Volume 10 | Issue 25 | March 6, 2023 | |
Good morning! Here is your Things@King's weekly update. | |
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Embrace Equity on International Women's Day | |
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Celebrate International Women's Day with us on March 8! There are events on campus, Brescia and virtually which you can attend to mark the day. This year's theme is Embrace Equity.
Celebration of Women
Let's celebrate the women in our lives for Women's International Day! You are invited to share a few words and a photo about a woman who has cared for you, educated you, inspired you and pushed you to be your best. There will be coffee and treats.
March 8 at 3 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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Moon Time Sisters Campaign
The SJP Club would like to help raise awareness about period equity and making period conversations inclusive of Two Sprit, trans and non-binary folx, particularly in support of Indigenous communities in the north. There will be collection boxes where you can donate menstrual products all around campus (the Library, Alumni Court, and offices in Wemple, etc.).
March 6 - 31
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Embracing Equity
For International Women's Day, the King’s community is invited to attend Brescia University College's Dr. Colleen Hanycz Leadership lecture. Come together for a conversation about how to "Embrace Equity."
March 8 at 7 p.m. at Brescia University College's Mercato. 1285 Western Road.
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King's Student-athletes Win Gold
Congratulations to Shona Branton and Treye Trotman on winning gold with the Western Mustangs! Shona, a third-year Thanatology student, won for swimming and Treye, a first-year student in the BMOS program, won for wrestling at the U SPORTS national championships.
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Plan Your Path at King's
Complete your Intent to Register (ITR) with ease! First-year students, students who wish to switch their module or program, or those who wish to change their academic load should complete their ITR by March 31. It is more important than ever to complete your ITR and declare your intent to return to King's in fall 2023 to secure your spot.
Upcoming Workshops
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ITR info sessions hosted by an Academic Counsellor – March 7 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Passcode: 067529.
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Faculty of Education, Western - March 9 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Passcode: 772609.
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Exam Schedule Available
The April exam schedule is available. Visit the exam schedule page to find your schedule.
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Thriving at King's
This is the last workshop of this series! This week's workshop will be on self-compassion, time management, and balance. March 9 at 1 p.m. in KC 218. No registration is required. For more information please contact acsd@kings.uwo.ca.
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Submit Your Nominations for the Awards of Excellence in Teaching
Who is that one professor who had an especially positive impact on your academic career? Nominate that full- or part-time professor for an Award of Excellence in Teaching. All instructors with academic teaching responsibilities at King’s can be nominated. The deadline for nominations is March 17.
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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 open 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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Movie Night with Poutine
Religious Studies students are invited to an evening of socializing, good conversation and free poutine. The Letter: A Message for our Earth focuses on the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si with Pope Francis. Please join for discussion.
March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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Research Seminar Series with Dr. Chris Roney
The Research Seminar Series is a venue for faculty to engage with students to share their ideas and celebrate research culture at King’s. Psychology professor Dr. Chris Roney is presenting "When the Political is Personal: Political Labels and Identity." Dr. Roney is retiring this spring and this will be his last public lecture. Pizza will be provided.
March 8 at noon in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
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St. Joe's Café
Help those in need and volunteer at the St. Joe's Café. The Café requires servers, musicians, and finger food donations of cheese, cookies, baked goods, sandwiches, etc. If you are interested in volunteering and/or making a donation, please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud.
March 11 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 602 Queens Ave.
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King's Open House
Do you have any friends or family members who are starting university soon? Tell them about the King's Open House so they can experience the King's difference!
March 11 from noon - 4 p.m.
Register for Open House.
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MEM Career Day
Get your resumes ready for the School of MEM Career Day! There will be two panels of professionals speaking on their current careers. A career fair will take place after from 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. where you can speak to potential employers.
March 8 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre.
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From Degree to Career: Career Journeys Poster Showcase
Are you curious about where your degree can take you? You are invited to an interactive poster showcase to learn about the career journeys of diverse professionals who graduated with liberal arts degrees. There will be free poutine.
March 10 at 1 p.m. in the Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre.
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International Career Resources | |
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Workshop: Perfecting Your LinkedIn Profile
Join Devant's career coaches at this interactive workshop to learn more about how to stand out on LinkedIn, tailor your profile to your desired industry, and attract employers to you.
March 8 at 7 p.m.
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's
CMHA also offers after-hours crisis counselling for students virtually and in-person at Western until April 13 on Mondays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. To book an appointment, email CMHA.
You can access apps and online resources such as Good2Talk, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will 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.
Students can also access Togetherall, a peer-to-peer platform to connect with others experiencing similar feelings. They have trained professionals on hand, which is free to King’s students.
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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. 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.
For regular updates: Follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook.
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