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Nov 9, 2020 King's lecturer discusses grief over celebrity deaths
In an article for The Fulcrum, Adam Koenig, Lecturer in Thanatology and Psychology, says it is natural to express grief when a celebrity dies because of the connection we make with them. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 9, 2020 LFP: King's to offer job guarantee to class of 2025
Joe Henry, Dean of Students, spoke to the London Free Press about the launch of the King's Promise, which will offer a job guarantee to students who enrol next year. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 6, 2020 Dr. Larkin discusses handling partisan politics among family members
Dr. Allyson Larkin, Associate Professor of Social Justice and Peace Studies, talked with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC's London Morning about how she uses her expertise to handle partisan politics and political divide in her family. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 6, 2020 King's student raising money for child and youth mental health
King's student Olivia Duwyn is completing her own triathlon for mental health by swimming, cycling and running as she reaches fundraising goals along the way. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 5, 2020 Dr. Ryan gives perspective on U.S. election
Dr. Patrick Ryan, Associate Professor from the Department of Interdisciplinary Programs (Childhood and Social Institutions), appeared on CBC's London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen to discuss his perspectives on the U.S. election as a specialist in American political history and an American living in London. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 3, 2020 Dr. Smith-Carrier to be part of Basic Income panel
Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Associate Professor in King's School of Social Work, will be part of a panel discussion on November 4, 2020 at 7 p.m. to discuss calls for a Basic Income as a way to support people in our communities. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 30, 2020 Fr. Bechard named in 4th Annual London North Centre Honour Roll
Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, announced the names of local community champions who will comprise the 4^th Annual London North Centre Honour Roll. Congratulations to Fr. Michael Bechard who has been named to this list! Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 30, 2020 Dr. Lawlor discusses public views on non-party campaign spending
Dr. Andrea Lawlor, Associate Professor of Political Science, has co-authored an article in the Journal of Elections, Public Opinion and Parties about how citizens in Canada and the United Kingdom have mixed views on campaign spending by non-parties (corporations, individuals, interest groups that campaign during elections, often on behalf of candidate and/or parties). Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 30, 2020 Dr. Silva discusses college athletics during COVID-19
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Criminology, participated in Beyond the Field: College Athletics in the Time of COVID-19, a virtual panel organized by the University of Connecticut. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 29, 2020 Dr. Birnbaum discusses increasing challenges with high conflict family cases
In an article for the Lawyer's Daily website, Dr. Rachel Birnbaum presented the findings of a study that she conducted with Dr. Nicholas Bala (Queen’s) about the marked increase in the number of high conflict disputes that require resolution in Canada’s family courts. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 23, 2020 Dr. Silva: college football feels all too normal during the pandemic
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Criminology, has co-written an article for Time.com, expressing concerns about the risks to college athletes associated with the return of college football during COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 22, 2020 Dr. Ellis: COVID-19-related stress dropping among teens

In an article for CBC, Dr. Wendy Ellis, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses her research showing a decrease in COVID-19-related stress among teens between April and August.
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Oct 22, 2020 Dr. Ventresca: future Pope Paul VI focus of Vatican archive research
In an article for the National Catholic Reporter, Dr. Robert Ventresca, Professor of History, gives his thoughts on how research in the recently-opened Vatican archive of materials related to the papacy of Pope Pius XII has focused on the role of Msgr. Giovanni Montini, the future Pope Paul VI. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 20, 2020 Dr. Smith-Carrier: increased funding of universities needed during pandemic
In an article on theconversation.com, Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Associate Professor in King's School of Social Work, gives her views on the need for increased government funding for universities, especially in a time of COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 20, 2020 Dr. Kerr discusses London's red-hot real estate market
In an article in The London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discusses how London has become one of the fastest-growing Census Metropolitan Areas in Canada, plus other factors that have led to the current London real estate boom. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 20, 2020 Dr. Birnbaum presents judicial perspectives on self-representing litigants in family courts
In an article for the Lawyer’s Daily website, Dr. Rachel Birnbaum presented the findings of a study that she conducted with Dr. Nicholas Bala (Queen’s) on judicial perspectives around the growing number of self-represented family litigants in family courts. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 19, 2020 Dr. Birnbaum discusses unbundled legal services for family cases
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum discusses the importance of unbundled legal services which allows people to purchase a limited amount of advice, or focused representation, at a much lower cost than full representation. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 16, 2020 Dr. Sethi discusses gratitude in Globe and Mail article
Dr. Bharati Sethi, Assistant Professor at King's School of Social Work, discusses her research and personal experience into the racism faced by Personal Support Workers in an article in The Globe and Mail about showing gratitude. Facebook Twitter Linkedin