Volume 10 | Issue 29 | April 3, 2023 | |
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Communications Preferences Survey
Now Open
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We want to hear from you! How would you like King's Communications to send you important campus information? Email? Social media? You tell us!
Complete the survey before April 16 to be entered into a draw for a $50 Amazon gift card.
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Research Seminar Series
The second seminar of the series features Dr. Joseph Michalski, Professor of Sociology, with his talk, "The Quantum Theory of Social Scientific Relativity: Homophily and Entropy." Learn why humans behave the way they do. Pizza lunch included.
April 4 from noon - 1 p.m. in Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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Spring Foreword
Join the Write Place for an end-of-term live reading event featuring 21-year-old slam poet, Fauzia Agbonhin. Fauzia is the author of I Never Truly Hated You and is the recipient of the 2019 Lewis Coray Trailblazer Award from the London Police.
April 4 at 2:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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Movie Screening: BROTHER
The Centre for Creativity is hosting a screening of the movie, BROTHER. BROTHER is about two Toronto brothers facing questions of masculinity, family, race and identity. There will be Caribbean food and refreshments before the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Garron Lounge.
April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre, King Student Life Centre.
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Glow in the Dark Social
Don't miss out on this end-of-year glow in the dark disco social! Hosted by your KUCSC, Residence, King's International and First Year Experience, there will be food, glow in the dark accessories and a live DJ.
April 4 at 8 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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End of Year Banquet
Join the JMS Careless History Society for their End of Year Banquet. There will be refreshments and a chance to network with professors from the Arts and Humanities.
April 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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Graduation Application Deadline
Congratulations! You're almost there! To graduate, you must apply at student.uwo.ca by April 30. You must verify the name to be announced and appear on your degree. Spring Convocation is on June 21. You will receive an email with more information about Convocation in May, so make sure you continue to check your UWO email.
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Graduating Survey
The Class of 2023 is invited to complete a short survey about their time at King's and future plans.
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Get Your Degree Frames
Custom-made King's University College degree and portrait frames are available for purchase through the King's Connection.
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Faculty Association Award
Graduating students may be eligible to apply for the Faculty Association Award, valued at $500. This award is granted based on academic success, as well as individual and social achievements at King's and/or in the community. An overall average of at least 75% is required. You can apply through your myKing's Student Portal. Applications are due by April 30.
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Hours Of Operation for Easter
King's administrative offices will be closed for the Good Friday holiday on April 7. See the full details on our Hours of Operation page. The Thames Market will remain open April 7 - 9 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Portfolio Presentation
A great way to learn more from your peers! Psychology students will present their portfolios on April 4 at 9 a.m. in Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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MEM Information Session
The School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM) invites you to an information session about the planned de-streaming of Economics courses at King’s.
April 5 at 2:30 p.m. in South Annex 151.
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Exploring Students' Priorities for a Safe(r) and Inclusive Campus
You are invited to participate in a student-led, collaborative research project about safety and equity. Specifically, this project explores your priorities for additional campus resources, supports and responses in relation to gender and sexual-based violence, violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people, ableism and racism (and their intersections). If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Lesley Bikos.
April 5 from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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ADS Minor Leads Students to Great Success
The first cohort for the Minor in Analytics and Decision Sciences (ADS) has proven that the program is placing students ahead of the curve and giving them a competitive edge in their chosen future professions.
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Ramadan
King's recognizes the importance of Ramadan to our Muslim students, faculty, and staff and has made special accommodations for this holy month. King’s has scheduled a dedicated Ramadan exam room from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Muslim Prayer rooms are on the lower level of Wemple.
Friday Congregation – Jumaa Prayer
The King's Muslim community is invited to join the Western Muslim Student Association (MSA) for Friday Congregation – Jumaa Prayer on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in Wemple Room 057.
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Exam Season is Approaching
Your exam study questions are all in one spot on the Exam Season Information page. Learn about study room availability, library and food service hours, mental health resources, shuttle bus times, and more.
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The Write Place - Online Tutoring
The Write Place offers online tutoring from Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. To make an online tutoring appointment, visit kings.mywconline.com.
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MEM Help Centre - Last Week
This is the last week for the Help Centre! The MEM Help Centre helps first- and second-year students with their MEM course work. This peer-run centre is open weekday evenings from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Cram Family Lounge in the King Student Life Centre. See the full list of courses that help is available for.
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's
CMHA offers after-hours crisis counselling for students virtually and in-person at Western until April 13 on Mondays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. To book an appointment, email CMHA.
You can access apps and online resources such as Good2Talk, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will find free, confidential support 24/7 by texting GOOD2TALKON to 686868 or by calling 1-866-925-5454. Good2Talk is available by phone or text and in English, French and Mandarin.
Students can also access Togetherall, a peer-to-peer platform to connect with others experiencing similar feelings. They have trained professionals on hand, and is free to King’s students.
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Join us for Sunday Eucharist
Masses are offered on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. Campus Ministry will not be visiting the St. Joe's Café in April as it falls during the Easter Vigil. It will resume on May 13. Mass is at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays at Christ the King Chapel (main floor of Wemple Hall).
Easter Triduum
The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount
Holy Thursday - April 6 at 7 p.m.
Good Friday - April 7 at 3 p.m.
Easter Vigil - April 8 at 9 p.m.
Easter Sunday - April 9 at 10 a.m.
For regular updates: Follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook.
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