Volume 11 | Issue 10 | October 23, 2023 | |
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Fall Open House
November 4, 2023
Noon - 4 p.m.
King Student Life Centre
Do you know anyone applying to university next fall? Invite them to our upcoming Open House! They can learn about life at King's by attending information sessions about courses, scholarships, admission requirements, and student services by touring the campus in person and meeting with friendly faculty, students, and staff.
Interested applicants can register here
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Listening to Indigenous Voices
November 1, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Court Common Room.
Listening to Indigenous Voices is a seven-part series that will include a shared meal and a listening circle based on readings about Indigenous world views, the history of colonization, and the topics of righting relationships, decolonization, and Indigenization. While there is no cost for these sessions, please pre-register to ensure appropriate food is available.
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King's Ball tickets now on sale!
November 10, 2023
6 p.m.
Doubletree by Hilton
Join us for an enchanted evening at this year's King's Ball, presented by your KUCSC. Get swept up into a fairytale at the King's Ball on November 10 at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available at King's Connection for $55 each.
The deadline to buy tickets is November 6, 2023
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Bracelets with Profs
November 8, 2023
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple Hall
This event is open to all Childhood and Youth Studies students and faculty. There will be food and beverages provided, along with amazing bracelet-making stations. This is an incredible opportunity to connect and converse with profs and peers in the program. Come for the chance to create bracelets, make friends, and chat with professors.
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King's Fall Career Fair
November 8, 2023
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SLC Garron Family Learning Lounge
King's students will have an opportunity to meet with local employers and learn about current and future opportunities while practicing their networking and communication skills.
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Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce launch party
November 10, 2023
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Student Life Centre
To empower the future leaders of our community, the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and King's University College are joining hands in support of student career development and employability.
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Apply to be King's Head Soph
Make your mark on King’s Orientation through this high-level leadership role. The Head Soph works closely with the Residence and Campus Life Office and the KUCSC to select and direct the Soph team, and plan the 2024 OWeek for new students. The position is a volunteer position during the school year, and provides a 15-week, 35 hour per week paid position in the summer. Previous Sophing experience is desirable, but not essential.
Application Deadline: November 8, 2023 9 a.m.
Applications for the King’s Head Soph position are now open. View job description and important information here.
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Devant student ambassador program
The Devant Students Ambassador Program for fall 2023 is now officially open for applications. Devant is an online career support portal for students in post-secondary institutions in Canada. They offer specialized career support services and tools for students to successfully engage with Canadian employers and get hired. As a Devant Ambassador students will build Canadian work experience, enhance employment skills, and stand out in the job market.
Application Period: Open till November 3, all eligible students can apply here
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Get involved with KUCSC
KUCSC will be hosting this year's Grad Ball on November 10, 2023. Volunteers will be needed for this event and more throughout the school year. Volunteering is a great way to get involved around campus and meet new people, as well as gain valuable resumé and co-curricular record experience. If you are interested in volunteering or want to learn more, please email KUCSC events as soon as possible.
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Do you have books on wellness to donate?
King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) is looking for donations of books for the Reflection Room in the King Student Life Centre. Possible topics include wellness, mental health, reflection, spirituality, yoga and meditation. Bring your books to the KUCSC Office (KC208) Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, contact Laura Crowe.
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EDID Awareness Week recordings available
The inaugural EDID Awareness Week was a great success as Western, King’s, Brescia and Huron came together to host 20 events during the first part of October. During the week, there was a focus on the importance of decolonization, the realities of racism, disability rights, celebrating our 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and shining a light on other equity-denied groups. If you missed the King’s hosted events, you can find the recordings here!
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New video series raises voices of equity-denied groups
Breaking Barriers is a video series created by King’s graduate, Moses Latigo Odida ‘09, in partnership with the Office of EDID as a result of the recommendations from the Anti-Racism Working Group Report. The video series will tell the story of equity-denied groups at King’s and will help amplify their voices. The first in this series is Microaggressions, which tells the stories of five members of the King’s community in an honest and thought-provoking video.
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King's tackles student food insecurity
To support students, King’s has introduced the Food Cupboard, which makes food and hygiene products available in the lockers in the basement of the Student Life Centre. Operating under a straightforward concept, “take what you need, give what you can,”
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MEM Career Readiness
Career Readiness workshops will help you enhance your professional, technical and networking skills. Students who attend a certain number of Career Readiness events by their third year at King's will qualify for their co-curricular record and a certificate from the Registrar's Office. This program is open to all students but tailored to the students in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics.
See October event dates.
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Devant events
Expert Panel: Careers in HR
November 1, 2023
Join us for an enlightening Expert Panel event on Careers in HR featuring panelists Ali Najaf and Rumina Ratansi, as they share their invaluable insights and experiences in the dynamic world of Human Resources.
Workshop: Connecting with Confidence - LinkedIn Networking
November 8, 2023
Master the art of networking on LinkedIn! Learn essential strategies and tips for building meaningful professional connections - from crafting engaging connection messages, to effective outreach strategies, and even engaging with recruiters.
Register for Devant!
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Special Notice for Reading Week
During Reading Week (October 30 - November 3, 2023), our regular weekday programming will pause, with the exception of Tuesday Mass at 7 p.m. and a special Mass for All Souls on November 2, 2023, at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount (WOTM).
For regular updates, follow us @kingscampusmin on Linktree, X and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook, King's Campus Ministry on YouTube and visit the Campus Ministry website.
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