Volume 11 | Issue 29| March 18, 2024

Good morning! Here is your Things@King's weekly update.

Student Appreciation Week

Celebrate Student Appreciation Week at King’s from March 18-22! We’re thankful for each of you, coming from all corners of the globe to learn with us. This week it's not just about showing our appreciation, but also about prioritizing your well-being. From sweet treats to wellness activities, there's something for everyone. Check out the full list of events and discounts. See the list of events and discounts.

Intent to Register

Secure your spot for Fall 2024 at King’s

The Intent to Register (ITR) is your opportunity to indicate your intention to study at King’s this Fall 2024, and your desired degree and program choices. All current first-year students MUST complete an ITR. Year 2, 3 and 4 students don't need to complete an ITR unless they wish to change their program/module, or if they are changing their course load status.

Complete your ITR by April 2, 2024.

ITR General Information Session

March 11, 2024

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Zoom

Learn more about ITR from an academic counsellor including how to complete it online and important degree requirements.

KAMP Academic Panel

Thursday, March 21

Kenny Theatre

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

KAMP Mentors and student leaders will be available to give you advice about planning your degree path and giving you advice about things you should know for the future! Student leaders can also tell you about various opportunities to get involved around campus.

Featured Events

Numerous events are scheduled for March as the Winter Term comes to an end. For a complete list of events tailored for students, staff, and faculty on campus, we invite you to explore our Events Calendar.

Spring Volunteering Fair

March 20, 2024

1 - 4 p.m.

Spriet Lounge, Student Life Centre

Do you know someone looking to make connections and get involved with the community? Direct them to our Spring Volunteering Fair to meet with local nonprofit organizations looking for volunteers. There will be over a dozen organizations in attendance.

Summer OSAP Info Sessions

March 20, 2024

11:30 a.m. - noon

Student Life Centre

Learn more about the OSAP process and get your questions answered by one of King's knowledgeable Financial Aid Officers. The deadline to apply is April 1 for students looking to use OSAP funding to help pay their summer fees.

Mature Student Wine and Cheese

Come out and connect with other mature students during the final social of the 2023/2024 academic year. Share your experiences, your struggles, your successes with other students who may be experiencing the same things. Open to all students age 25 years of age and older.

For more information and to register, email Mature Students.

March Open House

March 23, 2024

Noon - 4 p.m.

Student Life Centre

Do you know a high school student looking to make King's their place to be and place to become? Invite them to attend our upcoming Open House. They can meet faculty, students, alumni and staff, learn about our rewarding degree programs, academic opportunities, campus life and student organizations and take a tour of our beautiful campus. Encourage them to register today.

King's Research Week

March 25-28, 2024

Celebrate the pivotal role that research plays at King's, serving as a channel for narrative creation, knowledge dissemination, and societal impact. During this inaugural event, King's will host events, discussions and showcases, aimed at spotlighting the connection between research, teaching, and community engagement, while underscoring our commitment to fostering leaders committed to social justice and ethical action.

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Complete your ITR!

We’re King’s students; of course, we’re completing our Intent to Register (ITR) by April 2! We invite current 1st-year and undeclared students to let us know which program and modules they wish to take.



Visit King’s ITR website for more info.

What's your first memory of King's?

Hear from current students what their first memory was of King's.

Student Spotlight

Ridley Smith - 2nd Year, HSP Sociology with a Minor in Family Studies

In addition to performing in the King’s Players’ production of Godspell, Ridley has been a Soph, a tour guide, worked in the Enrolment Services Office, and served as Vice-President of Communications for the Pride Project, and the Vice-President Student Affairs (VPSA) (formerly Associate VPSA) for King’s University College Students’ Council (KUCSC).

During the 2023 production of Carrie, Ridley met several Sophs. It became his first proper extracurricular involvement at King’s and helped him make many new friends.

His involvement with KUCSC began as the Pride Commissioner. “As a Bisexual Man, ensuring every student feels accepted is deeply important.” Becoming the Associate VPSA, was “one of the best decisions I've made this year.” Ridley encourages students to explore leadership positions on campus. “It has enriched my student experience.”

Shona Branton wins four medals

Congratulations to Shona Branton, fourth-year Thanatology student, for her incredible performance at the U SPORTS Swimming Championship. She won two gold medals in the 50m & 100m Breaststroke, a silver in the 200m Breaststroke and was part of the 4 x 100m medley relay team that took bronze. Shona was named Female Swimmer of the Meet and one of the Western Mustangs Athlete of the Week for the week ending March 10, 2024.

