Students in need of counselling can access support through Student Affairs. At Accessibility, Counselling & Student Development, they have caring professional counsellors to support students in managing personal concerns more effectively.

King’s is offering same-day individual counselling. To set up an appointment with a counsellor, please complete the appointment request form or call 519-433-3491 ext. 7800.

Learn more about personal counselling here.

King's students who need to reach out to the CMHA Middlesex crisis team can schedule an appointment at studentcrisisappointment@cmhamiddlesex.ca

CMHA is providing virtual crisis support September 20-21 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

It is more likely that a victim will confide to friends, family or a trusted member of their network and community of an incident of gender-based violence. In this training you will learn supportive ways to respond to disclosures of sexual violence. Making the choice to disclose sexual violence can be very difficult and stressful. Knowing how to respond can make a significant difference in the experience of the individual who is confiding in you. This training is free and available to all students who wish to take it.

Read more about this training here.

Join Jaime on the King's Green (just in front of the Seminary) for outdoor yoga. Please bring your own mat and water. Physical distancing is expected.

The Write Place will be hosting three prominent and thoughtful leaders who will discuss pressing issues of politics, power, and equity in education. These engaging talks are intended for a broad audience and are open to the community. The Tuesday talks will be held at Kenny Theatre and will be live-streamed. The Thursday talk will be a live stream.

Michelle Young, Director of Service for the Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex (CASLM)

To attend in-person, register here and to register for the live stream please click here.

Liz Akiwenzie, Knowledge Keeper and Cultural Educator

To attend in-person, register here and to register for the live stream please click here.

Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disabilities Studies at King's University College and Advocate

Please click here to register for the live stream.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30. You can find relevant events and resources here to help guide you in quiet reflection of this day.

The Write Place is hosting Story & Song: An Evening with Robin Henry on September 27 at 5 p.m. Robin Henry will talk about the importance of Orange Shirt Day, then perform an acoustic musical set that blends spoken word and song.

You can register for the in-person attendance at the Kenny Theatre here.

You can register for the Zoom live stream here.

Western is hosting Understanding Residential Schools and Reconciliation on September 30 with Six Nations band member, Cody Groat. To learn more and register, please visit the event page.

The Social Justice and Peace Studies (SJPS) Club has arranged for the King's Connection to have orange shirts available from Atlohsa Family Healing Services. Atlohsa offers support for children, youth and their caregivers who have experienced violence and unhealthy relationships in the home or community - a direct impact and lasting effect of residential schools. T-shirts can be ordered from the King's Connection and picked up in approximately one week. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30.

Atlohsa Orange Shirt Order:

1. Pick shirt size

2. Check out

3. Choose delivery method - "Pick-up and Group Orders"

4. Code: KINGSSJPCLUB

This event targets first year students who may need a greater understanding of university learning strategies. It is being presented by Dr. Adrienne Sauder, Learning Skills Strategist at King's.

Tune in at 11 a.m. on Instagram with your questions or drop by in-person to talk one-on-one with the Dean of Students with any questions or concerns you may have.

Celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival with King's International. Traditional tea and snacks will be served alongside a bonfire with s’mores.

Behind Alumni Residence

How did Stratford, Ontario, come to be the home of the largest classical theatre in North America? Why did Stratford embrace Tyrone Guthrie’s radical—in 1952—notion of a permanent thrust stage for its Shakespeare Festival? This presentation will contextualize the story of the “Stratford Miracle” by explaining how the book collector and railway engineer J.D. Barnett (1849-1926) helped to prepare the social, cultural, and even physical grounds for the creation of the Stratford Festival. En route, we will consider Barnett’s role in founding the Arts Library at Western University and his proposal for a National Library of Canada.

With Dr. Ian Rae.

Register for the Webinar here.

A star-studded line-up of former Mustang athletes will speak about their experiences since graduating from King's. This year’s panel includes an NHL executive, professional athletes, and more! Registration is required for this virtual event. All are invited to attend.

Join this year’s Homecoming celebrations all from the comfort of your home! Homecoming 2021 events include the Friday Night Livestream with Rick McGhie, Virtual Cooking Class with Growing Chefs! Ontario, Homecoming Fun 5K, King’s Faculty Fireside Chat, and more! Check out the full schedule of events and register soon to make sure you don’t miss out.

This event is being held both in-person and via Zoom to accommodate all students interested in the Thanatology Club or the Thanatology program. Students are welcome to join us to discuss the program and any upcoming changes or additions such as new classes, and voice any questions or concerns. The Thanatology Club portion of this event is getting to meet the club executives and members, discuss future event ideas and just be social. Email the Thanatology Club for more information.

The health and dental plan opt out deadline is September 23.

Visit www.purplecare.ca to complete the opt out.

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

King's University College Chamber Choir is hoping to resume in-person choral activity in some form for the 2021-2022 season, as pandemic restrictions will allow, all while complying with public health policies set out by the province, public health unit, and the university. In the meantime, the choir will move ahead with holding virtual auditions. Are you a part of the King's/Western community -- student, faculty, professional officer, staff, or alumni -- and love singing in a choir? What are you waiting for? Warm up those vocal cords and book your virtual audition! Contact Janet Loo at janet.loo@kings.uwo.ca. For more information about the choir, go to the Chamber Choir website.

For more information and to book an appointment, please visit Western's COVID-19 Vaccine Information page.

This week, there are upcoming recruitment and career events. Check out these useful info sessions.

Enrolment Services is looking for new King's Student Ambassadors. They need enthusiastic students to be available to give King's tours throughout the academic year. If you are interested in applying for this position, please see the job description. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. Please submit your applications to info@kings.uwo.ca.

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. Students are able to work up to 15 hours per week, up to a maximum of 165 hours or earnings of $2462.00 (whichever maximum they reach first). For more information and to begin the application process, please visit the Work Study page.

The Ontario government has classified some indoor areas at King’s as non-instructional space. These areas have limited capacity to allow for physical distancing. If you are standing in a non-instructional space, we ask that you remain physically distant from others and, of course, wear your mask at all times while indoors. We appreciate your patience and support while we work through these new processes. We are trying our best to follow all the rules from the Ontario government so that we can remain open for on-campus learning and experiences in a safe manner for everyone. Thank you.

Students can pick up one triple layer non-medical mask from Central Services and security in the King Student Life Centre (SLC). Those living in Residence will also be provided with masks. Masks must be worn indoors while in common spaces and when social distancing cannot be maintained while outside.

If you have questions or concerns about returning to campus this fall, please refer to the FAQ page for students. In an effort to keep everyone safe this fall, you can find more information on: the new plexiglass installations in classrooms, the new vaccination policy and information on the air quality inside our buildings. If you find you still have questions unanswered after reading through the FAQs, please send your questions to info@kings.uwo.ca.

Dr. David Malloy, King's President, sends a message that we must all act together to create change in our culture to address sexual and gender-based violence, and support those who are survivors of these acts of harm. London and our campus need to be as safe as possible for all.

Read the full message here.