Volume 10 | Issue 1 |September 5, 2022

Good morning! Here is Your Things@King's Weekly Update.

Welcome Back!

We hope you had a nice long weekend before school starts up and we are so excited to welcome you back to campus! This week is packed with events for new and incoming students.

• Orientation Week continues until September 10 and there are many fun activities to welcome first-year and new students to King's. Find your OWeek schedule here. Some highlights include the Academic Dean's address (Sept. 6), yoga (Sept. 7), Bollywood dance class (Sept. 7), petting zoo (Sept. 8) and the OServes charity car wash (Sept. 10).
• Classes begin on September 8. Not sure where your class is? Check out the 360 Virtual Tour.
• For those who are new to campus, the Quad Squad Tent (in front of the King Student Life Centre) will be up and running to help you through your first couple of weeks. Staffed by student leaders and staff, the goal is to provide helpful information as you adjust to university life. New students can pick up their student cards here on these days:

• September 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• September 8 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
• September 9 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• September 12 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• September 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• September 15 from noon – 4 p.m.
• September 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mature/Transfer Student Orientation Breakfast

Enjoy some breakfast while getting to know your fellow mature and transfer students. 

September 6 at 8 a.m.

Labatt Hall Room 100

Mature Student Social

Come out and connect with other mature students in a relaxed, social setting. Share your experiences, your struggles, your successes with other students who may be experiencing the same things you are. 

September 14 at 10 a.m.

Outside in the Quad (in front of the King Student Life Centre and the Library)

For more information and to register for both events, email mature.student@kings.uwo.ca.

Academic Advising Office: Add/Drop Helpline

Need to speak with Academic Advising during the add/drop period? The Academic Advising Office will run its Add/Drop Helpline from September 8-16. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. everyday, all staff in the Advising Office will be answering phones to address your questions as quickly as possible. You can reach them at 519-518-2907. The front office window will be open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for general inquiries. The Helpline will provide the quickest and most direct access to speak with an academic advisor or counsellor. You may call the registration number at 519-433-3491 ext. 4999 with more straightforward help with adding, dropping and swapping courses.

Beginning September 19, the Advising Office will be offering appointments as well as drop-in hours. We look forward to talking with you.

King's Chamber Choir is Looking for New Members

The award-winning King's University College Chamber Choir is seeking new singers as it gears up for a new and exciting season ahead. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. Concert dates are on December 3 and April 1. Perhaps you were involved in choir in high school or in your community and would like to be a part of choir again. We welcome choral singers who are part of the King's/Western community -- students, faculty, professional officers, staff, or alumni. To set up your vocal interview, please fill out this form. For more information, contact Janet Loo at janet.loo@kings.uwo.ca or visit the Chamber Choir website. 

Western Foot Patrol

On campus late? Foot Patrol can walk with you! Whether you're going from one King's building to another, coming back from Western, or going to your residence, Foot Patrol is here to make you feel safe. Teams wear vests, but they can walk without them so it looks like you’re walking with friends. Call 519-661-3650 or download the app to text them. Find more information on www.uwo.ca/footpatrol.

Gender-based and Sexual Violence Response and Prevention Training Modules

REMINDER: All incoming students must complete the Gender-Based & Sexual Violence Response & Prevention Training Modules prior to beginning their studies.

The training is a two-part series on OWL:

1) The online self-directed module.

2) The interactive Zoom discussion-based "Undressing Consent" session. These sessions are currently fully booked. You will receive further information on when the next sessions are available in September.

Completing this training is part of your commitment towards a safe and respectful community at King's and Western. Follow the instructions listed under the "GBSV Response & Prevention" tab on OWL. You must complete both modules. We appreciate your participation.

Have questions? Email us at info@kings.uwo.ca.

Apply for Scholarships

Looking for financial support this school year? King’s offers many "in-program" awards and scholarships for both new and returning King’s students. Most applications close September 30, so we recommend applying soon. We encourage you to investigate these awards and apply for any that you feel you may qualify for. For any questions regarding eligibility, please contact studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca.

Work Study Program - Apply Today!

Are you seeking a flexible employment opportunity while studying at King’s? We offer a great Work Study program, designed to provide a regular source of income to students in financial need. You can lessen your debt load while receiving valuable job training and experience to build your skill-set. The Work Study program offers students the opportunity to work flexible hours on campus in jobs that accommodate their schedules. 

Applications are open and you are able to work up to 15 hours per week, up to a maximum of 165 hours or $2574.00 (whichever maximum you reach first). 

Learn more about becoming a Work Study Student.

Reflection Circle with Chief Cadmus Delorme

Local elders, Dan and Mary Lou Smoke of the Oneida Nation will gather our community to welcome Chief Cadmus Delorme of the Cowessess First Nation. There will be a healing fire and a community lunch of Indigenous food. The purpose is to gather as a community and to listen and learn from one another. This community gathering precedes his talk at the President's Lecture for the Veritas Series at 7 p.m. in the Kenny Theatre.

September 15 at 11 a.m.

Reflection Circle on the King's Green

You can read more about Veritas here.

KAMP: Meet Your Mentor Social

KAMP is hosting a social to meet your mentors. Enjoy a game night and social in the SLC. Food will be provided. No registration is necessary.

September 16 at 7 p.m.

Spriet Lounge, King Student Life Centre

School of MEM Social: Networking Event

The School of MEM is hosting a networking event to connect you with alumni, professors and students.

