Disability Studies News - King's University College

Apr 6, 2018 King's student selected to speak at peace conference
A fourth year Social Justice and Peace Studies and Disability Studies student has been selected to present at the 2018 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 5, 2018 MPP chats with Disability Studies students
The Honourable Tracy MacCharles addressed students in DS3311 via Skype. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 13, 2018 Dr. Jeff Preston delivers keynote address at staff conference
Disability Studies Professor, Dr. Jeff Preston, presented to Motion Specialties staff and management about the ways perceptions of normalcy impact service delivery. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 12, 2018 Disability Studies students work with people with intellectual disabilities
A new Disability Studies course allows students to use their lived experience to identify limits to DS models as they learn with and from disabled participants. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 12, 2018 King's students on Mustangs' squash team celebrate victory
The Men's squash team (which includes 5 King's students) captured their 35th consecutive OUA Championship on Sunday afternoon. The Women's team brought home bronze. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 11, 2018 King's wrestlers earn bronze medals

King’s students, Caleb Rutner and Michalia Walls, each brought home bronze medals from the OUA Wrestling Championships.
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Feb 7, 2018 King's Disability Studies major wins Silver at OUA Championships
Nathan Lethbridge (Major in Disability Studies) and 3 other Mustangs win Silver for the 200m Freestyle Relay at OUA Championships. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 5, 2018 King's Dance Company is here!

The newest club on campus is the King’s Dance Company. Auditions happen this week.

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Nov 24, 2017 New cafe gets a name

The winning name for the fairtrade café in the Student Life Centre has been chosen.
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Nov 17, 2017 Disability Studies students visit field site

Students in the “Exploring Disability” course examine how a London business has worked to accommodate an employee with a disability.
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Oct 30, 2017 Mustangs Women's Softball takes 8th consecutive Provincial Championship

Congratulations to King’s student-athletes, Kristen Pearn and Rachelle Washkevich, for their championship win.
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Jul 6, 2017 King's professor joins CBC London Morning panel to debate backyard chickens

Dr. Jeff Preston, assistant professor in Disability Studies, at King's University College was one of three panelists on CBC Radio’s new morning show.
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Jun 12, 2017 Disability Studies professor remembers advocate Lynne Swanson
Disabilities Studies professor Jeff Preston shares his memories of Lynne Swanson. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 13, 2017 Disability Studies student athlete named Ontario University Athletics Player of the Year
Congratulations to volleyball student athlete Kelsey Veltman on being named OUA Player of the Year for the third time in a row. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 17, 2017 3rd year Disability Studies student named OUA West Division Player of the Year
King’s student athlete Kelsey Veltman named OUA West Division Player of the Year and U SPORTS All-Canadian for women’s volleyball. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 16, 2016 King's student, Andrew Martin featured in London's SportsXpress Magazine
Martin, who is beginning his second year at King's, is studying Childhood and Social Institutions and Disability Studies. He is competing with the varsity track and field team. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 3, 2016 King's Professor invited as keynote speaker at L'Arche's London Gala
Dr. Pamela Cushing, Professor of Disibility Studies at King's, delivered the keynote address at L'Arche London's annual Gala on Friday, February 26, 2016. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 11, 2016 Disability Studies professor to appear on TVO's The Agenda
Dr. Pamela Cushing will join The Agenda's Steve Paiken tonight to discuss the inclusivity of disabled peoples in the workplace. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 9, 2015 Cripcuts film festival: Tangled Art + Disability in collaboration with King's Disability Studies program

Cripcuts, which was screened at King’s University College on Nov. 26, was presented by Tangled Art + Disability in collaboration with King’s Disability Studies program and VibraFusionLab.
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Jun 1, 2015 King's Professor Dr. Pamela Cushing attends Templeton Prize ceremony, awarded to Jean Vanier, in London, U.K.
King’s Professor, Dr. Pamela Cushing had the honor of attending the Templeton Prize ceremony in London, England on May 18th, 2015. Facebook Twitter Linkedin