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Sep 13, 2022 Dr. Webster discusses future of Commonwealth under King Charles III
Dr. David Webster, Associate Professor of History, appeared on NPR to talk about the future of the Commonwealth under King Charles III. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 13, 2022 King's grad named Kitchener's first Indigenous artist-in-residence
Indigenous photographer and King's grad Bangishimo Johnston, '13 has been named this year’s City of Kitchener artist-in-residence. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 9, 2022 Dr. Kerr discusses impact of influx of new Canadians
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, analyzes the demographic changes that could occur in London as Statistics Canada predicts the influx of new Canadians and their children will drive the country’s population growth during the next two decades. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 9, 2022 Shawna Lewkowitz stresses importance of electing women and racialized candidates
Shawna Lewkowitz, Lecturer of Social Justice and Peace Studies, spoke to the London Free Press, about the increase in women running for London city council in the upcoming election but stressed the importance of also electing women and racialized candidates. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 7, 2022 Residence students appreciate support for OWeek
King's students living in residence expressed their appreciation for the safety measures in place for OWeek, including education and training, as part of an article in the London Free Press. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 7, 2022 Student turns passion for cars into successful repair, sales business
Western News has published a profile on King's Political Science student Nour Habliza, focusing on his auto sales and repair business and desire to attend law school. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 6, 2022 King's student-athletes among Mustangs in action this summer
King's student-athletes, Shona Branton (swimming) and Gavin Eldridge (wrestling), were featured in a wrap-up of summer exploits by Western Mustangs, posted to the Western News website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 6, 2022 Dr. Kerr: Cost of living perhaps behind B.C.'s low fertility rate
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, spoke to CBC Radio Vancouver about how the high cost of living may be deterring women from starting families in British Columbia, which has the lowest fertility rate of any province in Canada. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 29, 2022 Dr. Meek speaks to CBC regarding conspiracy theory involving London cricket plant
Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, contributed her expertise on conspiracies to a CBC article about a London-based cricket factory that finds itself at the heart of an international conspiracy theory. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 19, 2022 Dr. Newman discusses reasons for, and impact of, fewer municipal election candidates
There are fewer candidates in this October's municipal election than in the past. In speaking with AM 980, Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, suggests the stress of being in public view and financial concerns may play a role and that less competition will impact communities. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 12, 2022 Dr. Don Kerr explains how Canada became an immigrant powerhouse
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, was featured in Nikkei News, one of Japan's top news sources, explaining how Canada's immigration system changed in the 1960s and 1970s and how the country became a culturally diverse immigrant society. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 11, 2022 King's alumnus has award-winning play premiering at Palace Theatre
King’s alumnus Sean Brennan '08, has one of six plays included in London Community Players’ new season. Brennan’s Finding Hyde won a Brickenden Award for best original script in April and will premiere at the Palace Theatre Arts Commons. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 28, 2022 Psychology professor discusses how perception of tattoos are changing in the workplace
"Perhaps tattoos are not as detrimental and they once seemed," says Assistant Psychology Professor Alexandra Zidenburg. Professor Zidenburg speaks to London Morning on CBC Radio on the perception of tattoos in the workplace. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 26, 2022 'Substantial but disappointing': Local Indigenous communities reflect on Pope Francis' apology
Sharing the voices of Sean Hoogterp of the Walpole Island First Nation, Bkejwanong Territory and Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator for King’s, and Liz Akiwenzie, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper on the papal apology. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 24, 2022 Dr. Ventresca discusses what Pope Francis brings to reconciliation in Canada
As Pope Francis arrives in Canada, Dr. Robert Ventresca, Interim Academic Dean and papal scholar, discusses in a Toronto Star article if the pope will renounce a C15th Doctrine of Discovery used as the legal basis to colonize territories inhabited by non-Christians. “Popes are keepers of an office that is very, very slow to change,” says Dr. Ventresca. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 19, 2022 Dr. Csiernik talks about the stigma of addiction
Dr. Rick Csiernik, Professor in the School of Social Work, appeared on Rogers TV's Invisible: Breaking Through the Stigma of Addiction to discuss how addiction and substance use affects all areas of society. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 14, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks to Free Press regarding income growth and disparity
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, told the London Free Press that while the number of Londoners earning less than $20,000 a year dropped between 2015 and 2020, income inequality will increase without government support. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 14, 2022 Dr. Meek: Search for easy COVID answers turns to conspiracy theories on lab leaks
In an article about lab leaks on OpenMind.org, Dr. Alison Meek, Associate Professor of History, discusses how people wanting "easy answers to complex questions" about topics like COVID, turn to conspiracy theories, especially if governments aren't transparent about lab leaks. Facebook Twitter Linkedin