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Jul 13, 2022 Dr. Preston speaks to Chatelaine on changing attitudes toward people with disabilities
In a Chatelaine article on how medical debts have led some Canadians to consider medical assistance in dying, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, says that Canada needs "a sea change in attitudes" and to grant people with disabilities the right to the resources they need. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 13, 2022 Dr. Tieku discusses prize-winning article
Dr. Thomas Tieku, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, has been named the joint winner of the Review of International Studies (RIS) Best Article Prize for "The Legon School of International Relations." The British International Studies Association has posted a discussion between Dr. Tieku and RIS editor Martin Coward about the article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 12, 2022 Dr. Zidenberg on the various reasons people get tattoos
Dr. Alexandra Zidenberg, Assistant Professor of Psychology, discusses the reasons why people get tattoos in an article on Healthing.ca. Some do it for uniqueness, others to tell a story and some for the physical effect. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 23, 2022 Dr. Marcie Penner on pay gap for women in academia
Dr. Marcie Penner, Associate Professor of Psychology, has co-written an article for The Conversation on the impacts from the gender pay gap for faculty at Canadian universities. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 20, 2022 Dr. Lawlor on what it takes to be a school board trustee
With few candidates in the running for public and Catholic school board trustees, Dr. Andrea Lawlor, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, discusses the pros and cons of taking on the role in an article in the London Free Press. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 16, 2022 Dr. Ventresca on Pope Pius XII, hero or villain?
Dr. Robert Ventresca, Interim Academic Dean and papal scholar, offers his thoughts in the Catholic Register on a new book by David Kertzer, The Pope at War: The Secret History of Pius XII, Mussolini and Hitler, which discusses the role Pope Pius XII played in World War II and the Holocaust. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 25, 2022 Dr. Newman on Ed Holder's retirement and the rigours of political life
Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, told CTV News that holding political office takes a lot more effort than many people may think as part of a news story about London Mayor Ed Holder announcing his retirement. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 24, 2022 Dr. Geen on misunderstanding of religious symbols with hate language
Dr. Jonathan Geen, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, lent his expertise to a CBC article on how the banning of the swastika might affect those who use the Hindu swastik symbol for religious expression Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 19, 2022 Dr. Chovaz interviewed regarding diagnosing ADHD in Deaf children

Dr. Cathy Chovaz, Chair & Associate Professor, Dept of Psychology, was recently interviewed by Deaf Dots about the challenges of diagnosing ADHD in Deaf children. Dr. Chovaz's segment begins at 10:14.

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May 19, 2022 Dr. Drachewych on Sweden, Finland and NATO
Dr. Oleksa Drachewych, Lecturer in the Department of History, appeared on NewsTalk 610's The Tom McConnell Show, to discuss Sweden and Finland applying to join NATO. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 18, 2022 Financial insecurity fuels rental merry-go-round
Dr. Jason Dean, assistant professor of Economics, looks at the high mobility rates among middle-income renters in Ontario and Quebec in a London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 17, 2022 Deionte Knight on his parents, football and seizing the day
King's student-athlete and Western Mustangs linebacker Deionte Knight, 2nd year, BA Major in History student, talked to CBC Radio's London Morning after being selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the recent Canadian Football League draft and attending the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (of the National Football League) rookie mini-camps. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 12, 2022 Dr. Meek talks with CBC about the politicization of vaccine discussion
Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, talked with the CBC about how any discussion about vaccines has become politicized, after backlash from anti-vaxxers over an Ontario doctor's tweet about Chapman's ice cream. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 12, 2022 Dr. Dean's latest paper looks at renter mobility

Dr. Jason Dean, Assistant Professor of the School of Management, Economics and Mathematics, has had an paper, entitled "Income decline, financial insecurity, landlord screening and renter mobility," published in Regional Science and Urban Economics. The paper tests the hypothesis that negative economic shocks and financial insecurity are at the root of the mobility of continuing renters.
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May 12, 2022 Dr. Newman offers opinion on Woodstock mayor controversy

In an article for the London Free Press, Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, discusses the controversy surrounding Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch, who faces sexual assault allegations. Dr. Newman says it's sending a bad message for Birtch to be allowed to attend county council meetings.
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May 10, 2022 Dr. Lewis reflects on doctoral training in new article
Dr. Laura Lewis, Associate Professor of the School of Social Work, has written an article, "Mothering as a Social Worker: The Gifts and the Tyranny," in the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Journal of the Motherhood Initiative, reflecting on her doctoral training and how her exposure to certain theories and literatures impacted her maternal thinking and mothering role. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 6, 2022 Dr. Kerr discusses Greater Victoria's low birthrate
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, lent his expertise in demographics to a CTV Vancouver Island report on new data showing Greater Victoria, British Columbia has the lowest birthrate in Canada. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 5, 2022 The Walrus podcast talks about King's Thanatology program
In the Walrus podcast, writer David Swick talks about his fascination with King's degree program in Thanatology—the study of death—and by the students who feel compelled to dive deep into what is often a taboo subject. Facebook Twitter Linkedin