Volume 10 | Issue 15 | December 12, 2022 | |
Good morning! Here is Your Things@King's Weekly Update. | |
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Exam Study Break Events
Even just a 10 minute break can help you regain your focus as you prepare for exams. Here are some study break events happening this week at King's:
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Mindfulness during exams: Join KAMP mentors for a mindfulness break in the Reflection Room of the King Student Life Centre. December 12 at 2 p.m.
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Pancake breakfast: KUCSC is hosting a pancake breakfast in the Garron Lounge of the King Student Life Centre. Tasty breakfast will be served to the first 150 people. December 12 at 8 p.m.
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Ask Joe: Your Dean of Students Joe Henry will be in the King Student Life Centre to answer your questions. Stop in for a chat with the Dean. Meet our new Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID), Jennifer Slay '99 as Dean Joe's guest on King's Instagram Live. Jennifer will be talking about what her new role will involve at King's on December 14 at 11 a.m.
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Wellness at King's During Exams | |
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's
Take care, during exams season, King's! There are many wellness resources available at King's and you do not need to be in crisis to access them.
You can access apps and online resources such as Togetherall and Good2Talk, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can access 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.
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Find Support with Togetherall
The holiday season can be a difficult time for some. Togetherall is a place to feel safe and open up about issues affecting your mental health. You can access the Togetherall peer support community, wherever you are, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
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December Study Hall - December 8 - 22
King's has adjusted hours of operation to help you through this exam season. The King Student Life Centre will be open from 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. from December 8-21 and closes at 9 p.m. on December 22. The library will be open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Good luck on your exams and papers! You've got this.
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What Should I Do if I Am Sick and Going to Miss an Exam?
- As soon as possible, but no later than two days after a missed exam, complete an Academic Consideration Request, uploading appropriate documentation.
- If you are ill, please submit a Student Medical Certificate (SMC) signed by a licensed medical or mental health practitioner, detailing the duration and severity of illness or appropriate documentation supporting extenuating circumstances, no later than two business days after the date specified for resuming responsibilities. Student Health and Wellness at Western may provide the required documentation.
- When possible, inform your instructor before the date of the exam or assignment.
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Get Your School of MEM Swag
The School of Management, Economics and Mathematics is offering a one-time opportunity to order MEM swag from the King's Connection. Enter in your email address for pricing and to see images of your swag. You must place your orders in before December 20.
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Call for Performers of the 20th Annual King's Cultural Festival
The deadline to register as a performer for the event (taking place March 1, 2023) has been extended until January. Showcase your cultural identity at King's and join in this celebration of cultural diversity featuring student, faculty, staff and community talent. Email Olivia Yusuf if you are interested in performing.
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Upper Year Residence for Fall 2023
If you would like to live on campus with other upper year students, there are two great options for you. Epworth Place and the King's Commons offer eight-month leases, laundry facilities in each unit, optional meal plans, housekeeping and Physical Plant services, air conditioning in all units, and all male, female, and all-male, all-female, mixed gender units available. You'll be steps away from campus and the buses.
Learn more about Epworth Place.
Learn more about the King's Commons.
For more information or to start your application, email Residence.
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Women's Self-Defence Clinics
The Western Special Constable Service is offering five women’s self-defence clinics during 2023. Each three-day course will take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning. You must attend all three mornings to complete the course. Spaces go quickly, so reserve your spot today!
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Social Justice and Peace Studies (SJPS) Fourth Year Global Issues Symposium
SJPS is having their annual Global Issues Symposium which will feature students as they present posters on their final project related to their research. Come and see their work and learn more from these student researchers. Refreshments provided. December 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge and Extension, Wemple.
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Listen to the 94 Calls to Action
The Social Justice and Peace Studies (SJPS) department and Center for Social Concern (CSC) are organizing an online participatory reading of the 94 TRC Calls to Action on Zoom. Thank you to our reader volunteers who will be on hand to read each Call to Action. The event will be held on December 15 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (EST). Make sure you tune into the live reading as we learn to grow and move towards actions of reconciliation together.
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Programming Assistants Applications Open
Programming Assistants (PA)
Programming Assistants provide essential support to the Head Soph in team selections and OWeek program delivery. Typically, three to four PA positions are selected, and each PA is responsible for particular portfolios within the overall Orientation program. There is a $1000 honorarium for the PA position. Previous Sophing experience is desirable, but not essential.
Programming Assistant Application deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9 a.m.
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International Career Resources | |
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Workshop: Building Your Network
Perhaps you've already heard about the "hidden job market" in Canada but you're still unsure how to access it. In this workshop, Devant will be discussing how to access the hidden job market through referrals as well as tactics to build meaningful professional connections.
December 14 at 6 p.m.
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Join us for Sunday Eucharist
Masses are offered on Sundays at 10 a.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount (1486 Richmond Street). Mass is at 5 p.m. on Sundays and is followed by a community meal in the parish hall. Daily Mass is on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere and Wednesdays through Fridays at noon in Christ the King Chapel in Wemple.
For regular updates: Follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook, King's Campus Ministry on YouTube and visit the Campus Ministry website.
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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Advent Drive for Young Families: For Advent, our faith community will be welcoming donations of diapers, clothing, sleepers and other items needed for the care of infants. Donations of new unwrapped gifts can be left in the Wemple Chapel (first floor) by December 16. Your gifts will be given to the London Crisis Pregnancy Centre to assist families who struggle with the financial obligations of raising a child. | Development and Peace Group: Add weight to our voice. Be part of a family that acts for justice. In addition to being invited to an exciting webinar in January 14, 2023, all new members will be entered into a draw. One lucky member will win a trip to Montreal to meet the solidarity visitors from Colombia and Honduras during Lent. Lifetime membership costs $10, and is free if you’re under 35. Sign up at devp.org/joinus. Learn more at devp.org/campaign. To join the Development and Peace group at King’s contact Annette Donovan Panchaud. | |
Luke's Place Coffee House: You are invited to gather for coffee, games and music Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at Luke's Place during the fall and winter terms. You can explore faith, experience the Holy, and feel valued as the person God created you to be. Luke's Place is currently seeking students to perform musically, read poetry or do stand-up comedy. You can also volunteer for an hour or two at the Community Pantry. If you are looking for food assistance, you’re welcome to visit the Community Pantry. | |
Bible Study – Homily Helpers: Want to explore scripture and discover how God is speaking to you? Do you want to contribute to Sunday’s homily? Meet with other students, Fr. Peter or Deacon Jim, and Annette to reflect on scripture for the upcoming Sunday Liturgy. We will meet at the King Student Life Centre on Tuesdays from noon - 1:30 p.m. Meet by Café '54 downstairs (we will buy you coffee) and then head upstairs to KC 218. For more information contact Annette Donovan Panchaud. | |
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