Volume 10 | Issue 19 | January 23, 2023 | |
Good morning! Here is Your Things@King's Weekly Update. | |
Wellness at King's: Events and Resources | |
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Jack dot org: Jack Talks
Jack Talks are mental health presentations delivered by young people to young people. Trained and certified youth speakers use the power of personal stories and mental health education to inspire, engage, educate, and equip young people to look out for themselves and their peers. Add this to your co-curricular record.
January 27 at 7 p.m. in Kenny Theatre, King Student Life Centre
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ReSHAPE Series
Join internationally renowned writer, activist, musician and facilitator adrienne maree brown for an in-depth conversation on joy, pleasure and healing. This virtual event will feature student poetry and artwork.
January 26 at 6 p.m.
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's
You can access apps and online resources such as 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.
Togetherall tip for achieving your goals: Decide what matters to you. Do something that you want to do instead of something that you must do.
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HRPA Student Ambassador: Assil Miri
Meet Assil Miri, your HRPA Student Ambassador who is in her third year BMOS Specialization in Organizational and Human Resources program. The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) announced the launch of their Student Ambassador program. The program is an opportunity for enthusiastic, career-driven HR students to act as a bridge between HRPA and King's. "It is important to be part of HRPA because it offers job opportunities, connections and gives you tools to help you in your career job," says Assil.
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KUCSC Election Nominations
Nominations for King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) elections for the positions of President, Vice President - Student Affairs, and Vice President - Student Events will open on January 25.
For more information, please visit the website.
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King's Chamber Choir is Looking for New Members
There are a few spots open in King's University College Chamber Choir. If you’re interested, the Choir would love to hear from you! Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. The choir is preparing for their next concert on April 1, 2023. The choir welcomes 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 the form. For more information, contact Janet Loo.
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Basketball Tryouts
King's is running a team in the men's division of the OCAA extramural program this winter. Practice and tryouts will be on January 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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MEM Help Centre
The MEM Help Centre helps first- and second-year students with their MEM course work. This peer-run centre is available weekday evenings from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Cram Family Lounge in the King Student Life Centre. See the full list of courses that help is available for.
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Get Connected, Make A Difference | |
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Student Leadership Opportunities at King’s
Soph Applications - Welcome new students to campus during OWeek and help make a difference in their first days on campus! Applications are open from January 23 - February 3. Learn more about the applications process at the King's Soph Information session on January 26 at 5:30 p.m. in LH100.
International Peer Guides - Applications are now open on the King's website. Peer Guides assist international and exchange students new to King’s to adjust 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.
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SSHRC's Storytellers Challenge
The SSHRC Storytellers Challenge asks you to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, work and future for the better. The submission deadline is January 30.
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Wine and Cheese Social Hosted by the JMS Careless History Club
Dr. Alison Meek will be speaking on COVID-19 anti-vax conspiracies and the effects these movements have on the US. Stop by for the lecture and enjoy some wine and cheese.
January 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple
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TEDx WesternU with Jennifer Slay
The new Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID), Jennifer Slay '99 will be speaking at TEDx WesternU. Jennifer will talk about how the positive impact we have on people can cause a ripple effect for positive change.
January 27 at 11 a.m. at Western. Read more on Western News.
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Friday Congregation - Jumaa Prayer
The King's Muslim community is invited to join the Western Muslim Student Association (MSA) for Friday Congregation - Jumaa Prayer on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in Wemple Room 057.
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Graduation Photos
Capture your last year at King's with professional graduation photos! Now booking appointments for February 10 - 16 (weekdays only) in KC 214. Spaces go quickly, so don't delay in reserving your spot. The sitting fee is $25. Book your graduation photo appointment.
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Grad Awards Applications
The Graduate Awards are presented to students during the annual Grad Ball. Applications are open.
Save the date! Grad Ball is taking place on March 19. Early bird tickets go on sale January 23.
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Grad Ball Tickets - Early Bird Pricing
Grad Ball tickets will be $40 for graduating students from January 23 to February 13. Graduating students are encouraged to please purchase their tickets in advance to take advantage of this early bird discount.
Tickets for everyone else will be $50 from February 13 to March 3.
Tickets can be purchased at the King's Connection, located in the King Student Life Centre. The Grad Ball takes place on March 19.
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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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Religious Studies Students Social
An invitation for all Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers and Religious Studies students! Get to know your fellow students and the Campus Ministry team while enjoying some free appetizers. February 2 at 6 p.m. at Crabby Joe's (272 Dundas St., London).
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Bible Study
Interested in participating in a bible study group on campus? Email Annette or Fr. Peter. Time and location will be based on the availability of the group.
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Let Communications Help You With Events Promotions
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