Volume 9 | Issue 37 | June 27, 2022

Good morning! Here is Your Things@King's Bi-Monthly Update.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022

The 551 members of King’s Class of 2022 became part of the King’s Alumni family during the Spring 2022 Convocation. We are so proud of their accomplishments! 

Read the full story and check out some photos from Convocation.

Fall Course Selection Begins

Course selection is just around the corner and is determined by year. Please see your registration dates below:

• Year four: July 4 - July 8
• Year three: July 11 - July 15
• Year two: July 18 - July 22

Registration for courses can be found here.

Guaranteed Parking Permits for Students

A limited number of guaranteed parking permits are available for purchase by students. Permits are sold for lots P2-East Lot, P5-Meadowdown/Residence Lot, P6-Broughdale Hall and P9 King’s Commons on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll find the parking application and payment system online. 

Please direct your inquiries to the Student Financial Services Office at 519-433-3491 ext. 4319 (Wemple Room 144).

Photoshoot Call

Be a brand ambassador for King's! We are looking for volunteers to be in the King's photoshoot on July 5 (with a rain date of July 7). These photos will be used in King's publications such as the King's Viewbook, as well as ads, web banners and social media posts. 

July 5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet in the Wemple Lobby.

Program Planning Sessions

You have one more chance to attend a program planning session hosted by the advising team. Please register for this planning session below:

June 27 @ 2 p.m.:  How to Choose your Program 

Register for this session.

Bird-Friendly Retrofitting Workshop

Help install window film to prevent bird-window collisions and improve ecological sustainability on campus. A free lunch will be provided.

July 7 at 10 a.m. 

Meet outside of Wemple 

Chartered Financial Accounts Scholarship

For anyone interested in completing the CFA exams, King’s has a wonderful opportunity for its students to obtain a scholarship from the CFA. Please ensure you apply before July 31.

If you are awarded the scholarship, here are some of the benefits:

• Program enrolment fee is waived, and exam registration fee is reduced to US $350 (savings of $800)
• Early registration fee past the deadline if applied for the scholarship, but was not awarded 
• Free learning resources; e-book curriculum, ethics materials, sample exams

Please find the full student’s guide for the application.

Apply to the KUCSC 

King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) still has positions available! Visit their Instagram page for more information and send them a DM with any questions. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to general.manager@kucsc.com.

You Still Have Time to Register for Summer Courses!

Summer courses are in full swing, but you can still register for courses with start dates in July. There are Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Justice and Peace Studies classes with space left, but hurry, as space is limited.

Learn more about summer courses.

2021-2022 Board of Directors’ Gold Medal Award Winners

King’s celebrates academic excellence by bestowing 2021-2022 Board of Directors’ Gold Medal Awards on 13 deserving graduates of the Class of 2022.

Read the full story.

Thesis exploring spirituality, interconnectedness, and concern for global crises wins award

Ayla Lyons was awarded the 2022 Psychology Thesis Award for her thesis “We’re in This Together: Spirituality, Interconnectedness, and Concern for Global Crises.”

Read the full story.

Staff Updates

Residence Updates

The Residence and Campus Life team recently completed an external review process that has set some key recommendations for the growth and development of the residence program. Effective June 15, two Residence Manager roles will support the implementation of these recommendations.

Leroy Osbourne will take on the role of Residence Manager, Staffing, Conduct and Facilities, building on his years of experience in Residence and Campus Life. Leroy will be responsible for student staff hiring, training and support (Residence Life and Residence Information Desk staffing), residence conduct frameworks and responses, and aspects of residence facilities management.

Carrie Guthrie is the Residence Manager, Residence Life Programming and Program Partnerships. This role provides a great platform for Carrie to build on her experience in residence programming and her interest in program development, as King's moves towards a more formalized residence curriculum-based programming structure, builds on existing partnerships, and pursues new partnership possibilities.

Student Engagement and Transition Coordinator

We are pleased to announce that Emily Skinner has accepted this new contract position. Emily will be joining the Student Affairs team on July 4. Emily is a King’s grad, and a former King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) executive member who has worked in various contract roles in King’s International, International Summer Programs, and most recently, in Enrolment Services. As the Student Engagement and Transition Coordinator, she will assist with summer transition coordination, Orientation planning and programming, and year-round transitional support for new students. Emily’s experience in student council, recruitment, Summer Academic Orientation (SAO), and project management is well-suited to this position.  

Amber Patrick – Student Financial Aid Coordinator

Amber Patrick has joined the Student Financial Services Office on a permanent basis after working at King’s for the past year. She has been working within the Western community for over eight years. She holds a Bachelor of Management & Organizational Studies degree from Huron and a Master of Professional Education degree from Western. Amber will be providing support and coordination for all student work programs, scholarship and bursary processes, and assisting students with the OSAP program. She enjoys time spent outdoors and finding the newest foodie spots – any recommendations welcome!

Course Instructor Needed for American Sign Language

King's is inviting instructor applicants to teach a new course this fall called American Sign Language for Beginners.

View the job description.

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

Creating a Target Employer for Your Job Search

June 29 at 6 p.m.

Is your job search feeling like a full-time job? Attend this live workshop to learn how to structure your job search and save time by developing a target employer list. This session will include: strategies on how to develop your list, tips on how to research and connect with your target employers, and much more!

Register for this free workshop. 

Live Expert Panel: Careers in Cloud Computing

July 6 at 6 p.m.

Are you interested in a career in cloud computing? Ask professionals from Amazon Web Services (AWS) how they did it! Learn from experts who are ready to share their personal career journeys, provide context through their lived experiences, and answer your questions live. 

Register for this free expert panel.

Togetherall Support Over the Summer

Being away from school over the summer can come with mixed feelings for many young people. Togetherall is available 24/7 even as local university services may not be as easily accessible.

Register for a King's Togetherall account.

COVID-19 Screening

In keeping with changing regulations and recommendations from the province, Western requires everyone who comes to campus, including affiliate campuses, to complete the province's COVID-19 self-assessment. You do not need to complete the self-assessment on days when you don't come to campus.

Visit our COVID-19 FAQ page if you have any questions or are looking for the most up-to-date information.

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.

Refugee Support Needed: Campus Ministry has sponsored a family from Syria this September and are in need of volunteers to help ensure their smooth transition to life in Canada. They are in need of short-term housing and money donations to aid in getting them started. Please email jim.panchaud@kings.uwo.ca if you can help.

Contemplative Activism Retreat: A multi-faith or no faith contemplative activism retreat is being offered at the Ignatius Retreat Centre in Guelph from September 29, 7:30 p.m. to October 2 at 1 p.m. This retreat is for students interested in social activism and striving towards a sustainable world. Re-energize through meditation, physical exercise, prayer, artistic expression, and intellectual engagement. Cost is $80 for students registering through Campus Ministry. Transportation is included. Contact Annette Donovan Panchaud at annette.donovanpanchaud@kings.uwo.ca for more information or to register. Space is extremely limited. 

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