In The News

Jan 22, 2021 Dr. Birnbaum on the complexities and impacts of high-conflict family cases
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor of Childhood and Social Institutions and the School of Social Work, has written an article for the Vanier Institute of the Family website presenting the preliminary findings of a research project, conducted with Dr. Nicholas Bala of Queen's University, aimed to help the family justice system and professionals better respond to high-conflict family cases in Ontario. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 18, 2021 Dr. Kerr discusses pandemic's impact on London's population growth

In an article in The London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, examines how the population growth of the London area has been slowed due to COVID-19's effect on immigration.
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Jan 11, 2021 Dr. Silva: Exploitive college football season draws to close
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Criminology, has co-written an article in The Guardian discussing how COVID-19 has magnified how college football exploits unpaid workers for monetary gain. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 5, 2021 Dr. Malloy says wearing mask is service to community
In an article in the Catholic Register about the impact of Ontario's shutdown, Dr. David Malloy, King's Principal, says by wearing a mask while serving the community, you are protecting the community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 5, 2021 Economics professor's paper on historical coexistence highlighted in National Post
A paper co-written by Dr. Vincent Geloso, Professor of Economics, about the peaceful existence of the Acadians and the Mi'kmaq in the 1700s was highlighted in the National Post. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 21, 2020 Dr. Silva discusses rising calls for college basketball to shut down
Dr. Derek Silva, Assistant Professor of Sociology, has co-written an article for Time Magazine, discussing how men's college basketball coaches in the United States are starting to speak out, questioning why the sport is still being played in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 18, 2020 Dr. Preston says Bill C-7 devalues the disabled.
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the Catholic Register about his issues with Bill C-7, that proclaims medical practitioners must “ensure that the person has been informed of the means available to relieve their suffering." Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 10, 2020 Fr. Michael Bechard named to London North Centre Honour Roll
MP Peter Fragiskatos '04, MP for London North Centre, named Fr. Michael Béchard, Director of the Office of Campus Ministry and the Pastor of Christ the King University Parish to the London North Centre Honour Roll, which pays tribute to citizens in our community who have given back in ways that made the city better. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 9, 2020 Dr. Preston: what are governments doing to help disabled people live?
On an episode of CBC London Morning, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke out against Bill C-7, which would give more Canadians access to medical assisted dying, stating the government should focus on making things easier and more functional for disabled people. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 4, 2020 Social Work faculty discusses changes to religious services

Dr. Laura Beres of the King's School of Social Work discusses how religious services have transformed from traditional public gatherings to providing services online in a The Toronto Star article about the controversy over whether churches should be deemed essential.
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Dec 1, 2020 Faculty discuss social assistance numbers in Free Press article
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Michael Courey of King's Sociology department and co-ordinator of the London Poverty Research Centre at King's and Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier of King's School of Social Work provided analysis of the number of Londoners on social assistance. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 25, 2020 Library books $1M donation
The London Free Press has provided coverage of the $1 million donation to King's Cardinal Carter Library from the estate of Elizabeth Russell, former Chief Librarian. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 24, 2020 MPP Terence Kernaghan recognizes The King's Promise in Legislature
Terence Kernaghan, MPP for London North Centre, recognized the King's Promise in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. "This promise is exactly what London, Ontario students need right now to feel secure in their futures," said Kernaghan. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 16, 2020 Dr. Geloso: Freeing interprovincial trade could boost economy
In an article at WealthProfessional.ca, Dr. Vincent Geloso, Assistant Professor of Economics, discussed how removing barriers to interprovincial trade could create more opportunities for entrepreneurs and put pressure on existing firms to remain competitive and responsive to their customers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 10, 2020 Academica Group: King's launches the King's Promise
The Academic Group has spotlighted the launch of the King's Promise, a new program that guarantees meaningful employment to its graduates within six months of their graduation. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 9, 2020 King's lecturer discusses grief over celebrity deaths
In an article for The Fulcrum, Adam Koenig, Lecturer in Thanatology and Psychology, says it is natural to express grief when a celebrity dies because of the connection we make with them. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 9, 2020 LFP: King's to offer job guarantee to class of 2025
Joe Henry, Dean of Students, spoke to the London Free Press about the launch of the King's Promise, which will offer a job guarantee to students who enrol next year. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 6, 2020 Dr. Larkin discusses handling partisan politics among family members
Dr. Allyson Larkin, Associate Professor of Social Justice and Peace Studies, talked with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC's London Morning about how she uses her expertise to handle partisan politics and political divide in her family. Facebook Twitter Linkedin