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Mar 18, 2021 Dr. Silva: Athletes on the racial dynamics of college sports
In an article he cowrote for the Guardian, Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Criminology, uses his research on college sports to discuss U.S. collegiate athletes' responses to helping their schools raise billions in revenue but never seeing a single cent. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 17, 2021 Economics professor discusses Rogers-Shaw deal
In an article for The Canadian Press, Dr. Vincent Geloso, Professor of Economics in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, discusses the possible effects of the Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed deal to buy Shaw Communications Inc. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 17, 2021 Thanatology professor discusses grief in a year like no other
Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, is quoted about how people are grieving "the loss of living our lives" in an article in the Christian Science Monitor about how COVID-19 has summoned unsuspected strengths across cultures. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 12, 2021 King's professor examines Netflix series the Queen's Gambit

Dr. John Grant, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, co-authored an article in Conversation Canada discussing how the popular Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, is designed for mass popular appeal, which creates an ideological and utopian reality for the main character, Beth.
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Mar 11, 2021 History professor discusses The Forever Protest with CBC
Dr. Stephanie Bangarth, Associate Professor in History, was interviewed on the CBC Ideas podcast. Dr. Bangarth discusses how protests challenge the dominant codes in society. The podcast is also relevant to the new Human Rights Studies program at King's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 9, 2021 Collaboration and co-creation: the future of student affairs post-COVID-19
Joe Henry, Dean of Students, has published an article in the Academica Forum about the lessons learned, especially about the inequities in our society, as we begin to look towards a post-COVID-19 education and society. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 9, 2021 Putting a degree to work
London Inc. Magazine has profiled the King's Promise, "an ambitious employment program" designed to connect graduates with meaningful employment within six months of graduation. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 5, 2021 Father Michael Béchard discusses Pope's visit to Iraq with CTV
Father Michael Béchard, Director of King's Campus Ministry and Pastor of Christ the King University Parish, appeared on CTV News to discuss the significance of Pope Francis's historic first-ever Papal visit to Iraq. and his plea for the country to protect its centuries-old diversity. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 1, 2021 Social justice is investing's future at King's University College

King’s University College Capital Management Club fund manager Serge Muhirwa discusses how social justice will be defining the future of investment, in an article for the Catholic Register.
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Mar 1, 2021 Dissertation will explore Christianity and Holocaust

An article in The Catholic Register discusses the research being done by King's alumna Mia Theocharis, ’18 on the role of Christianity played in the Holocaust as she works towards her PhD. Theocharis will build on her research of religion and the Holocaust she began while at King's.
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Feb 25, 2021 Gazette spotlights King's Principal's sea shanty on TikTok
The Western Gazette posted an article about how a sea shanty sung by King's Principal Dr. David Malloy and posted to King's TikTok was meant to raise the spirits of students and caught the attention of Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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