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Oct 26, 2021 Dr. Darcy Harris talks trend of medically assisted deaths at funeral homes
In a CBC News article, Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, says the trend of funeral homes offering rooms for medically assisted deaths makes sense. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 25, 2021 King's Veritas Lecture series challenges paradigms
The Catholic Register has published an article on King's Veritas Series, outlining the schedule of speakers and how each challenges existing paradigms. Jim Panchaud, Director of Campus Ministry, explains that this year's theme, Seeds of Hope, acknowledges that new life and opportunity often follow times of adversity, Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 21, 2021 King's president talks educating mind, body and spirit

King's "breeds a culture of social justice and social concern, very consistent with Catholic teaching and its intellectual tradition, that spreads across disciplines," Dr. David Malloy, King's President, says in a Catholic Register article "Educating mind, body and spirit."
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Oct 18, 2021 Dr. Kerr in LFP: London baby bust deepens

Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, reported in an article for the London Free Press that London's birth rate, already at a record low, has dropped even more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oct 15, 2021 Alumna presents at Black Catholic Theological Symposium
King's alumna Chanelle Robinson (BA '15), now a doctoral student in systematic theology at Boston College, presented at the 2021 Black Catholic Theological Symposium, held on October 7-9, 2021, at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 6, 2021 King's alumni make local Top Twenty in their 20s list
Alyssa Agnew '14 (BA Psychology) and Alexander Peat '16 (BA Criminology) were both named to Business London's annual Top Twenty in Their 20s list. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 21, 2021 King's students discuss election results with CBC
King's Political Science students Victoria Hinkson and Clara Graham, organizers of the September 14 Candidates Debate at King's, joined CBC's London Morning to give their thoughts on the election campaign and the results. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 17, 2021 Dr. Fairbairn on why women don't report sexual assaults
Dr. Jordan Fairbairn, Associate Professor of Sociology, spoke to the London Free Press about the reasons victims of sexual assault do not come forward to police. "It often revictimizes and retraumatizes them in different ways." Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 9, 2021 Dr. Meek on what's next after anti-Trudeau protests
In an article on Al Jazeera's website, Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, discussed the rising violence in the global anti-vax movement in the aftermath of Prime Minister Trudeau having gravel thrown at him during a campaign stop in London. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 23, 2021 Dr. Kerr: COVID-19 data in London aligns with national numbers
In a London Free Press article detailing how COVID-19 ranks sixth among causes of death in London, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, said the data for the city align with national numbers but could have been worse in Canada if not for masks and social distancing. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 3, 2021 London Free Press shares John Sherratt's story of returning to King's
The London Free Press has a news story on alumnus John Sherratt '21 and his journey to return to King's over 50 years later to complete his university degree. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 28, 2021 Dr. Meek discusses the shift to all-embracing conspiracy theories
Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, discusses how the pandemic has been an ideal breeding ground for conspiracy thinking in this Regina Leader-Post article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 26, 2021 The King's Promise helps students reach their goals
Learn how the King's Promise helps students find a meaningful job within six months of graduating in this article on SchoolFinder.com. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 23, 2021 Dr. Harris: How COVID-related grief will affect reconnections
Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, appeared on an episode of 610 CKTB's Life Unscripted to discuss how COVID-related grief will affect people as they start to begin reconnecting with family, friends and work colleagues. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 15, 2021 Dr. Darcy Harris talks about COVID-19 grief even as restrictions ease
In an article in The Globe and Mail, Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, talks about how, even as pandemic restrictions are easing in Ontario, people continue to experience grief caused by COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 12, 2021 Dr. Broad: Changing flag not cancelling history
In an article in the London Free Press about a petition to change Ontario's flag, Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor of History, says such a move is not about "cancelling history" but instead about evolution and reflecting change. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 9, 2021 Dr. Birnbaum: What's this fuss about titles/names and regulated professions?
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor of Childhood and Youth Studies and the School of Social Work, discusses the regulation of mediators, from the point of view of a social worker who refers clients to mediation, in an article on The Lawyer's Daily website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 28, 2021 Dr. Csiernik: Putting the label of addiction aside
Dr. Rick Csiernik, Professor at King's School of Social Work, appeared on Rogers TV's Invisible: Breaking Through the Stigma of Addiction to discuss the importance of putting the label of addiction aside and the person first. Facebook Twitter Linkedin