Volume 10 | Issue 23 | February 20, 2023 | |
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Reading Week Hours of Operation
Happy Family Day! Please note that King's administrative offices and library are closed on February 20 for the holiday. The Thames Market has adjusted its hours for Reading Week. Please refer to the Hours of Operation page to see the full schedule.
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Black History Month (BHM) Spotlight:
Recommended Books
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This week for BHM, we are looking at Books for Black History Month. Jennifer Slay, King's Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID) has compiled a selection of books, recommended for Black History Month and beyond, including titles from Toni Morrison, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey. King's library staff have also made recommendations including Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta.
Be sure to check out the King's library, which features the recommended books in their display.
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Bola Fayemi – Year 4, Bachelor of Arts, Childhood and Youth Studies Major and Disability Studies Major
Bola is passionate about leadership and distributing equity to as many people as possible. From school-based extra-curriculars to community-based resources such as foster care, Bola always looks to help others. She wishes to pursue a career in policy and/or systemic social change.
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Congratulations to Sunday Ajak, 2023-24 USC President
Congratulations to Sunday Ajak on winning the USC election on February 13, 2023, and will be Western University Students’ Council’s next president. Ajak had 6,955 votes in an election that saw the highest voter turnout in over a decade. Congratulations, Sunday, from all of us at King's!
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Growing city, packed maternity wards
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, shared his expertise on London's population growth and busy maternity wards in this London Free Press article.
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King's Research and Publications | | |
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Research Seminar Series returns for Winter 2023
March 8, 2023 from noon-1 p.m.
April 5, 2023 from noon-1 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple
The Research Seminar Series is a venue for faculty to engage with colleagues and students, share their ideas and celebrate the research culture at King's.
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Reminder: King's Research Excellence Fund – Applications
We invite you to apply for the following competitions:
- 2023 King’s Research Excellence Scholars Grants ($10K; 1-year)
- 2023 Research Excellence Chair – EARLY CAREER (renewable up to three years; $15K/year)
The deadline to apply is March 2. Learn more about the King's Research Excellence Fund.
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20th Annual King's Cultural Festival
Join us in our celebration of cultural diversity featuring student, staff, faculty, and community talent! There will be dancing, singing, poetry, storytelling and more.
March 1 at 7 p.m. in the Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre. Parking is free and available in lot 1.
Check out the full list of performers.
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March 1 - 2, 2023
Virtual Event
The two-day conference features the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada and features a high degree of participation – perfect for those who value networking, interactive workshops, and experiential learning. King's staff and faculty can use the code "RQAZKDNR" to get 15% off ticket prices.
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King's Open House
March 11, 2023
Noon - 4 p.m.
King Student Life Centre
Do you know of any university-bound students? Have them consider King's and attend our upcoming Open House. They can experience the King's difference, attend information sessions about courses and student services, tour the campus and meet with faculty, students, and staff.
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Accessing your T4 on King’s Employee Web App (EWA)
Access your EWA
Log in and click on King's Employee Center Access
Under My Self Service click on Tax Forms
Click on ‘View’ to open your T4.
If you have trouble viewing your T4, check to see if you have a pop-up blocker stopping you from viewing. If you need help with disabling a pop-up blocker contact ITS.
If you continue to have issues accessing your T4 contact the Payroll department.
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Open Educational Resources Grant and Support Program
Are you interested in creating, adapting or adopting an Open Educational Resource (OER) for your class? The OER Grant and Support Program may be what you need to get started. Do you have questions about how you can use OERs in your course? Reach out to your subject librarian!
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King's Goes Global This Reading Week
Bon voyage and safe travels. Religious Studies students in the Rome and the Christian Tradition course are away this week in Rome. You can follow along on their Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages.
Our History Club and King's Political Science Students' Association (KPSSA) are in New York City. The group is touring the Big Apple and will visit the United Nations. We wish both groups a safe trip!
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Sparkrock 365 Migration
Sparkock 365 is launching on March 13, 2023. Sparkrock 365 replaces Dynamics 2016 and the online "King's Employee Center" portal. You'll find the updated link on MyKings.ca on March 13.
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Toronto Marlies vs. Laval Rocket
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Game Time: 4 p.m. Price: $70/per person
King's faculty and staff are invited to catch the hockey action from the comfort of a luxury suite at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. Enjoy the complimentary snack buffet, spacious theatre-style seating, a lounge area with TVs and a suite attendant. There are limited tickets available, so don't wait to get yours!
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Nominations open for Western Sustainability Awards
Do you know someone who is making a positive impact on sustainability at King's? Nominate them for the Western 2023 Green Awards. Faculty, staff, and students from King's, Brescia, Huron and Western are eligible. Deadline is February 24, 2023.
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Voting For KUCSC Executives
Please encourage students to vote in the upcoming King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) elections and make sure their voices are heard. Voting for KUCSC executives will take place from February 28 - March 1.
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Know a student looking to choose their major?
Do you know any first-year or undecided students struggling to choose their major, have questions about program eligibility, choosing courses for next year or summer school? Encourage them to book an appointment to talk with academic advising about their program questions and planning for next year.
Drop-In Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - noon.
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Onsite Open House
Wednesday, February 22 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Andy and Helen Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre.
Stop in, browse the booths and benefit from great information.
- Demonstrations
- Snacks
- Door prizes
- Interactive activities
Check out who's going to be at the Health Fair Open House.
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Reading Week and Programming
Please note: Due to Reading Week (February
19 and 26, 2023) Campus Ministry’s regular programming will take a pause during this time. They will be offering Ash Wednesday Mass on February 22, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel at Windermere on the Mount.
For regular updates: Follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook, King's Campus Ministry on YouTube and visit the Campus Ministry website.
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Let Communications help you with events promotions
We want to help promote your events! Let the Communications department know by submitting your event via the posting request form. We can see if it meets the requirements to be posted on the TV screens and the events calendar. If you have a submission for the newsletter, email communications@kings.uwo.ca. Keep descriptions brief (50 words or less). Thank you and we appreciate the great events you organize for King's.
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