Volume 11 | Issue 23| February 5, 2024 | |
Good morning! Here is your Things@King's weekly update. | |
Black History Month: Events | |
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Complete the 2024 Communications Preferences Survey
Is TikTok your go-to social media platform? or do you find joy in scrolling through Instagram? The King’s Communications Department invites you to share your current preferences regarding our communications methods. Complete the survey before February 9, 2024, to be entered into a draw for a $50 King's Connection gift card.
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Casey Akase – Year 2, Specialization in Financial Economics
Casey's commitment to actively fostering inclusivity within the King's community is exemplified through her roles as an orientation leader, international peer guide, and second-year representative in the African Students Association at Western University. She expresses her gratitude for these organizations, recognizing them as instrumental in creating a "home away from home" for herself and other students.
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GSWS 1020 Zine Project
Ongoing until February 16, 2024
King's Cardinal Carter Library
Come check out the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies (GSWS) 1020 class zine projects. Show your support for the students who have been working on these examples of social justice art activism and awareness raising since last fall.
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BIPOC Discussion Circle
February 6, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Vitali Lounge Extension Room
Are you a member of the BIPOC community?
King's BIPOC Discussion Circle is a safe place to speak, be heard and relate to one another. There will be conversations about racism, discrimination, microaggression, sexism, and other important topics.
Meetings will include facilitators to help guide the group.
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Research Seminar Series - Nic Virtue
February 7, 2024
12:30 p.m.
Vitali Lounge Extension
Dr. Nicolas Virtue, Assistant Professor of History, will be speaking on the topic of "Serving Our Fatherland with Pen: Italian Soldiers as Propagandists in Mussolini's War." This seminar will be offered in a hybrid attendance with lunch provided for those attending in person.
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King's EconoMath Society (KEMS) General Meeting
February 8, 2024
2:30 p.m.
Wemple 173
Interested in learning more about King's EconoMath Society? KEMS will be hosting a general meeting. They will be discussing their executive roles for next year elections to follow later in the semester). Club executive roles are a great way to gain experience, get involved in the King's community, and add to your co-curricular record and resume. Anyone from any program is welcome!
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Lunar New Year Dinner
February 9, 2024
7 - 10 p.m.
Vital Lounge, Wemple Hall
Join your classmates in celebrating Lunar New Year with King's International. Prepare for an evening filled with delicious cuisine and cultural delights from local restaurants in London. Together, let's welcome the Year of the Dragon and embrace its opportunities, changes, and challenges. Don't miss out on this festive event!
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Fitness Room Hours
The hours for the Fitness Room KC003 located in the lower level in the King Student Life Centre are 6 a.m. until midnight, Monday - Sunday.
The Fitness Room has dedicated hours for women and non-binary individuals:
- Tuesdays: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursdays: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
We appreciate your cooperation in making our fitness facilities a welcoming space for everyone.
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Nominations open for Awards of Excellence in Teaching
Do you have a particular King's professor who has positively influenced your education? Nominate them for the King’s Award of Excellence in Teaching for 2023-24.
These awards are based on evidence of continued contributions to the academic development of our students. All instructors, full- or part-time, with academic teaching responsibilities at King’s, are eligible to be nominated.
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Become a KAMP Mentor
Are you in your second or third year and looking to get involved in the King's community? KAMP is a low-commitment program that allows you to build your resume, develop your leadership skills, and make new friends!
Applications for the 2024-25 year open on February 12. Questions? Send KAMP an email.
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Book your grad photos!
Your university graduation is one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments that deserve to be remembered. Capture those memories with a mix of professionally taken traditional and fun portraits.
Students can now book their graduation photos. Appointments are available throughout February. Book your photos here.
Your $25 sitting fee includes:
- 8-10 poses in Graduation attire
- 2-3 poses in casual attire
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Grad Ball tickets now on sale!
It is time to bring out your old prom dress! The KUCSC is hosting the annual Grad Ball on March 1, 2024. The theme this year is Prom Night.
All students are welcome to attend and can bring a plus one, who does not have to be a King's student. There will be awards, a buffet dinner, champagne, music, and transportation from campus to the event.
Tickets are available at the King's Connection Shop and on their website. Get your tickets!
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Video Bulletin Boards
Want to go paperless to promote your event? Submit a Video Bulletin Board (VBB), which are digital posters displayed across campus on TV screens.
Viewers only have five to seven seconds to read a VBB, so keep text to a minimum and ensure it is large, legible, and not too close to the edges of the design. Please note, Image size must be 945 px x 540 px.
Submit your VBB here.
Hosting an event? Submit here for it to be featured on our events calendar.
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Employer Insights: Careers in Web Development
February 07, 2024
7 - 8 p.m.
Free webinar
Join Devant career coaches to discuss your job search and grow your network with your fellow peers. This is your chance to get your important questions answered by an expert - Whether it is resume, LinkedIn, interview, or networking advice, we love to share our experiences with you and point you in the right direction.
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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.
For regular updates, follow us @kingscampusmin on Linktree, X and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook, King's Campus Ministry on YouTube and visit the Campus Ministry website.
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Lenten Retreat for Busy People
March 3 - 6, 2024
This reflective experience takes place within the busyness of life. Participants gather for two, one-hour periods at the beginning and end of the retreat with a meal. Tools are provided to help deepen your relationship with God. Spiritual directors are available if desired. For more information or to register by February 23, 2024, click here.
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