Upcoming Events
November 16, 7 p.m.
Chapel in Wemple

November 16-20
All around campus

November 16-20

Meditation
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Learning Skills Seminars
Multiple Choice Tests
November 17, 
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 
Creating Effective Study Groups
November 18, 
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 
KC 119

Than Clan
November 17, 3:45 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge

Mindfulness  M editation Group Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.
Reflection Room of KC

Yoga every Thursday from 
12 - 1:00 p.m. 
Reflection Room

Pub Night
Every Thursday in the Thames Market by the new fireplace

Global Exchange Fair
November 19, 1 - 4 p.m. KC

Christ the King Annual Lecture
Dr. Kimberly Belcher
Thursday, November 19
7:30 p.m. KC
For more information click here.

November 20, 6 p.m.
Marconi Club

November 22, 10 a.m.
Mass - the Chapel at 
1486 Richmond St.
Luncheon - Darryl J. King Student Life Centre

London Poverty Research Centre @ King's
November 25, 3:30-4:20 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre

Sociology Career Night
November 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Vitali Lounge

Short Films Exploring Disability & Difference
November 26, 6-8 p.m.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre

Winter Warm-Up Drive
Now until November 26.
Labatt Hall, KC & Wemple
Donate winter wear for those in need.

November 30th the last day to drop a full-year course without academic penalty.

December 1
KC

Cultural Festival Auditions
Until December 1

December 5, 7:30 p.m.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
Liturgy Schedule
Tuesday, November 17
12 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18
12 p.m
Thursday November 19
12 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Friday, November 20
12 p.m.

Christ the King Chapel, Wemple Building (KUC)

Sunday, November 22
10:30 a.m.
Mass - The Chapel, 
1486 Richmond St.

Thursday, November 19 7:30 p.m. KC
Volume 3 / Issue 12 / November 16, 2015 
Prayers for Paris


King's Campus Ministry will lead an ecumenical and bi-lingual service on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at Wemple as we support our exchange students from Lille, France during this time of tragedy in Paris. All are welcome as we come together in prayer for peace.
If you have submissions for Things@Kings please send them to
communication@kings.uwo.ca . Our deadline is Wednesday at noon for publication in the following Monday's newsletter. Please let us know about your events, or share your favourite campus photo. 

Sincerely, 
King's Communications Team
Student Appreciation Week


It's student appreciation week! Here's the schedule for up-coming activities we have planned:

November 16-20 - prize ballots available all over campus ( ADO, Enrolment Services, Dean of Students Office, Campus Ministry, Residence Office, Intl Office, SFS office, SW office, Central Services, King's Connection, Library, and the ITS Helpdesk).
November 16-20 - there will be a  new special each day in the cafe.
November 16-20 - de-stress Colouring Centre in the KC Spriet Learning Commons.
November 17 - Free popcorn in the KC from 1-2:30 p.m.
November 18 -  Complimentary coffee and morning treats in the KC Garron Lounge. Staff on hand to welcome students and hand out treats from 9-10:30 a.m.
November 19 & 20 - Gates in P3 (parking lot behind the library) will be open for free parking until 10 a.m.
November 20 - Prize Draw at 4 p.m.
Preliminary Exam Schedule
 Do not book travel based on this schedule. The preliminary exam schedule is out. You can find it here.


Learning Skills Seminars are open to all King's students. There's Multiple Choice Tests on Tuesday, November 17th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and there's Creating Effective Study Groups on Wednesday, November 18th, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. To find more information on other Learning Skills Seminars, please click  here.
OSAP Income Update
It's time to update your OSAP application with the amount of income that you actually earned and claim or estimate how much you'll earn while in school. Log into the OSAP website, under your "OSAP Full-time Programs": Check Status/Submitted Apps" for your 15-16 OSAP application, under "Actions", and select "Confirm Income". It is imperative that you review and update your incomes with OSAP, regardless of whether there is a change to be made. All OSAP students who have received OSAP funding this term should be completing this electronic income update. Students who completed an application for the 30% Ontario Tuition Grant only application do not complete this income update. Students with changes to the award or scholarship section must complete an "OSAP Change Form" to update this information. This form is submitted to Student Financial Services at King's.

Pre-registration is required at csd@kings.uwo.ca or 519-433-3491 ext.4321.
The Than Clan Presents - Funeral Cosmetology


Dawn Duncan, a Funeral Director at Westview Funeral Chapel is coming to speak to students about funeral cosmetology and open casket ceremonies. Our hope is that this event will be able to allow you to observe this interesting death ritual from an academic perspective. 
In other words ... Students are ENCOURAGED to ask questions!

