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Jun 3, 2019 New Vanier research centre will help and test London
The London Free Press has published a special opinion column by Glen Pearson, co-director of the London Food Bank, about how the Jean Vanier Research Centre will both benefit and challenge London. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 28, 2019 School project turned cultural clothing line
CBC.ca profiles two School of MEM students, Ramla Naqvi and Almas Farooqi Lodin, who turned a school project into a unique cultural clothing and lifestyle brand: Gulistan. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 27, 2019 Memorial tattoos help people cope with loss
Dr. Eunice Gorman of King's Thanatology department is quoted in an article on FM 106.9's website about people getting tattoos as a way to cope with the loss of a loved one. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 24, 2019 Brazilian media shares King's exchange story
Gabrielle Hayashi, King’s student in Social Justice and Peace Studies, Political Science and History from January – April 2018, was mentioned in an Imprensa & Midia article about the increase in Brazilian students exchanging in 2018. (Note: Use Google Translate to read the article in English.) Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 16, 2019 Two Change Agent Giants - Jean Vanier and Vincent de Paul
Famvin.org compares the late Dr. Jean Vanier with Saint Vincent de Paul, a French Catholic priest dedicated to serving the poor. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 13, 2019 King's student-athletes with Mustangs impress in East-West Bowl
King's students-athletes Dylan Giffen, Marc Liegghio and Brett Ellerman represented the Western Mustangs during the 2019 East-West Bowl. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 9, 2019 Forum examines substances and youth
The Brantford Expositor did an article on Dr. Tara Bruno, Associate Professor of Sociology, who was the keynote speaker at the Brantford-Brant Community Drugs Strategy Substances and Youth Event. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 6, 2019 King's University College's Critical Security Studies program to be first in Canada
This fall, King’s University College will be offering a new Critical Security Studies diploma and certificate program, the first of its kind in Canada, allowing students to study such diverse topics as terrorism, war and peace, security and dystopias. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 2, 2019 Jean Vanier Research Centre opens at King's University College
The London Free Press spoke with Dr. Pamela Cushing about the opening of the new Jean Vanier Research Centre at King's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 30, 2019 Cushing: Program casts differences in different light
Dr. Pamela Cushing co-founded the Jean Vanier Research Centre at King’s, which is dedicated to examining and building on Vanier’s work. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 24, 2019 Student Ron Robert featured in the Toronto Star
Ron Robert, a student enrolled in King's Political Science and Disability Studies departments, was featured in Saturday, April 20, 2019 issue of the Toronto Star, discussing how returning to school is helping him in his battle against Alzheimer's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 18, 2019 King's professor, Dr. Jinette Comeau, participates in major study on mental health

The Ontario Child Health Study 2014 has been released, including research by Dr. Jinette Comeau, Sociology professor from King’s, on the prevalence of child and youth mental disorders.
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Apr 17, 2019 Understanding the cultural significance of Notre Dame
Dr. Mark Yenson, Chair of Religious Studies at King's, spoke on CBC's Afternoon Drive about why the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is resonating with people of all faiths. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 12, 2019 King's welcomes Western alumnus as new principal
The Western Gazette writes about Dr. Malloy's visit to King's on April 8. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 11, 2019 Mayor to elaborate on jobs task force

Prior to Mayor Ed Holder's elaborating on his plans for a "London Jobs Now" task force, Don Kerr, a professor in King's Department of Sociology, calls for collaboration to improve employment rates in London.
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Apr 5, 2019 Dr. Pamela Cushing has been honoured as the recipient of the Tanis Doe Award for Canadian Disability Study and Culture.

The annual award is presented by the Canadian Disability Studies Assocation.
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Apr 4, 2019 Media coverage on Dr. David C. Malloy
Various media channels covering news on King's Principal-elect, Dr. David C. Malloy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 29, 2019 Ontario needs a minimum income floor

Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Professor of the King’s School of Social Work, and alumnus David Knezevic, BSW '17 and MSW '18, have written an editorial that appeared in the Toronto Star about the impact of the lowering of Canada’s poverty line.
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