Volume 11 | Issue 05 | September 18, 2023 | |
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This week is Get Involved Week! Students can visit the Spriet Lounge in the Student Life Centre to explore opportunities to become involved in the King's community. Get Involved Week gives students the chance to learn about clubs, groups, and events on campus that they can participate in.
September 18-21, 2023
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spriet Lounge, Student Life Centre
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New version of Alert WesternU available for download
Alert WesternU, Western’s emergency mass notification system, alerts all current members of the university community, including King's, by email in the event of imminent danger, building evacuation, severe weather emergencies (such as a tornado), or critical university status updates.
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USC Health and Dental Plan Opt-Out Deadline
September 23, 2023, at 11:30 p.m.
All full-time tuition for King’s students includes the USC Health and Dental Plan. You may opt out of the plan if you have equivalent coverage under another plan. You may also opt out of the Virtual Doctor plan. The opt-out information is available on the plan website.
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Nominations for KUCSC Vice President Student Affairs
The King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) is opening up their nominations for Vice President Student Affairs (VPSA) and any un-filled Representative positions. If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved with your academic and/or student community, these are the positions for you.
Nomination forms and position details can be found @kucsc on Instagram or at www.kucsc.ca. Contact KUCSC Communications or visit the KUCSC office at KC208.
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Join the Development and Peace Student Group
Interested in joining a group dedicated to peace, justice, and social causes? Passionate about creating change through education, advocacy, and fundraising? The Development and Peace Student Group aims to cultivate a profound understanding of how we can protect and preserve our planet, its inhabitants, and their rights in the face of ongoing challenges. Join them in making a difference!
Starting the week of October 2 the group will meet weekly depending on availability. If you are interested please contact Annette Donovan.
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Students Gather with Indigenous Elders
The Ecological Justice course held its first class in the reflection circle at King's.
Ecological Justice highlights the connections between colonialism and environmental destruction. In holding a welcoming ceremony at the reflection circle with Indigenous Elders Dan and Mary Lou Smoke, students had the opportunity to further understand the centrality of decolonization to ecological justice and the power of storytelling as Indigenous knowledge sharing.
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King's Connection Selling Orange Shirts from Atlohsa
The King's Connection shop is selling orange shirts from Atlohsa Family Healing Services. The shirts cost $22.99 with sizes ranging from small to 2XL. Proceeds go back to Atlohsa, a non-profit organization aiding community members impacted by residential schools and colonization.
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King's Chamber Choir Seeking New Members
Our very own award-winning King's University College Chamber Choir is looking for new members of all voice types. We are a vibrant and welcoming community of people who have a passion to sing in a wide range of musical styles and perform two concerts a year. We rehearse on Thursday evenings. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, professional officer, staff, or alumnus, if you have a love of choral singing, then we would love to hear from you!
Sign up for a vocal interview
For more information, contact their conductor, Janet Loo
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Veritas Lecture Series
September 21, 2023
7 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre, Student Life Centre
The Veritas Lecture Series brings together speakers from a variety of backgrounds to explore the depth of human experience and and share important truths.
In this year's President's Lecture, titled "Dibaajimowin: Kinship, Healing and Storytelling," Summer Bressette, an Anishinaabe storyteller, artist, educator, curator, and consultant from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, will explore the role of family, land, and language in Anishinaabe storytelling and the role that storytelling plays in healing intergenerational trauma.
Current students who attend this event will be given a credit on their co-curricular record.
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Homecoming Vendor Expo
September 23, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
King's Green
Last week we sent out a special Homecoming edition of Things@King's highlighting a few of the events students would enjoy.
You do not want to miss the new Vendor Expo at King's Fest. Shop and support local local businesses and vendors!
Shop unique products, including Petite Press, The Candy Gram, Queens Candles, Made by Annie, and more!
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Tie-Dye Campus Event
September 20, 2023
1 - 3 p.m.
The Quad at King's
Drop by the Quad at King's (the area bounded by the Cardinal Carter Library, Dante Lenardon Hall and Labatt Hall) to tie-dye your own tote bag, while supplies last.
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Respecting and Understanding Truth and Reconciliation
September 21, 2023
3 - 5 p.m.
Vitali Lounge Extension
Please join The Write Place for The Year Opening Talks series. Indigenous Elder Liz Akiwenzie will present a talk titled "Respecting and Understanding Truth and Reconciliation." The event can also be attended and viewed via the live stream on Zoom.
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Ask Joe
September 21, 2023
11 a.m.
King Student Life Centre
Join your Dean of Students, Joe Henry in the King Student Life Centre every third Thursday from 11 a.m. until noon. Ask him any questions you have or stop by for a quick chat.
You can also watch on Instagram Live.
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A new opportunity for students to compete for King's.
King’s has received an extramural membership with the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association – Ontario Collegiate Recreation which will provide an outlet for our students to compete against other teams from across the province.
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Western’s Bachelor of Education Information Session
September 19
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Zoom Link
Interested in becoming a teacher? Planning to apply to Western’s Bachelor of Education program? Join us for an information session on September 19 to have your questions answered, and learn about admissions criteria, program structure, and more!
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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 the record on their co-curricular activities 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 event dates
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Join us for Sunday Eucharist
Masses are offered in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount (WOTM) on Sundays at 10 a.m. and at 5 p.m. followed by the community meal in the parish hall. Weekday Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at WOTM and noon mass on Thursdays and Fridays at King's Christ the King Chapel.
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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