Volume 8 | Issue 7 | October 19, 2020 |
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Celebration of Graduates Livestream |
Congratulations to our graduates!
#Kings2020
October 22 at 7 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Be Featured
If you have any upcoming announcements, please email Communications to be featured in Things@King's. Deadline for submission is Wednesday at noon for the following week's edition.
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Parents/Supporters
You can receive the weekly Things@King's newsletter and keep up-to-date with everything going on at King's. Send an email to communications@kings.uwo.ca and include your name and email.
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OServes Starting Point for Community Involvement for Students |
OServes provides an opportunity for students to learn about ways to give back to the London community.
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King's Principal COVID Update: King's Library |
Dr. David Malloy, King's Principal, discussed the many ways the staff at the Cardinal Carter Library have continued to provide faculty and students with high quality resources for study and research.
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Student Attitudes and Learning Survey |
You are being invited to participate in a research study titled 'COVID-19’s Impact on Student Attitudes and Learning’.
The survey can be completed here. The questionnaire should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation will have you entered in a draw for a chance to win a piece of King’s swag. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.
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Western COVID-19 Testing on Campus |
Western students, staff and faculty can get a COVID-19 test without an appointment at the Western Student Recreation Centre.
Western COVID-19 Testing Clinic hours for October 19-23 are:
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please go to the Western COVID-19 testing page for the most up-to-date information. Please access the clinic Recreation Centre Clinic using the accessible entrance facing Huron Drive.
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We know this year looks different than you expected, and maybe you haven't had space to think about how you might design your student experience. To meet the needs of our students' ever-changing realities, Western Student Experience is introducing Experience Catalogue in Western Connect.
This new planning tool is a searchable database of opportunities to gain experience at Western — giving students the chance to browse over 800 opportunities by experience type, delivery mode, and faculty or campus of study.
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Thinking About Applying to Graduate or Law School? |
Graduate school workshops will be hosted by Dr. Andrea Lawlor and Dr. John Grant.
Thursday, October 22 at 10:30 a.m. –
Law School Application Workshop
Students need to register for these workshops hosted on Zoom. Please email Claire Hass for the link.
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Information Sessions for 2021 Admissions Cycle
King’s MSW Information Sessions
October 19 at 5 p.m.
Applying to Graduate Studies in Social Work
October 22 at noon
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Students can join the Dean of Students for his monthly Ask Joe sessions. Dean Joe will have a special guest speaker from Student Affairs. Ask them your questions!
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CFA Institute Student Career Day |
This conference will bring together thousands of top finance students and professors from around the Americas region for an afternoon of thought-provoking conversations and insights about trends and careers in investment management.
The early bird registration rate for students and faculty is $10 — register by October 21 to receive the discount! All registration will close November 2. You can learn more by visiting the CFA website. The Career Day is on November 6. |
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Instagram Live with DJ José |
Every Thursday in October from 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Instagram Live with DJ Jozé.
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The Write Place: Virtual Majlis |
The Write Place at King’s announces the opening of its Virtual Majlis, an online space where students can practise their English conversation skills. The majlis will be hosted by Professor Sheri Henderson via Zoom every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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Brainstorm with the Write Place
You can brainstorm towards your personal statement or research proposal, or get feedback on your draft, with a Writing Specialist or tutor
October 22, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Workshop your Personal Statement or Research Proposal with Write Place Specialists and Tutors.
One-on-one appointments with Write Place tutors can also be made through www.kings.mywconline.com for feedback on drafts of grad school applications.
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Video Resources
The Write Place has prepared video resources for King's graduate school applicants!
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Are you marketing yourself the right way? Learn how to with Cindy Zarnett, Founder of Squaredots, a virtual HR organization that focuses on inspiring, engaging, and appreciating their employees. LinkedIn is an online platform that connects you to the world’s professionals and it is time you join. Learn how to develop your career by connecting with others during this informative session. Access knowledge, insights, and opportunities. Join us: October 26 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. via Zoom.
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Applying to Grad School: English Student Info Session |
English students who are interested in applying to graduate school and/or for graduate scholarships such as SSHRC and OGS are welcome to attend this info session, hosted by King's English Professors Dr. Dowdell and Dr. Lysack.
October 27 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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King's at Rondine Seminar |
Rondine is a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated international centre for conflict resolution and peace building. King’s students have the opportunity to work with the Rondine community and to design strategies to reduce ethnic violence, respond to religious intolerance and rethink global inequalities.
