Volume 9 | Issue 20 | January 24, 2022 |
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King\'s Student - Here is your Things@King's Weekly Update. |
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Bell Let's Talk Day with Mark Henick
Hear the unique perspective of Mark Henick, patient, professional, policy influencer and public figure in the mental health system, at our Bell Let’s Talk Day virtual lecture, January 26 at 11 a.m. Mark is a mental health advocate and strategist who captured global attention when he shared his story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt. This presentation is hosted by Alumni and Development.
If you need someone to talk to, King's offers Personal Counselling and peer support through Togetherall. You’ll find more information on these services in the Wellness Resources section further down in this newsletter.
January 26 at 11 a.m.
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Clubs Week
Your King's University College Students' Council is hosting a virtual Clubs Week! Get involved and meet new friends! There's a club for everyone. Sign up for a club today!
You can contact Tanya Iwas, Club Coordinator at clubs@kucsc.com with any questions you have about joining or starting a KUCSC club.
January 24 - 28
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Soph Applications Are Open
Are you looking for an amazing leadership opportunity? Did your orientation experience make a difference in your life at King’s? Do you want to welcome new students to King’s? Apply today for a position on the 2022-23 King's Soph team!
Applications are open from Monday, January 24 at 9 a.m. to Friday February 4 at 9 a.m.
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Alumni Coffee Time
Talk to recent King's graduate Carolina Guzman '19 about the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). Hosted by the School of MEM.
Zoom Passcode: 354605
January 25 at 4:30 p.m.
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Stop in for a Chat in Chat Space
Practice your English conversation skills! The Write Place is hosting ChatSpace, a new program that offers a safe space for you to have English conversation with your peers. It will take place over Zoom and will be hosted by Misha Bower.
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. starting on January 25.
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Programs Spotlight
If you know students who are applying to King's for this September, let them know about our Programs Spotlight sessions. Professors from Criminology, Psychology, Political Science and Sociology will discuss their programs and answer questions.
January 25 at 6:30 p.m.
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BIPOC Student Support Group
It is an important time to recognize the experiences of people of colour on campus and their daily life. Shifting Perspectives, KUCSC, and King's Student Affairs are teaming up to facilitate a BIPOC Student Support group.
This is a safe place for students to be heard, seen and relate to one another. There will be conversations regarding racism, discrimination, microaggression, sexism, etc. This platform acknowledges each individuals’ differences and projects their voice on campus.
Meetings will be held every second and fourth Wednesday over Zoom.
This week's meeting is on January 26 at 5 p.m.
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Mature Students Library Research Seminar
Find common ground with other mature students in this library research seminar hosted by Student Affairs. Interested students need to register for this Zoom event by emailing maturestudent@kings.uwo.ca.
January 26 at 10 a.m.
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KAMP and Relay for Life Virtual Paint Night
Show off your art skills! KAMP and Relay for Life are hosting a virtual paint night. Gift cards for paint supplies will be provided if needed.
Meeting ID: 963 6562 9158
Passcode: 987450
January 28 at 7 p.m.
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Witness - 2022
King's is hosting the Canadian Catholic Student Association (CCSA) central region conference, which will take place from January 28-30. Guest speakers include Leonard J. DeLorenzo, PhD, from the University of Notre Dame, Luke Stocking from Development and Peace and the Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., Auxilliary Bishop of London. Registration is only $10.
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Improving Affirming Care for Trans* Students
Western Student Experience is hosting two virtual focus groups for students who are part of the trans* community on January 28 and February 4 to hear about your experiences accessing physical and mental healthcare services. Email mhr2@uwo.ca to participate (an honorarium is provided to participants). |
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National Bank Financial Young Women Students Mentorship Program
If you are a female university student (undergrad or graduate) who is interested in the wealth management industry and the financial advisor role, you can register for the National Bank Financial Young Women Students Mentorship Program. Applicants also need to be students during the mentorship program, which runs from the fall of 2022 to the spring of 2023. Applications are open from January 24 - February 28.
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Psychology Student Thesis Panel
Are you considering the Psychology Honours thesis option for next year or beyond and want to get a better idea of what writing a thesis is? Wondering which prof’s mentoring styles and research areas might be the best fit for you? Come see what the experience is like from the student perspective at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom!
January 31 at 6:30 p.m.
