Volume 10 | Issue 32 | April 24, 2023

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

Things@King's will be distributed biweekly over the summer months, following the May 1 issue. Weekly issues will resume on August 14.

The deadline for Things@King's submissions is Tuesday at 4 p.m.

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.

This Year's Valedictorian, Rishita Shukla

Rishita Shukla, who is doing an Honours Specialization in Political Science and a Major in English, has been named Valedictorian for the King’s Graduating Class of 2023. “It is such a great honour, It would not have been possible without the guidance and support of my peers, faculty, and staff at King’s,” says Rishita.

Rishita has continued to give back and make a positive impact on our community. She was involved with King’s University College Students’ Council (KUCSC), was an orientation leader and restarted the English Association. She was involved with many on-campus activities while maintaining academic success in her fields of study.

Congratulations, Rishita!

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.

Summer Courses Begin May 8

Create the school year you've always wanted! Lighten your schedule for the next academic year and give yourself more time for a part-time job or to get more involved with 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."

Exam Season Information Page

Good luck on your final week! Find all of the resources and information for finals on the Exam Season Information page. Learn about study room availability, library and food service hours, mental health resources, shuttle bus times, and more.

Dr. Nigel Joseph Receives Western Teaching Award

Congratulations to Dr. Nigel Joseph, long-time Lecturer at King's, was awarded the Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching by Part-Time Faculty as part of the 2022-2023 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Joseph was also previously awarded the Excellence in Teaching in 2021 at King's.

Sara Mai Chitty, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, was part of the Course Development Team for Western's Geography 2133: Connecting for Climate Change Action, which received the Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) Award for Excellence in Collaborative Teaching. Chitty is also the Curriculum and Pedagogy Advisor in Western's Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

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.

Young Canadians Choosing that Dual Income, No Kids Life

Dr. Don Kerr, demographer and professor of Sociology, spoke to the Canadian Press, about the reasons behind the resurgence of the dual income, no kids lifestyle. 

Student Projects Will Have Positive Impact on the City of London

Students from Psychology and Analytics and Decision Sciences put their research into practice, completing projects designed to make London more livable and sustainable.

FM Systems Available for Use

A Frequency Modulation (FM) system is a wireless communication device used to support persons who are hard of hearing, or persons who struggle with background noise. Visit the Library service desk if you would like to check out an FM system.

The Global Undergraduate Awards

This is your chance to show off that project that got an A! The Global Undergraduate Awards recognize excellent coursework of students from around the world. Global Gold Medal recipients of the Undergraduate Awards are invited to Dublin to receive their medal and attend a three-day Global Summit (including complimentary travel and summit ticket).

Submit your work by June 7.

Graduation Application Deadline

Congratulations! You're almost there! To graduate, you must apply at student.uwo.ca by April 30. You must verify the name to be announced and appear on your degree. Spring Convocation is on June 21. You will receive an email with more information about Convocation in May, so make sure you continue to check your UWO email.

Faculty Association Award

Graduating students may be eligible to apply for the Faculty Association Award, valued at $500. This award is granted based on academic success, as well as individual and social achievements at King's and/or in the community. An overall average of at least 75% is required. You can apply through your myKing's Student Portal. Applications are due by April 30.

Post-Graduation Work Permit Workshop

April 28, 2023

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Via Zoom

Attention, all International students! This free workshop will provide you with all the information you need to know if you want to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PWGP). King's International will review the PGWP requirements and answer questions.

Please contact King's International to register.

Graduating Survey

The Class of 2023 is invited to complete a short survey about their time at King's and future plans.

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 - Immigration Q&A

Canadian immigration lawyers will provide important immigration information for international students and answer a selection of student questions live. 

Virtually on April 19 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Learn more about how Devant can help International students.

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