In The News

Jan 9, 2019 Strangers' 'yuck' face may deter some smokers
Dr. Jennifer Jeffrey, Assistant Professor of the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, is quoted in a Western News article about how negative images on tobacco packaging may discourage smoking. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 7, 2019 Reflecting on church reform
Rev. Michael Bechard on CTV News on Pope Francis’ call for abusive priests to turn themselves in. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 2, 2019 King's grad named to mayor's list
Rachel Braden, BA '11 Criminology, BSW '13, MSW '14, and facility dog, Merel, were named to London Mayor Ed Holder's 2019 New Year's honours list. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 18, 2018 King's professors make The Hill Time's top 100
Dr. Andrea Lawlor and Dr. John Grant both authored books that have made The Hill Times' list of 100 Best Political, History, Public Policy Books in 2018. (Books are listed in alphabetical order by title.) Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 18, 2018 History of the papacy to be published
Cambridge University Press has announced it will publish a four-volume history of the papacy, co-edited by King's History professor, Dr. Robert Ventresca. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 13, 2018 Standing up and making change
King’s students support local clothing line where proceeds go to Anova, formerly Women’s Community House. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 7, 2018 King's student quoted in article about REDress Project
King's student Mary Capton is quoted in a Western Gazette article about the REDress Project posted on the Indigenous Lands & Resources Today website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 5, 2018 Dr. Vidya Natarajan recognized for her research

Dr. Vidya Natarajan is featured in the First Post living news on her latest work titled The Undoing Dance.
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Nov 28, 2018 Birthday gifting turns out to be grifting: Police
Dr. Derek Silva of King's Sociology department is quoted in a London Free Press article about a pyramid scheme in London. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 22, 2018 Jesse's Journey hits landmark year

Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies appeared on CTV London News, discussing the 20^th anniversary and a fundraising landmark for John Davidson’s walk across Canada as part of Jesse’s Journey.
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Nov 22, 2018 Improved kicker Marc Liegghio gives Western Mustangs confidence heading into Vanier Cup

The London Free Press has published an article on the role third-year Criminology major and Western Mustangs kicker Marc Liegghio will play in this weekend’s Vanier Cup.
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Nov 21, 2018 Negative social cues on tobacco packaging may help smokers quit

Dr. Jennifer Jeffrey, Assistant Professor at the School of MEM, has co-authored new research published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs suggesting negative images on tobacco packaging may discourage smoking.
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Nov 13, 2018 Innovation offers ideal space for King's students
Innovation Works London's blog has posted an article about King's, including the Social Justice and Peace Studies program, holding classes at Innovation Works' space. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 12, 2018 Against all odds: the road to patient advocacy
Dr. Jeff Preston, Professor of Disability Studies, was featured in an article of Inside on London Health Sciences Centre's website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 25, 2018 Can gender equality give the WTO renewed purpose?

Dr. Erin Hannah of King's Political Science department has co-authored an article on OpenCanada.org that looks at how championing gender could bring new relevance to the World Trade Organization.
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Oct 22, 2018 King's professor ponders lack of strategy in new ranked ballot voting system in London

Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Associate Professor of Political Science at King's, comments on candidates' reactions to new voting system in an article on the Canada Live News website.
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Oct 19, 2018 Building infrastructure capacity in Ontario First Nations communities
King's Political Science graduate Stefanie Fisher, MA wrote an article in Public Sector Digest discussing infrastructure and asset management projects currently being undertaken by First Nation Communities with Irvin George, Executive Director of Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations, which represents six First Nations communities in Northern Ontario. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 18, 2018 Hamilton kids miss first nine days of school because parents can't agree
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor in Childhood and Social Institutions and Social Work at King's, is quoted in an article in The Hamilton Spectator about a pair of separated parents whose squabbles over which school they should send their children to resulted in the students missing the first two weeks of classes. Facebook Twitter Linkedin