Volume 10 | Issue 26 | March 13, 2023 | |
Good morning! Here is your Things@King's weekly update. | |
The deadline for Things@King's submissions has moved to Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Thank you for sending us your content! | |
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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.
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Plan Your Path at King's with Intent to Register | |
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Secure Your Spot this Fall at King's
Let us know that you’ll be studying at King’s this fall 2023, and your degree and program choices, when you complete your Intent to Register (ITR). If you’re a first-year student, want to switch your module or program, or change your academic load, you need to complete your ITR by March 31. Your ITR will also enable you to choose your courses this summer.
Upcoming Workshops
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ITR info session hosted by the School of Social Work – March 20 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Passcode: 23456.
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Ask Joe
Join your Dean of Students Joe Henry and ask him any questions you may have, or stop by for a quick chat. Dean Joe will be on King's Instagram Live with special guest Miriam Love, Manager of Academic Advising. Miriam will be talking about the importance of Intent to Register.
March 16 at 11 a.m. in the King Student Life Centre.
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Meet Our Work Study Students
Zoe Shipp keeps busy with her studies in Psychology and Sociology, but chose a Work Study position in the Student Financial Services office to help build new skills. During her time there, she learned a lot about customer service and proper professional etiquette, as well as confidentiality policies. Zoe plans to graduate this June and hopes to work in Human Resources.
The deadline to apply for work study positions is March 24.
Summer International Work Experience (IWE) programs are also accepting applications.
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Social Workers of Tomorrow Conference with Brunch
The Social Work Students’ Association is hosting a "Ted Talk" style presentation with your fellow social work colleagues. Present your own academic research, learn from your social work student peers, and enjoy a catered brunch and discussion.
March 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple.
Register for the conference.
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A Reading With Shani Mootoo
The Write Place welcomes Shani Mootoo, reading an excerpt from her collection of books and poetry. She is the author of several highly acclaimed works, and her most recent novel, Polar Vortex, was a finalist for the Giller Prize. Find the Zoom link to join in.
March 17 at 1:30 p.m.
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Register for the Last Lecture for a Free Graduation Champagne Glass
The results are in! You have voted for Dr. Daniella Bendo, Assistant Professor in the department of Childhood and Youth Studies, to deliver the Class of 2023 Last Lecture. Following the lecture, the King's Alumni Association will host a reception with a champagne toast to your success. The first 75 students to register receive a special champagne glass. The Last Lecture is on March 30 in Kenny Theatre. You must attend to receive your glass.
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Moon Time Sisters Campaign
The SJP Club would like to help raise awareness about period equity and making period conversations inclusive of Two Sprit, trans and non-binary folx, particularly in support of Indigenous communities in the North. There will be collection boxes where you can donate menstrual products all around campus (the Library, Alumni Court, and offices in Wemple, etc.) until March 31.
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Exam Schedule Available
The April exam schedule is available. Visit the exam schedule page to find your schedule.
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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.
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International Career Resources | |
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Devant Career Cafe
Join Devant's career coaches to discuss your job search and grow your network with your fellow peers. The coaches will help you with your resume, LinkedIn page, interview prep, or give you networking advice.
March 15 at 7 p.m.
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources at King's
CMHA 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.
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Join us for Sunday Eucharist
Masses are offered on Sundays at 10 a.m. in The Chapel at Windermere on the Mount, and can now be accessed through the main doors. Masking is required when walking through the retirement home lobby. Mass is at 5 p.m. on Sundays and is followed by a community meal in the parish hall. Daily Mass is on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in The Chapel at Windermere.
For regular updates: Follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook.
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Lenten Taizé Prayer
As part of your Lenten journey, gather around the cross for meditative, sung prayer as a gesture of laying your burdens or the burdens of others before Christ. All are welcome.
March 13 at 7 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel, Wemple.
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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. 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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