WHEN: November 17, 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: Vitali Lounge, Wemple Building, King's

Snacks are available for attending students, and as always, feel free to bring any of your friends/classmates/family/co-workers who would be interested in this event!


Storytellers Challenge
On November 19, SSHRC will launch its fourth annual Storytellers challenge . Over the years the contest has been a tremendous success, thanks in large part to the engagement of institutions in promoting it.
 
As always, we welcome your collaboration. At the following link, you will find various promotional materials: here
 
I encourage you to share this information with your colleagues in research offices, graduate offices and faculties, and to promote the contest to your students to give them their best chance at success. Together, we will be enhancing excellence in research communications while promoting the very best research in social sciences and humanities across the country.
 
The contest is open to all students , graduate and undergraduate, enrolled at Canadian postsecondary institutions. Their task is to tell the story, in 3 minutes or 300 words, of a SSHRC-funded research project-their own or a professor's. Each year, we select 25 finalists to receive a $3000 cash prize and specialized training in research communications.
 
For further details on this year's Storytellers challenge, please follow us on Twitter , watch the #SSHRCStorytellers hashtag , and visit the SSHRC website .
 
Don't hesitate to be in touch should you have any questions. Please note that participant questions should be addressed to Storytellers@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca .



Feast of Christ the King





Live It Good Plus


D ining Services has introduced a new mobile app to our campus. Live It Good Plus is your guide to eating smart, staying fit, and living better on campus. Find the latest feature items, get mobile coupons, and learn about better food picks on campus. Check the app for weekly tips, tricks and hacks with will help you get fit, cook healthier, live greener, and eat better everyday. Whenever you engage with the app whether it is redeeming coupons, rating articles, or providing feedback you earn points that increase your chances of winning one of the big monthly prizes.
               
This new platform gives us the opportunity to reach more of our King's community, and provide a convenient way for our community to interact with us. "Ask the Dietitian" a question, or provide us feedback through our Voice of the Consumer platform.  
 
We have always worked hard to create positive experiences and environments that enable people and organizations to thrive. The reality is, the mobile world is growing immensely and we want to engage this platform to improve student dining experience on campus. Furthermore, we want to engage other important aspects of wellness- fitness, sustainability, and more. Here is a breakdown of some of the great features you'll find:
  • Good Deals: monthly promotions- this is where you want to click for discounts on products sold at our dining services locations
  • Points: the more you interact with the app the more points you get. The more points you get the higher your chances of winning the big monthly prizes. How big? For instance, this month you can win a year supply of vitamin water or a all expenses paid trip to the Grey Cup
  • Health and Wellness Articles: recipes, nutrition know how, quick and easy fitness tips, and how to live green. These articles change weekly so the information is always new and fresh!
  • Want to get in contact with us? "Ask the Dietitian" a question, or give us any feedback/suggestions through the "Voice of the Consumer"
Here is how to sign up:
  • Search LiveItGoodPlus in the App Store or in the Google Play Store
  • Download the app and Sign Up; make sure to pick King's University College as your community so that you get discounts that are specific to our campus
  • Don't have a smart phone? You can access it online at: www.liveitgood.ca
Supporting your journey to health is important to us, and inspiring our communities to live better is our number one priority. This new app will help connect you to the information that will help you along the way!
Campus Survey - Opportunity to win a $150 Visa® e-Gift Card or one of three $50 Visa® e-Gift Cards!
Aramark is conducting a survey to better understand your campus dining lifestyle and food preferences. By sharing your thoughts, we will gain valuable insight to help improve your overall campus culinary experience.
 
This online survey will take 5 to 10 minutes and your responses are confidential.
Click the link below to begin the survey:
 
 
If you cannot click on the link, copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser address bar and hit enter.
 
We appreciate your time and thank you for your assistance!
Student Centre Maintenance
Please be advised that Student Center (student.uwo.ca) will be unavailable due to regular maintenance updates from Friday, November 20 at 5:00 p.m. until Monday, November 23 at 6:00 a.m.
 
All functionality that you currently utilize through Student Center will be available before and after the maintenance window. 
 
Notifications about this maintenance update are going out to students, staff and faculty. For regular updates, please visit registrar.uwo.ca or follow Student Central on Twitter: twitter.com/westernuReg.
 
If you have any questions please email apocock2@uwo.ca. 
King's Clothing Swap
Out with the old, in with the new[er]
 
Donate your used, but still wearable clothing and get ready for the King's Clothing Swap! We will display your lovely gems and for a small donation, any piece can be yours! 
 
Everything that isn't "bought" will be donated to  Life spin.
 
