As of November 17, King’s is an approved institution with a COVID readiness plan. Please read important information on travelling to Canada and what to bring here.

Dr. David Malloy, King's Principal, discusses how King's student leadership and clubs were able to develop online programming so students could participate in virtual events and continue to have an adapted student experience.

November 30 - Last day to drop a class (full year course)

December 9 - Fall/Winter term classes end

December 10 - Study Day

December 11 - First day of exams

December 22 - Last day of exams

January 04 - Classes resume

You can find your exam schedule here. Please consult your instructor for information regarding exam format and delivery.

November 23 – 27 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Please go to the Western COVID-19 testing page for the most up-to-date information. Please access the clinic Recreation Centre Clinic using the accessible entrance facing Huron Drive.

Applications for the King’s at Rondine Seminar (SJPS 3211G) are now open. This is an international experiential course (delivered digitally for 2021) that engages King’s students with youth from the Rondine Centre for Peace in Arezzo, Italy. Topics covered in this course include migration, conflict, humanitarianism, religion and society. Some winter sessions will be combined combined with interactive workshops, lectures and symposia taking place in May, 2021. This course is open to anyone at King’s in second year or beyond in good academic standing. Students not in SJPS should consult with their academic program advisor should they wish to apply for this program.

Dr. Pietro PIrani and Dr. Mark Yenson are the lead faculty in this year’s seminar. For more information or to submit a statement of interest, please contact Jessica Sommers or Dr. Allyson Larkin.

Religious communities and perspectives continue to play an important role in our world today. Religious Studies is the multi-faceted field that explores the beliefs, practices, and histories of diverse religious traditions, as well as the questions and challenges posed by religion and spirituality in contemporary society.

Exploring basic human questions and various religious perspectives.

Are religion and science compatible?

Looking at the ecological crisis through the lens of ethics and spirituality.

Now that we’re into the second half of King’s first-ever remote semester, student demand for appointments at The Write Place is high — and it will likely continue to rise.

Students come to The Write Place for all kinds of reasons, and we are committed to helping everyone who asks us, so don’t wait to book an appointment (or more than one) in advance of your assignment due date, so you have enough time to revise your draft.

If you don’t have a single word written, don’t worry — we can help!

If visiting The Write Place is a course requirement, book early!

If you’re looking for

The Write Place is here to help you.

Go to kings.mywconline.com to register and book an appointment now!

The Write Place at King’s announces the opening of its Virtual Majlis, an online space where students can practise their English conversation skills. The majlis will be hosted by Professor Sheri Henderson via Zoom every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

You are being invited to participate in a research study titled 'COVID-19’s Impact on Student Attitudes and Learning’.

The survey can be completed here. The questionnaire should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.

In partnership with the University of Toronto, www.utoronto.ca, the 2020 COEE will be a week-long scholarly, scientific and artistic exploration with enhanced digital engagement. Over seven days, from November 23 to November 29, over 1,000 delegates will engage in 50+ sessions featuring the insights of hundreds of scholars, artists and scientists on the key issues of our time. There will be two international symposia: the G7 Research Summit on the Future of Digital Health; and a virtual symposium organized by the University of Toronto celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, exploring the legacy of this discovery, and examining its intersections with COVID-19 research.

November 25 and 27 at 2 p.m.

KAMP will be hosting a virtual Zumba class via Zoom. This is a great opportunity to de-stress, and get active during this busy time. This event is open to all students. You do not need to be part of KAMP to join this event!

Please email Kingskamp@kings.uwo.ca for the Zoom link.

6:30 p.m.

A panel of Political Science alumni will share their professional experiences since graduating from King's. Join in the conversation as they describe their journey to their current careers and hear their advice for pursuing job opportunities with a Political Science degree.

This event is open to all students and alumni. Registration is required.

November 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Register for Life After King's.

Calm your mind. Join us over Zoom as we demonstrate some meditation techniques to help get us through exam season.

Email your VP of Student Events for the Zoom link.

Step into Christmas is Campus Ministry's Christmas initiative in conjunction with their outreach program at the St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre. We invite you to fill shoeboxes with gloves, hats, toiletries and other items for those who are in need. These shoebox gifts will be distributed during our December 12 visit at the St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre. UNWRAPPED shoeboxes can be brought to The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount on the left at the side altar under the statue of Mary. Please remember that The Chapel is not open outside of Mass times. If you are not able to drop off the shoeboxes at in The Chapel, then you may drop them off in the McDougall Room (Wemple 149B) during the week. Donations accepted until December 6.

Alternatively, you can drive up with your donation for contactless delivery. On December 4 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. in parking lot 1 (Alumni Court Residence) drive to the designated area and leave your donations at the drop-off table.

Thank you for your generosity!

Book your appointment online for graduation photos!

December 7-15 in KC 214 (SLC)

$35 sitting fee

The Social Action Committee would like to introduce our newest project, "Cards 4 Seniors.” With this project we intend to collect a goal of 200 holiday cards to give to each and every resident of Glendale Crossing Long-Term Care home this season!

If you’d like to participate in spreading the cheer, please sign-up here to pledge the amount of cards you intend to make for these seniors. As well, please address the card to a "Resident of Glendale Crossing.”

A drop off box has been placed at King’s Cardinal Carter Library foyer until Friday, December 11. This is where we’ll collect the cards that we will deliver to the residents of Glendale Crossing.

Please join us in spreading holiday cheer this year!

If you have any questions please feel free to email Roshawnah at rforde2@uwo.ca.

Use the searchable timetable to see if your courses have an on-campus option this term, and if they do, see how your courses are being offered.

The School of MEM is offering Zoom-based peer-to-peer tutoring for key courses. Runs every weekday until the end of December.

This group uses a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach to treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or to just cope better with stress. It is based on the Mind Over Mood Workbook by Dennis Greenberger, PhD and Christine Padesky, PhD. All individuals receive a free copy of the workbook. This is an interactive skills group. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and complete the worksheets provided in order to build experience and confidence with the skills presented.

For registration please contact Veronica at v.ciszewska@cmhamiddlesex.ca.

Virtual CMHA after hours crisis appointments:

Until December 3: Monday - Thursday from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration ends at 8 p.m.

Email your phone number to studentcrisisappointment@cmhamiddlesex.ca between 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and an intake worker will call you.

Criteria: Must be an Ontario resident, student, and able to connect via internet or telephone.

This is a 5-week virtual support group for students who identify as racialized (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour). This is a pilot wellness group that aims to create a safe and healing space to share lived experiences with race-related stress. Together in sharing our common lived experiences, we draw a collective voice to:

• not feel alone

• process and learn from each other's wisdom

• create a community to uplift and support one another

• empower through collective healing, growth, and transformation

Thursdays – November 26 and December 3 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

There is a limit to the number of participants so be sure to sign up as soon as possible.

The Big White Wall has been rebranded as Togetherall. Togetherall is a peer to peer online group. It's a safe space to talk, share, and support others like you.

Tired of screen time? Try going on a King's Roots walk. See the map here. Please note, the time listed is only a suggestion. Please enjoy a stroll around campus whenever it is convenient for you.