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Feb 16, 2021 Police survey by King's Bikos finds stigma around mental illness remains

The Toronto Star has published an article detailing a survey by King's Sociology lecturer Lesley Bikos. The cross-Canada survey of over 800 police officers shows how stigma still surrounds mental illness in policing.
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Feb 5, 2021 Disability advocates find support from UN experts
In an article in The Catholic Register, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, discusses the negative impact that Bill C-7 will have on the lives of disabled people as the bill is being investigated on behalf of the UN Human Rights Council. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 5, 2021 Dr. Gorman on grief, death and dying during a pandemic
Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor of Thanatology, appeared on CBC's London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen to discuss the reality of death and the process of grieving during a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 29, 2021 Jordan Kotick: Online investors driving up certain stocks, causing massive losses

Economics Professor and former trader on Wall Street, Jordan Kotick discussed with AM980 how investors are driving up stocks like GameStop, causing massive losses and about how confidence is key to every major economy in the world, and how a loss in confidence can cause instability in the market.
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Jan 25, 2021 Dr. Mahipaul discusses effects of COVID-19 within disability community
Dr. Susan Mahipaul, Lecturer for Disability Studies, discussed the "narrative gap" when it comes to understanding the experiences of the disability community during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a blog on the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences' website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 22, 2021 Dr. Birnbaum on the complexities and impacts of high-conflict family cases
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor of Childhood and Social Institutions and the School of Social Work, has written an article for the Vanier Institute of the Family website presenting the preliminary findings of a research project, conducted with Dr. Nicholas Bala of Queen's University, aimed to help the family justice system and professionals better respond to high-conflict family cases in Ontario. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 18, 2021 Dr. Kerr discusses pandemic's impact on London's population growth

In an article in The London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, examines how the population growth of the London area has been slowed due to COVID-19's effect on immigration.
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Jan 11, 2021 Dr. Silva: Exploitive college football season draws to close
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Criminology, has co-written an article in The Guardian discussing how COVID-19 has magnified how college football exploits unpaid workers for monetary gain. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 5, 2021 Dr. Malloy says wearing mask is service to community
In an article in the Catholic Register about the impact of Ontario's shutdown, Dr. David Malloy, King's Principal, says by wearing a mask while serving the community, you are protecting the community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 5, 2021 Economics professor's paper on historical coexistence highlighted in National Post
A paper co-written by Dr. Vincent Geloso, Professor of Economics, about the peaceful existence of the Acadians and the Mi'kmaq in the 1700s was highlighted in the National Post. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 21, 2020 Dr. Silva discusses rising calls for college basketball to shut down
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Sociology, has co-written an article for Time Magazine, discussing how men's college basketball coaches in the United States are starting to speak out, questioning why the sport is still being played in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 18, 2020 Dr. Preston says Bill C-7 devalues the disabled.
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the Catholic Register about his issues with Bill C-7, that proclaims medical practitioners must “ensure that the person has been informed of the means available to relieve their suffering." Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 10, 2020 Fr. Michael Bechard named to London North Centre Honour Roll
MP Peter Fragiskatos '04, MP for London North Centre, named Fr. Michael Béchard, Director of the Office of Campus Ministry and the Pastor of Christ the King University Parish to the London North Centre Honour Roll, which pays tribute to citizens in our community who have given back in ways that made the city better. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 9, 2020 Dr. Preston: what are governments doing to help disabled people live?
On an episode of CBC London Morning, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke out against Bill C-7, which would give more Canadians access to medical assisted dying, stating the government should focus on making things easier and more functional for disabled people. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 4, 2020 Social Work faculty discusses changes to religious services

Dr. Laura Beres of the King's School of Social Work discusses how religious services have transformed from traditional public gatherings to providing services online in a The Toronto Star article about the controversy over whether churches should be deemed essential.
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Dec 1, 2020 Faculty discuss social assistance numbers in Free Press article
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Michael Courey of King's Sociology department and co-ordinator of the London Poverty Research Centre at King's and Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier of King's School of Social Work provided analysis of the number of Londoners on social assistance. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 25, 2020 Library books $1M donation
The London Free Press has provided coverage of the $1 million donation to King's Cardinal Carter Library from the estate of Elizabeth Russell, former Chief Librarian. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 24, 2020 MPP Terence Kernaghan recognizes The King's Promise in Legislature
Terence Kernaghan, MPP for London North Centre, recognized the King's Promise in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. "This promise is exactly what London, Ontario students need right now to feel secure in their futures," said Kernaghan. Facebook Twitter Linkedin