Volume 10 | Issue 35 | May 29, 2023

Good morning! Here is your Things@King's bi-weekly summer update.

National AccessAbility Week - May 29 - June 2

Approximately one in five people face various accessibility challenges everyday, some of which may be invisible. AccessAbility Week in Canada celebrates the diversity of abilities and the work being done toward creating a more inclusive society for all. The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization office is hosting two events at King's to raise awareness and bring important conversations on disability to King's.

Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?

Join Dr. Taunya Wideman-Johnston, a social scientist, speaker, and advocate, as she reframes disability. Dr. Wideman-Johnston's session, "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?", offers an evidence-based perspective that unpacks being a professional with an invisible disability. This free presentation calls to those interested in equity, social change, and allyship in the workplace.

May 29 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Labatt Hall 100

Lunch and Learn

In celebration of AccessAbility Week, a Lunch and Learn will be held to demystify myths pertaining to the Blind and Deaf communities. The guest speaker will be Cheri-Leigh Fowlow from CNIB Deafblind Community Services. 

May 31 from noon - 1:30 p.m. in Labatt Hall 100

Valentina Virviescas-Medina

Chief Communications Officer - King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC)

Valentina Virviescas-Medina, a second-year Childhood and Youth Studies and Sociology student, is the incoming KUCSC Chief Communications Officer.

Valentina plans to bring a fresh perspective on how to reach students, creating a stronger relationship between KUCSC and the student body using media content and outreach. “I’ve had the chance to make note of the things I felt the King's community did best to make me feel seen and heard,” she says. Good luck in your new role, Valentina!

Schedule of Events

Graduates! We can't wait to see you back for Spring Convocation. You can find everything Convocation related, including the day's schedule, on the Spring Convocation page.

June 21 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Under Siege: Islamophobia and the 9/11 Generation

As part of the June 6 Commemoration of remembering Our London Family, Western's Office of EDI is hosting a special webinar with Professor Jasmin Zine titled Under Siege: Islamophobia and the 9/11 Generation on June 5 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The event is free, but registration is required.

Our London Family Vigil

The City of London and the Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI) ask us to join them for the Our London Family Vigil. Maghrib prayer onsite. For those who intend to pray, please bring prayer mats.

June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Plaza - Intersection of Hyde Park and South Carriage Road.

Election Cycle for KUCSC

King's University College Students' Council has updated their election cycle:

• Campaign starts - May 30
• VPSA debate night - June 1 at 5 p.m. 
• Campaign closes - June 9
• Voting opens on June 8 at 8 a.m.
• Voting closes on June 9 at 8 p.m.

KUCSC is Hiring

KUCSC has 34 jobs available from executive assistant to the president, to event staff coordinator, and graphic design commissioner. You must send a cover letter and resume to the respective executive that you are applying under (eg. VP of Events), and once the application is received, they will schedule an interview with you and two executives.

See the full list of jobs available at the KUCSC.

Deadline to apply is June 2 at 4 p.m.

Screenagers Next Chapter

Hosted by the department of Psychology, this event brings together both parents and teens in hopes that the film and discussion will shed light upon technology use (e.g., social media, video games) and its impact on teens' and parents' mental health. If you think your parents or younger siblings/family members might be interested, bring them along to watch this screening.

June 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kenny Theatre, King Student Life Centre

Keon Edwards Signs with CFL's Tiger-Cats

Congratulations to King’s student-athlete Keon Edwards, who has been signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Keon, a fourth-year BA Sociology major with a minor in Criminology, was a running back for the Western Mustangs.

Savaughn Magnaye-Jones Headed to CFL

Congratulations to King’s student-athlete Savaughn Magnaye-Jones, who has been signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Magnaye-Jones, a fourth-year BMOS Specialization in Finance and Administration student, was a receiver for the Western Mustangs.

Good luck and congratulations to both Keon and Savaughn.

King's Students Head to Sweden and England

Students in Childhood and Youth Studies (CYS) embarked on two international exchanges, one with Malmö University in Sweden (May 20-27) and another with Winchester University in England (May 27-June 3). In each exchange, eight King’s students will learn about and compare policies, child-focused institutions and discourses that pertain to children and youth in Canada to international contexts.

Can the Dead Communicate with Cell Phones?

“I’ve had an interest in the survival hypothesis - the hypothesis that consciousness can continue to exist, at least for a time, after the death of the physical body - since I was a child,” says Dr. Imants Barušs, Professor of Psychology. Dr. Barušs has been awarded a BIAL Foundation Grant for Scientific Research for his study, After-Death Communication with Cell Phones.

Summer Residence Available in the Epworth Place Houses

Right on campus, Epworth Place Houses are affordable and available this summer until August 15. Each house has four rooms, and the price includes housekeeping, maintenance, full kitchens, laundry, two or three washrooms, and spacious rooms.

$50 per night or $1200 per month. Spaces are filling up, so don't delay.

If you are interested or have any questions, email Conference Services or call 519-433-3491 ext. 4452.

Career Resources

Career Resources

• Career Connect
• Western Careers
• Careers: Students and New Professionals - Learn more about Ontario Public Service opportunities for students and new professionals.

Job Boards

• King’s Job Board
• Outcome Campus Connect

Devant Career Events - Marketing & Communications

Are you interested in a career in marketing and communications? Devant's industry experts from the Canadian Marketing Association [CMA] and sagecomm are ready to share their personal career journeys, provide context through their lived experiences, and answer your questions live.

Virtually on June 7 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Learn more about how Devant can help International students.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's

You can access 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.

Men's Health Week takes place from June 13-19. Togetherall, is a place where men can come and open up anonymously and get the support they need, anytime. Togetherall is a peer-to-peer platform that connects with others experiencing similar feelings, and is available to all students. They have trained professionals on hand, and this service is free.

Hosting Events at King's

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