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Mar 1, 2023 Overwhelming response to earthquake relief fundraiser
A KUCSC-led fundraiser to help those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has raised over $22,000, with support from the King’s and greater Western community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 27, 2023 King's student-athletes win gold
King’s student-athletes Shona Branton (swimming) and Treye Trotman (wrestling) won gold at U SPORTS national championships held this past weekend. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 24, 2023 A SSHRC research study aims to improve services for disabled women in Canada who experience gender-based violence
Dr. Stephanie Baird is the co-recipient of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Knowledge Synthesis Grant ($29,931) that aims to increase understanding of gender-based violence among disabled women, with the goal of informing social services to better meet their needs. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 17, 2023 King's student looks to inspire others as USC President
Sunday Ajak has won his bid to become the president of Western’s University Student Council (USC), and hopes he can “inspire the leader in every single one of us.” Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 10, 2023 Panel gives students chance to meet with women political leaders
Students from the Women in Civic Leadership course took part in a panel discussion with women city councillors, giving them an opportunity to gain insight about what brings women and gender diverse people to political leadership. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 7, 2023 BIPOC Student Support Group provides safe space to be heard and seen
The BIPOC Student Support Group gives students a safe space to share their thoughts and feelings about topics relating to the BIPOC experience at King’s. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 7, 2023 New partnership with The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope offers free counselling to people impacted by trauma
An innovative partnership between The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope and the School of Social Work is helping the most vulnerable rebuild dignity and renew hope through counselling services to overcome trauma. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 6, 2023 Masking remains for instructional spaces at King's
King's does not want to disrupt the operations of classes now, mid-term, with a change to our masking requirements. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 1, 2023 Recognizing Black History Month

Throughout February, King's recognizes Black History Month. This is a further opportunity to bring awareness of Black history and culture to our community. We continue to work for further diversity and inclusivity. Our Black History Month website includes resources, book suggestions and event listings for the month, as well as examples of Black Excellence at King's, past and present.
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Jan 20, 2023 Jennifer Slay '99 to deliver TEDxWesternU talk on mental health
Jennifer Slay '99, Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization, will be one of several people delivering a TEDxWesternU talk about mental health on January 27. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 20, 2023 Let's talk about mental health at King's
King’s provides students with mental health and wellness resources with an emphasis on the importance of students helping students. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 13, 2023 King's is the place to be for the Winter Term
King’s begins the Winter Term with several events designed to give students the full King’s experience, both academically and socially. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 10, 2023 Faculty research project could transform understanding of brain mechanisms
Dr. Loretta Norton is part of a project that received a Project Grant from CIHR for developing techniques aims to predict recovery of consciousness and cognition of brain-injured patients. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 6, 2023 Political Science department becomes Politics and International Relations

The Politics and International Relations (PIR) department name reflects the departmental focus on how societies work and why politics is the ultimate tool for change.
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Jan 4, 2023 King's joins world in mourning Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI
Religious Studies faculty share insights on Benedict’s life and legacy as King’s and the wider Catholic community pay respects to his passing. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 22, 2022 King's honours employees achieving service milestones

Congratulations to our long-serving employees who have hit service milestones. We thank them for their dedication to making King’s a place to be, a place to become and a place to belong.
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Dec 20, 2022 Presenting King's Top News Stories of 2022
The Communications and Media Relations department searched through our archives to highlight some of the top news items from the past year. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 16, 2022 King's student brings her award-winning work to campus during the pandemic
Bridget Ofosu-Andam, a 4^th year student at King’s, founded a grassroots organization, Developing Communities Everywhere, and was recently recognized at the Black Excellence Gala and Awards. Facebook Twitter Linkedin