Volume 11 | Issue 06 | September 25, 2023 | |
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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September 30, 2023 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. It also provides an opportunity for every Canadian to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.
Please note, September 29, 2023 will be observed as a non-instructional day in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
To find resources for reflection and learning, as well events that are happening in the King’s community and beyond visit our website.
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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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Flag Raising Ceremony in Honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2023
11 a.m.
Wemple Hall – In front of the Flag Poles
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, everyone is invited to join the King’s community for reflection in front of the Wemple Hall flag poles. Residential school survivor and Indigenous Elder Lyla Bruyere will share her story. The Survivor’s Flag will be raised to remember and honour the lives lost and impacted by the residential school system.
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EDID Awareness Week
October 2 - 6, 2023
Registration is now open for EDID Awareness Week! This year’s theme is Honouring our Ancestors by Coming Together to Work Towards Reconciliation and Equity. The goal of EDID Week is to model unity in this work and bring a week of powerful learning and awareness to our campus communities. There will be events and activities to share education and awareness on the importance of decolonization, the realities of racism, disability rights, faith systems, celebrating our 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and shining a light on other equity-denied groups.
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October 3, 2023
7 p.m.
The Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre, Darryl J. King Student Life Centre
Internationally known and revered advocate, activist, and author, David Suzuki will speak virtually to our community about Environmental Equity issues as well as the challenge of systemic racism on October 3, 2023, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. In-person panelists will join us for a discussion in the Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre.
Register for this event (in person)
Register for this event (virtual)
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What is EDID? - Town Hall
September 27, 2023
Noon
Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple Hall
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) is excited to introduce its town hall series, meant to bring the King’s community together for meaningful discussions of all things EDID. The first town hall will be: What is EDID? And what is your responsibility? Refreshments provided.
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Faculty of Education Information Sessions
October 03, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple Hall
Thinking about teachers college? Don't miss this! In a panel presentation format representatives from each of the Faculties of Education will provide information about their programs and answer questions about the application process.
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Join Western B.L.U.E
Student applications for the Western Black Leadership University Experience (B.L.U.E.) are now open! This is a paid part-time leadership experiences for up to 15 Black students from November 2023 to March 2024.
Apply by October 1, 2023!
The application and more info about the responsibilities, process, and key dates can be found on the Western B.L.U.E. webpage.
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Food Support Resources
Need grocery cards? Students can contact our Campus and Community Social Worker, Emily Carrothers.
Students can apply for the Student Emergency Fund which can provide students with up to $250.00 in one time funding fulfill basic/emergent needs. Apply for funds through the Dean of Students Office.
London Food Bank List
Meal Calendar
The Food Support Resources (Food Bank with USC at Western) has closed for walk-in service. Students can still anonymously request a hamper via this link.
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King's Chamber Choir seeking new members
Our award-winning Chamber Choir is looking for new members of all voice types to sing in a wide range of musical styles and perform two concerts a year. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, professional officer, staff, or alumnus, if you have a love of choral singing, we would love to hear from you! Sign up for a vocal interview or contact the conductor, Janet Loo for more information.
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Work Study Positions Still Available for the Office of EDID
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) has two work study positions available – Website Content and Social Media Manager. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please email edid@kings.uwo.ca.
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Unified Basketball in Partnership with Special Olympics intramural league
Sundays 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Western Student Recreation Centre.
From September 24th - December 3rd students are invited to join the community of Unified Sports, as it brings together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities playing together on the same team. This is a great opportunity to unite the community and meet new friends while having a lot of fun! There are NO games on October 8th and 29th.
Come out and have some fun, online registration is currently open!
Register!
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Listening to Indigenous Voices
Begins September 27, 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.
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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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The Communications and Media Relations department wants to share your events and news with the King's community.
- Do you have news to share with your classmates and the King's community about an on-campus student initiative? Submit your content by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday for consideration for next Monday's issue.
- We want to help promote your events! Submit your event via the posting request form.
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Do you have something you'd like to share on our Video Bulletin Boards (VBB)? Submit your VBB image for consideration. Image size must be 945 px x 540 px and maximum upload size is 2 MB. Note that the maximum run time is three weeks.
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For events, submit your information via the posting request form to be added to our events calendar.
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For news stories, keep descriptions brief (50 words or less) and send them to our Communications email.
We look forward to sharing your news and events.
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