolian Talk:
It Takes a Community to Protect Children
As part of Social Work Week 2019, this event will feature presentations on the theme "It Takes a Community to Protect Children". Supported by King's School of Social Work and Ontario Association of Social Workers. Refreshments provided, all are welcome to attend.
March 5 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. East
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How does the Cannabis Legislation Impact Social Work Practice?
The Canadian government legalized cannabis use last year. What does this mean for your practice? Join us during Social Work Week on March 6th for a discussion on how the cannabis legislation will impact your social work practice.
March 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
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MEM Career Day
This Career Event is hosted by School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics at King's. Refreshments will be provided.
March 6 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Garron Family Learning Lounge, King Student Life Centre
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Cultural Festival
You are invited to the 16th Annual Performing Arts Cultural Festival. It will feature cultural performances from the King's, Western and London communities. Donations can be made to the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre. Light refreshments will be provided following the Cultural Festival.
March 6 from 7 - 10 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
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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.
Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre
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Summer Jobs at King's
The Summer Work Study Program is designed to give OSAP students the opportunity to work full-time at King's. There are
9 part-time positions available for International students and 42 full-time positions available for all other students.
Deadline to apply is March 8 at 3:30 p.m.
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Now Hiring: Senior Peer Learning Coaches
STARS Learning Lab is hiring Senior Peer Learning Coaches for Fall 2019. Apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to
Dr. Adrienne Sauder.
Deadline to apply is March 8.
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CUK Global Summer School (CGSS)
The Catholic University of Korea hosts the CGSS program, which is a 3-week program that combines Korean Studies taught in English and intensive Korean language instruction.
Deadline to apply is May 10.
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Liturgy Schedule
February 25 - 7 p.m. - Prayers with the Songs of Taizé (CTK)
February 26 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
February 27 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
February 28 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
March 1 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
March 3 - 10 a.m. - Eucharist (WOTM)
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