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Volume 5 / Issue 20 / January 15, 2018
KUCSC Events

Clubs Week

Get more involved at King's! Come to the Student Life Centre and see what clubs you might be interested in. From KEMS to Games to the King's Players. There's something for everyone.
January 15-18
Find out more on Clubs Week.

Student Council Election Nominations
 
Student council election nominations run until 
January 19. Nearly all positions are open for re-election.

Student representatives act as the voice of the group or faculty they represent on Student Council. Reps work with Student Council to improve student life at King's. 

Visit the KUCSC Facebook event page to see the various roles.
Deadlines coming up!

The Master of Social Work application deadline is on January 15. 

January 16 is the last day to add a second-term half course. You may log into the Student Centre to add courses or call the Registration Helpline: 519-433-3491 Ext. 4999.
Master of Environment and Sustainability Information Sessions

An interdisciplinary professional program. Apply with a degree in any discipline.  This Master's is a one-year, course-based with co-op program.

January 16 at noon in LH101.
 
RSVP for Master's info session.
Learning Skills Workshops

Reading & Researching
January 16
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. KC119.

See the full Learning Skills Workshops schedule.
Peace Be with Her

Learn how women are involved in creating peace around the world.  Find out about the Development and Peace - Caritas Canada's campaign to have women become more involved!

January 16
7 p.m. KC118.

  Learn more about Peace Be with Her.
Campus Development Plan Focus Group Sessions
 
We want to hear from you about future campus development.
Session dates:
January 16 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
January 19 at 3 p.m.
January 22 at 10 a.m.

Sign up for this focus group . 
Ask Joe
Your Dean of Students, Joe Henry, will discuss Career Connect and the Hire Western U Career Fair. 

January 18 
 10 a.m.-noon 
Student Life Centre 

See more about Ask Joe.
Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga
Practice techniques to settle a busy brain, calm emotions and
re-energize your body & mind. Registration is required for meditation.
January 18 from  3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Reflection Room.
Yoga is every Wednesday at noon in the Reflection Room.

Register for meditation. 
Veritas Series - shxwelítemelh siwel: Moving beyond states of hunger
Dr. Robinson will examine settler colonial states of perception as states of starvation during the gold rush. Dr. Robinson is a scholar of Stó:lŌ descent who holds the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Arts at Queen's University.

January 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.
 
Find out more about Veritas.
LinkedIn Workshop
Learn how to create a professional LinkedIn profile. 
  • Find out how to network through social media and market yourself to employers
  • Get a professional headshot
January 19 at 1 p.m. in Vitali Lounge.
 
LinkedIn Workshop details. 
Summer Program Exchange Info
King's International will discuss summer program exchange information. Participating students will attend a partner university during summer 2018.

January 19 at 1:30 p.m. in KC119.
 
Details on the summer program info session.
The Downs
The Downs  is a one-woman show written and performed by local artist, Sheryl Scott. Brought to you by Disability Studies and Steps and Stairs Theatre.

January 19 at 7 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.
 
  Read more about The Downs.
Kangnam University Activities
Students from Kangnam University will be visiting St. Jacobs Farmers' Market on January 20 at 9 a.m. There will be an optional sleigh ride. All are welcome.

Students will also be going to Boler Mountain on January 21 at noon. If you wish to attend, you will need to book your activity. The cost of the bus is $10.

KAIROS Blanket Exercise
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential teaching tool to share the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Registration is required.
Contact Campus Ministry at 519-433-3491 Ext. 4423.

January 20 at 2 p.m. in the Vitali Student Lounge.
 
Register for KAIROS Blanket Exercise.
Apply to be a Soph!
King's Soph applications are now open.  Get answers to sophing questions and more info about the application process.

Soph Information Session 
Monday, January 15, 9:30 p.m.
Mustang Lounge, UCC (Western campus)   

Application deadline is January 22 at 9 a.m.
Apply to be a soph online. The application is under the 'Orientation' tab on the left hand side.  
Find out more on the King's Orientation Facebook event page.
Map the System Challenge
A global competition to learn about the issues you care about and present your findings to the world.

Teams are required to explore, probe and research all the connecting elements of a social or environmental issue.
The deadline to register is January 22.
A winning team will be selected to move on to the Global Final at the University of Oxford from June 1-3. 
 
Register for Map the System. 
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Liz Akiwenzie, will be on campus in the Student Life Centre. Liz can answer questions about the traditions and history of indigenous culture. Bring your tea or coffee for an informal sharing of knowledge.

January 23 at 10 a.m.
 
See all the dates Liz is on campus. 
Life After King's - English
What can you do with an English degree? Hear from alumni as they talk about how their King's English degrees have helped them in their careers.

January 24 at 2:30 p.m. in BH112.
 
Read about the Life After King's panelists.
King's Hour
Dr. Mackie will be speaking on how the opoid crisis impacts the London community. The perspective will be a public health perspective, informed by historical, cultural, economic, and political and social justice considerations.

January 24 at  3:30 p.m. in Kenny Theatre.
 
See more about King's Hour. 
Prayer for Christian Unity
 Join in prayer for Christian unity. The theme for this event is "Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power" (Exodus 15:6).
 The Rev'd David Giffen, Rector of Church of the Redeemer (Anglican) in Toronto will be the preacher. Parking is free. Refreshments will follow.

January 24
Windermere on the Mount. 1486 Richmond Street North.
7 p.m.
 
  See more about Prayer for Christian Unity.
15th Annual King's Culture Performing Arts Festival
This is the biggest, annual, multicultural event on campus!  Many students, staff, faculty and residents from across Western and the City of London will attend. Performances showcasing various cultural traditions include dance, singing, poetry, story-telling, country presentations and more!

January 25 
Kenny Theatre
7 p.m.-10 p.m. 

  See more on Culture Fest.
Nominate your Professor!
Which of your professors deserve to be recognized? You can nominate your full-time or part-time professors for an Excellence in Teaching Award.
Deadline: February 15.

Submit your nominations to Marilyn Mason. 
Liturgy Schedule

Tuesday, January 16  Eucharist at noon  at King's.
Wednesday, January 17  Eucharist at noon at King's and Adoration at 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 18 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Friday, January 19 Eucharist at noon at King's.
Sunday, January 21 Eucharist at 10 a.m. at Windermere on the Mount and 5 p.m.
at Labatt Hall.

Morning prayer is offered Tuesday-Friday at 9 a.m. at King's.
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