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Things@King's Newsletter
Volume 6 / Issue 31 / April 1, 2019
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Take good care of yourself
Stay informed on how King's can help support your well-being:
Pet Therapy is happening on April 4 to help you de-stress from studying.
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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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Ontario needs a minimum income floor
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Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Professor of the King's School of Social Work, and alumni David Knezevic, BSW '17 and MSW '18, have written an editorial that appeared in the
Toronto Star
about the impact of the lowering of Canada's poverty line.
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Save through Sustainability: Clothing Swap
Students have the option of bringing in clothes they wish to donate and grabbing items from the piles for themselves. This will be a sustainable clothing swap for students to update their wardrobes and also ditch some of their closet clutter!
April 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Garron Learning Lounge
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Talk and Q&A with Senator Lucie Moncion
Senator Lucie Moncion is a Franco-Ontarian, who was appointed to the Senate of Canada on October 30,
2016. She sits in the Senate as an independent, representing the province of Ontario.
April 2 from noon-4 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Current Issues in Political Economy
Join us for a panel discussion on the topic of
"Stakeholders, Influence, and the Use and Abuse of Information."
April 2 from noon-1:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Giving Psychology Away: Implications, Solutions, Applications
A series showcasing the applications of psychology for the betterment of individuals and society,
including keynote addresses, an Applied Psychology panel of professionals in nonacademic careers, a panel of successful King's graduates, presentations of student capstone projects from a variety of applied courses, a student career fair, and networking opportunities.
April 3, 5, and 9
King's University College
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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.
April 3 and 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
KC214
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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
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Pet Therapy
Take a study break and join KUCSC to de-stress with bunnies, chickens, ferrets, chinchillas and more!
King Student Life Centre
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Veritas Series
Dr. Benjamin Muller will give a talk titled, "Walls, Security, and the Sacred."
April 4 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
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Faculty Research Seminar Series
Dr. Chaya Halberstam will be giving a talk titled, "Digital Humanities and the Ethics of Inclusion: An overview of the Open Access Rabbinics Project."
DL 112
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Women in Civic Leadership Public Symposium
Hear from students about the community impact projects they have been working on with women community partners across the city.
London Public Central Branch, Stevenson and Hunt Room. 251 Dundas St.
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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.
April 6 and 13 from 5-9 p.m.
707 Dundas St., London, Ontario
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Independent Research Projects for Foundations in Western Thought and Civilization
Students will be showcasing their independent research projects for Foundations in Western Thought and Civilization. A light luncheon will be served.
April 7 from 12:30-5 p.m.
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Solidarity Sunday
This is a day that the Catholic Bishops in Canada recognize as Share Lent Sunday to recognize the work of Development and Peace in the Global South. Join us in the Parish Hall following the 10 a.m. mass for a meal of soup and bread so that we might be in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the Global South who do without.
April 7 from 11 a.m.-noon.
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LYAC Councillor Candidate
Apply to Run for the 2019-2020 London Youth Advisory Council. The London Youth Advisory Council is a group of 15 young people who are elected by the public to represent the 14 wards of London and Western University.
Deadline to apply is April 7.
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History Student Project Presentations
Interested in conspiracy theories on 9/11, JFK, Sandy Hook, Vaccines, the Holocaust, Pearl Harbor and more? Please join us for student film documentaries, podcasts, essays, high school teaching units, and magazines that critically analyze these conspiracy theories and their place in American history.
April 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Work in residence as Residence Assistant (RA). Applications for Summer RA Positions are now open.
Deadline to apply is April 8.
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Life After King's
Alumni from Psychology will be here to speak about what you can do with a Psychology
degree. There will be a question and answer period afterwards.
April 9 from 2-3 p.m.
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Supported Study Spaces
For Study Day on April 10, we are creating study spaces on campus to support students studying. There will be three supported study spaces in King Student Life Centre: KC004, KC005, KC006.
April 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Day of Confessions
Throughout the Diocese of London on April 10, every priest in every parish will be available throughout the day to celebrate the sacrament of penance. Father Baillargeon will be at King's for confessions throughout the day.
April 10 from 9 a.m.-noon, 1:30-6 p.m., 7-8 p.m.
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SJPS Global Issues Symposium
Join 4th year Social Justice & Peace Studies students in discussing their research in Global Issues.
SJP social open to all SJP students to follow at 7 p.m. Food will be provided.
April 12 from 5:30-9 p.m.
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Faculty Association Award for Outstanding Achievement
This award valued at $500 is granted to a graduating student from King's University College. It will be granted based on academic success, as well as individual and social achievements at the College and/or in the community. An overall average of at least 75% is required.
Deadline to apply is April 30.
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The Undergraduate Awards acknowledge excellence in undergraduate academia across all disciplines through an international call for top scholarly submissions. Global Gold Medal recipients of The Undergraduate Awards are invited to Dublin for an all-expenses-paid trip to receive their medal and attend a three-day Global Summit. Highly Commended (top 10%) are invited to attend the Global Summit.
Deadline to apply is June 11.
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Apply now to get involved with the KAMP community! KAMP mentors work directly with up to four students, volunteer with initiatives on campus, and participate actively in the King's community.
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Religion and Conflict Resolution
(SJPS 3451F)
Consider taking this Intersession course in May. In this course, students will look at the role religion plays in international conflict resolution and peace building, examine case studies including Guatemala, Northern Ireland, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Rwanda, and visit organizations in the London community working to building peace.
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Liturgy Schedule
April 2 -
noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 3 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 4 - noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 5
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noon - Eucharist (CTK)
April 7 -
10 a.m. and 5 p.m. - Eucharist (WOTM)
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