In The News

Oct 18, 2018 Hamilton kids miss first nine days of school because parents can't agree
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor in Childhood and Social Institutions and Social Work at King's, is quoted in an article in The Hamilton Spectator about a pair of separated parents whose squabbles over which school they should send their children to resulted in the students missing the first two weeks of classes. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 16, 2018 snapd London focuses on London Mayoral Debate
Snapd London has posted a gallery of photos taken at the London Mayoral Debate held in the Kenny Theatre at King's on October 3. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 9, 2018 London hits 14-year-low jobless rate
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology at King's, is quoted in an article in The London Free Press reporting on the strong performance of the London-area economy in September, during which the jobless rate stayed at a 14-year low. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 9, 2018 Meet the Facebook group trying to reshape politics
King's Political Science professor Dr. Andrea Lawlor discusses third-party advertising effects on political social media campaigns in The Walrus. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 5, 2018 Municipal politics shine at King's University College
Radio Western provided coverage of the 2018 London Mayoral Debate held at King's on October 3. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 4, 2018 Student-centred mayoral debate focuses on social issues, BRT
The London Free Press provided coverage of the student-centred mayoral debate which took place on King's campus on October 3, 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 4, 2018 Digital dirty tricks sandbag a second female London politician
Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Associate Professor in King's Political Science department, is quoted in The London Free Press's article about attacks on two female London politicians. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 1, 2018 Documentary focuses on precarious work in London
Prof. Michael Courey, part-time Professor of Sociology, discussed a new documentary, The New Normal - Precarious Work in London, on London Morning with Julianne Hazlewood on CBC Radio. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 1, 2018 Nomad: The Soul of The People of Canada's Arctic
snapd London gave coverage to Dr. Susan Aglukark's appearance at King's during her presentation of Nomad: The Soul of The People of Canada’s Arctic as part of the Veritas series. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 27, 2018 London's Got Talent coming to King's
London's Got Talent, a fundraiser for Single Women in Motherhood, will be taking place Nov. 16 at Kenny Theatre. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 26, 2018 King's students organize Mayoral Debate Oct 3

In a story in The Londoner, Professor Shawna Lewkowitz, instructor of Campaign School course, says youth are engaged in this election.
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Sep 24, 2018 Worth the effort
Danielle Rivest, '17, discusses the value of taking Catholic Studies for Teachers in an article on The Catholic Register's website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 21, 2018 Susan Aglukark takes Londoners back 1000 years into Inuit history

CBC's Afternoon Drive host Chris dela Torre speaks to Juno-winning Inuk musician Susan Aglukark about her presentation at King's University College called Nomad: The Soul of the People of Canada's Arctic.
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Sep 17, 2018 New partnership with Canadian University of Bangladesh.

A new partnership enables Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) students to transfer credits to King’s and apply for a fully-funded scholarship.
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Sep 17, 2018 Post-secondary students have a growing appetite for financial education
King's was mentioned in an article on The Toronto Star's website, noting several post-secondary educational institutions that offer financial help for soon-to-graduate students on their websites. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 13, 2018 "Apology without action is empty"
Social Work student John Swales discusses his letter to Pope Francis in The Catholic Register. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 13, 2018 Rights-based approach key to alleviating poverty

On the Policy Options website, Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Assistant Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator of King's School of Social Work, argues charitable programs do little to help people out of poverty.
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Sep 11, 2018 King's Professor: 'Me' attitude toward government limits accessibility
Dr. Jeff Preston, Professor of Disability Studies, has written an op-ed piece, published in The London Free Press, that argues "(i)f a program or service does not appear to benefit us directly, we dub it a waste of time and money. We’ve shifted from a government for the people to a government for 'me.'" Facebook Twitter Linkedin