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Spiritual Resources in a Time of Pandemic |
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Resilience in a Time of Pandemic
In 2021, the Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought (CARCT) developed a series of videos about living with COVID-19. The video series is designed to provide the King's community and beyond with spiritual and theological resources to help think through the big questions that are arising with the emergence of COVID-19 in our world. We are sharing these videos as they continue to be relevant to our current situation.
In the this video, Resilience In a Time of Pandemic, Dr. Carolyn Chau, Associate Professor, Religious Studies at King's, discusses what it might mean to think about resilience through the lens of Catholic theology. Dr. Chau proposes that building resilience would look less like individualistic "survival" techniques, and more like working on our capacity to love.
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COVID-19 Screening
In keeping with changing regulations and recommendations from the province, Western has implemented a new process for individuals who need to come to campus, including affiliate campuses. If you need to come to campus, you must complete the province's COVID-19 self-assessment tool daily. You do not need to complete the daily self-assessment on days when you are not coming to campus.
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Western's On-Campus COVID Vaccination and Testing Centre Is Open
Western’s on-campus vaccination and testing centre is open in the Graphic Services Building. You can book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, as supply allows. Any registered student with an active Western username and password can book a test or a vaccine appointment using the online booking tools. Some walk-in appointments are available.
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Togetherall
Connect with others experiencing similar feelings via Togetherall's peer-to-peer platform. This safe place also has trained professionals on hand, 24/7. They ensure all members are anonymous to each other within the community.
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Personal Counselling
If you think you could benefit from counselling, you can access support through Student Affairs. Accessibility, Counselling & Student Development (ACDS) has caring professional counsellors to support you in managing personal concerns more effectively.
King’s is offering same-day individual counselling. To set up an appointment with a counsellor, please complete the appointment request form. All appointments are over Zoom.
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Careers in Federal Government Day
Have you considered a career in the public service? Learn about opportunities to start your career with Canada’s federal government! Western is hosting this virtual career day.
January 26 at 11 a.m.
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Career Paths for Human Resources Students
Hear from HR professionals and recent King's graduates in HR. Hosted by Dr. Jeannette Eberhard, HR Professor.
Guests:
Daphne Coulombe '19 - HR Recruitment and Employee Experience Coordinator, Presstran Industries, Magna
Claire Pompilii '19 - Human Resources Specialist, New United Goderich Inc.
Nirali Vithlani '20 - Senior Recruiter, Egility Intelligence
Zoom meeting ID: 92690205272
Passcode: 199207
January 26 at 4 p.m.
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International Career Resources |
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Devant Offers International Students New Career Resources
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"Get Hired" Master Class
Calling all International students! Attend the live version of the "Get Hired" Master Class and learn everything you need to know about the "planning" stage of the job search process in Canada. You will learn all about personal branding, industry research tools, the hiring process in Canada, and more. This webinar is hosted by Devant.
January 26 at 6 p.m.
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Career Resources
Job Boards
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JOIN US FOR SUNDAY EUCHARIST
Sunday Eucharist takes place in a beautiful chapel built by the Sisters of St. Joseph, at Windermere on the Mount, 1486 Richmond St. (the corner of Richmond Street and Windermere), only a 15-minute walk north of campus. Masses are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The 11 a.m. Mass is live-streamed to our Facebook page and YouTube channel. The 5 p.m. Mass has resumed on Sundays, followed by a community meal (served outdoors, COVID and weather permitting). For capacity and contact tracing purposes, we kindly ask that you register for Mass in advance. Go to the back of the building and follow the signs. We hope to see you there!
CHANGE IN DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: Daily Mass is being offered on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. You must register in advance at kings-mass.eventbrite.com.
NEW DAY FOR MIDDAY PRAYER: Midday Prayer will now be every Thursday at noon virtually on our Facebook page.
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Communications and Media Relations |
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Be Featured in Things@King's!
Hi! We are Communications and Media Relations at King's. If you have made it down this far, thank you for reading! We work hard to bring you events information each week and we would love to hear from you. Please email Communications to be featured in Things@King's, with a brief 50 word description of your event or news. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, January 26 at 4:30 p.m. for the Monday, January 31 newsletter. Thank you for continuing to send in your content.
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Hosting an Event at King's?
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Parents/Supporters
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Hours of Operation and Contacts
Please note that most administrative offices at King's will be operating remotely for all of January. Building hours have also changed. Please refer to the Hours of Operation page for the most up-to-date information. |
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