Volume 9 | Issue 26 | March 7, 2022 |
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King\'s Student - Here is your Things@King's Weekly Update. |
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International Women's Month
King's is celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting the efforts of women in the King's community who challenge and strive for change. International Woman's Day is March 8. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias. "Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias."
The Women's History Month page is filled with valuable content from Faculty, the Library, as well as events happening on campus, at Western and in London.
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International Women's Month Events |
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Speaker Series: Celebrating International Women's Day
Breaking the Bias at Western: Celebrating Indigenous Women & Culture
This series is focused on sharing Indigenous learning and celebrating Indigenous women at Western.
Elder Myrna Kicknosway from Walpole Island, Bkejwanong Territory, will be giving a talk on matriarchal societies and mother clan.
March 8 from noon – 1 p.m.
Western University Artist in Residence, Kelly Greene of Mohawk-Oneida-Sicilian ancestry, a member of the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve, and descendant of the Turtle Clan, will be giving a talk about her artistic journey and how she shares her culture and experiences through art.
March 9 from noon - 1 p.m.
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Student Grassroots Movements Fighting GBSV on our Campus
Various student groups from around King's and Western will participate in a question and answer dialogue session. Students can ask questions, offer comments and concerns with the goal of having intersectional lenses engaged with solutions on gender based sexual violence (GBSV). There will presentations of student art that speaks to GBSV such as visual art, spoken word/poetry, etc.
Presenters:
- The NAFI Research Project
- The Red Zone Research Group
- Sexual Assault and Trauma Survivors Club at Western
March 8 at 6:30 p.m.
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Gender Based Sexual Violence Panel
This year for Social Work week, the Social Action Committee and Social Work Student Association are hosting a virtual Zoom panel discussing topics of gender based and sexual violence (GBSV). The panel will bring students and community partners together to discuss the perpetuating issues of GBSV on campus. This event is open to all students and faculty across campus as well as community members.
March 9 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Sean Hoogterp Becomes Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator
King's, Brescia and Huron University Colleges welcome Sean Hoogterp in a new role as Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator. A status band member of Walpole Island First Nation, Bkejwanong Territory, Hoogterp will work across the three campuses to create welcoming environments for Indigenous students, employees and visitors, develop strategies to decolonize and indigenize the curricula, and help build stronger relationships with external Indigenous communities.
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King's Student-Athlete Receives Jeffrey Reed Courage Award
King's congratulates Madison Wilson-Walker, Disability Studies student and a student-athlete on Western's Track and Field team, for being the recipient of the 2022 Jeffrey Reed Courage Award. Western News has published a web story about Madison's achievement.
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The King's Grad Ball Returns!
Get ready for a night out! This year's theme is An Elegant Night at The Circus.
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton (300 King St., London ON)
Ticket Price: $25.00
Details: Live music, entertainment, Grad Award announcements, giveaways, & dinner!
Tickets are now available at King's Connection. Don't delay, these tickets go fast! There are eight people per table so you must sign up for a table when purchasing tickets.
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Celebrate Social Work Week!
In celebration of Social Work Week 2022, the School of Social Work is pleased to invite you to the Digital Anti-Racism Education Workshop on Monday, March 7 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. This virtual workshop will contain topics such as:
- What is Islamophobia?
- Gendered Islamophobia
- Intersectional Identities
- What is Cyberhate?
- CounterSpeech and Counter Narratives
Participants in attendance will receive a certification in Digital Anti-Racism Education.
SAFE Practicum Program Workshop
Join us virtually on March 10 from noon - 1:30 p.m. to learn about the SAFE Practicum Program.
We will be:
- Highlighting the beginnings of the program with MK Arundel, MSW, RSW, Coordinator of Field Education at King’s School of Social Work
- Exploring the research component of the program with Dr. Jane Sanders, PhD, MSW, RSW, Assistant Professor, King’s School of Social Work
- Discussing what issues parents and caregivers of school-aged youth are presenting with in SAFE and interventions aimed at these issues with Emily Carrothers, MSW, RSW, Campus and Community Social Worker at King’s and Clinical Supervisor of the SAFE Program.
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Vote in your New KUCSC VPs!
It's time to vote for your new King's University Students' Council Vice-President of Student Affairs (VPSA) and the Vice-President of Student Events (VPSE) for the 2022/2023 academic year!
Important dates
March 8: Campaigning closes
March 9: Polls open at 8 am
March 10: Polls close at 8 pm
March 11: VP results announced
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Graduation Sweaters
Hey, King’s Class of 2022! You can order your grad sweater at the King’s Connection! Sweaters will be $45.95 plus tax with one line of sleeve embroidery. Additional lines of sleeve embroidery will be $8 each. (Sleeve embroidery example: Line 1 - Name, Line 2 - Program).
Deadline to order is March 14.
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Open House Returns In Person!
The King's Open House is returning in person on Saturday, March 12. There will be two sessions, from 10 a.m. - noon and from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. If you know of any students who are thinking about applying, let them know! We can't wait to meet them.
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Intent to Register Workshops
You must complete your Intent to Register (ITR) before March 31. ITR gives you an opportunity to indicate your intention to study at King's in the fall. It will also help King's make decisions to ensure we have the best selection of courses available for Fall 2022. If you are in Year 2 or above and are not making changes to your program or course load status, you do not need to complete the ITR this year.
Workshops available:
Learn more about modules in the Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS), Economics or Finance in one of the School of Management, Economics and Mathematics' (MEM) live Q & A sessions.
March 7 and March 11 at 10 a.m.
ITR Informational Session for International Students
Learn more about ITR from an academic counsellor including how to complete it online and important degree requirements.
Special guests:
- Amna Wasty, International and Exchange Student Advisor
- Danica Deng, Recruitment Officer, Asia Region
March 10 at 10 a.m.
