Upcoming Events
Advanced Learning Skills: Concept Mapping 
February 23, 
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Time Management  
February 24, 
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KC 119

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Relaxation
Every Tuesday & Thursday
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Reflection Room

Every Wednesday, 
12 p.m.
Reflection Room

Mindful Meditation
Thursdays, 
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Reflection Room

Every Thursday at 
3 p.m.
Thames Market
 
Rally To End Poverty
February 22, 7 p.m.
Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library

Poverty Inc Screening
February 23, 7 p.m.
Kenny Theatre

King's Scholar
Information Sessions
February 24, 
2:30 p.m.
LH103

The Write Place
Creative Writing Workshop
February 25, 1:30 p.m.
KC 218

What Can I Do With a History Degree Workshop
February 25, 2-5 p.m.
Vitali Lounge

February 25, 4 p.m.
Lounge Extension, Wemple Hall

February 26, 
12-1:30 p.m.
DL 112

International Art Show and Silent Auction with keynote Disabilities Studies professor 
Dr. Pam Cushing
February 26, 5 p.m.
Doubletree by Hilton

Charity Fashion Show
February 26, 6:30 p.m.
Kenny Theatre

Reading for School: Understanding What You Read
February 29, 
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Library Instruction Room

Intent to Register 
Movie Night
February 29, 8:30 p.m.
Kenny Theatre

Propel - Funding Opportunities for Students Application Deadline
February 29

Deadline for Government Funding
February 29
Student Financial Services

Brand Yourself
March 1, 
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Dante Lenardon Boardroom

ITR Drop-in Computer Lab
March 1 & 3, 12:30 p.m.
Wemple Cafeteria



Rethinking Home:
A Social Work Lens
March 4
Student Life Centre

Do You See What I See? A celebration in Social Work
March 8, 
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Life Centre

Ignite London
March 9, 6:30 p.m.
Aoelian Hall

March 10, 8 p.m.
Kenny Theatre

March 11, 
6-9 p.m.
March 12, 1-4 p.m.

Awards of Excellence in Teaching
Nomination Deadline
April 30
Liturgy Schedule
February 22, 7 p.m.
Christ the King Chapel

Eucharist
February 23,  12 p.m. 
February 24, 12 p.m.
February 25, 12 p.m.
February 26, 12 p.m.
February 28, 
10:30 a.m. (WOTM) 
& 5 p.m. (LH)

February 25, 7:30 p.m.

Christ the King Chapel
Volume 3 / Issue 26 / February 22, 2016 
Welcome Back
Welcome back, everyone! We hope you enjoyed your reading week. Mondays are always tricky, especially after a break. We've got meditation and yoga to help you stay focussed and get back on track. There are also many workshops this week which will help you out in different areas of study. Take part and take charge of your success this semester!


If you have submissions for Things@Kings please send them to
communications@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

Summer Student Employment at King's


King's has job opportunities available, on campus, for students during the summer months.  For information, including eligibility criteria and details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/ - Employment
  • Work Study: Full Time employment making $11.70/hour
  • IWE: Part Time employment for International students, making $11.70/hour
 
 


Drop in for  Learning Skills Seminars. Attend 4 presentations and receive a Certificate of Academic Engagement!

This week's seminars: 
Advanced Learning Skills: Concept Mapping.  February 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Time Management. February 24, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 
KC 119




 
Business cards are now available for students to order! 

The cards will be available for pick up at Central Services by providing a student card or proof of identification. An email will be sent to notify students when their business cards are available. Business cards are limited to fourth year students only; third year students may purchase business cards with the presence of a letter of recommendation.

Please go here to order. Order in quantities of 50 or 100. 

Brand Yourself
Put on by the King's Political Science Students' Association and led by Political Science faculty members and the King's Media and Communications Department. Come find out how to 'brand yourself'; learn how to create a competitive cover letter and resume, how to develop an impressive LinkedIn profile, get tips on finding jobs in Political Science and other useful information for succeeding after you graduate. 

March 1 at 3 - 4 p.m. in the Dante Lenardon Boardroom


Than Clan - Guest Speaker: June Hunter


June Hunter is a retired psychologist and is actively involved with the Memorial Society. June Hunter is an advocate for FOOM, The Funeral Consumer Advocacy, which includes dispensing information about choices available to funeral consumers including home funerals. This lecture will be more oriented on how one performs a home funeral for a deceased loved one. June Hunter is graciously volunteering her time for this event, and we would love it if you could come out!

The event will be at the Student Vitali Lounge (Wemple Building) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23.

Laudato Si Reflection Group


During the Lenten and Easter season we will have a unique opportunity to concretely respond to Pope's Francis invitation to explore more deeply our relationship with our sisters and brothers and the earth with whom we share this planet by reflecting on Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si (Our Common Home). We will meet for an hour each during the Lenten Season (excluding reading week). A doodle poll will be used to determine the best day and time to meet. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or  are interested in participating please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud at 519-963-1477 ex 4423 or at annette.donovanpanchaud@kings.uwo.ca.

Poverty Inc. Screening


There will be a free screening of the award winning movie Poverty Inc. at the Peter and Joanne Kenny theatre Tuesday, February 23rd at 7 pm. Check out the trailer.


THE WRITE PLACE  presents a CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP  on 
Thursday, February 25th @ 1:30 p.m. in KC 218.











Disabilities Studies professor Dr. Pamela Cushing is the keynote speaker at this banquet. Tickets are still available for purchase.



Deadlines for Government Funding: Full Time OSAP, Part Time OSAP and 30% off Ontario Tuition Grant
For students studying until the end of April, 2016, all applications need to be submitted by February 29, 2016 and all supporting documentation and reviews by March 18, 2016 to Student Financial Services at King's. 

If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services at studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca. 










Open House


During King's Open House days in March, future students can experience a mini-university lecture, attend information sessions about our student services, tour the King's campus and residences, and meet faculty and students from each of our programs. In one day, future students can see first-hand the benefits of being a student in a small, supportive community at King's, while earning a Western degree. For a full list of the academic sessions to plan your day visit here.

If you know anyone who is interested in applying to King's, our open house dates are:

Friday, March 11, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 12, 1-4 p.m.

Come and experience King's!


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