In The News

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
May 11, 2020 Commemorating Victory in Europe Day
Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor of History, and Paige Elliott, 4th Year Honours Specialization in History student, talked with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC London Morning about the significance of VE Day on its 75th anniversary. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 11, 2020 CSI professor hosts COVID-19 graduate student roundtable
Dr. Pat Ryan, Associate Professor of Childhood and Social Institutions, hosted a talk about managing your academic goals and responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Society for the History of Children and Youth. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 1, 2020 King's alumnus named to Western campus police top job

Western News announces Brent Shea, BA '80 and Honors Certificate '03 and a former member of King's University College Foundation Board, has been named Director of Western's Campus Community Police Service.
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Apr 29, 2020 Jordan Kotick on oil prices dropping long before pandemic
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 oil prices began dropping long before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 28, 2020 Father Michael Béchard discusses church services and social distancing
In an article with CTV News, Father Michael Béchard, Director of King's Campus Ministry and Pastor of Christ the King University Parish, discusses his views on Aylmer's Church of God holding a drive-in service. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 22, 2020 Learn about the economics of a pandemic
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 King's new course on the economic ramifications of COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 20, 2020 Support youth mourning their missed milestones
In an article in Western News, Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, discusses how parents can help children cope with the loss of expectations, celebrations and friendships because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 15, 2020 Dr. Mouroutsou wins National Humanities Center Fellowship
Dr. Georgia Mouroutsou, Associate Professor of Philosophy, has been awarded the Philip L. Quinn Fellowship to work on her project, Plato’s Twofold Dialectic of Pleasure: Critical Dialogue with Hedonists and Critical Analysis of Pleasure. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 15, 2020 Dr. Alison Meek discusses COVID-19 conspiracy theories
Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, has done a round of media interviews including with the Ottawa Citizen and CBC Radio on COVID-19 conspiracy theories as it relates to her course instruction at King’s, HIS3308E Conspiracy Theories in American History. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 14, 2020 Stewart nods to King's Shakespearean scholar

The Western News reports on actor Sir Patrick Stewart reading sonnets from the Folger Shakespeare Library on Twitter and referencing editors Barbara A. Mowat and Dr. Paul Werstine, Professor of Literature at King's.
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Apr 13, 2020 Faith communities go online in wake of pandemic
Father Bechard comments on changes Christ the King Parish has made to make Holy Week virtual. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 8, 2020 Economics professor looks at parallels between Spanish flu and COVID-19
Dr. Vincent Geloso, Professor of Economics in the School of MEM, looks at the economic parallels between the Spanish flu and COVID-19 in an article on infosurhoy.com/. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 3, 2020 Joe Henry provides early reflections on COVID-19
In Academica, Joe Henry, Dean of Students at King's, has provided some early reflections on the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic, from a Student Affairs perspective. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 2, 2020 King's student to perform virtually with band tonight

The London Free Press has profiled Coming Up Roses, featuring Justine Jongepier, first-year Bachelor of Arts student at King's and Western student Noelle Carey who will perform tonight (April 2, 2020) as part of the London Arts Council’s London Arts Live Online.
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Mar 23, 2020 King's Finance student working front lines supplying groceries while finishing second year

Justin Arcese is keeping shelves and fridges stocked in London while completing his second year at King's.
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