Volume 11 | Issue 02 | August 28, 2023

Here is your Things@King's weekly update.

OWeek Is Coming!

September 3 - September 9, 2023

Start your new life at King's by getting involved with a week of fun Orientation events and activities, created by the King's Head Soph Team. Check the 2023 OWeek schedule to learn how you can get involved in the fun.

Follow kingsfirstyear for more information.

In the News

Work study students see programs as great opportunities

King’s Work Study and International Work Experience programs allow students to develop new skills, build self-confidence and expand their professional network. Read about how you can apply for a work study position.

Psychology alumnae made King’s proud at US-based conference

A great learning experience of presenting posters at the Conference of the Society for Scientific Exploration earned three Psychology alumnae numerous accolades. The Society's education chair said that "she could not have been more pleased with the calibre of the (King's) students." 

The Dean Is In: How Joe Henry Engages with Students

Joe Henry, Dean of Students, recently spoke with Inside Higher Ed about "Ask Joe," his monthly drop-in session for students which is also live-streamed on King's Instagram. Henry says it is "a unique way to open up a dialogue for students."

Keeping Up with King's

Support for our Students from ACSD

Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development (ACSD) provides support for all students in the following areas:

• Accessibility services
• Personal counselling (mental health and wellness)
• Career services
• Learning skills services
• Appointments with our campus social worker

All services are free and confidential and are available by scheduled appointment Monday to Friday.

New This Year

We are also offering appointments on Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. In addition, we offer walk-in appointments for Accessibility Services and Personal Counselling weekdays from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Student Cards

You can pick up your student card at the Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk, located in Room W045 in Wemple Hall, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

New Student? Upload your photo,

Lost your card? Follow these instructions.

Food Resources for Students

Food insecurity is an issue faced by many individuals and can absolutely be an issue that students face. We encourage you to reach out to Emily Carrothers, our campus social worker, for support if you are experiencing a lack of food. There are also resources, including food banks, that you can access at any time.

Proctor and Hall Monitors Needed for Exams

The exam office is hiring fourth-year undergraduate students in an Honours program to be proctors and hall monitors for exams. The pay is $16.12 per hour and flexible shifts are available.

Email the Exam Office to apply. The deadline is September 4.

Getting To King's

Due to space constraints, the number of parking spaces at King’s is limited. Students are advised to plan carefully before driving to King’s.

• There are nine parking lots on the King’s University College campus, and a limited number of guaranteed parking permits are available for purchase by students.
• Take advantage of your LTC passes and the free shuttle service to and from the Western main campus and Brescia. 
• Parking on the streets adjacent to King’s is also limited. Parking restrictions are strictly enforced.
• King's has bike parking on campus. Check the King's Campus Map for the best place to lock up your bike.

Things@King's

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Follow King's on Social Media

Keep up to date with King's, interact with other students and join the conversation about what's happening on campus and in the King's community. Follow us on social media @KingsatWestern on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter/X and at kingsatuwo on YouTube.

Featured Events

For full event listings, visit our Events Calendar.

Homecoming

September 22-24, 2023

Join members of the King's alumni family, faculty, staff, friends, and other students for The Greatest Homecoming on Earth. There will be plenty of fun activities for everyone to enjoy, including the Friday Night Live concert with Gareth Bush '13, Speed Mentoring, Faculty Chat, King's Fest and a screening of the Western Mustangs football game. This is a great chance to network while having fun with members of the King's community.

Register today for The Greatest Homecoming on Earth and plan your Homecoming weekend activities with the Calendar of Events.

Student Reconnection and Learning Development Day

August 30, 2023

8:30 a.m.

King Student Life Centre

Sessions for incoming and upper-year students will be hosted by The Write Place, Library Services, Learning Skills Services, King's ITS, and our Wellness Team.

Meet the Quad Squad

September 6 - 15, 2023

Do you have questions about King's, its programs and services? Visit the Quad Squad, the special information and welcome tent, located in the quad patio/sidewalk area bounded by the Student Life Centre, Cardinal Carter Library, Dante Lenardon Hall and Labatt Hall. Student leaders and staff from Student Affairs, Central Services and Enrolment Services will be there to help provide the answers.

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

Join us for Sunday Eucharist

Masses are offered on Sundays at 10 a.m. and at 5 p.m. (beginning September 10, 2023) in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount (WOTM). Evening Mass will be on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at WOTM. Noon Mass at King's on Thursdays and Fridays will resume on September 14, 2023.

For regular updates, follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook.

Welcome Back BBQ 

September 10, 2023

Campus Ministry resumes community meals following the Sunday 5 p.m. Mass with their Welcome Back BBQ. You can volunteer to serve, prepare a meal or donate financially.

Prayer with the Songs of Taizé

Resumes September 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Taking place in Christ the King Chapel (Wemple), join Campus Ministry for a time of contemplative Christian prayer, accompanied by a simple chant. Full schedule found here.

Listening to Indigenous Voices

Begins September 27, 2023

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Court Common Room

This is a 7-part series* every Wednesday.

While there is no cost for these sessions, please pre-register to ensure appropriate food is available. Meal and materials will be provided. See the poster or visit the Other Campus Connections page for more information or to register.

*Acknowledging the unpredictability of life, we ask participants to make every effort to attend all sessions. 

Annual Student Retreat

September 29 to October 1, 2023

Spend a weekend away at the Five Oaks Centre in Paris, Ontario with other students to reflect and to connect with friends old and new alike. Click here for more information and to register. See the poster for more information.

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