Volume 7 | Issue 49 | July 13, 2020
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School of Management, Economics and Mathematics Releases Fifth Issue of the MEM Insider
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First all-electronic edition includes content from School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics students, faculty, and staff.
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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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Registration Opens for CityStudio London
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Students at partner schools can now register for
CityStudio courses that enable them to work together on prototyping solutions to London’s most pressing issues. This year, students participating in CityStudio London will be tasked with responding to issues like economic development, housing, equity, civic engagement, health, waste, water, climate change - and now COVID-19 recovery - as part of their coursework.
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Western exploring new London partnerships as Continuing Studies returns to Main Campus
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Western Continuing Studies will relocate from Citi Plaza to Main Campus in Fall 2021, a move prompted by both an impending end to its current lease in downtown London and the ever-evolving demands of learners.
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Learn everything you need to know about online versus blended learning.
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Summer Exam Schedule Now Available
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The Summer Exam Schedule is now available. Please consult your instructor for information regarding exam format delivery.
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Still Taking Applications for the Student Emergency Fund
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As a result of the generosity by Faculty, Staff, Professional Officers, Alumni and other community members as well as organizations, we are happy to announce that additional funds have been made available. The application to the Student Emergency Fund is open.
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Student Parking Passes Available
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Parking passes are now available to purchase online.
Due to space constraints, the number of parking spaces at King’s is limited. Parking on the streets adjacent to King’s is also limited and parking restrictions are strictly enforced. You can purchase a year-long pass or daily parking options.
- Pay-per-use parking at King’s costs $8.00 per entry in lots P1, P2, and P3.
- Pay-per-use parking at King's costs $5.00 in lot P7/8 (New Lot at Huron and Colborne behind Merrymount)
- Pay-per-use parking is in operation Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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New Human Rights Course Available this Fall
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Human Rights 2800E
This course explores such questions as:
- What are human rights?
- Where do they come from?
- What obstacles limit the universal enjoyment of human rights?
- Why do human rights remain so contested?
This team taught course features lectures and applied workshops by guest activists and practitioners discussing practical applications of human rights in today’s world. The course will serve as a core requirement of the new Human Rights Studies program.
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History Courses for this Fall
HISTORY 4896F: The World Wars in History and Commemoration. Taught by Professor
Graham Broad
, 2020 full-time Teaching Award recipient, this course explores the war's enduring controversies through weekly discussions and you own major project - which can take nonstandard forms, including podcasts, websites, and documentary videos.
HISTORY 4502F: The Black Atlantic: the History of Enslavement in Africa and Latin America. Taught by
Dr. Renée Soulodre-La France
, this course investigates the lived experiences of enslaved people in Africa and the Iberian Empires, and examines their influences throughout the Atlantic World and how they shaped that world.
HISTORY 4860F: The French Revolution and Human Rights.
Taught by
Dr. Robert Ventresca
, this course explores the origins and development of human rights history, focusing on the language and practice of rights in the era of the French Revolution.
HISTORY 3714F: Social Bases of Fascism.
Taught by
Dr. Robert Ventresca
, this comparative history course focuses
on fascist movements and regimes, especially Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany.
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Writing Courses for this Fall
Writing 2260F Section 270:
Workplace Writing (Blended) A fantastic way to improve your professional writing skills through coursework and interactions with King's alumni in your dream job, and to create an e-portfolio.
Writing 2301F Section 650: Tutoring Writer (Online) Improve your own writing while learning to help others write. Dig deep into pedagogy and build your experience profile for professional school through a fun and productive (online) tutoring practicum at The Write Place!
Writing 3700G, Section 650: Writing, Advocacy, and Justice (Online)
Discuss access to language and writing as a social justice issue, and learn to be an effective advocate for causes that interest you!
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Religious Studies Courses for this Fall
RS 2134B (650): Modern Moral Dilemmas
. Taught by
Dr. Carolyn Chau
, this course is an exploration of contemporary morally challenging issues, including how we allocate resources in the midst of a pandemic, the ethical treatment of animals, and care for the environment in a consumerist world.
