Volume 10 | Issue 17 | January 9, 2023 | |
Good morning! Here is Your Things@King's Weekly Update. | |
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Top News Stories of 2022
Welcome back everyone! We hope you had a restful break and are ready to take on 2023. Over the course of 2022, the King’s community, including our students, faculty and staff, all worked together to make this a vibrant campus, full of activities and accomplishments. King’s welcomed new leaders, celebrated our community’s achievements and even sent our students across the world for the first time since the pandemic began. Please join us as we celebrate 2022 by highlighting some of the top news stories.
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Study Abroad with International Exchange
Studying aboard gives you invaluable experience that you will carry for a lifetime. You'll learn new ways of solving problems, gain first-hand exposure to the culture, language and economy of another country. Exchanges are available for one or two semesters in India, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Colombia, Austria, China, Australia and Turkey. You can read about student experiences here and email King's International for more information. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2023 for the 2023-2024 academic year.
You can also learn more about exchange at the Exchange Information Session on January 10 at 11 a.m. in KC 119.
King's International is hosting a Welcome Back Social for new and returning international students. January 13 at 3 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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Student Leadership Opportunities at King’s
There are many ways to get involved and become a student leader at King’s. Please take some time to learn about the available positions and make note of the application deadlines.
Residence Staff – Applications are now open. The deadline is January 18.
Join the Residence Life Staff as a Residence Assistant or House Coordinator.
Questions? Visit the website for more information or contact residence@kings.uwo.ca.
International Peer Guides – Applications are now open on the King's website.
Peer Guides assist international and exchange students new to King’s with adjustment 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. There is also an opportunity to sign up for more peers during the second semester.
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Academic Dean's Office Information Sessions
The Academic Advising Office will hold drop-in hours from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., until January 17. If you have questions about your program, progression, or special permissions, please come in or sign up for a drop-in appointment (available virtually and in-person). Their front office is open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
For questions about adding, dropping, or swapping courses, or for help with your timetable, please contact the Enrolment helpline: 519-433-3491 (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
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MEM Course Add/Drop Sessions
Drop in for a hot chocolate and cookies and ask your questions about how to add and drop MEM courses. January 10 from 10 a.m. - noon and January 12 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in KC 119.
Download the flyer.
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Basketball Tryouts
King's will be running a team in the men's division of the OCAA extramural program this winter. Practice and tryouts will be on January 14, 21 and 28 at the Althouse College Gym, Faculty of Education (1137 Western Road) at 4 p.m. Please email Professor Jason Neyers for more information.
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St. Joe's Café Needs Your Help
Campus Ministry is looking for volunteers for the St. Joe's Café located on 602 Queen's Avenue in London. They need servers, musicians, and donations of finger foods to serve people at tables on January 14 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering or donating food items, please contact Annette. Volunteers and donations must be received through the front door facing Queen Street, marked St. Joe’s Café.
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Poutine with Profs
Calling all CYS students! Come out to Vitali Lounge on January 18 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. to chat with your professors over some free poutine! This event is open to all CYS students and faculty.
Questions? Contact kingskidsclub@kucsc.com
Download the poster.
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Dr. Tom Cull named to mayor's New Year's honour list
Dr. Tom Cull, who has taught Creative Writing at King's, was one of 14 Londoners named to Mayor Josh Morgan's New Year's List, which acknowledges the achievements of Londoners in various areas. Dr. Cull was named to the list in the environment category.
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's
Take care, King's! There are many wellness resources available at King's and you do not need to be in crisis to use them.
You can access apps and online resources such as Togetherall and Good2Talk, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can 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.
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Find Support with Togetherall
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.
The new year is a time of reflection and often pressure for the year ahead. Togetherall wants to remind you to not put too much pressure on yourself for achieving your goals.
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International Career Resources | |
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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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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. | |
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