In The News

Aug 21, 2019 Exploring the digital world of parent-child contact
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum of King's School of Social Work and Childhood and Social Institutions has had an article published in The Lawyer's Daily about how the rapid increase in the use of virtual technology has enabled another type of parent-child contact. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 21, 2019 Picking a side in the fight for racial justice
Dr. Thomas Malleson, Assistant Professor of Social Justice and Peace Studies, has had an opinion article about the role of whites in the fight against racism published in Now Toronto. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 9, 2019 King's students hit the campaign trail thanks to Political Science course
More than a dozen King’s University College students will hit the campaign trail as they hit the books thanks to a Political Science class that looks to offer an insider’s understanding of political campaigns. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 8, 2019 King's alumnus performed at the Calgary Fringe Festival

King's History alumnus, Patrick Avery-Kenny performed a monologue show, "Gamer Boy," at the Calgary Fringe Festival.
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Aug 6, 2019 King's Professor provides statistics on poverty in London

Professor Don Kerr and Sister Sue Wilson, board member of the Poverty Research Centre at King's, provides insights on poverty in London in comparison to other parts of Canada.
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Jul 31, 2019 King's alumna creates award-winning epilepsy toolkit
Dylan Di Girolamo, BA '17, appeared on CBC Radio's Afternoon Drive with Chris dela Torre to discuss her award-winning Epilepsy Toolkit, a practical solution for navigating emergencies. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 19, 2019 Discussing the Diversity of Addiction
Dr. Richard Csiernik, Professor in the School of Social Work, appeared on the Mental Health Lifestyle Podcast to discuss "The Diversity of Addiction," including the professionalization of social work, the next evolution of the mental health movement, what is addiction, giving support, taking control and more. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 4, 2019 Economic professor discusses Cuban longevity claims
Dr. Vincent Geloso, Assistant Professor of Economics, discusses the phenomenon of a high percentage of Cuba's population living to the age of 100 and beyond in an article on MedicalXpress.com. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 4, 2019 Check out the clothing line putting the 519 at the forefront
CBC News has profiled Five One Nine Clothing, a clothing line co-founded by King's School of MEM students Tyler Wilson and Taylor Norris and now run by Norris and BMOS student, Broder Currie. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 27, 2019 King's professor, Dr. Don Kerr, examines Mayor's task force
The London Free Press quoted Dr. Don Kerr, King's Sociology professor, in an article on a new job board being launched by London Mayor Ed Holder's task force, London Jobs Now. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 26, 2019 King's professor discusses Ontario's publicly-funded mediation services
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum of King’s School of Social Work has co-authored an article, published on The Lawyer's Daily website, about the benefits and challenges of Ontario’s publicly-funded family mediation services. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 25, 2019 Economics professor argues plastic ban more harmful than beneficial
Vancouver's The Province published an op-ed piece by Dr. Vincent Geloso, an Assistant Professor of Economics as of July 1, arguing that the ban on single-use plastic bags may be more harmful than beneficial. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 21, 2019 Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author

Jennifer Robson, PhD, King's alumna History & French '92, returns to London to talk about her life at King's.
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Jun 20, 2019 Investigating Canada and Human Rights

Dr. Jennifer Tunnicliffe of King's History department was interviewed for the Champlain Society Podcast about the surprising things she uncovered in the writing of her book Resisting Rights: Canada and the International Bill of Rights, 1947–76.
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Jun 17, 2019 King's professor quoted in article about fallout from website controversy
Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Associate Professor in King's Political Science department, is quoted in a London Free Press article about a local high school librarian who paid for an anonymous website that targeted a London politician. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 13, 2019 New King's professor discusses lighthouses and economics
Economicsblog.org has published an article, The Lighthouse Never Justified State Intervention, about the Lighthouse Example in economics, referencing public goods, government regulation and the free-rider issue, written by Dr. Vincent Geloso, an Assistant Professor of Economics at King’s as of July 1. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 6, 2019 Jean Vanier's Five Principles of Humanities and student affairs professionals
Joe Henry, King's Dean of Students,has written an article on what Dr. Jean Vanier's Five Principles of Humanities can teach student affairs professionals, published on UniversityAffairs.ca. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 4, 2019 King's faculty answer "What is Love?"
Dr. Kimberley Baltzer-Jaray, Professor of Social Justice and Peace Studies, and Dr. Antonio Calcagno, Professor of Philosophy, were part of Philosophy Crush's Symposium Podcast entitled "What is Love?" Facebook Twitter Linkedin