Volume 8 | Issue 24| March 1, 2021 |
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The King's/Brescia Anti-Racism Working Group Would Like to Hear From You! |
The King’s/Brescia Anti-Racism Working Group (KB-ARWG) wants to hear from you! Starting March 2, the King's and Brescia Racial Climate Assessment Survey will be released. KB-ARWG is inviting all students, faculty, staff and administrators to participate in a 20-minute survey to help gather information and data on the experience of, and constructive solutions to, racism in our two institutions. Watch your inboxes for the survey!
Photo: Brescia student Panashe Nyaude gazes up at Morning Star/Gambeh Then' by Dene Suline artist Alex Janvier on an experiential learning trip with King's International, at the Canadian Museum of History, Ottawa.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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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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Parents/Supporters
You can receive the weekly Things@King's newsletter and keep up-to-date with everything going on at King's. Send an email to communications@kings.uwo.ca and include your name and email.
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King's Job Board and career counselling to help students find employment |
King’s Job Board and Career Counselling make it easy and convenient for students to apply for employment.
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Harris: Canadians experiencing collective grief during COVID-19 |
Professor Darcy Harris of Thanatology was featured on CBC radio's Cross Country Checkup, discussing how Canadians are grieving the loss of their lives and the way our lives have been, in addition to death and illness, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Martin Luther King III Inspires the King's Community in Virtual Talk
Martin Luther King III spoke with King's students and the wider community on February 24 during the King's University College Students' Council's Annual Speaker Series. The virtual address by Martin Luther King Junior’s oldest son, was attended by hundreds of people in our community. He spoke about inclusivity and the importance of higher education's role in promoting acceptance. It has been covered by various news outlets.
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Row King's UC, Row
King's Principal David Malloy was featured in this Western Gazette story about his viral TikTok sea shanty. The TikTok has been viewed over 1000 times and garnered the attention of Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle.
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Study Spaces Available for Students
Campus continues to operate mostly virtually with the only change being an increase to the study spaces and the Thames Market capacity limit as well.
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Western COVID-19 Testing on Campus |
Western students, staff and faculty can get a COVID-19 test without an appointment at the Western Student Recreation Centre.
The testing centre is open with a online booking tool to schedule appointments up to three days in advance.
Please go to the Western COVID-19 testing page for the most up-to-date information. Please access the clinic Recreation Centre Clinic using the accessible entrance facing Huron Drive.
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Special Topics Course Spotlight |
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Religious Studies 2193A
Comedy, Religion and Resistance
Stand-up comedy is an ideal focal point for analysis of social movements and changing norms around rights, privilege, “political correctness” and free speech. Comedy touches on countless traditional theological themes such as suffering and liberation, truth, taboo, and the sacred and the profane. This course will integrate all of these themes, exploring stand-up comedy from a diverse range of cultural perspectives and consider its potential value for better dialogue and understanding within an increasingly polarized society.
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The Write Place: Virtual Majlis |
The Write Place is happy to present the Virtual Majlis, an online space where students can practice their English conversation skills. The majlis will be hosted by Professor Sheri Henderson via Zoom every Monday at 9 a.m.
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Nominations for King’s Award for Excellence in Teaching |
If you're really enjoying that class and think your professor deserves an award, here is your chance! The King’s Award for Excellence in Teaching honours our outstanding faculty every year at convocation. Nominate your favourite professor now!
Nominations must be in on March 1.
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CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE: Finding Common Ground Through Dialogue |
In honour of International Women’s Day, Brescia is hosting its fourth annual Dr. Colleen Hanycz Leadership Lecture. The invitation has been extended to the King's community.
CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE: Finding Common Ground Through Dialogue. Featuring keynote address by Olympian, activist and broadcaster, Waneek Horn-Miller.
Monday, March 8 beginning at 7 p.m.
