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Oct 14, 2022 Elkassem: Islamophobia affecting mental health of London youth
In an article in the London Free Press, Siham Elkassem, BSW '15, MSW '16 and Lecturer in the School of Social Work, discusses her research into the impact that the rise in Islamophobia has had on the mental health of London Muslim youth. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 13, 2022 Think young people aren't tuned in to this civic election? Meet three who are

A CBC News article focused on student engagement in the upcoming municipal election talked to three students (two of whom go to King's) about the election issues that matter to them, and how to get more young people interested in voting.
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Oct 12, 2022 Students use Instagram to get out the youth vote
The London Free Press highlighted London Votes, an Instagram account and blog created by a group of King's students to engage voters in the upcoming municipal election. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 12, 2022 Dr. Preston's words remembered in Free Press article
The words of Dr. Jeff Preston. Associate Professor and Acting Chair of Disability Studies, in a 2020 CBC interview about the effects of Bill C-7, were recalled in a London Free Press article about the medically assisted death of Sathya Kovac, a woman with ALS. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 12, 2022 Dr. Lawlor: Nudging the way to better public policy
Dr. Andrea Lawlor, Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, has co-written an article for the Policy Options website acknowledging the success of "nudging" - finding small tweaks in public policies to make big impacts. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 22, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks to Free Press about London housing crisis
In a London Free Press article about the low rate of home ownership in London, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, explains the problem is compounded by the pace of the city's growth in recent years. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 15, 2022 Cowessess First Nation Chief speaks to CBC about coming to London
Chief of Cowessess First Nation Cadmus Delorme is coming to London to deliver the first in the annual Veritas Lecture series at King's. Chief Delorme joins London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen with a brief synopsis of his talk called: What we have inherited and the actions we must all take. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 13, 2022 King's grad named Kitchener's first Indigenous artist-in-residence
Indigenous photographer and King's grad Bangishimo Johnston, '13 has been named this year’s City of Kitchener artist-in-residence. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 13, 2022 Dr. Webster discusses future of Commonwealth under King Charles III
Dr. David Webster, Associate Professor of History, appeared on NPR to talk about the future of the Commonwealth under King Charles III. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 9, 2022 Dr. Kerr discusses impact of influx of new Canadians
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, analyzes the demographic changes that could occur in London as Statistics Canada predicts the influx of new Canadians and their children will drive the country’s population growth during the next two decades. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 9, 2022 Shawna Lewkowitz stresses importance of electing women and racialized candidates
Shawna Lewkowitz, Lecturer of Social Justice and Peace Studies, spoke to the London Free Press, about the increase in women running for London city council in the upcoming election but stressed the importance of also electing women and racialized candidates. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 7, 2022 Residence students appreciate support for OWeek
King's students living in residence expressed their appreciation for the safety measures in place for OWeek, including education and training, as part of an article in the London Free Press. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 7, 2022 Student turns passion for cars into successful repair, sales business
Western News has published a profile on King's Political Science student Nour Habliza, focusing on his auto sales and repair business and desire to attend law school. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 6, 2022 King's student-athletes among Mustangs in action this summer
King's student-athletes, Shona Branton (swimming) and Gavin Eldridge (wrestling), were featured in a wrap-up of summer exploits by Western Mustangs, posted to the Western News website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 6, 2022 Dr. Kerr: Cost of living perhaps behind B.C.'s low fertility rate
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, spoke to CBC Radio Vancouver about how the high cost of living may be deterring women from starting families in British Columbia, which has the lowest fertility rate of any province in Canada. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 29, 2022 Dr. Meek speaks to CBC regarding conspiracy theory involving London cricket plant
Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, contributed her expertise on conspiracies to a CBC article about a London-based cricket factory that finds itself at the heart of an international conspiracy theory. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 19, 2022 Dr. Newman discusses reasons for, and impact of, fewer municipal election candidates
There are fewer candidates in this October's municipal election than in the past. In speaking with AM 980, Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, suggests the stress of being in public view and financial concerns may play a role and that less competition will impact communities. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 12, 2022 Dr. Don Kerr explains how Canada became an immigrant powerhouse
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, was featured in Nikkei News, one of Japan's top news sources, explaining how Canada's immigration system changed in the 1960s and 1970s and how the country became a culturally diverse immigrant society. Facebook Twitter Linkedin