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Things@King's

Volume 11 | Issue 36| May 13, 2024

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

The student version of Things@King's is now on a bi-weekly schedule

until August 21, 2024.

Global Undergraduate Awards

Submit your coursework to the Global Undergraduate Awards by June 7 and showcase your academic excellence on a global stage. Get recognized by an international panel of expert judges from top academic institutions. There are over 25 categories including social science and arts and humanities.


Global Gold Medal and Highly Commended award recipients are invited to attend the Global Summit in Dublin. Students selected to receive the Undergraduate Awards have access to support, career opportunities, and more. Learn more and apply!

Student Spotlight

Navin Droom looking for seat on London's Diversity Committee


BA candidate Navin Droom, seeking a seat on London's Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, was included in a CBC News article focusing on three candidates. 

Richard Aduboffour selected in CFL draft


Congratulations to King’s student-athlete Richard Aduboffour, a fourth-year Criminology and Sociology student, who was selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) as part of the 2024 CFL draft.

Social Snapshots 🌟

Welcome the new KUCSC team


Join us in welcoming the incoming KUCSC executive team for the 2024-25 academic year!

POV: You go to King's

Spring is here and King's campus is blooming! 🌸 Enjoy your summer!


Wellness@King's

Mental Health and Wellness Resources


King's offers a variety of wellness resources, accessible to all. You can find campus counseling services, online resources, and support networks to help navigate challenges.

Mental Health Matters


Want to join Togetherall but unsure how to register? 🤔 Follow these quick steps to unlock access to our supportive community!


  1. Visit togetherall.com
  2. Select "Join for Free"
  3. Enter your university or college email address
  4. Click "Submit details"


Now you can access the Togetherall community and start getting the support you need.

Keeping Up with King's

Ciao Food Truck is coming today


There will be a limited menu available today (May 13, 2024) at Aramark. The Ciao Food Truck will be onsite in the Quad from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the menu.

Hours of Operation for Victoria Day


King's administrative offices will be closed on May 20, 2024, for the Victoria Day holiday. See the full details on our Hours of Operation page.

Summer Drop-In Hours


The Advising Office will pause drop-in hours and appointments from May 6 to June 7, as the team will be busy adjudicating student records for graduation, progression, and admission into programs. If you have questions about your summer courses, you can visit our front office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, or email Academic Advising. For more information, visit our webpage.

Spring Convocation


Spring Convocation takes place on June 18, 2024.

 

King's is looking for volunteers for its Convocation day. Sign up here if you are interested in volunteering.


Graduates, tell us about your time at King's and your future plans by participating in our graduation survey.

King's saddened by passing of Omar Barzak '21


King’s is deeply saddened to learn about the sudden passing of Omar Barzak ’21. He exemplified King’s values through his commitment to his community and dedication to helping others in need. We extend our condolences to his friends and family.

St. Joe's Café


The King’s community supports those in need in our community by serving on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We require volunteers on May 18. Please sign up here. To drop off baked goods or sign up to play music, email Annette Donovan for further instructions.

Featured Events

Inclusive Campuses: Empowering Accessibility, Disability and Neurodivergence

May 30, 2024

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Vitali Student Lounge in Wemple


Join the Office of EDID this Accessibility Week, as we bring together students with disabilities, both visible and invisible, as well as the Dean of Students for a panel discussion. Students will share their victories, as well as the obstacles they face, and how they have overcome them. Learn more and register

Career Resources

Career Resources


Job Boards


Devant Events

Devant’s Career Cafe: Networking with Career Coaches

May 15, 2024

7-8 p.m. ET

Online



This is your chance to get your essential job search questions answered by our expert Career Coaches! Ask you questions about your resume, LinkedIn, interviewing, or networking. Register!

Campus Ministry

Programming Updates:


Please note: There will be no 5 p.m. Eucharist and community meal until September. Midday Eucharist, normally held every Thursday and Friday, has also ended until September. We will continue the Tuesday 7 p.m. Eucharist, except for any vacation time, as well as Sundays at 10 a.m.

 

For regular updates, follow us @kingscampusmin on LinktreeX and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook, King's Campus Ministry on YouTube and visit the Campus Ministry website.

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