Volume 9 | Issue 6| October 11, 2021 |
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We are so thankful to our students who have brought our campus back to life. Thank you for continuing to keep the community safe when you come to campus. Thank you to the Physical Plant department for keeping our campus so clean. We see you and we are so appreciative.
Take the time today to be thankful while keeping gatherings small this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving.
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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, October 13 at 4:30 p.m. for the October 18 newsletter.
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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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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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Student Resources to Help with Exam Season
With mid-terms, exams and assignments approaching, Student Affairs would like to remind you of the resources available to you:
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King’s Learning Skills - time management, study strategies, information organization techniques, exam preparation, and much more.
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Learning Skills at Western - counsellors and staff members help you cope with the demands of post-secondary learning, helping to identify strengths and develop new skills and strategies for success.
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Complete Student Online Module - helping first-year students increase their understanding of expectations to help them thrive during their time in university.
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King’s Edge Videos – a range of videos that can assist you as they transition throughout the semester.
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Library now offering bookable carrel space
The King's Cardinal Library has gone "live" with a new service for our patrons. We are now offering bookable carrels on the 2nd floor of the library. Half of the carrels are for quiet "online course study", with the other half set aside for silent study.
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Before Entering the Thames Market
A friendly reminder to please stop and sanitize your hands before entering the Thames Market. Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance and we ask that you please use these stations so we can keep each other safe. Thank you!
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The King's Promise Program
The King’s Promise Program is a voluntary four-year co-curricular program that offers new King’s students a guarantee that within six months of graduation they will find a meaningful job; if not, they can return to King’s for an additional year of courses and career support, tuition-free.
Beyond the “promise” itself, there are lots of great reasons why students should get involved! A program advisor will help each student improve pre-employment skills (resume writing, interviewing, etc.), connect with opportunities to engage on campus (with clubs, associations, etc.), gain experience through work-integrated learning (job shadowing, internships, etc.) and build their professional networks within the local community.
To be eligible for the King’s Promise Program, students must be enrolled in a four-year degree program at King’s and must not have completed more than five credits at the time of registration. For more information, email Jenny Richmond-Bravo. |
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BIPOC Support Group
Are you a member of the BIPOC community? It is an important time to recognize the experiences of people of colour on campus and their daily life. Shifting Perspectives, KUCSC and King's Student Affairs are teaming up to facilitate a BIPOC Student Support Group.
This is a safe place for students to be heard, seen and to relate to one another. There will be conversations regarding racism, discrimination, microaggression, sexism, etc. This platform acknowledges each individual's differences and projects their voices on campus. It allows allies to understand and gain knowledge on topics that can be hard to tackle. This foundation is vital, as it provides diversity and inclusivity. It creates an open space for people of colour while educating others on campus.
If you are interested in joining this student support group, please fill out the Google form by Monday, October 11. Meetings will be held in-person every second and fourth Wednesday starting October 13 and 27. The location will be given closer to the date. Only 25 spots are available due to current space restrictions. If needed, this group will be moved to Zoom. Facilitators will guide each meeting. |
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The Events Portfolio is Hiring Events Staff
King's University College Students' Council is hiring events staff to promote, attend and assist with event execution. Send in your applications (complete with a cover letter, resume and your availability) to Alexis at eventstaff@kucsc.com. |
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Grad School Workshops
Learn more about how to apply to grad school, scholarships and law school. Dr. John Grant and Dr. Andrea Lawlor are hosting these online workshops to help guide you.
Graduate School Scholarship (OGS/SSHRC) – Tuesday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Law School Application – Tuesday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m.
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Introduction to Career Counselling
Susan Ackland from Accessibility Counselling and Student Development will introduce you to the programs available from the career services office here and at Western.
October 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.
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Western's Graduate and Professional School Fair
The Graduate and Professional School Fair provides an opportunity to explore different educational opportunities and speak with recruiters from Canada and abroad. These schools represent different programs such as business, law, medicine, education and many more.
October 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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King's Campus Clean-up
Join King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) the Social Justice and Peace Club and Campus Ministry for a campus clean-up. Teams of five will be created and the group with the best team name and with the most garbage collected will win $25 gift cards!
October 15 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meeting spot: Outside of Dante Lenardon Hall.
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Graduate Application Workshops for English
The English department is hosting a virtual workshop to help you with your grad school applications.
October 15 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Philosophy Café Week
Philosophy Café Week is an open event where students can gather and enjoy some time for friendship and thinking on interesting philosophical issues.
October 18 at 2:30 p.m.
World Philosophies Café with Dr. Ginger Hegedus presents "Is there a West without an East?" Dr. Russell Duvernoy will be presenting "One World, Many Worlds, and the Question of Comparative Philosophy."
October 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Georgia Mouroutsou of Philosophy presents "Plasticity of the Present Moment in Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and Beyond."
