Volume 10 | Issue 31 | April 17, 2023 | |
Good morning! Here is your Things@King's weekly update. | |
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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.
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Get Ahead With Summer School | |
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Summer Courses Begin This May
Taking summer courses is a great way to help 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."
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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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Student Spotlight: A Box of Sunshine | |
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Simran Mann Creates Mental Health Kits for Children
Simran Mann, fourth-year Social Justice & Peace Studies (SJPS) and Childhood & Youth Studies (CYS) student, distributed mental health kits for 120 grade three students during a workshop she facilitated at Eagle Heights Public School in London. Simran calls the kits "A Box of Sunshine," and hopes they will help lift children's spirits and help them navigate their emotions. Simran credits SJPS for motivating her to create a difference, and CYS for helping her become the facilitator to make this into a reality.
You can also read about Simran's story in the London Free Press.
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Mitacs: Supporting Canadian Innovation
Learn more about funding opportunities for those in the social sciences, arts and humanities. In this workshop, Wilson Luo, Senior Advisor of Mitacs, will provide an overview of grants and internship possibilities.
Mitacs is a non-profit organization that provides funding for partnership and student training through its independent programs and joint initiatives with Tri-Agency. As an affiliate, King's benefits from Western's membership of Mitacs.
April 17 at noon in Dante Lenardon 112. Hosted by the Academic Dean's Office.
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Economics Tutorial Sessions
These are the final Economics 1022B tutorial sessions.
April 18: 2 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
April 20: 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Wemple 174.
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KAMP Café
Take a break with a coffee in a soothing café-inspired atmosphere.
April 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Garron Family Learning Lounge, King Student Life Centre.
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Exam Season Information Page
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. Good luck on your finals and exams!
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King's Delegation Visits India to Strengthen Ties
Dr. David Malloy, King’s President, and Dr. Tracy Cunningham, Director of Enrolment Services and Registrar are visiting India to strengthen ties with academic partners, boost international collaboration, and show future students and their families why King's is a place to be.
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Summer Residence Available in the Epworth Place Houses
If you need to stay near campus or want an affordable place to live this summer, the Epworth Place Houses are available 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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Backpack Donation Campaign Continues Until May 23
Donate your new and/or gently-used backpacks or other school supplies in the designated donation boxes (KUCSC office in the King Student Life Centre, the Library, and the Accessibility, Counselling & Student Development waiting room in Wemple). Your donations will help students in need in our community. The campaign was brought to King's by first-year Social Justice & Peace Studies student Trista Reid.
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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 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.
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Ramadan
King's recognizes the importance of Ramadan to our Muslim students, faculty, and staff and has made special accommodations for this holy month. King’s has scheduled a dedicated Ramadan exam room from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Muslim Prayer rooms are on the lower level of Wemple.
Friday Congregation – Jumaa Prayer
The King's Muslim community is invited to join the Western Muslim Student Association (MSA) for Friday Congregation – Jumaa Prayer on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in Wemple Room 057.
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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.
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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.
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Graduating Survey
The Class of 2023 is invited to complete a short survey about their time at King's and future plans.
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Get Your Degree Frames
Custom-made King's University College degree and portrait frames are available for purchase through the King's Connection.
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Join us for Sunday Eucharist
Masses are offered on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. There are no noon masses this week at King's (April 19-21).
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 prayer takes once a month and the schedule can be found here.
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