SJPS 3211 is an International experiential learning course that will be delivered digitally in 2021. A Zoom info session will be held at 5 p.m. on October 28. Please email Dr. Allyson Larkin ( alarkin2@uwo.ca) or Dr. Mark Yenson ( myenson@uwo.ca) for a Zoom link if you are interested! |
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KAMP is hosting a Halloween Night via Zoom on Wednesday, October 28. KAMP will be carving pumpkins, hosting a pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, and will have Halloween trivia. The pumpkin carving will be from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For anyone who does not want to carve pumpkins, you can participate in judging the pumpkin carving contest, the costume contest, and participate in the online trivia from 7:30 p.m. onwards. You do not have to be part of KAMP to join! Everyone is welcome!
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KUCSC Job Posting: Event Staff Team |
Are you looking to get more involved on campus? The KUCSC Event Staff is looking for Event Staff Team members to assist at virtual and eventually, in-person events. No experience necessary! If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to eventstaff@kucsc.com.
Apply by October 31.
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Fall 2020 MEM Help Centre |
The School of MEM is offering Zoom-based peer-to-peer tutoring for key courses. Runs every weekday until the end of December.
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The purpose of the 5km Learn to Run training programs is to prepare you to be able to run 5km without walking. The best news? No prior running experience is necessary to learn how to train for a 5km. If you can walk and run, you can finish this program.
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This group uses a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach to treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or to just cope better with stress. It is based on the Mind Over Mood Workbook by Dennis Greenberger, PhD and Christine Padesky, PhD. All individuals receive a free copy of the workbook. This is an interactive skills group. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and complete the worksheets provided in order to build experience and confidence with the skills presented.
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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CMHA Virtual After Hours Crisis Appointments |
Virtual CMHA after hours crisis appointments:
October 20 to December 1, Tuesdays from
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Criteria: Must be an Ontario resident, student, and able to connect via internet or telephone.
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Wellness Groups: BE WELL: Building Confidence, Adaptability & Optimism |
Are you struggling with stress, procrastination, or worries about the pandemic? Are you experiencing concerns around identity, worry, or low mood? Would you like to develop strategies for building your well-being? If so, please join us for this 4-week group experience when we will use a variety of approaches, including discussion, activities and mindfulness techniques.
October 21, 28 and November 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.
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The Big White Wall has been rebranded as Togetherall. Togetherall is a peer to peer online group. It's a safe space to talk, share, and support others like you.
Tired of screen time? Try going on a King's Roots walk. See the map here. Please note, the time listed is only a suggestion. Please enjoy a stroll around campus whenever it is convenient for you. |
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MASS SCHEDULE
In-person Mass is now being offered on Sundays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. You must register to attend Mass, in order to help us comply with the 30% capacity. Register here or contact the office at 519-963-1477 or lisa.caeiro@kings.uwo.ca. |
CATHOLIC CURRENT
This new series will provide an interactive opportunity to learn the tenets of the Catholic faith from a variety of experts in their field. Topics to be discussed include Sacraments, the Bible, Church Structure, the Mass, Mary, the Saints, Stewardship and Christian living. The format is a half-hour lecture followed by a question and answer period. This weekly series takes place every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm virtually. Sister Sue Kidd, Campus Minister at UPEI, will discuss the Mass on October 22. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
VIRTUAL EVENING PRAYER
VIRTUAL SUNDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Virtual Sunday children's program takes place every Sunday at a new time of 11:30 a.m. Email Maija Wilson to register.
PASTORAL COUNSELLING
We continue to offer pastoral counselling through virtual appointments at this time. Contact Jim Panchaud or call 519-963-1477 to set up an appointment.
CAMPUS MINISTRY BROCHURE
Click here to view the Campus Ministry brochure which outlines our ministries and program offerings.
For regular updates:
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Breaking Open the Word - Scripture Reflection |
Interested in reflecting on Sunday Scripture and what it means for you? Join us Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. for Breaking Open the Word. Contact Annette in Campus Ministry for more information or to get involved.
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THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & PEACE GROUP
The Student Development and Peace Group gathers online this year to explore issues of justice from a Catholic perspective. We support the work of Development & Peace - Caritas Canada and their work in the Canada and the Global South. The current campaign is "COVID-19 Recovering Together." We are in the process of creating a webinar for High School Students for the South Western Region of Ontario. Contact Annette Donovan Panchaud to become involved. |
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