In The News

Aug 13, 2018 Can workers afford jobs?
In an editorial in the London Free Press, King's Social Work assistant professor & graduate program coordinator Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier and King's Social Work graduate David Knezevic '17 argue employers need to up their game to attract skilled workers and ask "Is the job worth the commute?" Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 10, 2018 King's accounting student wins KPMG Bermuda scholarship
Congratulations to BMOS student Mikayla DeSilva-Jacome, recipient of prestigious accounting scholarship and internship. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 9, 2018 Thanatology graduate advocates safe injection sites
Deana Ruston '17 starts an online petition supporting supervised injection sites to prevent deaths. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 3, 2018 Criminology professor speaks about forgiveness
Dr. Derek Silva of the Department of Sociology is quoted in this Province article on forgiveness after theft. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 1, 2018 Students reap benefits from summer work
The first round of summer interns for the Department of Workforce Development links students with work connected with their areas of academic interest. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 31, 2018 King's graduate uses music to help with transition
School of Social Work graduate, Victor Quinlan '15, uses music to help him through his transition, and finds an overwhelmingly positive response. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 26, 2018 School of Social Work graduate talks to radio show about HomeShare initiative
Tonya Salomon BSW ’16, MSW ‘17 speaks with 640 Toronto radio about the new HomeShare initiative that pairs older people with millennials looking for a place to live. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 26, 2018 Third year King's student comments on benefits of Mini-University
Camp leader from Oneida Nation of the Thames, Jessica Hay, speaks with the London Free Press about how beneficial the Mini-University camp at Western is for Indigenous youth. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 25, 2018 Psychology professor speaks about first "fake" memories

There is a chance your first memory is false. Department chair of Psychology, Dr. Laura Melnyk Gribble, speaks with CBC Radio about our first childhood memories.
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Jul 23, 2018 School of Social Work graduate helps lead home sharing project
Tonya Salomon BSW ’16, MSW ‘17 speaks with the Toronto Star about the home sharing project between seniors and millennials that she helps lead. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 19, 2018 King's Social Work grad named sexual violence counsellor at Western
Tamara Will MSW '14,, was given the expanded role at Western’s Sexual Violence Prevention Education program. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 16, 2018 Why aren't more women running in London's municipal election?
King’s political science professor, Andrea Lawlor, on CBC London Morning regarding why more women are not participating. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 6, 2018 Labour force analysis in London by Dr. Don Kerr
King's sociology professor comments on jobless rate in London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 5, 2018 King's students create Five One Nine Clothing Company with strong Corporate Social Justice values
The start-up clothing company donates 10% of proceeds to First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP). Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 23, 2018 New course, Campaign School, will give political science students hands-on learning in elections
Dr. Andrea Lawlor, and instructor Kate Graham, will teach the new course this fall during the municipal election period. Hear more in this CBC London interview. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 21, 2018 Social Work Professor explains how Indigenous mental health is tied to land
Professor Carol Hopkins is a part-time professor of Social Work. She was named to the Order of Canada in 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 19, 2018 Analysis of new Ontario cabinet by Dr. Andrea Lawlor
King's Political Science professor examines the mix of new and experienced politicians named to work with Premier Doug Ford. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 18, 2018 Recent grad interviewed on CBC London Morning
Lisa Pierce discusses her journey with Julianne Hazlewood on London Morning on June 18, 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin