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Nov 8, 2022 Dr. Harris explains Thanatology and death literacy to CBC

Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, was interviewed as part of a documentary about the language we use to refer to death and dying that aired on CBC's Tapestry with Mary Hynes. (Dr. Harris begins at the 11:12 mark.)
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Oct 28, 2022 Dr. Chau offers reasons behind religious shifts
The latest census data shows a decline in the number of Londoners who identify as Christians. Dr. Carolyn Chau, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, used her expertise to discuss the reasons behind this decline in a London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 26, 2022 King's course shows economics does seek meaning
Dr. Jafar El Armali, Lecturer of Economics in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, talked to the Catholic Register about a new course that aligns with Pope Francis' economic outlook and "seeks to teach economics in a way that the theories of markets, labour and price mechanisms are not divorced from reality." Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 26, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks London's immigration boom to Free Press
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, examines new census data that shows the number of newcomers settling in the London area over the past five years growing by more than 70 per cent. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 25, 2022 King's students offer take on municipal election results
CBC London Morning reconvenes with King's students, Sofiat Ajibowu, Ava Hassan and Megan Hathaway Scrivens for their take on the municipal election results. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 24, 2022 Dr. Grant discusses changes to British Prime Minister's office on podcast
Dr. John Grant, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Political Science, talks to guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq about the resignation of Liz Truss as the British Prime Minister and the naming of Rishi Sunak to that office, on the Alex Pierson Show podcast. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 20, 2022 These King's students want to make London's election 'cool again'
The CBC reports on how four students at King's are using social media to encourage other young people to learn about and vote in the upcoming municipal election. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 20, 2022 Social Work's Elkassem speaks on research on impact of Islamophobia

Siham Elkassem, BSW '15, MSW '16 and Lecturer in the School of Social Work, joined CBC London Morning to share her findings from a research study about Islamophobia in London and how it affects other BIPOC communities.
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Oct 20, 2022 Dr. Newman speaks to Toronto Star about Richmond Hill protests
Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, was quoted in a Toronto Star article about Richmond Hill residents protesting against "a bullying culture" at city council. Dr. Newman discussed how the protests could actually increase voter engagement. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 18, 2022 Dr. Arnold discusses if grief can be cured on TVO's The Agenda
Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, participated in a panel discussion examining society's approach to grief which asked "Can Grief Be Cured" on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 18, 2022 Dr. Lawlor's research referenced in CBC News article on midwifery
A CBC News article on midwives working to driving positive change in Ontario's health care system included discussion of research on burnout in the profession done by Dr. Andrea Lawlor, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, and Meagan Furnivall, clinical department lead at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 14, 2022 Elkassem: Islamophobia affecting mental health of London youth
In an article in the London Free Press, Siham Elkassem, BSW '15, MSW '16 and Lecturer in the School of Social Work, discusses her research into the impact that the rise in Islamophobia has had on the mental health of London Muslim youth. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 13, 2022 Think young people aren't tuned in to this civic election? Meet three who are

A CBC News article focused on student engagement in the upcoming municipal election talked to three students (two of whom go to King's) about the election issues that matter to them, and how to get more young people interested in voting.
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Oct 12, 2022 Students use Instagram to get out the youth vote
The London Free Press highlighted London Votes, an Instagram account and blog created by a group of King's students to engage voters in the upcoming municipal election. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 12, 2022 Dr. Preston's words remembered in Free Press article
The words of Dr. Jeff Preston. Associate Professor and Acting Chair of Disability Studies, in a 2020 CBC interview about the effects of Bill C-7, were recalled in a London Free Press article about the medically assisted death of Sathya Kovac, a woman with ALS. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 12, 2022 Dr. Lawlor: Nudging the way to better public policy
Dr. Andrea Lawlor, Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, has co-written an article for the Policy Options website acknowledging the success of "nudging" - finding small tweaks in public policies to make big impacts. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 22, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks to Free Press about London housing crisis
In a London Free Press article about the low rate of home ownership in London, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, explains the problem is compounded by the pace of the city's growth in recent years. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 15, 2022 Cowessess First Nation Chief speaks to CBC about coming to London
Chief of Cowessess First Nation Cadmus Delorme is coming to London to deliver the first in the annual Veritas Lecture series at King's. Chief Delorme joins London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen with a brief synopsis of his talk called: What we have inherited and the actions we must all take. Facebook Twitter Linkedin