Volume 7 | Issue 42 | May 25, 2020
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The Sisters of St. Joseph Match Donations to the Student Emergency Fund
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The
Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, long-time supporters of King’s, will match donations to the
Student Emergency Fund up to $10,000. The King’s Foundation has set a goal of raising an additional $25,000 by May 31 so that King’s can provide financial support to 100 more students through the fund. We are just over halfway to reaching this goal!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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King's Hours of Operation
Although King's Campus is largely closed, most of
our services continue to operate online.
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Be Featured
If you have any upcoming announcements, please email
Communications
to be featured in Things@King's. Deadline for submission is Wednesday at noon for the following week's edition.
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Ontario Reduces Financial Barriers to Post Secondary Education
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The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending post secondary education. Those most in need can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for the 2020-21 school year.
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King's Residence changes to single rooms for September
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As King's prepares for a blended curriculum for the fall, King's Residence has also made plans for the September move-in.
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Support for people with disabilities the COVID-19 crisis
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Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC London Morning about how people with disabilities have been supported during this pandemic.
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Virtual Open House Continues for the Month of May
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This week, Residence, Admissions, Campus Ministry, Experiential Learning, ADO, Dean Joe Henry, Student Finance and the Library all have virtual information sessions.
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Some Online Summer Courses Have Room for Interested Students
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It's not too late to register for online summer courses! There is room in
SOC 3357F/G: Crime and Deviance in the Workplace. Are you interested in examining the injustices and abuses of power that are frequently at play when deviant and criminal behaviour occurs in the workplace along with the role of power in defining and prosecuting such deviant and criminal acts? If so, this course will be of interest to you as we will tackle, among other topics, white-collar crime, violence in the workplace, harassment in the workplace, discrimination, and employee theft.
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Career Design Webinar Series
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Every Thursday, Western will run a webinar focused on helping students network and start building their career.
May 28 - Want to Build a Podcast? – How to Get into Podcasting with Melina Palmer, host of the Brainy Business podcast.
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Alumni Awards - Call for Nominations
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There are many King’s alumni who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, dedication, and service to community. Nominations for the Alumni Award of Distinction and Young Alumni Award will be accepted until
June 1. Help us recognize deserving King’s graduates!
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King's Psychology Association Zoom Meeting
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King's Psychology Association is hosting a Zoom information session regarding the fall 2020 term and course selection.
Dr. Marcie Penner will be joining the club's executive team to answer any questions that students may have.
June 4 at 10:30 a.m.
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Student Parking Passes Will Soon be Available
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Parking passes will be available to purchase online on July 1. More details to follow.
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Student Resources Hub on Western's COVID-19 site
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King's community members can access this resource page from Western. It is intended to help you navigate all of the opportunities to participate in learning, receive support and connect with the University community at this challenging time while we are dealing with COVID-19 and experiencing remote learning and services.
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Alumni at Home is your chance to connect with other King's grads at a time when most of us are practicing social distancing, and maybe feeling a little bit disconnected.
Send your Alumni at Home messages for the King's community to
alumni@kings.uwo.ca. Submissions from anyone in the King's community are welcome!
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See how the Employment and Student Support Resource can help students manage their job search.
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Student Affairs is operating remotely and is here to support you:
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Sunday Mass / Daily Mass / Midday Prayer
are discontinued until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
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