RS 2181B (270): Science and Religion
. Taught by
Dr. Jonathan Geen
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this is an examination of the two dominant ‘world views’ in modern life, including their similarities and historical conflicts, and how they might (or might not) be compatible in the life of a modern person.
RS 2347F (270): Living the Bible: Law and Ethics
. Taught by
Dr. Chaya Halberstam
, this course typically explores the various ways that religious communities, particularly Judaism and Christianity, have interpreted biblical commandments and derived morality and ethics from biblical texts. This year, the course will focus especially on one urgent contemporary ethical imperative: dismantling biblical racism.
RS 2267F (270): Spiritual But Not Religious?
Taught by
Dr. Julius-Kei Kato
, this course is an investigation of spirituality and the role that it plays in fostering human flourishing. What is the nature of religion? What is spirituality? How are they related? How does spirituality develop in the different stages of life?
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The Write Place Summer Course Help
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Professionals are invited to share their advice and experience of how they began their careers. EXCITE will be hosting a webinar on Investment Banking.
The speakers invited are the Director of Capital Partner at BMO, and Bilingual HR Hire Coordinator at TD Canada Trust.
July 15 from 8 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.
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Creating a Successful Transition to Your First Semester of Virtual Post-Secondary Learning
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Students will have the opportunity to join the Youth Mental Health Promotion team during a learning webinar. Students will come away with some additional knowledge on:
• the importance of engaging in Student Services support – navigating resources that students have access to
• supporting their mental health when stress is the reality
• how to begin thinking of what an action plan would look like in the first few steps before the fall semester begins
July 22 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Via online using the MS Teams app.
Facilitators: Stephen Sutherland, Taylor Demetrioff, and Baily Hendry.
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The KUCSC has organized a physical distancing donation drop-off to collect non-perishable food items and hygienic products to donate to local charities in the London community. Project King’s Cares will be an ongoing initiative until September. The next drop-off dates are
July 24-26. More details to follow.
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Frame your King’s Degree – On Sale Now!
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Get 10% off King’s degree and portrait frames purchased by
July 31. Frames are available for pick up at King’s on select dates, or for shipment within Canada. For more information, visit the
Degree Frames website or contact
alumni@kings.uwo.ca.
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Mature/Transfer Student Transition to University Workshop
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Join us as we explore topics that will assist your transition to University life. Topics include:
Expectations in the classroom
- OWL
- Accessing you textbook list and course syllabus
- Campus resources
- Tips for success
August 5 at 6 p.m.
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Are you:
- A full-time undergraduate student
- In your final year of study
- Currently enrolled at King’s
Any student enrolled at King’s who meets the CFA Exam registration requirements is eligible and can apply for a scholarship, regardless of whether they are enrolled in BMOS, or even the School of MEM.
Deadline to apply is
August 8.
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King's Connection Online Shop Opens
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The King's Connection, operated by the KUCSC, is now open.
The King's Connection is the only place to purchase high quality King's branded hoodies, quarter zip sweatshirts, crew neck sweatshirts, water bottles, mugs and other accessories. All proceeds go directly back into student programming at King's.
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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 may be 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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Mass Has Resumed
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.
Change to "Daily Prayer Live" Schedule
Change to Children and Family Programs
During the summer, we will hold special virtual events while regular virtual meetings of children's program and youth group will take a break.
Email Maija Wilson at
maija.wilson@kings.uwo.ca
to register.
Peace Camp Going Virtual
This year's London Interfaith Peace Camp is going virtual and will take place July 20 to August 21. Details coming soon. Email
londonpeacecamp@gmail.com
for more information.
Continuing Offerings
We continue to offer pastoral counselling through virtual appointments at this time. Contact Jim Panchaud at
jim.panchaud@kings.uwo.ca
or call 519-963-1477 to set up an appointment.
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