Volume 9 | Issue 23 | February 14, 2022 |
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King\'s Student - Here is your Things@King's Weekly Update. |
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Happy Valentine's Day, King's!
Sending all of the love your way, King's! You are all amazing, inspiring, thoughtful, resilient and the absolute best. We appreciate you every day but today we just wanted to remind you of that. Happy Valentine's Day.
Relay for Life Candy Grams
In support of cancer research, Relay for Life is selling candy grams today (February 14) from noon - 4 p.m. in the King Student Life Centre. Head on over and show your support (while getting a sweet treat).
Free Cookies and Hot Chocolate from KUCSC
Happy Valentine's Day from KUCSC! King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) will be handing out free cookies and hot chocolate in the King Student Life Centre (SLC) on February 14 and 16 starting at 10 a.m. While supplies last.
Valentine's Social
Join KAMP and Jack .org for a night of Valentine's Day-themed fun and games featuring Among Us, Skribblio and more.
February 16 at 7 p.m.
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Black History Month Events |
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We celebrate Black scholars, activists, authors, leaders, scientists and artists who inspire us, this month, and every month of the year. King's community members talk of Black authors, activists, scholars, politicians and artists who were powerful influences in their lives. See the People Who Changed our World page.
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Do You Understand What You Are Reading?
The King's Anti-Racism Working Group and The Dept. of English, French, and Writing invite you to a talk by Dr. Chinelo Ezenwa: “Do you understand what you are Reading? Understanding (Missionary) Interventions through Translation."
February 16 at 1 p.m.
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Highlighting Black Trailblazers
Hosted by KUCSC and the Black Students' Association (BSA) at Western, this must-attend webinar includes a moderated panel and rich performances such as slam poetry.
February 16 at 6 p.m.
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Western Speaker Series
Learn more about Black excellence. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI Office) at Western is hosting six speakers during BHM who will highlight Black excellence as well as discuss and perform their contributions towards Black advocacy.
This week's speaker is:
- Robert Small - February 16, from noon - 1:15 p.m.
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The Grand Theatre
Watch Finding Black Joy by Alexandra Kane until March 1. In honour of Black History Month, the Grand Theatre is pleased to provide a free re-broadcast of this powerful show. |
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Nominate Your KUCSC Vice-Presidents
It's time to nominate your King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) Vice-President of Student Affairs (VPSA) and Vice-President of Student Events (VPSE) for the 2022/2023 academic year!
Nominations are open until February 18 and close at 3:59 p.m. This is followed by a candidates meeting at 4 p.m.
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Book Your Graduation Photos!
Congratulations, future graduates! Get that haircut and best outfit on, because it's grad photos time!
- Under "Select service" choose "King's at King's College"
- Under "Select faculty" choose "King's University College".
- Choose a day and time.
LifeTouch will be at King's from March 28 - April 1 in the King Student Life Centre - KC214.
These spots fill up quickly, so book your appointment today.
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Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival with the School of MEM and King's International
King’s International and the School of MEM will be celebrating the Spring Lantern Festival. Join in for your chance to win a prize by participating in puzzles, riddles and a games night. Afterwards, enjoy some s'mores and hot chocolate at the bonfire pit. For more information, please contact Olivia.Yusuf@kings.uwo.ca.
February 15 at 3 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge
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Explore Ethics of Immanence with Spinoza and Deleuze
Join the Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy (CAREP) for a lecture by Alexandre Lefebvre from the University of Sydney entitled “Care of the self and the Ethics of Immanence: the Case of Human Rights.” In this lecture, Lefebvre presents his ideas on great thinkers and activists who see human rights as a tool to help people care for themselves. The result is an ethics of immanence, where human rights are used, first, to diagnose what makes us unhappy and unfulfilled, and second, to help fix us and lead better lives.
February 15 at 4:30 p.m.
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Ask Dean Joe
Join the Dean of Students, Joe Henry, for his monthly Ask Joe session on King's Instagram Live. Dean Joe will have guest Jenny Bravo-Richmond, the Kings Promise/Experiential Learning Coordinator, joining in. Joe and Jenny will be talking about getting involved on campus.
February 16 at 11 a.m.
King Student Life Centre
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Current Issues and Catholic Social Ethics:
A Conversation
How may Catholic social ethics inform our thinking about current issues such as vaccine equity, reconciliation with Indigenous persons and communities, and how to build bridges between different religious communities? Join King's Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought faculty members Dr. Carolyn Chau, Dr. Julius-Kei Kato and Dr. Mark Yenson for this conversation.
Participation will be credited to students' co-curricular record.
Sponsored by the Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought.
February 17 at 7 p.m.
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Practice your English Conversation in Chat Space
Practice your English conversation skills! The Write Place is hosting ChatSpace, a new program that offers a safe space for you to have English conversation with your peers. It takes place over Zoom and will be hosted by Misha Bower.
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
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Become a KAMP Mentor
Give back to your King's community. KAMP is looking for students who can commit about 8-10 hours to KAMP tasks per month, including communicating with mentees, attending events and group and/or individual meetings with mentees.
