Volume 9 | Issue 9 | November 1, 2021 |
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November is Canada Career Month
Canada Career Month is here and this year's theme is It's Possible! It's possible to volunteer your way to meaningful work. It's possible to find a mentor. It's possible to be a mentor! It's possible to find meaningful resources at King's. These resources include:
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The King's Promise - A four-year program that guarantees students meaningful employment within their first six months post-graduation through participation in programming created or supported by King's.
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King's Job Shadowing Program - Over the Winter Reading Week, students will job shadow over two consecutive days with a matched employer.
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King's Job Board - View hundreds of jobs listed by interested employers.
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No Food Permitted in the Library
A friendly reminder that there is no food permitted in the library at this time. Lidded drinks are allowed. Thank you!
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Academic Counselling Appointments Return
The Academic Advising Office will once again be offering one-on-one academic counselling. These appointments will be held via Zoom, as we still are unable to offer in-person counselling. If you need an appointment, please complete a Student Intake Form. Be sure to include your detailed questions or area of concern, so that the counsellor can be prepared and able to make the most efficient use of your appointment time. Please also include your availability for the upcoming week so that we can book a time that fits your schedule. Please note that attending an academic counselling appointment is not a reason to miss classes. |
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King's/Brescia Shuttle Bus Update
- The King's/Brescia shuttle bus will not be running during the Fall Reading Week (November 1-5).
- The Epworth Ave. bus stop has been moved by ten feet. Please look for the bus sign since this is where the shuttle will be stopping.
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Western Foot Patrol Closed
The Western Foot Patrol is closed for Reading Week (November 1-5). They will resume normal operations on November 8.
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Microsoft Excel Skills - Introduction
This workshop is designed to help you sharpen your Excel skills. Topics include data analysis tool pack, solver add-in, regression, charts and pivot tables.
November 3 from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.
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Diwali Lunch
Come join King's International at the annual Diwali Lunch to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights. Lunch will take place at Karahi and Grill, 118 Dundas St.
November 4 at noon.
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King's Virtual Open House
Tell your friends! King's will be hosting a Virtual Open House on November 6 starting at 10 a.m. Interested students can learn about the programs and student services King's has to offer from professors and King's administrative staff.
November 6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre Needs Food Donations
King's Campus Ministry is looking for pre-packaged, non-refrigerated food donations such as juice boxes, granola bars, raisins, fruit cups, etc. Please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud if you would like to drop off food donations or would like to volunteer. Students can also drop off food donations to the Christ the King Chapel in Wemple until Friday, November 5 at 4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed on November 6 at 11 a.m. Lunch bags will be handed out at noon at the Hospitality Centre.
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Shaking the Movers
Shaking the Movers is a workshop that will focus on rights and advocacy with children aged 8-12 years old. This is part of a national initiative developed by Senator Landon Pearson. Undergraduate students design the workshop activities and then facilitate the workshop with children in the local area. Young people's insights and suggestions are then passed onto decision makers. This is the first Shaking the Movers in London at King's and will take place online on November 12. If you know any children in London who might be interested, please let them know about this exciting opportunity! For more information, please contact Felicidy Hocking.
November 12 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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COVID-19 Screening
A friendly reminder to complete your COVID-19 screening every day before coming to campus. If you are feeling unwell, please keep the King's community safe and remain at home. Thank you. |
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Western's On-Campus 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 first and second doses of 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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Be Well: Building Confidence, Adaptability and Optimism
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" when we will use a variety of approaches, including discussion, activities and mindfulness techniques, to address the following topics:
- Overall health & wellness
- Coping with stress
- Managing motivation/procrastination
- Exploring identity
- Navigating relationships with self and others
- Mindfulness strategies
- Supports
The last group will be held virtually from 11 a.m. – noon on November 10.
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Personal Counselling
Students in need of counselling 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 or call 519-433-3491 ext. 7800.
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Appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. until December 8. Registration ends at 8 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., 11 a.m. and 5 p.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: Daily Mass is being offered on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon in Christ the King Chapel (first floor of Wemple Building). Space is very limited. Please contact the Campus Ministry office at 519-963-1477 or lisa.caeiro@kings.uwo.ca to reserve a space. Please note, there will be no daily Mass during Reading Week.
CONFESSIONS: Father Paul Kim will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to masses at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays in the Christ the King Chapel (Wemple).
VIRTUAL MID-DAY PRAYER: Join us on Mondays at noon for Virtual Mid-Day Prayer live on the Campus Ministry Facebook page. Virtual prayer will resume after Reading Week.
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BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: November is the month of remembrance. King’s Book of Remembrance is located at the back of the Christ the King Chapel in the Wemple Building Monday to Friday. If you wish, you are invited to write the name of your loved ones in the book so that, as a community, we might hold them in prayer. |
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE GROUP: If you are interested in engaging in meaningful conversation about issues of social justice, understanding how we can effect change in the world today, making a difference in people’s lives, and building community, please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud to get involved.
SEEKING UNIVERSITY STUDENT LEADERS: We are seeking university student leaders who wish to engage children of various age groups 0-16 in learning about their faith throughout the year. If you are interested and want to learn more, contact Maija Wilson.
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VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY: Zoom Bible study for students meets virtually every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in meeting other faith-filled students and growing your faith, contact Annette Donovan Panchaud for more information. Bible study will continue after Reading Week. |
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Communications and Media Relations |
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Be Featured in Things@King's!
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Hours of Operation and Contacts
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Hosting an Event at King's?
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