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May 5, 2022 The Walrus podcast talks about King's Thanatology program
In the Walrus podcast, writer David Swick talks about his fascination with King's degree program in Thanatology—the study of death—and by the students who feel compelled to dive deep into what is often a taboo subject. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 3, 2022 Dr. Sanders speaks on race and inclusion through a trauma-informed lens
Dr. Jane Sanders, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work, spoke to Spreaker.com about her recent article in The Conversation on how adversity impacts the disproportionate suspensions of Black and Indigenous students and considering equity, race and inclusion through a trauma-informed lens. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 29, 2022 Dr. Kerr discusses facts behind London's median age decrease

In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed data released from the 2021 census that shows the median age in London dropped to 38.8 years, down from 39.7. Dr. Kerr says, however, that stems from migration, not fertility and some of the fastest-growing age groups are in their 60s and 70s.
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Apr 29, 2022 Political Science alumna now owner of Dance Extreme
Rebecca Brettingham-Filice, BA '97 Political Science, was profiled in the London Free Press for her success as the owner and artistic director at Dance Extreme. Since its inception in 1997, Dance Extreme has taught more than 25,000 students of all ages how to hone their skills in all dance disciplines, ranging from ballet to hip hop. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 22, 2022 Dr. Rachel Birnbaum: Family courts moving towards new normal
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor, Cross-Appointed with Childhood and Youth Studies and the School of Social Work, has co-written an article on The Lawyer's Daily, on reaction to the March 17 announcement that there would be a resumptive return to in-person hearings for all case conferences, settlement conferences, trial management conferences, long motions and trials in family courts on April 19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 21, 2022 Dr. Singh writes about hedge fund activism and trade credit
Dr. Amanjot Singh, Assistant Professor in the School of Management, Economics and Mathematics, has had an article published. The article, entitled "Hedge fund activism and trade credit" in the Global Finance Journal, shows that trade creditors extend a negative response to hedge fund activism. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 21, 2022 Dr. Silva on athletes' anger at colleges' reluctance to pay them
In an article for the Guardian, Dr. Derek Silva, Associate Professor of Sociology, discusses the reaction of American collegiate student-athletes to their institutions' reluctance to follow new NCAA rules that allow colleges to pay their athletes. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 18, 2022 The Walrus looks at King's Thanatology department
The Walrus has published an in-depth article about King's Thanatology department, the only such program in Canada, looking at why people are drawn to the subject of grief, dying and loss. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 7, 2022 Dr. Ventresca discusses papal apology with Catholic Register
Dr. Robert Ventresa, Professor of History, was quoted in the Catholic Register, contributing his expertise on papal relations to an article about the recent meeting between Pope Francis and delegations of Indigenous People which resulted in a papal apology for Canadian Residential Schools. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2022 Dr. Cull wins Western University teaching award

Congratulations to Dr. Tom Cull, Creative Writing professor in King's English Program, who has been awarded Western University's 2022 Arts and Humanities Teaching Excellence Award (Part-Time).
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Apr 5, 2022 Dr. Sanders: To reduce suspensions of racialized students, understand trauma
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Jane Sanders, Assistant Professor of Social Work, discussed her research into Ontario suspension and expulsion rates of mainly male Black and Indigenous students, noting these groups of students are more often exposed to adversity and trauma such as community violence, racism and inequity. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2022 Dr. Sethi discusses Visible Minority Immigrants as Transnational Carer-Employees Amidst COVID-19
Dr. Bharati Sethi, Associate Professor of Social Work, writes about her work exploring the transnational caregiving experiences of visible minority CEs pre-COVID-19 and during the pandemic, as a guest blogger at Carers Canada. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2022 Dr. Sethi discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous transnational carer-employees

Dr. Bharati Sethi, Associate Professor of Social Work, discusses her study exploring caregiving experiences of peoples who identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit, and the impact of COVID-19.
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Apr 4, 2022 King's students react to papal apology
The apology by Pope Francis for the role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system turned out to be the culmination of the Truth and Reconciliation and the Catholic Church course, which was profiled by CTV News. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 24, 2022 How adversity impacts the disproportionate suspensions of Black and Indigenous students
Dr. Jane Sanders, Assistant Professor of Social Work, has used her experience and expertise to contribute an article to The Conversation discussing how Black and Indigenous students are disciplined more often than their peers while also being more often exposed to adversity and trauma such as community violence, racism and inequity. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 23, 2022 Dr. Birnbaum says Manitoba needs to follow up on service changes
As Manitoba proposes legislative changes that would streamline the province's social services appeals process, Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor, Cross-Appointed with Childhood and Youth Studies and the School of Social Work told the Lawyer's Daily she hopes for follow-up to gauge if people's needs are met. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 21, 2022 Dr. Singh has article published

Dr. Amanjot Singh, Assistant Professor, Finance, has had an article, Insider stock pledging and stock price informativeness: Evidence from India, published in the Review of Financial Economics from the University of New Orleans.
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Mar 8, 2022 Dr. Norton discusses significance of mysterious brain signal at death

Dr. Loretta Norton, Assistant Professor of Psychology, discusses her work exploring electroencephalogram, or EEG, recordings of the human brain in the transition to death as part of a Vice article about research into a surge gamma wave activity at death.
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