September 17. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Garron Family Learning Lounge, King Student Life Centre

Register for this social.

Find the complete list of events.

International Exchange Session: Japan

Students in all disciplines are invited to join King’s International for a virtual evening exchange with our partner university, Gunma University of Health and Welfare, located in Japan. The event will be held over Zoom. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with students abroad and enhance your cross-cultural understanding. Please email international@kings.uwo.ca to register. 

September 20 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Veritas Series: The President's Lecture

The Veritas Series starts off this year with Chief Cadmus Delorme of the Cowessess First Nation who will speak about "Truth and Reconciliation: What We Inherited and Actions We All Must Take." Cowessess made headlines last year as the first First Nations community to sign an agreement with Ottawa that returns jurisdiction over children in care to the community. This is the President's Lecture which is also sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph.

September 15 at 7 p.m.

In the Kenny Theatre

About the Veritas Series: The Veritas Lecture Series engages speakers from a variety of backgrounds to explore the depth of human experience and to articulate truth – the fullness of humanity – to which we aspire. This year's theme is about listening and thinking about the ways we inhabit our world and build communities of mutual respect and understanding.

Register for Homecoming!

September 22-25, 2022

King's is excited to welcome alumni, students, family, and friends back to campus for this year's Homecoming. With a variety of in-person and virtual events, there's something for everyone!

BBQ and King's Fest

Check out the new King’s land at Huron and Waterloo Streets, and enjoy a barbecue and fun activities for everyone. Stop by for a bite before heading out to the football game or stay to enjoy the laid-back entertainment. The kids' zone will have games, activities and face-painting to amuse all the little ones, and there will be plenty for the adults too! Purchase your BBQ tokens in advance for the best deal!

September 24 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the King’s Green.

Cost: BBQ tokens $4.50 (includes 1 burger/hot dog/veggie option + 1 drink + 1 treat)

For more information on pricing and events, and to register, please visit the Homecoming website.

You can also register for speed mentoring and the Fun 5K (a special no-cost option for students) on the Homecoming page. 

Interested in volunteering for Homecoming? 

You can help with Homecoming. Sign up today. Participation in Life After King's, speed mentoring and volunteering counts towards your co-curricular record.

In the News

OWeek Events Provide Foundation for Success at King's 

King’s welcomes first-year and first-time students to our campus with OWeek activities taking place from September 4-10, 2022.

Read the full story.

Dr. Meek Speaks to CBC Regarding Conspiracy Theory Involving London Cricket Plant

Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, contributed her expertise on conspiracies to a CBC article about a London-based cricket factory that finds itself at the heart of an international conspiracy theory.

Read the full story.

Job Shadow Program

The King’s Job Shadow Program matches students with employer partners in the City of  London and provides an opportunity to shadow a professional in a role of interest for one day. The Job Shadow Program is open to all King's students regardless of program or year of study. Placements take place during Fall and Winter Reading Weeks to avoid any conflicts with class schedules. 

Register for the Job Shadow Program. See the Job Shadow poster.

Please email questions to thepromise@kings.uwo.ca.

Devant Offers International students new career resources

If you are an international student, you can benefit from King's partnership with Devant, which offers resources and new career development opportunities in Canada for you. To learn more about the partnership between King’s and Devant, please visit our Career Resources for International Students page.

Sign up for Devant.

Upcoming Devant Events

Revamping Your Resume

September 14 at 6 p.m.

Devant's expert will be answering your burning resume questions and reviewing up to five attendees' submitted resumes.

Register for this panel. 

Facts About Monkey Pox

Monkeypox is fast becoming a public health concern as cases increase, and it is important to take appropriate precautions as it is a highly contagious virus. Western has put together an informative website with the facts you need to know about Monkeypox, complete with FAQs, additional resources.

Western's On-Campus COVID Vaccination and Testing Centre is open

Western’s Vaccination and Testing Centre is open for walk-in vaccination or rapid testing in Thames Hall, Room 3189 on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The information is available on Western's COVID page and the Thames Hall page.

COVID-19 screening

In keeping with changing regulations and recommendations from the province, Western encourages everyone who comes to campus, including affiliate campuses, to complete the province's COVID-19 self-assessment. Current public health guidelines in Ontario do not require you to isolate, however you should self-monitor for symptoms. 

Visit our COVID-19 FAQ page if you have any questions or are looking for the most up-to-date information. Any questions can be directed to conduct@kings.uwo.ca.

Togetherall Transition to University

Going to university can seem intimidating. It’s a lot of freedom all at once—financial, schedule, relationships, responsibilities. The transition can feel overwhelming and exciting all at the same time.

Togetherall provides some tips to feel better by making the transition easier. You can also find a blog post on the transition back to college with a Togetherall account. 

Register for a King's Togetherall account.

Ready for a getaway weekend full of fun, reflection and community?

The Annual Student Retreat is back September 16 -18, 2022.

Spend a weekend at the peaceful Holy Family Retreat Centre by Lake Ontario. Focus on where you have come from, where you are now and where you want to be. Connect with friends, old and new, gathered around a campfire.

$60 covers all costs. For more information or to register contact Annette in Campus Ministry: annette.donovanpanchaud@kings.uwo.ca.

Development and Peace Group: The Student Development and Peace Group at King’s is revving up for another year! If you are interested in engaging in meaningful conversation about issues of social justice, understanding how we can effect change in the world today, making a difference in people’s lives, and building community, please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud to get involved. 

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