Volume 11 | Issue 20 | January 15, 2024 | |
Good morning! Here is your Things@King's weekly update. | |
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New Deadline for Things@King's: Wednesday at noon
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Frost Week: Welcome Back Events | |
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Frost Week Events!
Welcome back, students! From January 13-19, Frost Week returns to campus with an exciting lineup of events. This week, enjoy a variety of events, including Beaver Tails, Drag Queen Bingo, a cozy movie night, drop-in wellness events, and meeting adorable furry friends.
For more information on these events, check out the events calendar or follow @kucsc for the latest information. Frost Week will be a memorable start to the semester!
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King's student first Mustang drafted by Canadian Premier soccer League
Ibrahem Saadi, first-year Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) student, was selected by the B.C.-based Pacific FC soccer team of the Canadian Premier League. Saadi says it is his passion to play soccer and considers it “the best sport in the world.” He came to King’s for the great programs offered and because “it’s a great place to be.”
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Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Amidst the pressures of a new year and semester, prioritize mental health. Utilize campus counseling services, online resources, and support networks to navigate the challenges and seek assistance when needed.
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After Hours Assistance
Reach out for help, whenever you need it. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate, real-time support, call or text 9-8-8.
Visit our After Hours Assistance page for a range of support numbers you can contact for help when you need it most.
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King's Monthly Research Seminar Series
January 17, 2024
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dante Lenardon Hall Room 112 and via Zoom
Dr. Mahdi Tourage, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, will deliver his paper that examines the erotic desires that emerge in annual poetry readings by selected Iranian female poets in the presence of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Can't attend in person? Join us on Zoom
Lunch will be provided for those attending in person.
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Ivey HBA Program Info Session
January 18, 2023
12:40 - 1:40 p.m.
BMO Auditorium in the Ivey Building
Attention all second-year King's students! You can now apply to Ivey’s HBA program! Attend the info session on January 18 in the BMO Auditorium at Ivey Business School. Register for a session by logging into your Ivey account. If you have not started an application and don’t have an Ivey account yet, visit the Ivey website, select ‘Apply Now’ and create an account to access the 2024 HBA application. Contact hba@ivey.ca for assistance. Application deadline: Jan 29, 2024.
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Join Us for the Mustang Volleyball Game Food Drive
January 20, 2024
Women - 2 p.m.
Men - 4 p.m.
Alumni Hall
Cheer on our King's student-athletes who are members of the Western Mustangs Volleyball teams as they take on the Waterloo Warriors. Tickets are just $5 or free with a valid Western ONECard. Non-perishable food donations are warmly welcomed as part of this charitable endeavour to support the London Food Bank.
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The King's Players present Godspell
January 31 - February 3, 2024
7 p.m.
Tickets: $15 (+fees)
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
Based on the classic 70’s movie, Godspell is a story of hope and community told through comical parables and catchy song and dance. This show has a little bit of everything for everyone. The King's Players Theatre Companyis a full-scale student-run theatre production company at King's that conducts two major stage productions, weekly improv meetings, and several other minor productions and events throughout the year.
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Join the 2024-2025 KUCSC Team!
The KUCSC elections for the 2024-2025 team are coming up! This is the perfect opportunity for getting involved at King's as a student leader. The available positions to run for are president, vice-president of student affairs, and vice-president of student events.
Upcoming important dates:
Nominations Open: January 17
Nominations Close: January 30
For more information visit the KUCSC Elections webpage.
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Free professional headshots!
Ready for your close up? Free professional headshots are now available in the Western UCC. Upgrading your professional profile has never been easier. The booth only takes about three minutes to use!
Western UCC 210
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Get directions
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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.
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King's Chamber Choir seeking new members
Our very own award-winning King's University College Chamber Choir is looking for new members of all voice types. They are a vibrant and welcoming community of people who have a passion to sing in a wide range of musical styles and perform two concerts a year. We rehearse on Thursday evenings. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, professional officer, staff, or alumnus, if you have a love of choral singing, then we would love to hear from you! Sign up for a vocal interview or contact the conductor, Janet Loo for more information.
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Devant Special Training Session
January 16, 2024
Noon - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn how to use Devant's free career development platform. Explore courses and workshops to enhance your confidence and increase employability. Register
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Immigration Q&A
January 17, 2024
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join Devant for an insightful Immigration Q&A with Elizabeth Long, a Canadian immigration lawyer and Barrister, Solicitor, and Partner at Long Mangalji LLP. Bring your questions and concerns as she navigates the intricacies of immigration law, offering valuable insights and expert advice!
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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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Veritas Series
January 25, 2024
7 p.m.
Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre
In this Veritas panel discussion, Gustave Ineza, Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg and Dr. Néstor Medina will bring their unique expertise and perspectives to the topic of decolonizing the Church.
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Canadian Catholic Students’ Association Conference at King’s
Today is the last day to register for The Canadian Catholic Students’ Association (CCSA) conference. CCSA is the official student-led national organization supported by the Canadian bishops. King’s students and Campus Ministry at both King’s and St. Michael’s College will host the CCSA Central Region Conference at King’s University College in London, Ontario from January 19 to 21, 2024.
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