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Your Dean of Students Joe Henry will be in the King Student Life Centre (SLC) to answer any questions you may have. Dean Joe will be featured on Instagram live for a quick update. Tune in or stop by for a quick chat.
October 20 at 11 a.m.
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Save the Date for Fall Celebration of Graduates
Join the graduating class of 2021 for a virtual celebration of graduates on October 20 at 7 p.m.
Cheer on your classmates and help them celebrate.
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Veritas Series for Faith and Culture: Dr. Phyllis Zagano
Dr. Phyllis Zagano is the next guest speaker for the Veritas Series for Faith and Culture this academic year. Her lecture is entitled "Catholic Women, Catholic Church: Where Do We Go From Here?" This will take place on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. Register for this lecture.
Veritas Series engages speakers from a variety of backgrounds to explore the depth of human experience and to articulate the truth – the fullness of humanity – to which we aspire. The Catholic Intellectual Tradition welcomes and embraces this exploration as a participation in the common good that enhances the world we inhabit. For more information or to register for each webinar, go to the Veritas Series website.
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London Newcomer Day
To help newcomers learn more about living, working and studying in London, the City of London is hosting the 2021 London Newcomer Day. Dr. Linda Weber, Manager of King's International, will be moderating.
October 21 at 6 p.m.
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Western's On-Campus 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 first and second doses of 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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Be Well: Building Confidence, Adaptability and Optimism
Would you like to develop strategies for building your well-being? If so, please join us for any or all of the four sessions of "Be Well" when we will use a variety of approaches, including discussion, activities and mindfulness techniques, to address the following topics:
- Overall health & wellness
- Coping with stress
- Managing motivation/procrastination
- Exploring identity
- Navigating relationships with self and others
- Mindfulness strategies
- Supports
The group will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – noon and running on October 13, 20, 27 and November 10.
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Thrive at King's: Personally and Academically
Want to feel and do better but don’t know where to start? Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development (ACSD) is offering a series of six workshops to help students academically and personally. During these workshops we will address topics such as:
- Activating agency - Transitions
- Building new habits - Perseverance and persistence
- Cultivating curiosity - Connections & compassion
- Leading from strengths - Flourishing
- Wide-awake learning - Balance
Build motivation, optimism and resilience along with learning essentials like time management and effective studying. You can shift your university experience to something better.
Thrive will be on Fridays beginning October 15 from 10:30 a.m. - noon.
This group is being offered virtually through Zoom only.
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Personal Counselling
Students in need of counselling can access support through Student Affairs. At Accessibility, Counselling & Student Development, they have 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 or call 519-433-3491 ext. 7800.
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Appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. until December 8. Registration ends at 8 p.m. The Crisis Assessment Team will be available on the Thanksgiving holiday (October 11).
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Career Resources
Job Boards
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Reflection Circle at King's dedicated to use by the community
Members of the King’s University College community gathered for a special ceremony to dedicate the Reflection Circle at King’s.
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Successful mentorship in the Political Science program
King’s Political Science graduates discuss how mentorship opportunities and peer-to-peer support helped paved their future paths to graduate school.
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King's Alumni Make Local Top Twenty in their 20s List
Alyssa Agnew '14 (BA Psychology) and Alexander Peat '16 (BA Criminology) were both named to Business London's annual "Top Twenty in Their 20s" list.
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Discover What Your Future Job Might Look Like
King’s new Job Shadow Program will allow you to job shadow a matched employee over the course of two consecutive days, during Reading Weeks.
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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., 11 a.m. and 5 p.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! |
DAILY MASS: Daily Mass is being offered on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon in Christ the King Chapel (first floor of Wemple Building). Space is very limited. Please contact the Campus Ministry office at 519-963-1477 or lisa.caeiro@kings.uwo.ca to reserve a space.
CONFESSIONS: Father Paul Kim will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to masses at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays in the Christ the King Chapel (Wemple).
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DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE GROUP: The Student Development and Peace Group at King’s University College is revving up for another year! If you are interested in engaging in meaningful conversation about issues of social justice, understanding how we can effect change in the world today, making a difference in people’s lives, and building community, please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud to get involved.
SEEKING UNIVERSITY STUDENT LEADERS: We are seeking university student leaders who wish to engage children of various age groups 0-16 in learning about their faith throughout the year. If you are interested and want to learn more, contact Maija Wilson.
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ANNUAL STUDENT RETREAT: October 22 to 24. As pandemic restrictions allow, this is being planned as an in-person experience at Holy Family Retreat House in Harrow, Ontario. Cost is $50 and covers accommodation, meals, and transportation. Space is limited. To register, contact Annette Donovan Panchaud or 519-433-3491 ext. 4423. |
VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY: Zoom Bible study for students meets virtually every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in meeting other faith-filled students and growing your faith, contact Annette Donovan Panchaud for more information. |
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