Research Week 2019
Throughout the week of March 23rd to 30th, 2019 the first annual Research Week will take place at King’s University College, as well as in the London community. A truly collaborative effort, Research Week is one component of the broader goal of enhancing the culture of undergraduate research endeavours at King’s to celebrate class-based research and experiential learning. Research Week also allows for the King’s community to immerse themselves in the exceptional work of students, and serves as a source of information for younger students looking to get involved in research. From Saturday, March 23 to Thursday, March 28, classes in the departments of Social Justice and Peace Studies, Sociology and Criminology, Psychology and History are scheduled to showcase students’ research endeavours. Finally, on Saturday, March 30, Research Week will conclude with the King’s Undergraduate Research Conference, in which individual students can apply to present independent research. By facilitating events such as Research Week and the King’s Undergraduate Research Conference, student leaders and administration hope provide students with fundamental professional experience that will distinguish them as graduates of King’s University College.
Research Week Itinerary:
Saturday, March 23rd:
Event: Childhood and Social Institutions – Interdisciplinary Studies
Location: LH105
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Contact: Sally McNamee, smcnamee@uwo.ca
Description: King’s will be celebrating 20 years of the Childhood and Social Institutions program which includes a current display of student work, a keynote by Dr. Alan Pomfret, and opportunities to network with former and current CSI students. This event is free but registration is required.
Event: Changemak(h)er Conference
Location: SA 150 and SA 151
Time: 10:00 am - 4:45 pm
Contact: Lorena Elizabeth Kettle, lkettle2@uwo.ca
Description: The Change Mak(h)er Conference is an event to inspire young women to become interested in Politics and Civic Leadership, by showcasing different political and civic career paths and connecting them with strong female leaders in our community. The goal of this conference to showcase the many ways in which women can make a difference by being politically aware, and draw attention to a degree in Political Science as an excellent starting point.
Event: Why The Kyoto School Today? Philosophy Conference
Location: Daryl J. King Student Life Centre
Time / Date: Thursday, March 21st – Sunday March 24th 2019
Contact: Antonio Calcagno, acalcagn@uwo.ca
Description: The Centre for Advanced Research in European Philosophy brings together leading international scholars to discuss the legacy of the Kyoto School of Japanese philosophy and its relation and use of 20th century European thought to rethink fundamental concepts of being, nothingness, subjectivity, identity, power, sociality, and politics. The Conference highlights the originality and importance of the Kyoto School for Philosophy.
Monday, March 25th:
Event: Psychology 4891: Honours Thesis Poster Day
Location: Vitali Student Lounge
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Contact: Lynda Hutchinson at lhutch4@uwo.ca
Description: An opportunity to join the Psychology 4891E class as they present their research studies. All students, staff, and faculty, are welcome to attend.
Event: King’s Undergraduate Research Journal Launch (tentative)
Location: Spriet Learning Commons
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Contact: kurj@kucsc.com
Description: Tentative Launch and Promotional Event for the King’s Undergraduate Research Conference.
Tuesday, March 26th:
Event: Sociology and Criminology Student Research Reception
Location: Vitali Lounge
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Contact: Liam Kennedy, lkenne56@uwo.ca
Description: As we celebrate research week at King’s, please join the Sociology & Criminology Department as they recognize student research via post presentations. The event is a great opportunity for students and faculty to learn about the Sociology and Criminology faculty, and for other department students to learn about how they can expand their research.
Event: Experiential Learning Information Session
Location: LH 105B
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Contact: Kayley MacGregor, kayley.macgregor@kings.uwo.ca
Description: An open forum for students to discuss the experiential learning opportunities at King’s while discovering how they can connect their research internationally. The information session will be run by Kayley MacGregor, the Experiential Learning Coordinator who can provide information and support regarding the various experiential learning opportunities for every discipline and interest.
Wednesday, March 27th:
Event: KURJ Hiring Booth
Location: Spriet Learning Commons, King Student Life Centre
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Contact: KUCSC
Description: Both the King's University Research Journal (KURJ) Editor and the Assistant Editor will be holding a hiring booth for information on the hiring positions for the 2019-2020.
Event: Social Justice and Peace Studies Community Based Learning Symposium
Location: Innovation Works, 201 King Street
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Contact: Shawna Lewkowitz
Description: Social Justice and Peace Studies (SJPS 3201Y) class symposium features 26 students as they present posters on their final project related to policy and advocacy tools they have created based on their work with their specific community partner. Students have collaborated with over 15 community partners to share their policy and advocacy ideas to make London a more just and equitable community! This event is open to the public and drop-ins are welcome.
Thursday, March 28th:
Event: History 4896G Hate Speech Class Panel
Location: Vitali Student Lounge
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Maddie Coelho
Description: The History 4896G Hate Speech class will be running a panel and discussing different forms of Hate Speech. This is the class with Dr. Jennifer Tunnicliffe. There is a variety of different topics on hate speech.
Friday, March 29th:
Saturday, March 30th:
Event: King’s Undergraduate Research Conference
Location: King Student Life Center
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
Contact: Undergraduate Research at undergraduate.research@kings.uwo.ca
Description: The King’s Undergraduate Research Conference is a conference showcasing various student research from a variety of disciplines.