Volume 10 | Issue 24 | February 27, 2023

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

King's Cultural Festival Returns

The Cultural Festival returns to King's this year for our 20th annual celebration of cultural diversity. This free event features 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.

Check out the full list of performers.

Olivia Yusuf, International Programs Coordinator, King's International​, will appear on What's Up London on Rogers TV on February 27 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss Cultural Festival. The show is hosted by Jennifer Slay '99, King's Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization.

As Black History Month comes to an end this week, we continue to share the valuable impact of Black History and the important contributions made by Black people in our local community and across Canada. To learn more about Canadian Black history and Black scholars, activists, authors, leaders, scientists and artists who have changed our world, visit the Did You Know: Facts for Black History Month page on our website. .

Plan Your Path at King's

Complete your Intent to Register (ITR) with ease at King's! First-year students, students who wish to switch their module or program, or those who wish to change their academic load should complete their ITR by March 31. It is more important than ever to complete your ITR to declare your intent to return to King's in fall 2023 to secure your spot. ITR launches on March 1.

Upcoming Workshops

• School of MEM info sessions with Sarah Li, Asian Programs Officer and Lydia Li, Program Manager – February 28 from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. via Zoom.
• ITR info sessions hosted by an Academic Counsellor – March 7 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Passcode: 067529.

Chantel Moxley – Year 4, Social Justice and Peace Studies, Honours Specialization

Chantel Moxley is using her life experiences as a biracial person as a catalyst for her current research on the unique experiences of biracial students in academic institutions. Chantel plans on attending graduate school to earn a master’s degree in social work to continue to fight against systemic and institutional racial injustices and inequities.

Submit Your Nominations for the Awards of Excellence in Teaching

Who is that one professor who had an especially positive impact on your academic career? Nominate that full- or part-time professor for an Award of Excellence in Teaching. All instructors with academic teaching responsibilities at King’s can be nominated. The deadline for nominations is March 17.

Exam Schedule Available

The April exam schedule is available. Visit the exam schedule page to find your schedule.

Academic Dean's Office Check-in System

To book appointments with an academic counsellor, use the Card Services Check-in System. Check for drop-in hours and select either virtual or in-person appointments. An email will be sent 10 minutes prior to your appointment with instructions. Drop-in appointments will take place Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon.

Full-time Summer Work Study Applications Open

Emily Skinner '19 worked as a work study student for King's International and helped plan and lead Bridging Week. Emily is currently the Student Engagement and Transition Coordinator at King’s. She provides programming and support to help first-year and new to King’s students with their transition to life on campus.

Learn more about Emily's experience as a work study student.

Summer International Work Experience (IWE) programs are also accepting applications.

KUCSC Leads Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief Fund Initiative

Your KUCSC has created a fundraiser to help those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. KUCSC pledged to donate 50 cents for every dollar raised up to $4000, and the fundraiser has raised over $20,000 so far.

Thriving at King's

A drop-in workshop series on resiliency and learning. This week's workshop will be on Gratitude, Group Work, and Presentations. March 2 at 1 p.m. in KC 218 No registration is required. For more information please contact acsd@kings.uwo.ca.

Exchange Information Session

King's students who go on exchange are eligible for the International Study Award, which will grant you $1000/semester abroad. Going on exchange helps build your toolkit of skills for future success. Learn more on March 2 at 2 p.m. in KC 119.

Get Ready for Career Day Workshop

The Get Ready Workshop is student-led and will help you prepare to network effectively. Just a week before MEM Career Day, you will have a chance to revamp your LinkedIn profiles, receive guided feedback and learn how to align your personal brand with your career path.

March 2 at 2:30 p.m. in the South Annex 060.

MEM Help Centre

The MEM Help Centre helps first- and second-year students with their MEM course work. This peer-run centre is open weekday evenings from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Cram Family Lounge in the King Student Life Centre. See the full list of courses that help is available for.

KUCSC Election - Town Hall

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Student Affairs (VPSA) nominees will host a town hall on February 27 at 7 p.m. in the Spriet Learning Commons. Lucas Kettle was nominated for VPSA and Laura Crowe was nominated for President. Learn about each candidate and their platform. For more information, visit the KUCSC website. An email from Western will be sent on February 28 with a link to vote.

Sophs Talk About Sex

The Sophs team is holding a panel called Sophs Talk About Sex. They will be discussing important topics including consent, safety, and addressing common questions that people have about sex. February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.

Mussolini’s Ghost: Post-Fascism and the Remaking of Italy’s Far Right

Does the recent electoral success of far-right parties signal a decisive rejection of liberal democratic norms? Dr. Robert Ventresca, Academic Dean and Professor of History will be speaking at this virtual presentation at the University of Northern British Columbia.

March 3 at noon (PDT) over Zoom. Passcode: 765374.

KUCSC Grad Ball Tickets

Get your dancing shoes ready! The theme for this year's annual Grad Ball is Dancing Through the Decades. You can purchase your ticket for $50 at the King's Connection until March 3. Grad Ball takes place on March 17 at 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton (300 King St.).

King's Open House

Do you have any friends or family members who are starting university soon? Tell them about the King's Open House so they can experience the King's difference! March 11 from noon - 4 p.m.

Register for Open House.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's

CMHA also offers after-hours crisis counselling for students virtually and in-person at Western until April 13 on Mondays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. To book an appointment, email CMHA.

You can access apps and online resources such as Good2Talk, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will find free, confidential support 24/7 by texting GOOD2TALKON to 686868 or by calling 1-866-925-5454. Good2Talk is available by phone or text and in English, French and Mandarin.

Students can also access Togetherall, a peer-to-peer platform to connect with others experiencing similar feelings. They have trained professionals on hand, which is free to King’s students.

Career Resources

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

hirewesternuAbility Accessible Employment Forum

This forum will increase your awareness of issues and success strategies in employment from an accessible lens, as well as give students with barriers to employment a chance to network with employers and community support partners who support accessible employment.

March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Weldon Community Room at Western.

Seed Your Startup

You are invited to pitch your entrepreneurial ideas for a chance to win up to $2,000. Seed Your Startup is designed to help young entrepreneurs make the transition from ideas to formalized action plans, with the opportunity to win funding. Applications are due on March 3.

International Career Resources

Devant Offers International Students New Career Resources

If you are an international student, you can benefit from King's partnership with Devant, which offers resources and new career development opportunities in Canada for you. To learn more about the partnership between King’s and Devant, visit our Career Resources for International Students page.

Expert Panel: Careers in Project Management

Are you interested in a career in Project Management? Ask the Devant expert panel how they did it. Industry experts from Achievan and Berteig are ready to share their personal career journeys, provide context through their lived experiences, and answer your questions.

March 1 at 7 p.m.

Busy Person's Retreat

This Lent, give yourself the gift of spiritual strength and peace with the Busy Person’s Retreat from March 5-8. The retreat begins with the community meal following the Sunday 5 p.m. Mass. The retreat concludes with Mass on March 8 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel in Wemple followed by dinner. Contact Annette Donovan Panchaud to register.

Hosting Events at King's

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