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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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Sep 14, 2018
Inspiring and inspired mature student and advocate for Living with Alzheimer's
Ron Robert has come to King’s to take political science and disability studies, two subjects of great personal interest to him.
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Sep 13, 2018
Welcoming students to the department of Interdisciplinary Programs
Department of Interdisciplinary Programs held their first student welcome event.
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Sep 11, 2018
King's Professor: 'Me' attitude toward government limits accessibility
Dr. Jeff Preston, Professor of Disability Studies, has written an op-ed piece, published in The London Free Press, that argues "(i)f a program or service does not appear to benefit us directly, we dub it a waste of time and money. We’ve shifted from a government for the people to a government for 'me.'" Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 7, 2018
Research Recognized
Four members of the King’s community win Highly Commended designation by The Undergraduate Awards.
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Aug 29, 2018
King's professor calls home improvement funding a "welcomed change"
Dr. Jeff Preston, Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the London Free Press about the Ontario Renovates program, which provides loans for home repairs to low-to-moderate income seniors and people with disabilities.
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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