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School of Management, Economics and Mathematics Info Sessions |
The School of MEM is hosting some question and answer sessions for Intent to Register:
- Monday, March 1 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 2 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Thursday, March 4 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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King's K.A.M.P. Mentor Applications |
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Requesting Official Letters |
Beginning March 2, requests for verification of Enrolment letters can be submitted directly on your Student Centre under Academics > Documentation > Official Western Letters. The processing fee for these letters is $8 per request, and the resulting PDF will immediately be sent to the email address you provide on the request once the online payment has been processed.
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King's Psychology Association |
Book talk with Dr. Marc Lewis, author of "Memoirs of an Addicted Brain", takes place on March 2 at 7 p.m. This event is free to all members of the King's Psychology Association, collaborators and faculty. There is a $5.00 fee for any interested non-members. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Pine River Foundation which supports youth suffering from mental health and addictions. Tickets for non-members can be purchased through the USC Storefront.
Tickets must be purchased by February 25 in order to receive the Zoom registration link.
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Social Work Week: COVID Challenges and Innovations |
Hosted by the London Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW), COVID Challenges and Innovations will have three presentations, including one by a King's alumni, Siham Elkassem, BSW '15, MSW '16.
March 2 starting at 9 a.m.
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Get your fitness on with Coach Kwame via Zoom! This will be a High-intensity interval training or HIIT workout and will take place March 3 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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King's Players: Little Women |
Brought to you by King's Players, a student run theatre company.
Little Women is a musical based on the Louisa May Alcott classic. Follow the four March sisters in their journey. This virtual production will take place on March 3-6 at 7 p.m.
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Resume Workshop
Upgrade your resume with the Resume Workshop featuring King’s and Ivey Associate Alumna, Jennifer Lomax. Hosted by the King's EconoMath Society.
March 4 at 5 p.m.
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Veritas Series
ALLOWING GOD TO FILL IN THE BLANKS: PRAYING WITH THE WOMEN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
Just over fifty women are mentioned in the New Testament. Yet rarely do we know their names, and even more rarely do we know anything of their stories. Dr. Ann Garrido will talk about how prayerful imagination of their stories has been an important part of her own vocational journey as one of the first lay women in the U.S. to earn her doctorate in preaching from a Catholic institution.
March 4 at 7 p.m.
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Curious about Post-Degree programs? |
Thinking about "what's next?" as you approach the end of your undergraduate studies? Looking to jumpstart your career in a unique field? Learn everything you need to know about Western's programs, ask any questions you may have, and meet their Post-Degree Team.
This is an interactive session online and learn about the one-year career-focused Post-Degree diploma programs.
March 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Virtual Author Visit with Jennifer Robson '92 |
To survive the Holocaust, a young Jewish woman must pose as a Christian farmer’s wife in Our Darkest Night, the unforgettable novel from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Robson '92 - a story of terror, hope, love and sacrifice, inspired by true events, that vividly evokes the most perilous days of World War II.
Join Jennifer on Zoom as she discusses Our Darkest Night. All are welcome at this free virtual event; register via Eventbrite or call 519-245-8237. This is hosted by the Middlesex County Library.
March 4 at 7 p.m.
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Programming Assistant Applications Open
Applications due on March 8 at 9 a.m.
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The Centre for Social Concern at King’s: “Come in from the Cold" |
The Centre for Social Concern at King’s is hosting “Come in from the Cold: Community Voices in the Time of COVID”. This event focuses on the impacts of COVID for marginalized populations and challenges the barriers that have risen amongst the community throughout the pandemic. With a focus on racial equity and accessibility, the Centre for Social Concern seeks to draw attention to the vast inequities engrained in our society that have been magnified during this crisis.
The event will take place virtually March 11 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. via Zoom.
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Become a Transition Assistant |
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy being a leader? Do you have strong time management and study skills? Do you want to improve your career profile? We are looking for upper-year mature students to become Transition Assistants for the 2021/2022 academic year. If you are interested, please complete the form. If you have any questions regarding the program, please email mature.student@kings.uwo.ca. |
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The application for the Summer International Work Experience (IWE) Program at King’s is also now open! International students interested in summer employment have until March 12, 2021 to apply. For more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit the Work Experience website.
