Volume 9 | Issue 25 | February 28, 2022 |
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King\'s Student - Here is your Things@King's Weekly Update. |
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Cultural Festival Returns to King's
The 19th Annual Cultural Festival returns to King's in person this year! Join us in celebrating cultural diversity featuring student, staff, faculty and community talent. There will be dancing, singing and cultural art. This is THE event of the year and you won't want to miss out!
March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Kenny Theatre.
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Welcome Back!
Join Student Affairs and Campus Ministry for a welcome-back event in the King Student Life Centre. There will be coffee, hot chocolate and treats.
February 28 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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The Global Impact of Ghanaian Music with Professor Gavua
As we continue Black History Month celebrations, Brescia's Agents of Change, the Beryl Ivey Library, Western's EDI Office and EDU Africa present Professor Kodzo Gavua from the University of Ghana, who will be facilitating the seminar "The Global Impact of Ghanaian Music through the Transatlantic Slave Trade."
This seminar will take place on February 28 at 11:30 a.m.
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Catholic Studies for Teachers Information Session
Dr. Mark Yenson will be on hand to answer all of your questions about the Catholic Studies for Teachers program. There will be an overview of the program, along with a question and answer period with faculty and students in the program. All are welcome.
February 28 at 3 p.m.
Labatt Hall 105C
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Book Release Celebration with Erma Jacob
The King's/Brescia Anti-Racism Working Group and The Write Place invite you to a book release celebration and a reading by Erma Jacob, author of A Dougla's Tale, her memoir about growing up in Flanagin Town, Trinidad.
February 28 at 4:30 p.m.
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The School of MEM - Career Day
The School of MEM is hosting a Career Day with King's Alumni. Listen to successful MEM grads as they discuss how their degrees helped them get to where they are today in their careers.
March 1 at 1 p.m.
Kenny Theatre
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Intent to Register Workshops
Intent to Register (ITR) will launch March 1, and must be completed before March 31. ITR gives you an opportunity to indicate your intention to study at King's in the fall. It will also help King's make decisions to ensure we have the best selection of courses available for Fall 2022. If you are in Year 2 or above and are not making changes to your program or course load status, you do not need to complete the ITR this year.
Workshops available:
Learn more about modules in the Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS), Economics or Finance in one of the School of Management, Economics and Mathematics' (MEM) live Q & A sessions.
March 1 at 10 a.m.
Learn more about ITR from an academic counsellor including how to complete it online and important degree requirements.
March 3 at 2:30 p.m.
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International Exchange Information Sessions
If you are interested in going on exchange, this is the session for you! Going on exchange helps build your toolkit of skills for future success. This session will focus particularly on summer programs.
March 3 from 11 a.m. - noon in KC 119.
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Writing Perspectives: Creative Writing Workshops
March 3
Diversity in Characterization—Lisa Kovac & Lilly Cereghini
1 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Characterization in Memoir—Erin Clark
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
March 4
Literary Publications and Grants—Vivian Li & Rebekah Morrison-Wize
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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Yoga with Kelly
Grab that yoga mat and stay in the Zen zone with an hour long yoga session with Kelly Hefford.
March 4 at noon.
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Fighting Gender Based Sexual Violence (GBSV)
This student run webinar hopes to create a constructive dialogue with regards to GBSV. There will be presenters, discussions with a question and answer period, as well as artwork created by students.
March 8 at 6:30 p.m.
More details to follow.
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Practice your English Conversation 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 takes place over Zoom and is hosted by Misha Bower.
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
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MEM Help Centre
The School of MEM Help Centre is back! These week-night help centre sessions are designed to help first- and second-year students, and you don't need an appointment.
Weekdays during the evenings in Dante 114.
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Summer Work Study Program Applications Open
Work at King's and gain valuable experience while making great connections. You can apply for the full-time summer Work Study Program until March 25.
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International Career Resources |
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Devant Offers International Students New Career Resources
FREE Live Expert Panel: Careers in Sales for International Students
Trying to land a role in sales in Canada? Ask our live panel how they did it! We will be discussing labour market trends, networking tips, and sharing advice from industry leaders.
March 2 at 6 p.m.
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Summer IWE Program Applications Open
The Summer International Work Experience Program (IWE) is for students who remain in Canada during the summer months. The IWE Program offers you training and experience in a Canadian work environment, provides a source of income during the summer months, and prepares you for your entrance into the work force.
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Career Resources
Job Boards
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Be Well Groups Return this March!
Would you like to develop strategies for building your well-being? If so, please join us for any or all of the four sessions of Be Well: Building Confidence, Adaptability & Optimism. We will use a variety of approaches, including discussion, activities and mindfulness techniques, to address the following topics:
- Overall health and wellness
- Coping with stress
- Managing motivation/procrastination
- Exploring identity
- Navigating relationships with self and others
- Mindfulness strategies
- Supports
Be Well runs on Wednesday, March 2, 9, 23, and 30 from 11 a.m. - noon. Students are welcome to join for as many sessions as they want.
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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 come to campus, including affiliate campuses. Before you come to campus, you must complete the province's COVID-19 self-assessment tool. You do not need to complete the 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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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!
Daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel in Wemple Building on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon. Seating is extremely limited. You can pre-register by contacting Lisa Caeiro or 519-963-1477.
MIDDAY PRAYER: Midday Prayer is every Thursday at noon virtually on our Facebook page.
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITALITY CENTRE: Our community returns to the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre on March 5 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please drop off any pre-packaged non-refrigerated donations such as juice boxes, granola bars, fruit cups, apple sauce, etc. in the basket in the Christ the King Chapel, Wemple building by March 4. You can drop perishable items such as sandwiches, or cheese at the back door of the hospitality centre between 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 5. We also need volunteers on March 12. If you have any questions or would like to participate please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE: We will be offering Ash Wednesday service on March 2 at noon in the Vitali Lounge, Wemple building and at 7 p.m. at the Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. Please contact Lisa Caeiro to register for the noon service or register here for the 7 p.m. service.
Busy Persons Retreat: Campus Ministry is offering a Lenten Busy Persons Retreat from Sunday, March 6 to Wednesday, March 9. The theme of the retreat is "Desert not deserted" and is made on the participant's own time and pace . You will receive materials for individual reflection on your own time. In addition, you are invited to take part in one-hour online sessions on the Monday and Tuesday evenings to pray and reflect as a group (and smaller breakout groups, if necessary). We are very happy to welcome Dr. Anne Walsh, DMin, Lay Redemptorist Missionary, who will facilitate these sessions, and Fr. Santo Arrigo, C.Ss.R. who will be presider and homilist at Masses on March 6 and 9. Take a pause out of your busy life this Lent to reflect on how you are loved and give yourself the gift of spiritual renewal. Please see the full schedule.
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Communications and Media Relations |
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Be Featured in Things@King's!
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