Volume 11 | Issue 04 | September 11, 2023 | |
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KAMP Offers Peer-to-Peer Mentoring | |
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Fall classes have begun and it's never too early to look for the support provided to King's students.
The King's Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP) is a peer-to-peer mentoring initiative developed and run by students for students. KAMP pairs upper-year students with first-year and transition students for the entire academic year. "At KAMP, we're all about one thing: supporting you, our incoming students," says Morgan De Campos, KAMP Coordinator, explaining that KAMP is designed to make the transition to King's as smooth and stress-free as possible. Learn more and sign up to connect with a mentor.
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Nominations for KUCSC Vice President Student Affairs
The King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) is opening up their nominations for Vice President Student Affairs (VPSA) and any un-filled Representative positions. If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved with your academic and/or student community, these are the positions for you.
Nomination forms and position details can now be found @kucsc on Instagram or at www.kucsc.ca starting September 13. Contact KUCSC Communications or visit the KUCSC office at KC208.
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Add and drop deadlines
September 15, 2023 is the last day to add or swap a full (1.0) course or a first-term half (0.5) course. Courses dropped by this date will not appear on a transcript. Courses dropped after this date will appear on a transcript with a grade of ‘WDN’ (withdrawn, without academic penalty).
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ACSD Support for Students
Accessibility, Counselling and Student Development (ACSD) provides support for all students in the following areas:
- Accessibility services
- Personal counselling (mental health and wellness)
- Career services
- Learning skills services
- Appointments with our campus social worker
All services are free and confidential and are available by scheduled appointment Monday to Friday.
New this year
We are also offering appointments on Tuesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. In addition, we offer walk-in appointments for accessibility services and personal counselling on weekdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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King's Connection Selling Orange Shirts from Atlohsa
The King's Connection shop is selling orange shirts from Atlohsa Family Healing Services. The shirts cost $22.99 with sizes ranging from small to 2XL. Proceeds go back to Atlohsa, a non-profit organization aiding community members impacted by residential schools and colonization.
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Welcome Back Week
September 11 - September 15, 2023
King's University College Students' Council (KUCSC) will host events from September 11 to 15 for Welcome Back Week. Events include:
- September 11 - Friendship bracelet making in the King Student Life Centre (SLC)
- September 12 - Paint a Pot night with succulents in the cafeteria at 8 p.m.
- September 13 - Build-A-Bear for 100 lucky students at 11 a.m. while supplies last.
- September 14 - HBKaraoke at the Beaver Dam at Huron in collaboration with Huron University College Students' Council (HUCSC) and Brescia University College Students' Council (BUCSC) from 5 - 7 p.m.
- September 15 - KAMP and KUCSC will host a Games Night with a sweet and salty snack bar in the Student Life Centre from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Excellence: Live it. Breathe It. Understand it.
September 14, 2023
4 - 5 p.m.
Vitali Student Lounge, Wemple Hall
All are welcome to attend The Write Place's year-opening talk. Jen Slay, Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID) at King's, will deliver a talk titled "Excellence: Live it. Breathe it. Understand it." The event can also be attended and viewed via the live stream on Zoom.
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Meet the Quad Squad
Until September 15, 2023
Do you have questions about King's, its programs and services? Visit the Quad Squad, the special information and welcome tent, in the quad patio/sidewalk area bounded by the Student Life Centre, Cardinal Carter Library, Dante Lenardon Hall and Labatt Hall. Student leaders and staff from Student Affairs, Central Services and Enrolment Services will be there to help provide the answers.
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OASW London & Area Presents: Equity Integration & Accountability with Dr. Deepy Sur
September 19, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Joanne and Peter Kenny Theatre
The Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) London & Area is pleased to host OASW CEO Dr. Deepy Sur for a free presentation open to all members of the King's community. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the intentional shift from mere buzzwords like equity, diversity, and inclusion to the powerful concept of equity integration, which signifies a profound focus on actionable steps and accountability.
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Tie-Dye Campus Event
September 20, 2023, 1 - 3 p.m.
The Quad at King's
Drop by the Quad at King's (the area bounded by the Cardinal Carter Library, Dante Lenardon Hall and Labatt Hall) to tie-dye your own tote bag, while supplies last.
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Homecoming Vendor Expo
September 23, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
King's Green
Students with small businesses can participate in the Homecoming Vendor Expo at a special half-price rate. Showcase your business in the big vendor tent for only $25.
Contact alumni@kings.uwo.ca to discuss this opportunity. or visit www.kings.uwo.ca/homecoming for the vendor application. Don't forget to register and attend Homecoming to enjoy the events. Homecoming isn't just for alumni; there is fun for everyone.
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Bridging Week welcomes new International students to King’s
Bridging Week, held August 27-September 3, was a combination of academic orientation, practical workshops and fun social activities designed to make international students feel comfortable in their new environment and set them up for success at King's.
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Dr. Antonio Calcagno named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has named Dr. Antonio Calcagno, Professor of Philosophy at King’s, among Canada’s top scholars. Dr. Calcagno has received the honour of being elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in the Academy of the Arts and Humanities.
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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. Thursday and Friday Mass at King's will resume on September 14, 2023.
For regular updates, follow @kingscampusmin on Twitter and Instagram, KUC.Campus.Ministry on Facebook.
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Upcoming Events
Prayer with the Songs of Taizé
Resumes September 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Taking place in Christ the King Chapel (Wemple), join King's Campus Ministry for a time of contemplative Christian prayer, accompanied by a simple chant. The full schedule can be found here.
Annual Student Retreat
September 29 to October 1, 2023
Spend a weekend away at the Five Oaks Centre in Paris, Ontario, with other students to reflect and to connect with friends old and new alike. Click here for more information and to register. See the poster for more information.
For all upcoming Campus Ministry events, please visit the King's Campus Ministry page for more details.
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