Volume 11 | Issue 12 | November, 6 2023 | |
Here is your Things@King's weekly update. | |
Tune in to the new EDID podcast | |
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In this first Building Bridges podcast, brought to you by King's Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) and Brescia University College, students from both affiliates discuss what EDID is and how it has shaped our campuses. Special guests Jennifer Slay, King's Director of EDID, and Lissette Ochoa, Brescia’s Special Advisor to the President, Diversity and Inclusion, discuss EDID implementation and their thoughts on the Anti-Racism Working Group.
Listen to the first episode of the Building Bridges Podcast, titled Shaping Inclusive Campuses: What is EDID?
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New video series raises voices of equity-denied groups
Last week, a new video series was launched titled, "Breaking Barriers", directed by King's graduate, Moses Latigo Odida ‘09, in partnership with the Office of EDID.
The first episode in this series is Microaggressions, which tells the stories of five members of the King’s community in an honest and thought-provoking video.
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Montanna Tries
Montanna Tries, a third-year BA Honours Specialization in Applied Psychology student, is one of the hosts of the new Building Bridges podcast.
"I'm excited to be a part of Building Bridges this year to spark conversations about various topics that deserve to have a spotlight," says Montanna.
Montanna plans to go to graduate school for either Psychology or Neuroscience to become part of the research world.
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Women's Soccer Team
Women's soccer team OUA bronze medalists. Best of luck to the King's student-athletes on the team, heading to the U SPORTS national championship this weekend in Kingston.
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Western Mustangs Football
Congrats to the Western Mustangs Football team who won the OUA semi-final this past Saturday. Pictured here are the King's student-athletes on the team with Joe Henry, Dean of Students.
Buy your tickets for the Yates Cup. Come cheer on fellow King's students this Saturday at Western Alumni Stadium at 1 p.m.
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Canada Career Month puts career programs and services in spotlight
November is Canada Career Month and King's is here to help students explore opportunities, services, and resources to plan and launch their path to a bright future. There are a variety of supports and services in place to help guide students toward their career goals.
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Last day to buy King's Ball tickets!
November 10, 2023
6 p.m.
Doubletree by Hilton
Join us for an enchanted evening at this year's King's Ball, presented by your KUCSC. Get swept up into a fairytale at the King's Ball on November 10 at 6 p.m. The deadline to buy tickets is November 6, 2023.
Tickets are available at King's Connection for $55 each.
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Partnership Launch: Central Overseas Education Services
November 6, 2023
1 - 3 p.m.
SLC Garron Family Learning Lounge
Come learn about Central Overseas Education Services. They are offering their Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) as a training program on campus. All students are welcome to stop by this event to learn more about what they offer.
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King's Fall Career Fair
November 8, 2023
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SLC Garron Family Learning Lounge
King's students will have an opportunity to meet with local employers and learn about current and future opportunities while practicing their networking and communication skills.
Employers include: Canada Life, City of London, Humana Community Services and many more.
View the full list of employers.
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Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce launch party
November 10, 2023
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Student Life Centre
To empower the future leaders of our community, the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and King's University College are joining hands in support of student career development and employability.
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Wear Purple Day for Shine the Light Campaign
November 15, 2023
During the month of November, King's will shine purple lights and post purple bows across campus. On November 15, all members of the King's community are encouraged to wear purple. Purple is a symbol of courage, survival, and honour, and has come to symbolize the fight to end woman abuse.
All members of the King's community who are wearing purple are invited to gather outdside the SLC at 11:30 a.m. for a photo.
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Guaranteed Parking Spaces Available
Looking for parking on campus? A limited number of guaranteed parking permits are still available for purchase by students.
Spaces available include:
- P5-Meadowdown/Residence Lot
- P7- St. Thomas Aquinas House
- P9- King's Commons
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Upcoming drop dates:
November 13, 2023 - Last day to drop a first-term half course (withdrawn, without academic penalty)
November 30, 2023 - Last day to withdraw from a full (1.0) course and full-year half (0.5) course resulting in a grade of ‘WDN’ (withdrawn, without academic penalty). Course withdrawals after this date will appear on a transcript with a grade of "F".
Unsure about whether you should drop a course? Ask yourself these questions , and feel free to come to drop-in hours to discuss with an advisor.
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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
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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:
ACSD is offering appointments on Tuesdays from 5 – 7 p.m. In addition, walk-in appointments for accessibility services and personal counselling are available on weekdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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The King's Cupboard supports our students
The King's Cupboard, located in the basement of the King Student Life Centre, makes food and hygiene products available for students. The King's University College Students’ Council (KUCSC) restocks the shelf when supplies are running low but donations are welcome at any time and can be left at the KUCSC office in the King Student Life Centre (second floor beside the games room).
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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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