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Jun 23, 2020
Thanatology lecturer discusses grief and changing funeral rules
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Sherry Smith, Lecturer of Thanatology, discusses how changing rules for funerals have shifted the way we grieve during COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 22, 2020
Sociology professor discusses young people's use of social media
In a story in The London Free Press about an alleged kidnapping plot carried out on Snapchat, Dr. Tara Bruno, Associate Professor of Sociology, argues many more young people use social media for positive means than negative. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 19, 2020
History professor disappointed in painting over of London's "Banana Kingdom"
Historians care about preserving all kinds of information. In an article by the CBC, Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor of History, discusses his disappointment that street art on an area of the Thames Valley Parkway is being removed. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 15, 2020
Thanatology professor speaks about COVID-19 graduations
Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, is quoted in "Diplomas Under duress," an article in the Winnipeg Free Press about how families and friends can support Grade 12 students who have missed out on graduations because of COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 11, 2020
Professor co-writes article on role of election officials
Dr. Andrea Lawlor, Associate Professor of Political Science, and Marc Mayrand contributed an article for the Policy Options website on the role Chief Electoral Officers and other election administrators play in elections. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 8, 2020
Dr. Sherry Smith discusses grief in a time of pandemic
Dr. Sherry Smith, Lecturer of Thanatology at King's, discusses how people's ability to properly express grief has changed with the absence of meaningful rituals due to COVID-19 as part of an article on Toronto.com. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 26, 2020
Social Work students keep helping community with remote placements
The London Free Press has published an article outlining how students from King's School of Social Work have continued to assist community partners by utilizing remote placements. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 25, 2020
King's professor discusses Ontario's reopened markets
Jordan Kotick, part-time professor at King's School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, joined Devon Peacock on The Morning Show on AM 980 to discuss how Ontario's markets have fared in the first week since the reopening of the economy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 22, 2020
Thanatology professor discusses grief during COVID-19
Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor of Thanatology, was quoted in an article from the Catholic News Service, about how grieving has changed for those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 22, 2020
Webinar reaches out to future students
Marilyn Mason, Vice-Principal, Enrolment Services and Strategic Partnerships and Erin Cronsberry, Admissions and Liaison Officer, provided information about academic programs, residence and student life to future students and their families in India during a webinar organized by Maple Assist.
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May 19, 2020
Professor speaks on support for people with disabilities during COVD-19
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC London Morning about how people with disabilities have been supported during this pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 15, 2020
Living with disability in the time of COVID
Drawing from his own experiences, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King's, has written an article for the Centre of Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion about how COVID-19 is affecting those with disabilities.
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May 15, 2020
Patrick Stewart gives Shakespearean shout out to King's professor
Dr. Paul Werstine, Professor of Literature, spoke to the CBC about actor Patrick Stewart mentioning him on Twitter and the importance of reading Shakespearean sonnets during a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 11, 2020
History professor discusses conspiracy theories with Western News
In an article with Western News, Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, discusses what draws people to conspiracy theories in times of chaos and the danger of such theories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 11, 2020
Commemorating Victory in Europe Day
Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor of History, and Paige Elliott, 4th Year Honours Specialization in History student, talked with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC London Morning about the significance of VE Day on its 75th anniversary. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 11, 2020
CSI professor hosts COVID-19 graduate student roundtable
Dr. Pat Ryan, Associate Professor of Childhood and Social Institutions, hosted a talk about managing your academic goals and responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Society for the History of Children and Youth. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 1, 2020
King's alumnus named to Western campus police top job
Western News announces Brent Shea, BA '80 and Honors Certificate '03 and a former member of King's University College Foundation Board, has been named Director of Western's Campus Community Police Service.
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Apr 29, 2020
Jordan Kotick on oil prices dropping long before pandemic
Jordan Kotick, part-time professor at King's School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, joined Devon Peacock on The Morning Show on AM 980 to discuss how oil prices began dropping long before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin