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Feb 22, 2021
Harris: Canadians experiencing collective grief during COVID-19
Professor Darcy Harris of Thanatology was featured on CBC radio's Cross Country Checkup, discussing how Canadians are grieving the loss of their lives and the way our lives have been, in addition to death and illness, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 19, 2021
School of MEM's Kotick discusses cryptocurrency
Jordan Kotick, Lecturer from the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, spoke with Mike Stubbs on AM 980 CFPL about cryptocurrency. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 17, 2021
Siegel: Students with eating disorders face additional struggles in COVID-19
Jaclyn Siegel, Professor of Psychology at King's, discusses the findings of her research group that shows students with eating disorders are experiencing greater symptoms during COVID-19 in an article in the Western Gazette. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 16, 2021
King's student talks social justice through speech
The Western Gazette has posted an article on how King's Social Justice and Peace Studies student Sunday Ajak is using his words, including slam poetry and motivational speeches, to deliver a message of social justice. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 16, 2021
Police survey by King's Bikos finds stigma around mental illness remains
The Toronto Star has published an article detailing a survey by King's Sociology lecturer Lesley Bikos. The cross-Canada survey of over 800 police officers shows how stigma still surrounds mental illness in policing.
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Feb 5, 2021
Disability advocates find support from UN experts
In an article in The Catholic Register, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, discusses the negative impact that Bill C-7 will have on the lives of disabled people as the bill is being investigated on behalf of the UN Human Rights Council. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Gorman on grief, death and dying during a pandemic
Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor of Thanatology, appeared on CBC's London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen to discuss the reality of death and the process of grieving during a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 29, 2021
Jordan Kotick: Online investors driving up certain stocks, causing massive losses
Economics Professor and former trader on Wall Street, Jordan Kotick discussed with AM980 how investors are driving up stocks like GameStop, causing massive losses and about how confidence is key to every major economy in the world, and how a loss in confidence can cause instability in the market.
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Jan 25, 2021
Dr. Mahipaul discusses effects of COVID-19 within disability community
Dr. Susan Mahipaul, Lecturer for Disability Studies, discussed the "narrative gap" when it comes to understanding the experiences of the disability community during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a blog on the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences' website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 22, 2021
Dr. Birnbaum on the complexities and impacts of high-conflict family cases
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor of Childhood and Social Institutions and the School of Social Work, has written an article for the Vanier Institute of the Family website presenting the preliminary findings of a research project, conducted with Dr. Nicholas Bala of Queen's University, aimed to help the family justice system and professionals better respond to high-conflict family cases in Ontario. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 18, 2021
Dr. Kerr discusses pandemic's impact on London's population growth
In an article in The London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, examines how the population growth of the London area has been slowed due to COVID-19's effect on immigration.
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Jan 11, 2021
Dr. Silva: Exploitive college football season draws to close
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Criminology, has co-written an article in The Guardian discussing how COVID-19 has magnified how college football exploits unpaid workers for monetary gain. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 5, 2021
Dr. Malloy says wearing mask is service to community
In an article in the Catholic Register about the impact of Ontario's shutdown, Dr. David Malloy, King's Principal, says by wearing a mask while serving the community, you are protecting the community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 5, 2021
Economics professor's paper on historical coexistence highlighted in National Post
A paper co-written by Dr. Vincent Geloso, Professor of Economics, about the peaceful existence of the Acadians and the Mi'kmaq in the 1700s was highlighted in the National Post. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 21, 2020
Dr. Silva discusses rising calls for college basketball to shut down
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Sociology, has co-written an article for Time Magazine, discussing how men's college basketball coaches in the United States are starting to speak out, questioning why the sport is still being played in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 18, 2020
Dr. Preston says Bill C-7 devalues the disabled.
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the Catholic Register about his issues with Bill C-7, that proclaims medical practitioners must “ensure that the person has been informed of the means available to relieve their suffering." Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 10, 2020
Fr. Michael Bechard named to London North Centre Honour Roll
MP Peter Fragiskatos '04, MP for London North Centre, named Fr. Michael Béchard, Director of the Office of Campus Ministry and the Pastor of Christ the King University Parish to the London North Centre Honour Roll, which pays tribute to citizens in our community who have given back in ways that made the city better. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 9, 2020
Dr. Preston: what are governments doing to help disabled people live?
On an episode of CBC London Morning, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke out against Bill C-7, which would give more Canadians access to medical assisted dying, stating the government should focus on making things easier and more functional for disabled people. Facebook Twitter Linkedin