In the News

Help find Haven's mobility bike

King’s student Haven Raeburn-Gibson needs our help! Her Alinker mobility bike was stolen in downtown London on March 13, and is essential to her mobility. The theft has been reported to police but if not found or returned soon it will need to be replaced at a cost of about $3,330.

The mobility device is invaluable to Haven. It has a bright yellow frame and three wheels, resembling a backwards tricycle. Please keep an eye out and if you have any information contact London Police Service.

Brain Awareness Week explored the links between psychology and neuroscience

Faculty and students were excited to share their passion for how the brain works with live demonstrations, a panel discussion on addiction in society, and a lecture on cognition at the margins of consciousness as part of Brain Awareness Week, held on March 11 – 15, 2024.

King's first-ever CFI grant worth $421,704

King’s first Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Award will facilitate the development of the Research Institute with Children (RIC), a place for child-centred approaches to research supporting children's participatory rights and advancing children's well-being.

Dr. Cathy Chovaz, a Professor of Psychology, and Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, a Distinguished University Professor Emerita in Social Work and Childhood and Youth Studies, will serve as project leaders.



In a London Free Press article about he new RIC coming to King’s Dr. Birnbaum elaborates, “It’s not research for or about children, it’s research with children.” Read the article

Wellness @ King's

Keeping Up with King's

Dr. Siham Elkassem discusses decolonizing the curriculum in Building Bridges podcast

In this fifth episode of the Building Bridges Podcast, the student hosts interview Dr. Siham Elkassem, BSW '15, MSW '16, Lecturer from the School of Social Work, about how she intentionally decolonized her curriculum in the course she designed recently. Dr. Elkassem talks about the importance of choosing a diverse range of authors, as well as the changes she has seen over her time at King’s; first as a student, and now as a professor.

King's Economath Society Executive Member Election

Looking for a club executive position next school year? The King's Economath Society (KEMS) has opened its executive member application form and would love for you to apply. There are many positions available. They will be having an information session for students to ask questions and get to know members of the club on Monday, March 18 from 11:45 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. in KC119.

Fill out an application

St. Joe's Cafe

St. Joe's Cafe has expanded its schedule to help meet the demands of the growing food-insecure community in London. The King’s community will be sending 10 people on a number of Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are able to volunteer over the next couple of months, please sign up here and follow the instructions on the page.

To drop off baked goods or sign up to play music, please email Annette Donovan.

Career Resources

• Career Connect
• Western Careers
• Careers: Students and New Professionals - Learn more about Ontario Public Service opportunities for students and new professionals.

Job Boards

• King’s Job Board
• Outcome Campus Connect

Devant Events

Employer Insights: Crafting Your Career Story

March 20, 2024

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Zoom

Gain first-hand insights into what employers look for in a candidate's story, learn how to leave a lasting impression, and discover the power of weaving your experiences into compelling narratives! This event is your key to mastering the skill of interview storytelling and unlocking new possibilities in your career journey.

Join us for Sunday Eucharist

Masses are offered in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount (WOTM) on Sundays at 10 a.m. and at 5 p.m. followed by the community meal in the parish hall. Weekday Masses will be on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at WOTM and noon mass on Thursdays and Fridays at King's Christ the King Chapel. 

Stations of the Cross

Every Tuesday at 6:25 p.m. until March 26, Stations of the Cross will take place in the Chapel on the Mount. Note that Confessions will move to 6 p.m. during these weeks.

King's Community Garden

Come plant seeds for the King’s Community Garden with Campus Ministry on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Kenny Theatre.

Day of Confessions

During Lent, we focus on our call to return to God with all our hearts and we are provided opportunities, such as the Sacrament of Reconciliation, to act on our hunger for personal change and spiritual renewal. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, will be dedicated as a Lenten Day of Confessions in parishes throughout the diocese. 

Here is the schedule for our parish:

The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Father Paul Baillargeon)

12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Father Peter Amszej)

2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Father Paul Baillargeon)

University Community Centre, Room 38B (Western)

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Father Peter Amszej)

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Father Peter Amszej)

Christ the King Chapel (Wemple Hall at King's)

11 a.m. - Noon (Father Peter Amszej)

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Father Peter Amszej)

Note: Confessions will still be offered on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m. before Mass and by appointment, as usual, throughout Lent. 

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