Volume 10 | Issue 20 | January 30, 2023 | |
Good morning! Here is Your Things@King's Weekly Update. | |
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Black History Month
Throughout February, we recognize Black History Month at King's. This is a further opportunity to bring awareness of Black history and culture to the King's community. King's continues to work for further diversity and inclusivity.
Our Black History Month website includes resources, book suggestions and event listings for the month.
In the coming issues of Things@King's for the month of February, we will highlight these resources as well as examples of Black Excellence at King's, past and present.
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First-year and undecided students: Have you decided on your major?
Do you have questions about
- whether you will be eligible for your desired program?
- how to choose courses for next year?
- summer school?
Now is the time to book an appointment to talk with academic advising about your program questions and planning for next year!
Drop-In Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - noon
Visit the website for more information.
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KUCSC Election Nominations
Nominations for King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) elections for the positions of President, Vice President - Student Affairs, and Vice President - Student Events are open until February 7.
For more information, please visit the KUCSC website.
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Tutorial Sessions for ECO1022B - Introductory Macroeconomics
A series of tutorial sessions have been organized to help prepare students in ECO1022B - Introductory Macroeconomics for their midterms. Session one begins on February 5.
Download the PDF with full details.
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MEM Help Centre
The MEM Help Centre helps first- and second-year students with their MEM course work. This peer-run centre is available weekday evenings from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Cram Family Lounge in the King Student Life Centre. See the full list of courses that help is available for.
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Get Connected, Make A Difference | |
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Student Leadership Opportunities at King’s
Soph Applications - Welcome new students to campus during OWeek and help make a difference in their first days on campus! Applications are open until February 3.
International Peer Guides - Applications are now open on the King's website. Peer Guides assist international and exchange students new to King’s to adjust to university life and Canadian culture. Peer guides commit to spending one to two hours per week with their peers throughout the fall term and stay in touch during the winter term.
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SSHRC's Storytellers Challenge
The SSHRC Storytellers Challenge asks you to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research improves our lives, work and future for the better. The submission deadline is January 30.
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Ice Skating
Join King's International for some winter fun! Ice skating and hot chocolate in Victoria Park. Email Olivia Yusuf for more information.
February 1 at noon.
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BIPOC Support Group
This group is a safe place for students to be heard, seen and relate to one another. There will be conversations regarding racism, discrimination, microaggression, sexism, etc. This platform acknowledges each individual's differences and projects their voice on campus.
February 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple
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Religious Studies Students Social
An invitation for all Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers and Religious Studies students! Get to know your fellow students and the Campus Ministry team while enjoying some free appetizers. February 2 at 6 p.m. at Crabby Joe's, 272 Dundas St., London.
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Thriving at King's
A drop-in workshop series on resiliency and learning. Drop in to develop strategies and techniques; no registration is required. Starts February 2 with mindfulness, note-taking and reading.
Thursdays at 1 p.m. in KC 218
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Suicide Awareness Training
Free training will provide students with tools to help someone contemplating suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers, talk openly about suicide, and connect them with further support. For more information, contact Doreen Vautour.
February 2: 6 - 9 p.m., LH100
February 3: 1 - 4 p.m., LH100
Register at safeTALK Registration by February 1.
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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 Photos
Capture your last year at King's with professional graduation photos! Now booking appointments for February 10 - 16 (weekdays only) in KC 214. Spaces go quickly, so don't delay in reserving your spot. The sitting fee is $25. Book your graduation photo appointment.
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Grad Ball Tickets - Early Bird Pricing
Save the Date: March 17, 2023 (New Date)
Graduating students can purchase Grad Ball tickets for $40 from January 23 to February 13. We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance to take advantage of this early bird discount.
Tickets for everyone else will be $50 and can be purchased from February 13 to March 3. Tickets are available at the King's Connection, located in the King Student Life Centre.
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Grad Awards Applications
The Graduate Awards are presented to students during the annual Grad Ball. Applications are open until February 10.
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Wellness at King's: Events and Resources | |
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's
You can access apps and online resources such as 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 with trained professionals on hand, which is free to King’s students.
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King's Job Fair
Learn about paid and volunteer positions available in London. There will be booths and presentations. All are welcome. Hosted by Disability Studies.
January 31 at 6:45 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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hirewesternu Career Fair
The career fair will connect employers with students they want to meet and hire. You will be able to meet employers who are working on the challenges that interest you the most. Open to all programs, academic levels, and alumni. Visit the website for more information.
February 2 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Mustang Lounge, UCC
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Dr. Harris discusses impact of loss of ashes in CBC story
In a CBC news story about a woman's ashes being lost in a Canada Post vehicle fire, Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, discusses the impact of such a loss. "Ashes are the last tangible representation of the person we lost," Dr. Harris says.
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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.
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Bible Study
Interested in participating in a bible study group on campus? Email Annette or Fr. Peter. Time and location will be based on the availability of the group.
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Veritas Series
Join Fr. Meehan for his public lecture - Called to Listen, Serve and Heal: How to be a Catholic University in a Distracted, Polarized World. Fr. Meehan, SJ, PhD, is a Canadian Jesuit who has served as President of Campion College (Regina) and the University of Sudbury.
February 9, 2023 - 7 - 9 p.m.
Kenny Theatre, King Student Life Centre
Download the poster for more information.
Registration recommended.
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Lent Workshops Hosted by Development and Peace
Development and Peace has chosen the theme Create Hope and have chosen to work to Stand for the Land in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the global south who are defending their homelands by protecting the environment. All are welcome to join them at the upcoming Diocese of London Share Lent Workshops.
• London Central: January 30 at 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Vitali Lounge, Wemple
• Virtual Workshop: February 9 at 7 p.m. (Register)
Click to RSVP.
View the poster.
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