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Nov 21, 2019
King's student Ron Robert speaks to Schulich class
King’s student Ron Robert spoke to students in the Geriatric Interest Group at the Schulich School of Medicine at Western about his life before and after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
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Nov 7, 2019
King's professor receives SSHRC grant for Vanier research
Dr. Pamela Cushing, of King’s Disability Studies and Jean Vanier Research Centre, has received a SSHRC Grant. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 6, 2019
King's student represents Canada in 2019 Parapan American Games.
Congratulations to Madison Wilson-Walker, who represented Canada in the recent 2019 Parapan American Games in Peru. She placed second in the long jump competition and fourth in the 100m sprint. She is now off to Dubai to complete in the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 9, 2019
Dr. Preston named to 2019 London North Centre Honour Roll
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King's, named to the London North Centre Honour Roll, announced by London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos, '04. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 29, 2019
Disability professor encourages involvement in accessible transit survey
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King's, offers his thoughts on a new survey from the City of London regarding accessible vehicles for hire in an article on the Global News website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 19, 2019
Dr. Preston discusses different ways of thinking about accessibility
Dr. Jeff Preston presented on “The Accessible Experience & Universal Design for Learning,” as part of a Lunch and Learn at Western University. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 13, 2019
Representing King's in Italy
Kelsey Veltman, former King’s student-athlete, represented Canada at the FISU Summer Universiade and has signed to play professional volleyball in Italy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 13, 2019
King's Disability Studies professor provides commentary on proposed plastic ban
Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies has spoken to area media about how the complex issue of the proposed ban of single-use plastics could impact those with disabilities.
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Jun 6, 2019
King's Disability Studies research presented at new workshop in Windsor
Three King’s professors presented at the inaugural Southwestern Ontario Disability Scholars Workshop. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 4, 2019
Dr. Cushing receives national award
Dr. Pamela Cushing received the CDSA-ACEH Tanis Doe Award for Canadian Disability Study and Culture. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 3, 2019
King's student-athlete heading to Summer Universiade
The Western Mustangs' website has posted a story about the upcoming Summer Universiade, an international university sports and cultural event. Kelsey Veltman, who will graduate at the upcoming Spring Convocation with a Major in Disability Studies, will be representing Canada in volleyball. 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 12, 2019
Giving to the United Way
King’s presented a cheque of over $25,000 to United Way Elgin Middlesex.
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Apr 5, 2019
An award-winning night for King's student-athletes at the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala
As part of the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala, held on April 2, 2019 King’s student-athletes receive team MVP awards, Purple Blanket, and F.W.P. Jones Trophy.
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Jan 24, 2019
Student making headlines as Alzheimer's spokesperson
Ron Robert's story of going back to school at King's and working with the Alzheimer Society of Canada as part of a national campaign has been picked up by many local and area media outlets. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 11, 2019
Classroom helps student recover past, fight future
King's student Ron Robert discusses his past as a journalist and his present, going back to school and being an advocate for those living with Alzheimer's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 22, 2018
Jesse's Journey hits landmark year
Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies appeared on CTV London News, discussing the 20th anniversary and a fundraising landmark for John Davidson’s walk across Canada as part of Jesse’s Journey.
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Nov 12, 2018
Against all odds: the road to patient advocacy
Dr. Jeff Preston, Professor of Disability Studies, was featured in an article of Inside on London Health Sciences Centre's website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 21, 2018
King's well-represented on Regional Winners list at Undergraduate Awards
King’s congratulates Domonic McDonald and Wyatt Merkley,’17, for being named as Regional Winners in the prestigious 2018 Undergraduate Awards based in Ireland.
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