Volume 9 | Issue 30 | April 11, 2022
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King\'s Student - Here is your Things@King's Weekly Update.
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Exam Prep and Wellness Resources
Good luck on your exams! You have come so far and are nearly at the finish line. Please reach out if you are having trouble. King's has many resources to help you through this exam season. From crisis support, to mood and depression, to stress management, your Mental Health and Wellness hub has resources for you. There are also some useful wellness tips, news and FAQs that King's Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development (ACSD) created to help you navigate through challenging times. You can find some useful community resources like Good2Talk here.
Study Space and Food Services Info
A Brunch for the Books with KAMP
Join KAMP for a drop-in study session for all students, where you can come, grab a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and a brunch treat while you study. There is no registration required, everyone is welcome to drop by. However, brunch items will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
April 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Garron Lounge of the King Student Life Centre.
Ask Joe about Exams!
Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry, will be available on April 13 from 11 a.m. - noon in the King Student Life Centre to take your questions. He will be featured on King's Instagram page live at 11 a.m. with special guests Joanna Bedggood and Doreen Vautour. Joanna is the Manager of Student Wellness and she will be discussing resources and supports for students during exams. Doreen is the Associate Dean of Students and she will be talking about residence for next year.
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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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King's Student-athletes Honoured at Mustangs Awards
Deionte Knight, Mustangs Male Athlete of the Year, was one of several King’s student-athletes to receive an award as part of the 81st Mustangs Awards.
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Whodunit? brings French Course Material to Life
Students of French 4110G participated in a Murder Mystery Evening, held all in French and focusing on what they had learned from in-class material.
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Earth Month: Antler River Cleanup Serves as Land Acknowledgement in Action
Members of the King’s community came together on April 4, 2022, to help the environment as part of the Antler River Cleanup.
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Recycle your Masks!
You can recycle your disposable masks and ear plugs – look for the bins at the entrances of Labatt Hall and the Thames Market, as well as in the library and the King Student Life Centre.
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Graduation Application Deadline
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Graduating Student Award
The Faculty Association Award for Outstanding Achievement ($500) is granted to a graduating student from King’s University College. It is granted based on academic success, as well as individual and social achievements at the College and/or in the community. An overall average of at least 75% is required. The deadline to apply is April 30.
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Tridiuum: Easter Mass
Please join us as we celebrate the Three Great Days as one great feast. Holy Thursday will be celebrated on April 14 at 7 p.m., Good Friday on April 15 at 3 p.m., the Easter Vigil on April 16 at 9 p.m. and Easter Sunday on April 17 at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Please register in advance either online or by phone.
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Fill out the Communications Preferences Survey for a Chance to Win King's Swag!
Members of the King’s community who complete the 2022 King’s Communication Preferences Survey, will be eligible to win a swag pack including a $50 gift card from the King's Connection. Tell us how you would like to receive your information from King's.
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The Catholic Church Wants to Hear from You
Your voice will help to shape the future of Catholic universities and we welcome your honest, thoughtful participation. At King's University College and Christ the King University Parish, we are starting with a survey to gather input from a wide array of people connected to the University community.
Please take some time to reflect upon and share your thoughts by responding to the questions found on the survey. The survey will close on April 30, 2022.
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Vote for the King's University College Chamber Choir in the Forest City London Music Awards
Show your support for the King's University College Chamber Choir, which has been nominated for the award of "Best Classical Vocal Group/Choir" as part of the 2022 Forest City London Music Awards.
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International Career Resources
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Devant Offers International Students New Career Resources
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Perfecting Your Interview Skills
Ace your next interview! Join Devant's career coach to learn about the interviewing process in 2022. Topics include frequently asked tough interview questions, employer expectations, common mistakes, how to make a great first impression, and much more.
April 13
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Career Resources
Job Boards
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Disability Community Discord
If you are self-identified or diagnosed with a disability, you are welcome to join the Disability Community Discord server. Connect and build community with this Western-led initiative.
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COVID-19 Screening
In keeping with changing regulations and recommendations from the province, Western requires everyone who comes to campus, including affiliate campuses to 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 Open
Western’s Vaccination and Testing Centre is open for walk-in vaccination or rapid testing in Thames Hall. PCR testing is no longer available.
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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. Registration is still required, 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!
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Communications and Media Relations
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Be Featured in Things@King's!
Hi! We are Communications and Media Relations at King's. If you have made it down this far, thank you for reading! We work hard to bring you event information each week and we would love to hear from you. Please email Communications to be featured in Things@King's, with a 50-word description of your event or news. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 13 at 4:30 p.m. for the April 18, 2022, newsletter. Thank you for continuing to send in your content.
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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
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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Hours of Operation and Contacts
Many of King's administrative offices have adjusted their hours as more students return to campus. Please refer to the Hours of Operation page for the most up-to-date information.
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Unsubscribing means you will no longer receive important emails from Communications including messages from the President, information on exams, course enrolment, emergencies, etc.
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