The application for the Full-Time Summer Work Study at King’s is now open! The deadline to apply is March 26, 2021. For more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit the Work Study page.
When applying for either program, please ensure you are using Firefox or Mozilla.
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CMHA After-Hours Virtual Support
Until April 23
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
to set up your appointment.
Personal Counselling
Students in need of counselling can access support through Student Affairs. At Accessibility, Counselling & Student Development they have caring professional counsellors to support students in managing personal concerns more effectively.
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Togetherall is a peer to peer online group. It's a safe space to talk, share and support others like you.
Tired of screen time? Try going on a King's Roots walk. See the map here. Please note, the time listed is only a suggestion. Please enjoy a stroll around campus whenever it is convenient for you. |
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Thrive at King’s: Personally and Academically
Want to feel and do better but don’t know where to start?
Accessibility, Counselling & Student Development (ACSD) is offering a series of six workshops to help students academically and personally. Topics addressed in these workshops will include:
- Activating agency
- Transitions
- Building new habits
- Perseverance and persistence
- Cultivating curiousity
- Connections & compassion
- Leading from strengths
- Flourishing
- Wide awake learning
- Balance
Build motivation, optimism and resilience along with learning essentials like time management and effective studying. You can shift your university experience to something better.
These workshops are FREE. After registering you will receive the Zoom link by email. Attend as many of the workshops as you would like.
Begins March 1, 2021 (Mondays) from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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IN-PERSON MASS HAS RESUMED
With the lifting of shutdown measures by the Ontario government, our parish has re-opened our chapel for in-person worship. Mass schedule is Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Sunday 5 p.m. Mass will be discontinued for the remainder of the academic year. Wednesday 7 p.m. As was the case before the shutdown, we require that you register for each Mass that you plan on attending through Eventbrite. We will continue to livestream the Sunday 11 a.m. Eucharist for the duration of the pandemic through our Facebook page or on our YouTube Channel. You can also find the latest link on the Campus Ministry website.
HERE FOR YOU: We know that these continue to be very challenging times with the pandemic and province-wide shutdown upon us. Know that the Campus Ministry Team is working hard to continue to serve your needs. Need support or someone to talk to? Contact us by email at campusministry@kings.uwo.ca or call 519-963-1477 and a member of our team will be happy to connect with you.
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Call for donations to St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre
With the lifting of lockdown measures, the King's Community resumes its support members of the east end London Community by distributing lunch bags of pre-wrapped food outside of St. Joseph’s Hospitality on March 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated: juice boxes, fruit cups, crackers and cheese or cheese strings, apple sauce, pudding, sandwich meats, cheese slices, hard boiled eggs for egg salad, tuna, and bread to make sandwiches or pre-wrapped healthy alternatives. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the parish hall entrance before Mass on Wednesday, March 3 from 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off on March 6 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Hospitality Centre rear door.
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VIRTUAL SUNDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Virtual Sunday children's program takes place every Sunday at a new time of 11:30 a.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.
CAMPUS MINISTRY BROCHURE
Click here to view the Campus Ministry brochure which outlines our ministries and program offerings.
For regular updates:
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Looking for a way to deepen your prayer life this Lent? Join us this Lent for “Journey with The Saint John’s Bible,” a free online series from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. We’ll explore Scripture through the beauty of art, learn to contemplate the Word of God, and grow in faith together. All sessions will be virtual. For more information or to sign up, contact Annette at annette.donovanpanchaud@kings.uwo.ca. |
This weekly series provides an interactive opportunity to learn the tenets of the Catholic faith from a variety of experts in their field. The format is a half-hour lecture followed by a question and answer period. This takes place every Thursday from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. virtually. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details about how to join the webinar.
We welcome Dr. Christian McConnell, Assistant Professor of Liturgy and Sacramental Theology at St. Peter's Seminary, who will speak about the Initiation Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) on Thursday, March 4.
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Daily Prayer Live New Schedule |
Daily Prayer Live is now being offered each weekday: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. You can join us live on our Facebook page. The prayer booklet will be posted to our Facebook page on the day of prayer or you can find it on the Campus Ministry website. |
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