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Participation Needed in Research Study of Muslim Youth
School of Social Work alumna and Ph.D. candidate Siham Elkassem BSW '15, MSW '16 is looking for volunteers to participate in her research study. Siham studies Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism at Memorial University, Newfoundland.
The study, "Examining Anti-Muslim Racism Through the Lived Experience of Muslim Youth," is for Muslim youth ages 18-25 from Black, South Asian and Arab communities.
Participating involves a Zoom interview regarding islamophobia and racism. Email selkassem@mun.ca to set up an appointment. |
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Donate to the London Ukrainian Centre
The London Ukrainian Centre is collecting humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. Examples include diapers, women's hygiene products, first aid kits, baby food, paper towels, canned food, clothing, bandages, etc. You can also make a financial donation by money transfers to info@londonukrainiancentre.ca.
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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 is hosted by Misha Bower.
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
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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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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 Expert Panel: Career and Networking Cafe
Join Devant for their monthly online social where you can interact live with a Career Coach, build your network, and get your job search questions answered.
March 9 at 6 p.m.
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Free Expert Panel: Career in Data Science and Analytics
On the first Wednesday of every month, Devant assembles a panel of experts to guide you through the process of building a great career in a range of trending industries.
The live workshops include:
- Networking tips for the industry
- Labour market trends
- Advice from industry leaders
Special guests: Mahmud DeWan, President, IIBA, Great London Chapter; Bryan Guscott, Senior Manager, Security Analytics Team, Arctic Wolf; and Maria Fernanda Becerra, former international student and President, IIBA, Hamilton Chapter.
March 10 at 6 p.m. EST
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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 you training and experience in a Canadian work environment, provides a source of income during the summer months, and prepares you for your entrance into the work force.
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Career Resources
Job Boards
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Muslim Women’s Wellness Support Group
This is a five-week wellness group for Muslim, woman-identifying, Western students (and those attending their affiliates) to increase your wellness during your journey. This group will offer a culturally responsive safe space where you will have a chance to share their experiences and concerns navigating mental health concerns, experiencing intersectionality being Muslim, women and Western students. This group will be led by a Muslim-identifying counsellor from the Wellness and Well-being team at Western.
The group will occur weekly on Fridays from 2-3:30 pm for five sessions from March 11 to April 8.
Call Health and Wellness Services at 519 661-3030 to register.
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Western Health and Wellness Services: BLK
For Black and Racialized students who are experiencing race-related stress and are seeking a safe space to talk, they can request to speak with counsellors who are themselves persons of these communities with lived experience. This is co-facilitated by two Black counsellors with Master's degrees in Social Work and Psychology. Please call 519 661-3030 to book an appointment.
Debuts March 7.
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Be Well Groups Return this March!
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: Building Confidence, Adaptability & Optimism. They use a variety of approaches, including discussion, activities and mindfulness techniques, to address the following topics:
- Overall health and wellness
- Coping with stress
- Managing motivation/procrastination
- Exploring identity
- Navigating relationships with self and others
- Mindfulness strategies
- Supports
Be Well runs on Wednesday, March 9, 23, and 30 from 11 a.m. - noon. Students are welcome to join for as many sessions as they want.
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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 Relocating
Western’s Vaccination and Testing Centre will be relocating its services to Thames Hall on Tuesday, March 8.
- To accommodate this move, vaccination services will be unavailable on Monday, March 7.
- Rapid testing services will remain available, for eligible students and employees, Monday, March 7 at the Graphic Services Building and will move to the new location Tuesday, March 8.
- Only walk-in services will be available - you no longer need to book an appointment.
- Effective March 4, PCR testing will no longer be 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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CMHA Virtual After Hours Crisis Counselling
Support is here. CMHA is offering free and confidential virtual after hours counselling until April 22 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. You can book same day appointments by emailing studentcrisisappointment@cmhamiddlesex.ca. |
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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!
Daily Mass is offered in the Christ the King Chapel in Wemple Building on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon. Seating is extremely limited. You can pre-register by contacting Lisa Caeiro or 519-963-1477.
MIDDAY PRAYER: Midday Prayer is every Thursday at noon virtually on our Facebook page.
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITALITY CENTRE: Our community returns to the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre on March 12 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please drop off any pre-packaged non-refrigerated donations such as juice boxes, granola bars, fruit cups, apple sauce, etc. in the basket in the Christ the King Chapel, Wemple building by March 11. You can drop off perishable items such as sandwiches, or cheese at the back door of the hospitality centre between 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 12. If you have any questions or would like to participate please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud.
Busy Persons Retreat: Campus Ministry is offering a Lenten Busy Persons Retreat from March 7 - March 9 (with the retreat beginning on March 6). The theme of the retreat is "Desert not deserted" and is made on the participant's own time and pace . You will receive materials for individual reflection on your own time. In addition, you are invited to take part in one-hour online sessions on the Monday and Tuesday evenings to pray and reflect as a group (and smaller breakout groups, if necessary). We are very happy to welcome Dr. Anne Walsh, DMin, Lay Redemptorist Missionary, who will facilitate these sessions, and Fr. Santo Arrigo, C.Ss.R. who will be presider and homilist at Masses on March 6 and 9. Take a pause out of your busy life this Lent to reflect on how you are loved and give yourself the gift of spiritual renewal. Please see the full schedule.
The Human Cost of Climate Change
Join students from across Canada as Dr. Isaac Asume Osuoka, director of Social Action, Nigeria (a partner of Development and Peace - Caritas Canada), joins us virtually for a conversation about the effects of climate change. On March 9 at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. either in-person at the Kenny Theatre or virtually. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Communications and Media Relations |
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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 tells us how we can best support your event.
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Parents/Supporters
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Hours of Operation and Contacts
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