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Jul 7, 2020 Professor discusses privacy of elected officials in publication ban story
Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Political Science at King's, discusses politicians and privacy in a CTV News story about a publication ban following a St. Thomas drug bust case. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 3, 2020 London Free Press discusses Black Lives Matter advocacy guide
The London Free Press has published an article discussing the advocacy guide for Black Lives Matter created and published by King's alumni and students. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 26, 2020 MEM professor discusses the stock market rebound
Jordan Kotick, part-time professor at King's School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, joined Devon Peacock on AM 980 to discuss why stock markets are rebounding after suffering losses due to COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 24, 2020 Thanatology professor discusses importance of celebrating grads
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, discusses the importance of celebrating graduates who have missed out on traditional graduations due to COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 23, 2020 Thanatology lecturer discusses grief and changing funeral rules
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Sherry Smith, Lecturer of Thanatology, discusses how changing rules for funerals have shifted the way we grieve during COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 22, 2020 Sociology professor discusses young people's use of social media
In a story in The London Free Press about an alleged kidnapping plot carried out on Snapchat, Dr. Tara Bruno, Associate Professor of Sociology, argues many more young people use social media for positive means than negative. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 19, 2020 History professor disappointed in painting over of London's "Banana Kingdom"
Historians care about preserving all kinds of information. In an article by the CBC, Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor of History, discusses his disappointment that street art on an area of the Thames Valley Parkway is being removed. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 15, 2020 Thanatology professor speaks about COVID-19 graduations
Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, is quoted in "Diplomas Under duress," an article in the Winnipeg Free Press about how families and friends can support Grade 12 students who have missed out on graduations because of COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 11, 2020 Professor co-writes article on role of election officials
Dr. Andrea Lawlor, Associate Professor of Political Science, and Marc Mayrand contributed an article for the Policy Options website on the role Chief Electoral Officers and other election administrators play in elections. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 8, 2020 Dr. Sherry Smith discusses grief in a time of pandemic
Dr. Sherry Smith, Lecturer of Thanatology at King's, discusses how people's ability to properly express grief has changed with the absence of meaningful rituals due to COVID-19 as part of an article on Toronto.com. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 26, 2020 Social Work students keep helping community with remote placements
The London Free Press has published an article outlining how students from King's School of Social Work have continued to assist community partners by utilizing remote placements. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 25, 2020 King's professor discusses Ontario's reopened markets
Jordan Kotick, part-time professor at King's School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, joined Devon Peacock on The Morning Show on AM 980 to discuss how Ontario's markets have fared in the first week since the reopening of the economy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 22, 2020 Thanatology professor discusses grief during COVID-19
Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor of Thanatology, was quoted in an article from the Catholic News Service, about how grieving has changed for those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 22, 2020 Webinar reaches out to future students

Marilyn Mason, Vice-Principal, Enrolment Services and Strategic Partnerships and Erin Cronsberry, Admissions and Liaison Officer, provided information about academic programs, residence and student life to future students and their families in India during a webinar organized by Maple Assist.
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May 19, 2020 Professor speaks on support for people with disabilities during COVD-19
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC London Morning about how people with disabilities have been supported during this pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 15, 2020 Living with disability in the time of COVID

Drawing from his own experiences, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King's, has written an article for the Centre of Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion about how COVID-19 is affecting those with disabilities.
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May 15, 2020 Patrick Stewart gives Shakespearean shout out to King's professor
Dr. Paul Werstine, Professor of Literature, spoke to the CBC about actor Patrick Stewart mentioning him on Twitter and the importance of reading Shakespearean sonnets during a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 11, 2020 History professor discusses conspiracy theories with Western News
In an article with Western News, Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, discusses what draws people to conspiracy theories in times of chaos and the danger of such theories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin