In The News

Jan 28, 2019 Western and affiliates expand mental health resources for students, staff, faculty
Over the past few years, Western University and its affiliates have added to the roster of mental health resources, marking a more holistic and pedagogical approach that will hopefully respond to changing needs and advocacy from students, faculty and staff. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 25, 2019 New referendum and ways to vote at King's
The Western Gazette has published an article on a referendum on a fee increase to fund the Student Refugee Program. As well, booths will be set up in the King Student Life Centre for voting on the issue and student council president. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 22, 2019 Coping with mortality
Professor Linda Goldman of the King's Thanatology department has written an article for The Kids' Cancer Project entitled "Adults can help children cope with death by understanding how they process it." Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 17, 2019 An academic look at sex trafficking
King's School of MEM professor Jeannette Eberhard tells CBC's London Morning about her findings on sex traffickers and what their business practices teach us about the mainstream economy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 11, 2019 Classroom helps student recover past, fight future
King's student Ron Robert discusses his past as a journalist and his present, going back to school and being an advocate for those living with Alzheimer's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 9, 2019 Strangers' 'yuck' face may deter some smokers
Dr. Jennifer Jeffrey, Assistant Professor of the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, is quoted in a Western News article about how negative images on tobacco packaging may discourage smoking. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 7, 2019 Reflecting on church reform
Rev. Michael Bechard on CTV News on Pope Francis’ call for abusive priests to turn themselves in. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 2, 2019 King's grad named to mayor's list
Rachel Braden, BA '11 Criminology, BSW '13, MSW '14, and facility dog, Merel, were named to London Mayor Ed Holder's 2019 New Year's honours list. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 18, 2018 King's professors make The Hill Time's top 100
Dr. Andrea Lawlor and Dr. John Grant both authored books that have made The Hill Times' list of 100 Best Political, History, Public Policy Books in 2018. (Books are listed in alphabetical order by title.) Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 18, 2018 History of the papacy to be published
Cambridge University Press has announced it will publish a four-volume history of the papacy, co-edited by King's History professor, Dr. Robert Ventresca. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 13, 2018 Standing up and making change
King’s students support local clothing line where proceeds go to Anova, formerly Women’s Community House. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 7, 2018 King's student quoted in article about REDress Project
King's student Mary Capton is quoted in a Western Gazette article about the REDress Project posted on the Indigenous Lands & Resources Today website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 5, 2018 Dr. Vidya Natarajan recognized for her research

Dr. Vidya Natarajan is featured in the First Post living news on her latest work titled The Undoing Dance.
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Nov 28, 2018 Birthday gifting turns out to be grifting: Police
Dr. Derek Silva of King's Sociology department is quoted in a London Free Press article about a pyramid scheme in London. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 22, 2018 Jesse's Journey hits landmark year

Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies appeared on CTV London News, discussing the 20^th anniversary and a fundraising landmark for John Davidson’s walk across Canada as part of Jesse’s Journey.
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Nov 22, 2018 Improved kicker Marc Liegghio gives Western Mustangs confidence heading into Vanier Cup

The London Free Press has published an article on the role third-year Criminology major and Western Mustangs kicker Marc Liegghio will play in this weekend’s Vanier Cup.
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Nov 21, 2018 Negative social cues on tobacco packaging may help smokers quit

Dr. Jennifer Jeffrey, Assistant Professor at the School of MEM, has co-authored new research published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs suggesting negative images on tobacco packaging may discourage smoking.
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Nov 13, 2018 Innovation offers ideal space for King's students
Innovation Works London's blog has posted an article about King's, including the Social Justice and Peace Studies program, holding classes at Innovation Works' space. Facebook Twitter Linkedin