Volume 7 | Issue 36 | April 13, 2020
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Employment and Student Support Resource Page
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King’s has committed to providing students with information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This special help page provides you information, resources and tips to help current and graduating students manage the transition.
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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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King's Summer Online Courses
Open for Registration
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King's Summer 2020 courses are now being offered entirely online via the Distance Studies session through OWL. Students can enroll in and complete King's courses from
anywhere in the world.
See the complete list of courses. Every week we will highlight some of the summer courses being offered that are new, have no prerequisites and/or are interesting. This week, we feature:
- ECO 2199G: Topics in Market Analysis - Crises 2020: Black Gold and the Yellow Metal. This course will explore the ongoing economic and market environment in the age of COVID-19. While monitoring data in real time, there will be a specific focus on economic indicators, inflation vs deflation and understanding the history, composition, pricing and drivers of commodities in general, Gold and Oil specifically. Prequisites include: Economics 2150A/B and 2152A/B or permission of the department.
- SJPS 1026F: Approaches to Social Justice and Peace Studies. The class explores multiple aspects of justice including some of the key questions we are facing in this pandemic: How do we distribute scarce resources? Who should get a ventilator? Why are Indigenous communities and others more impacted by this crisis than others? No prerequisites required.
- HIST 1404E: Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini - The Totalitarian Age. Topics include the seizure of power, personality cults, culture, education and propaganda, bio-politics, terror, war, the Holocaust, resistance movements. No prerequisites required.
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Be on Brand with a
King's Zoom Background
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Download a King's Zoom background for your virtual meetings! It will be like you're back on campus! Eight different backgrounds to choose from.
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Thrive online is a space for Western students to tell your own stories in your own words. We know that being socially connected and able to share your learning is a vital part of being able to thrive, and we believe it can also happen when you’re online. Western will be posting stories written by Western students (including affiliates) that help you celebrate, engage, relate, entertain, and educate each other.
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Changes Made to Summer
Student Job Program
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The Prime Minister has announced a change to the federal summer student job program:
“The government has announced temporary changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program. Now, employers who hire summer students can apply for a subsidy of up to 100 per cent to cover the cost, helping create up to 70,000 jobs for Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30."
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The King’s Student Emergency Fund provides financial assistance with:
- food purchases and other essential costs for financially disadvantaged students,
- housing challenges for those stranded far from home and loved ones due to border closures,
- securing an internet connection at home,
- and other financial hardships that have presented themselves due to the health crisis.
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Missing your King’s friends? Grab your favourite tea, coffee, or beverage of choice and join us on
Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. for conversation, connection and fun activities – all from the comfort of your home! Email
international@kings.uwo.ca to register.
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Date Extended -
Complete Your Intent to Register (ITR)
Apply by April 30
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Intent to Register (ITR) is your opportunity to indicate your desired degree and program choices. Complete your ITR before
April 30 to secure a priority course selection appointment for June/July.
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Hosted by Dean of Students Joe Henry and LEDC Director of Workforce Development Robert Collins.
Join Joe and Robert as they discuss job search strategies and networking tips during COVID-19.
Wednesday, April 15 from 11 a.m. - Noon.
Register by emailing
acsd@kings.uwo.ca and you will receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Join Dean of Students Joe Henry and King's KAMP Coordinator Michaeline Fall to talk about tips and strategies to manage during exams. Joe will also take your questions.
Thursday, April 16 from Noon - 1 p.m.
Register by emailing
acsd@kings.uwo.ca and you will receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Employment Support for International Students with Immploy
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Join Dean of Students Joe Henry and Fabio Bonfim, Mentorship Program Coordinator of Immploy, as they discuss tips and strategies for job searching for international students, as well as the services of Immploy.
Thursday, April 23 from Noon - 1 p.m.
Register by emailing
acsd@kings.uwo.ca and you will receive the Zoom link to participate.
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Student Affairs is operating remotely and is here to support you:
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Faculty Association Award
Apply by April 30
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Graduating students, the application deadline for the Faculty Association Award is quickly approaching! This award is granted to a graduating student from King’s University College. It will be granted based on academic success, as well as individual and social achievements at the College and/or in the community. An overall average of at least 75% is required.
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Residence for King’s Students
in Need
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The Residence and Campus Life Office is offering summer housing for King’s students currently living off-campus who may find themselves in need of accommodation after the end of April because of the ongoing COVID-19 situation and subsequent travel restrictions.
$20 per night.
Must be a current King’s student to be eligible. Arrangements must be made a minimum of 5 business days in advance.
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Third and Fourth Year students are encouraged to apply to the King's Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP). KAMP is a student-led program that aims to provide support and function as a University 101 for incoming students.
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Sunday Mass / Daily Mass / Midday Prayer
are discontinued until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
You can find live daily prayer from Monday to Friday at noon on the
Campus Ministry Facebook page
. There will also be Sunday reflections posted to Facebook by
Reverend Michael Bechard.
For regular updates:
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