Volume 10 | Issue 33 | May 1, 2023 | |
Good morning! Here is your Things@King's weekly update. | |
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Congratulations on reaching the end of the winter term! Your hard work and determination has paid off. We hope you enjoy your summer! Things@King's is now operating on a summer schedule. We will continue to send you the newsletter, but on a bi-weekly basis. The next issue is on May 15. We thank you for reading and sending us your wonderful events.
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Thank You for Your Efforts During Another Great Term
Dr. David Malloy, King's President, thanks you all for putting in the time and effort to complete another successful term at King's. You continue to show why King's continues to truly be a place to be and a place to become.
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May 1 is the Deadline to Apply for Summer Courses
May 1 is the application deadline for summer courses! Lighten your schedule for the next academic year and give yourself more time for a part-time job or to get more involved at King's. Summer courses begin on May 8 and run until August 11. There are still spots available in a number of Business, History, Math, Psychology, Social Justice & Peace Studies, Religious Studies, Thanatology and Writing courses.
Please review the official Academic Calendar sessional dates online at westerncalendar.uwo.ca under "Sessional Dates."
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Student Spotlight: Carla Dew | |
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First Student to Complete the Memegwaanh: Indigenous Learning Honour
Carla Dew, a fourth-year Honours Specialization in Social Justice and Peace Studies student, has become the first student from Western and/or the affiliates to complete the Memegwaanh: Indigenous Learning Honour (ILH), which she says was "a natural and easy decision."
By completing the ILH, students will build respect for and recognize diverse Indigenous cultures, histories, contemporary experiences and perspectives; develop local, place and land-based understandings of Indigenous knowledge and Truth and Reconciliation movements; and will engage in meaningful Indigenous initiatives on campus and in the community.
Congratulations Carla!
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Awards Celebrate Faculty Research Excellence at King's
Congratulations to our outstanding faculty! The Research Excellence Awards is a celebration of distinguished faculty and the research they bring to King’s. Research is at the heart of the university’s educational mission, and we are proud to recognize these exceptional faculty. Congratulations!
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Dr. Malloy on Why the Humanities Are Still Important
Dr. David Malloy, King's President, has published an op-ed in The Economic Times in India about the importance of humanities and social sciences at a time when so much emphasis in post-secondary education is on technology.
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KUCSC Elections for VPSA
The King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) incoming Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) has resigned, and KUCSC will open nominations for new candidates on May 3 at 8 a.m. KUCSC is also holding nominations for Representatives of the KUCSC. For questions or concerns, email incoming President Laura Crowe.
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Summer Residence Available in the Epworth Place Houses
Right on campus, Epworth Place Houses are affordable and available this summer from May 8 - August 15. Each house has four rooms, and includes housekeeping, maintenance, full kitchens, laundry, two or three washrooms, and spacious rooms.
$50 per night or $1200 per month.
If you are interested or have any questions, email Conference Services or call 519-433-3491 ext. 4452.
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Volunteer at the St. Joe's Café
Campus Ministry is looking for volunteers to help serve food, coffee, and play music. Please email Annette if you are interested in helping out.
May 13 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 602 Queen's Avenue.
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The Global Undergraduate Awards
This is your chance to show off that project that got an A! The Global Undergraduate Awards recognize the excellent coursework of students from around the world. Global Gold Medal recipients of the Undergraduate Awards are invited to Dublin, Ireland to receive their medal and attend a three-day Global Summit (including complimentary travel and summit ticket).
Submit your work by June 7.
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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.
Students can also access Togetherall, a peer-to-peer platform to connect with others experiencing similar feelings. They have trained professionals on hand, and this service is free to King’s students.
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Join us for Sunday Eucharist
Masses are offered on Sundays at 10 a.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount (WOTM). The next evening Mass will be on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at WOTM. Noon Mass at King's will resume in the Fall.
For regular updates: Follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook.
Prayer with the Songs of Taizé: Mondays at 7 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel in Wemple. The 45-minute prayer consists of meditative chants, scripture, intercessions, and moments of rich silence in candlelight before the icon of the cross. This is the last Taizé until September.
May 8 at 7 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel in Wemple.
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Let Communications Help You With Events Promotions
We want to help promote your events! Let the Communications department know by submitting your event via the posting request form. If you have a submission for the newsletter, email communications@kings.uwo.ca. Keep descriptions brief (50 words or less). Thank you for sending us your content!
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