Things@King's - Preparing for the New Academic Year

Things@King's

Volume 7 | Issue 56 | August 31, 2020

Learn More About Your Timetable

Do you need to be on campus? King's has released a searchable timetable that allows our students to know if their blended courses have available on-campus options.

Check your timetable here.

COVID Health Assessment Screening Tool

Students! If you plan on being on campus, you must fill out this questionnaire every time you plan on being at King's.

See the COVID screening questionnaire here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Stay up to date with our COVID-19 updates and FAQ page.

To reach a particular service, please click here to contact us.

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.

Parents/Supporters

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What's in the News

KUCSC Events Help Local Charitable Organizations During COVID-19

The King’s University College Students’ Council (KUCSC) has helped support three local charitable organizations by hosting a food drive and a car wash.

Read the full story.

COVID-19 Update on Financial Services

Dr. David Malloy discusses how King's Student Financial Services is taking steps to continue to offer financial services and have taken the appropriate precautions to ensure continued health and safety for both themselves and students.

Read the full article here.

Academic Counselling Helpline

Academic Counselling Helpline Going Offline:

The Academic Counselling Helpline will be going offline on August 31. The Academic Counselling Team is working diligently to respond to all student queries that are still awaiting a response. Effective Tuesday, September 1, the Academic Counselling Helpline will re-open to provide focused academic counselling support for the Add/Drop Period (September 1-18).

Specialized Academic Counselling Support for Add/Drop:

For the Add/Drop period (September 1-18), the Academic Counselling Helpline is going to be providing focused Add/Drop support for students with Add/Drop queries. Non-Add/Drop related queries will be addressed after September 18. We are striving to provide all students with the support they require prior to the September 17 course add deadline.

In order to help us serve you better, please have the following ready prior to contacting the Academic Counselling Helpline:

Your Student Number
Your Current and Desired Degree/Module Combination
A List of Your Add/Drop-Related Questions
If you are going to have a person contact the Academic Counselling Helpline on your behalf, ensure you have a release of information saved on your Student Center.

Academic Counselling Helpline Hours for Add/Drop:

If you require support during the Add/Drop period, please contact our Academic Counselling Helpline directly at 519-518-2907 or at 1-800-265-4406 during the following hours:

Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Your patience is appreciated as we strive to support all students through the high-volume Add/Drop period.

King's Shuttle Service Returns

The King’s/Brescia shuttles are back on Wednesday, September 9 with a NEW schedule!

Please check here for the bus schedule.

Masks are mandatory for all those riding the buses. For pandemic/traffic/weather related updates, follow the King's Shuttle Twitter.

Health Coverage for International Students

If you arrived before September 1, your UHIP coverage can start on your arrival date. If you have any UHIP-eligible medical expense in the meantime, hold on to the receipt and submit a claim after you receive the card. UHIP cards are already in process and will be emailed by the first week of September.

TD Connect - Coffee Chats

Early Talent Team is setting up coffee chats from September 14-18 for students interested in working for TD. Students will need to register and supply a resume, cover letter, specify what programs they are interested in and a 200 word paragraph on why they would like to work for TD.

Western Offers Novice Rowing

Are you looking for a new sport? Western Rowing is looking for athletes for their novice program. This could be your first step towards becoming a varsity athlete.

No experience needed.

There will be an information session on September 6 at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook Live on the Western Rowing Facebook page.

For tryout information, scan the code and like the Western Rowing Facebook page.

OWeek to Take Blended Approach

Due to COVID-19, this year’s OWeek activities will be held online or as small in-person events. OWeek runs from September 6-13.

Read the full article here.

See the full list of events for OWeek.

2020 Global University Climate Forum - Student Applications Now Open

We are pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2020 Global University Climate Forum. Multidisciplinary teams of students at all levels from all parts of the world are invited to submit their ideas for climate action projects. Applications are due by midnight EST on September 30. (Exceptions to this deadline will only be made for student teams from higher education institutions that are not in session at that time.)

Accepted teams will be invited to participate in the online event series during the week of November 9. Each participant must attend a minimum of three sessions.

Fall/Winter Work Study Program Accepting Applications for September 2020

The Work Study program offers students the opportunity to work flexible hours on campus in jobs that accommodate their schedules. The main objective of the Work Study program is to provide a regular source of income to students in financial need, lessening their overall debt load.

To apply please visit the Money Matters page.

This program runs on a first come, first serve basis, so students wishing to be considered should submit an application as soon as possible.

Join the King's Players for 2020/2021

King's Players is now accepting Production team applications for the 2020/20221 school year.

We are accepting applications for the following:

Producer (play or musical)
Choreographer (musical only)
Music Director (musical only)
Band Director (musical only)
Stage Manager (play or musical)
Assistant Stage Manager (play or musical)
Head of Makeup (play or musical)

For more information, visit the King's Player's application site.

Take a Virtual Tour of King's

Get a virtual tour of King's campus from one of our student guides who will show you why this is a "Place to Be and a Place to Become." Tours will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Campus Ministry

MASS SCHEDULE

In-person Mass is now being offered on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. You must register to attend Mass, in order to help us comply with the 30% capacity. Register here or contact the office at 519-963-1477 or lisa.caeiro@kings.uwo.ca. Note that, beginning on September 13, a 5 p.m. Sunday Mass will be added to the schedule.

CAMPUS MINISTRY STUDENT RETREAT

Begin your school year with an opportunity to explore the importance of relationships with God, others, and Earth. A student weekend retreat, facilitated by Father Greg Kennedy, will be take place September 25-27. Contact Annette Donovan Panchaud for more information. See the event page.

MID-DAY MID-WEEK 'DAILY PRAYER LIVE' SCHEDULE

Daily Prayer Live is now being offered on Wednesdays at noon on the Campus Ministry Facebook page.

VIRTUAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAM HAS RESUMED AT NEW TIME

Virtual children's program takes place every Sunday at a new time of 6:45 p.m. Email Maija Wilson to register.

PASTORAL COUNSELLING

We continue to offer pastoral counselling through virtual appointments at this time. Contact Jim Panchaud or call 519-963-1477 to set up an appointment.

For regular updates:

Follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook, King's Campus Ministry on YouTube and visit the Campus Ministry website.

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