Swapping Guidelines: 
  • Each bag dropped off will have a value of 1 free item as well as being entered to a draw for a King's Connection prize pack! 
  • Any other exchanges at the event are done solely by donation.
  • In addition to clothing, feel free to bring in fashion accessories as well [ scarves, belts, gloves, shoes, bags, handbags, hats, ties, ect.] 
  • Clothing must be clean, in good condition [free of rips and stains]. If we feel the item is unsuitable, we may not be able to include it in the swap.
November 23rd - 12-3 p.m. KC

Drop of locations: King's Connection [ 10am-6pm]
King's Hour


Is this the Community You Want? A Dialogue about Poverty
Hosted by The Board of the London Poverty Research Centre at King's.

London has been through years of difficult transition, but the key to finding a new future lies in our knowledge of what our direct challenges are. With the presence of the London Poverty Research Centre, our community will be provided with the relevant data to face and change the future of poverty in London through knowledge of both the statistics and direct stories of those struggling in poverty. The future begins with the gathering of that knowledge and its direct placement in the hands of leaders and citizens alike to build the community they want. To this the London Poverty Research Centre has dedicated itself.


Tangled London


Short Films Exploring Disability and Difference
Thursday, November 26, 2015: 6-8 PM
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre.
FREE

In collaboration with King's Disability Studies and VibraFusionLab. Tangled London is part of Tangled on Tour: a touring series presenting disability arts to cities around Ontario. Look out for more Tangled London events in March 2016.
Tangled Art + Disability is a not for profit arts organization and forum for creative and artistic excellence that serves as a leader, catalyst and resource for bringing together professional artists, emerging artists and arts and cultural organizations and a diverse public.

For info call 647 725 5064 or email info@tangledarts.org
www.tangledarts.org/london

ASL, Barrier-free space and all lms are captioned. Please help make this is a scent-free environment
Drop deadline coming up!
  • November 30th is the last day to drop a full-year course without academic penalty. Pick up a paper Add/Drop form from the Academic Dean's Office and submit it at DL 104 on or before the deadline.
  • Full-year courses dropped after November 30, 2015 will be recorded as fails ('F').  
For more information please visit the Academic Dean's Office or email academic.dean@uwo.ca.
Student Essay Contest: Markets and Catholic Social Thought
The Institute for Liberal Studies, in conjunction with the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics, is hosting an essay contest on "Markets and Catholic Social Thought".
 
Students are invited to submit a 1,500 to 2,000 word essay on the topic. The essay should present an original argument, taking into consideration what other scholars have said on the subject. In writing the essay, consider whether for-profit business activity is consistent with a proper understanding of Catholicism.
 
Essays should reference:
 
1) Two relevant papal encyclicals: Centesimus Annus (1991) and Evangelium Gaudium (2013).
2) The article Vocation of the Business Leader: A Reflection by Michael Naughton (Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, 2012).
3) At least one of the following books:
  •          Being Consumed: Economics and Christian Desire by William Cavanaugh (Eerdmans, 2008).
  •          Moral Ecology of Markets by Dan Finn (Cambridge, 2006).
  •          Catholic Social Teaching and the Market Economy by Philip Booth (IEA, 2007)
A scholarly panel will judge the essays and award scholarships to up to three students. Scholarships will cover the complete cost of travel and lodging to attend an undergraduate Symposium on Markets and Catholic Social Thought, to be held April 8-9, 2016 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
 
The spring symposium will bring together students from universities across the United States and Canada to explore in depth the relationships among Catholic social thought, markets, economics, and business ethics. The symposium will consist of two lectures by leading scholars and four discussion sessions based on readings that will be provided to the participants. Meals will be provided.  Completed essays should be sent to the director of the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics, Dr. Michael J. Douma, at mjd289@georgetown.edu, by December 1, 2015.  Scholarship winners will be notified by January 15, 2016.

Questions? Contact:
Matt Bufton
Executive Director
Institute for Liberal Studies
368 Dalhousie, Suite 301
Ottawa, ON  K1N 7G3
Office: (613) 667-3120
Mobile: (613) 857-6152


In partnership with  GivingTuesday.ca, King's is challenging alumni, students, employees and friends to give back on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. It is a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support charities and non profits. Whether it's making a donation, volunteering time, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, Giving Tuesday is a movement for everyone who wants to give something back.

If you are on campus, join the King's Foundation team for coffee and treats as we say thanks to our donors and volunteers. Giving Tuesday donations will be accepted throughout the day, and can be made in person at the King Centre or  online.

Share your support and challenge others to participate in this national day of giving by using  #igivetokings in your social media posts.



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