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Give Your Input on Gender-Based & Sexual Violence
The Action Committee on Gender-Based & Sexual Violence (ACGBSV) invites you to share your views on how the Western community can better prevent and respond to violence.
The ACGBSV survey will be open to all Western community members until Thursday, February 17.
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MEM Help Centre
The School of MEM Help Centre is back! These week-night help centre sessions are designed to help first- and second-year students, and you don't need an appointment.
Weekdays during the evenings in Dante 114.
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Winter Term Resource Guide
Keep yourself up-to-date on the resources and services available at King's with this handy Winter Term Resource Guide. This page is updated frequently. |
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Summer Work Study Program Applications Open
Work at King's and gain valuable experience while making great connections. You can apply for the full-time summer Work Study Program until March 25.
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International Career Resources |
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Devant Offers International Students New Career Resources
FREE Live Career & Networking Café
It's time to build your network! Join Devant for their monthly live career café and interact with their career experts as well as your peers.
February 16 at 6 p.m.
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Summer IWE Program Applications Open
The Summer International Work Experience Program (IWE) is for students who remain in Canada during the Summer months. The IWE Program offers students training and experience in a Canadian work environment, provides a source of income during the summer months, and prepares students for their entrance into the work force.
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Career Resources
Job Boards
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COVID-19 Screening
In keeping with changing regulations and recommendations from the province, Western has implemented a new process for individuals who come to campus, including affiliate campuses. Before you come to campus, you must complete the province's COVID-19 self-assessment tool. You do not need to complete the self-assessment on days when you are not coming to campus.
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Western's On-Campus COVID Vaccination and Testing Centre Is Open
Western’s on-campus vaccination and testing centre is open in the Graphic Services Building. You can book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, as supply allows. Any registered student with an active Western username and password can book a test or a vaccine appointment using the online booking tools. Some walk-in appointments are available.
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Togetherall
Connect with others experiencing similar feelings via Togetherall's peer-to-peer platform. This safe place also has trained professionals on hand, 24/7. They ensure all members are anonymous to each other within the community.
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Personal Counselling
If you think you could benefit from counselling, you can access support through Student Affairs. Accessibility, Counselling & Student Development (ACDS) has caring professional counsellors to support you 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. All appointments are over Zoom.
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Spiritual Resources in a Time of Pandemic |
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Hope in a Time of Pandemic
In 2021, the Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought (CARCT) developed a series of videos about living with COVID-19. The video series provides the King's community and beyond with spiritual and theological resources to help think through the big questions that are arising because of COVID-19. King's is sharing these videos as they continue to be relevant to our current situation.
In this video, "Hope in a Time of Pandemic," Dr. John Dool, Professor of Theology at St. Peter's Seminary talks about how hope is a key dimension of the Catholic perspective. He discusses how hope and faith are related, especially during uncertain times.
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JOIN US FOR SUNDAY EUCHARIST
Sunday Eucharist takes place in a beautiful chapel built by the Sisters of St. Joseph, at Windermere on the Mount, 1486 Richmond St. (the corner of Richmond Street and Windermere), only a 15-minute walk north of campus. Masses are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The 11 a.m. Mass is live-streamed to our Facebook page and YouTube channel. The 5 p.m. Mass has resumed on Sundays, followed by a community meal (served outdoors, COVID and weather permitting). For capacity and contact tracing purposes, we kindly ask that you register for Mass in advance. Go to the back of the building and follow the signs. We hope to see you there!
CHANGE IN DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: Daily Mass is being offered on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. You must register in advance at kings-mass.eventbrite.com. In addition, we have resumed daily mass in the Christ the King Chapel in Wemple Building on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon. Seating is extremely limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting Lisa Caeiro or 519-963-1477.
NEW DAY FOR MIDDAY PRAYER: Midday Prayer is now every Thursday at noon virtually on our Facebook page.
READING WEEK PROGRAMMING CHANGES: Please note that Reading Week falls between February 20 and 26. During this time, Campus Ministry’s regular programming will be suspended. These include Daily Eucharist and Development and Peace. There will be no 5 p.m. Sunday Eucharist on February 20.
ADORATION: You are invited to Eucharistic Adoration immediately following the 7 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, February 16. Please be sure to register if you plan on attending at kings-mass.eventbrite.com.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE: We will be offering Ash Wednesday service on March 2 at noon in the Vitali Lounge, Wemple building and at 7 p.m. at the Chapel at Windermere on the Mount. Please contact Lisa Caeiro to register for the noon service or register here for the 7 p.m. service.
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Communications and Media Relations |
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Be Featured in Things@King's!
Hi! We are Communications and Media Relations at King's. If you have made it down this far, thank you for reading! We work hard to bring you events information each week and we would love to hear from you. Please email Communications to be featured in Things@King's, with a brief 50 word description of your event or news. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m. for the Monday, February 21 newsletter. Thank you for continuing to send in your content.
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Hosting an Event at King's?
Let the Communications department know by submitting your event via the posting request form. This lets the entire communications team know about your event in advance and what you need in terms of promotions and/or event coverage. We are always happy to help, and this allows us to know how we can best support your event.
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