Volume 9 | Issue 36 | June 13, 2022

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

Celebrate Our Graduates

Help us celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2022! King's is excited to celebrate Spring 2022 Convocation in person. Convocation will take place on June 22 and 24 and you can find the schedule of events on the Convocation page. Hiba Beyrem is the guest speaker on June 22 and was elected the Class of 2022 Valedictorian by her peers.

Graduates! Tell us about your King’s experience and your future plans in the Graduation Survey. You could win a degree frame!

Faculty and Staff Updates

Dr. Mark Yenson, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, has been appointed Associate Academic Dean, effective June 15, 2022. With 12 years of experience at King's, most recently as Chair of Religious Studies, Dr. Yenson is a widely respected faculty member who combines intellectual rigour with an inclusive and empathetic approach to leadership. By virtue of his extensive experience in the classroom and as Department Chair, Mark brings to the position a solid understanding of our educational policies and a collegial approach to developing and implementing those policies, to advance teaching and learning. Congratulations, Dr. Yenson!

Read more about his appointment.

Congratulations to Amna Wasty who has been selected as the new Manager for King’s International. Amna has over eight years of experience in international higher education. She has specialized in student mobility, international student programming and support, immigration advising, cross-cultural competence and anti-racism advocacy. Prior to taking on the role of International and Exchange Student Advisor at King’s International in 2019, she served at Western International for five years. 

Amna holds an Honours BA in Management and Organizational Studies (HR Management) and MA in Sociology (Migration and Ethnic Relations) from Western University. She is also licensed as a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Currently, she is in the process of obtaining her Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law (GDipICL) through the Queen’s Faculty of Law in order to obtain her Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) license.

Program Planning Sessions

The advising team is hosting several program planning sessions. A few sessions are geared towards your particular program and there are also two general planning sessions. Please register for your planning session below:

June 13 @ 4 p.m.:  Catholic Studies for Teachers

Register for this session. 

June 16 @ 2 p.m.:  Program Planning for all Psychology Students

Register for this session.

June 23 @ 3 p.m.:  Program Planning for CSI/ CYS Majors

Register for this session.

General Sessions

June 20 @ 11 a.m.:  How to Complete a Degree Check

Register for this session.

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

Register for this session.

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.

Your Library Remains Open

The main floor of the library is under construction, but the upper level is open from Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come in and stay cool while enjoying your favourite book.

King's Players Theatre Company Announce Call for Directors

The King's Players are in search of 2022/2023 directors for their fall play and spring musical. The directors are the creative leads for our mainstage productions. Those selected will be able to choose a show that they would like to direct and have it produced by King’s Players.  Applications are due on June 15 at 11:59 p.m. Email kingsplayers@kucsc.com with any questions.

Apply for the director position. 

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.

King's Makes Achieving CHRP Designation Easier for Students

King’s School of MEM now offers all of the courses required to qualify for the Canadian Human Resource Professional (CHRP) exam.

Read about how to get your CHRP.

Dr. Ruth Compton Brouwer Receives Award for Family History Book

Dr. Ruth Compton Brouwer, Professor Emerita of History, has received the Canadian Historical Association’s Clio Award for her book on her ancestors creating a utopian and industrial community on Prince Edward Island.

Read the full story.

King's Faculty Lend Expertise to Ontario Election Coverage

Members of the King's faculty shared their expertise in media coverage of the Ontario election.

See how King's faculty lent their expertise.

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

Live Networking Cafe with a Career Coach

June 15 at 6 p.m.

Join Devant team members, Kate and Michelle, for their monthly virtual social! Michelle is a career coach and can answer all your job search questions. Kate moved to Canada from the UK in 2017 and is ready to chat about life in Canada as a newcomer.

Register for this free networking cafe. 

Live Immigration Q&A

June 22 at 6 p.m.

Don't miss this FREE opportunity to get your questions answered live by a Canadian immigration lawyer! 

Ziah Sumar, Barrister, Solicitor, Partner, Long Mangalji LLP, will provide Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updates and answer your questions about your pathway from study permit, to post-graduate work permit, to permanent residency.

Register for this free Q&A.

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.

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 at 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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