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Jan 31, 2023 Dr. Preston reflects on impact of late David Onley
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the CBC about the impact that his friend and mentor, former Ontario Lieutenant Governor the late David Onley, had as a champion of disability rights. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 24, 2023 Lisa Macklem: Extended copyright benefits the corporate few, not the public
Lisa Macklem, Lecturer in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, has written an article for The Conversation discussing who really benefits from Canada's recent extension of the copyright period to 70 years after an author's death. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 24, 2023 Dr. Preston expresses concern over scaling back of snow removal services
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to CTV London about his concerns over City of London staff recommendations to reverse a policy that exceeds the provincial mandate for sidewalk snow removal. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 24, 2023 Dr. Harris discusses impact of loss of ashes in CBC News story

In a CBC news story about a woman's ashes being lost in a Canada Post vehicle fire, Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, discusses the impact of such a loss. "Ashes are the last tangible representation of the person we lost," Dr. Harris says.
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Jan 23, 2023 London-area sees dramatic employment rate turnaround
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, and Kapil Lakhotia BA '02 (Economics), King's Chair of the Board of Directors, respond to news that London has posted the greatest increase of any Ontario metro area in the employment rate of people in their prime working years. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 13, 2023 Dr. Kerr on London's continued population boom
London's population expanded by an additional three percent in 2022. Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the reasons behind this growth, including international migration, in a London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 12, 2023 Dr. Preston calls for immediate changes to London's paratransit system
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, is one of several advocates discussing the issues with London's paratransit system and calling for immediate changes in a CBC article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 6, 2023 Mustangs scale new heights in the 2022 fall season
King's student-athletes, including Keon Edwards and Daniel Valente, Jr., are highlighted in a Western News story chronicling the success that Western Mustangs teams and athletes had over the past season. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 4, 2023 Dr. Tom Cull named to mayor's New Year's honour list
Dr. Tom Cull, who has taught Creative Writing at King's, was one of 14 Londoners named to Mayor Josh Morgan's New Year's List, which acknowledges the achievements of Londoners in various areas. Dr. Cull was named to the list in the environment category. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 8, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks to London Free Press about decline in skilled trades

In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the reasons and ramifications of recent census findings that the number of people in skilled trades is declining.
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Dec 8, 2022 Dr. Tieku discusses need for African strategy with the Hill Times

In an article for the Hill Times, Dr. Thomas Tieku, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, says Canada needs a strategic and systematic approach to Africa but "it is a policy that should have been crafted yesterday."
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Dec 5, 2022 Dr. Webster discusses Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy
Dr. David Webster, Associate Professor of Human Rights Studies, has written an article, reposted by the London Free Press and National Post, arguing that Canada's new Indo-Pacific strategy is "a welcome return of common sense" but big gaps remain. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 2, 2022 King's featured in photographer's diverse view of London

King's is featured in photographer Richard Bain's new book, Shared Waters: London Listens. The book includes photos and a write-up about King's and a foreword by Leslee White-Eye, a former board member at King's.
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Nov 29, 2022 King's alumnus named in London's Twenty in their 20s
Justin Tiseo, BA’16, partner and assistant general manager of East Park Golf Gardens, was named as a recipient in Business London's Twenty in their 20s awards, as covered by Western News. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 18, 2022 Dr Newman: Council needs to walk the walk with diversity and inclusion

Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, offered her views to a London Free Press article covering London city council's nixing its own vote in order to add more gender diversity to the public library board.
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Nov 17, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks world population numbers on 980 CFPL
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, appeared on 980 CFPL to talk to Mike Stubbs on London Live about the world population reaching eight billion and what it means. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 15, 2022 Dr. Dean discusses impact of immigration targets on labour, housing
In an article in The Cord, Dr. Jason Dean, Assistant Professor of Economics in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, talks about the impact immigration targets could have on labour shortages and housing prices. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 8, 2022 Dr. Harris explains Thanatology and death literacy to CBC

Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, was interviewed as part of a documentary about the language we use to refer to death and dying that aired on CBC's Tapestry with Mary Hynes. (Dr. Harris begins at the 11:12 mark.)
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