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Jun 24, 2022
2021-2022 Board of Directors' gold medal award winners
King's celebrates academic excellence by bestowing the 2021-2022 Board of Directors’ Gold Medal Awards on 13 deserving graduates of the Class of 2022. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 5, 2022
The Walrus podcast talks about King's Thanatology program
In the Walrus podcast, writer David Swick talks about his fascination with King's degree program in Thanatology—the study of death—and by the students who feel compelled to dive deep into what is often a taboo subject. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 18, 2022
The Walrus looks at King's Thanatology department
The Walrus has published an in-depth article about King's Thanatology department, the only such program in Canada, looking at why people are drawn to the subject of grief, dying and loss. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 2, 2022
Flashback: Alumna Sara Villani now Olympian
Sara Villani, BA ’19 (Psychology and Thanatology) is representing Canada in the 2022 Beijing Olympics in the bobsleigh event. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 28, 2022
Virtual recruiting sessions help you plan your future at King's
Our upcoming virtual recruitment events, focusing on topics from admission requirements to the student experience, will show you how King’s can become your place to be and a place to become. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Oct 26, 2021
Dr. Darcy Harris talks trend of medically assisted deaths at funeral homes
In a CBC News article, Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, says the trend of funeral homes offering rooms for medically assisted deaths makes sense. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 1, 2021
Homecoming is upcoming
Members of the King’s Alumni family will gather virtually on September 23-26 for a variety of events as part of Homecoming 2021.
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Jul 23, 2021
Dr. Harris: How COVID-related grief will affect reconnections
Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, appeared on an episode of 610 CKTB's Life Unscripted to discuss how COVID-related grief will affect people as they start to begin reconnecting with family, friends and work colleagues. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jul 15, 2021
Dr. Darcy Harris talks about COVID-19 grief even as restrictions ease
In an article in The Globe and Mail, Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, talks about how, even as pandemic restrictions are easing in Ontario, people continue to experience grief caused by COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 29, 2021
King's TikTok case study wins 2nd Communications Award
A communication case study, which launched the King’s TikTok account, has received a Virtuoso Award of Excellence from International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Virtuoso Awards, London chapter. It previously won a Silver Pinnacle Award from the Canadian Public Relations Society, Hamilton Chapter.
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May 10, 2021
Dr. Harris on dealing with loss on Mother's Day
Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, appeared on CBC's Afternoon Drive with Chris dela Torre to discuss coping methods for those experiencing feelings of grief and loss on Mother's Day. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 25, 2021
Sara Villani – from one track to another
King’s alumna Sara Villani’19 is busy preparing as a member of the Canadian Senior Bobsleigh Team for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 23, 2021
Incorporating work-integrated learning at King's
Despite studying and work from home, King’s students have continued to incorporate work-integrated learning during COVID-19, benefitting the university and community as a whole.
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Mar 17, 2021
Thanatology professor discusses grief in a year like no other
Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor of Thanatology, is quoted about how people are grieving "the loss of living our lives" in an article in the Christian Science Monitor about how COVID-19 has summoned unsuspected strengths across cultures. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 22, 2021
Harris: Canadians experiencing collective grief during COVID-19
Professor Darcy Harris of Thanatology was featured on CBC radio's Cross Country Checkup, discussing how Canadians are grieving the loss of their lives and the way our lives have been, in addition to death and illness, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Gorman on grief, death and dying during a pandemic
Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor of Thanatology, appeared on CBC's London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen to discuss the reality of death and the process of grieving during a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 4, 2020
Choose your major and choose your future at King's
The Choose Your Major event will be held virtually on December 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 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 -
Oct 23, 2020
New video series discusses COVID-19 from a Catholic viewpoint
A new series of videos from the Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought discusses three key Catholic themes of hope, resiliency, and mortality and what they mean when dealing with a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 24, 2020
Thanatology professor discusses importance of celebrating grads
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, discusses the importance of celebrating graduates who have missed out on traditional graduations due to COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 23, 2020
Thanatology lecturer discusses grief and changing funeral rules
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Sherry Smith, Lecturer of Thanatology, discusses how changing rules for funerals have shifted the way we grieve during COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 16, 2020
Gold medal recipients of the Class of 2020
King’s celebrates academic excellence by bestowing Gold Medal Awards on 12 deserving graduates of the Class of 2020. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 15, 2020
Thanatology professor speaks about COVID-19 graduations
Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, is quoted in "Diplomas Under duress," an article in the Winnipeg Free Press about how families and friends can support Grade 12 students who have missed out on graduations because of COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 8, 2020
Dr. Sherry Smith discusses grief in a time of pandemic
Dr. Sherry Smith, Lecturer of Thanatology at King's, discusses how people's ability to properly express grief has changed with the absence of meaningful rituals due to COVID-19 as part of an article on Toronto.com. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 26, 2020
King's alumni seeks to create grief education curriculum
Matthew Simmons ’17, seeks to break the stigma around death and loss in general by creating a grief education curriculum for Ontario secondary schools. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 22, 2020
Thanatology professor discusses grief during COVID-19
Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor of Thanatology, was quoted in an article from the Catholic News Service, about how grieving has changed for those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 20, 2020
Support youth mourning their missed milestones
In an article in Western News, Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, discusses how parents can help children cope with the loss of expectations, celebrations and friendships because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 11, 2020
Rome trip brings Religious Studies to life
Religious Studies experiential learning trip to Rome allows students to see first-hand what they have been studying. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 10, 2020
Thanatology professor interviewed about helping youth understand loss
In the wake of the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, Dr. Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, was interviewed by thestar.com about helping youth understand grief and loss. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 6, 2019
Remember 30: Power of grieving
Carrie Arnold, Assistant Professor of Thanatology, has written an article for Western News, about the power of grieving and the consequences when we do not, on the 30th anniversary of the École Polytechnique de Montréal shootings. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 28, 2019
Thanatology student receives award from Bereavement Ontario Network
Michaeline Falla, fourth-year Thanatology student, was recently awarded the John D. Morgan Memorial Student Conference Scholarship award from the Bereavement Ontario Network.
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Oct 23, 2019
Congratulations New Alumni
Autumn 2019 Convocation was held on October 24, 2019 at Alumni Hall.
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Aug 14, 2019
Stating their case to the Prime Minister
King’s students had a chance to discuss increased funding for childhood cancer research with Prime Minister Trudeau.
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May 27, 2019
Memorial tattoos help people cope with loss
Dr. Eunice Gorman of King's Thanatology department is quoted in an article on FM 106.9's website about people getting tattoos as a way to cope with the loss of a loved one. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 5, 2019
King's student-athletes receive medals for track and field
King’s track and field students receive medals in U Sports tournament. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
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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Feb 4, 2019
Awards and bursaries have positive impact on students
$125,000 in awards and bursaries were bestowed upon students during the Student Awards Ceremony, held on January 24, 2019. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 23, 2019
Being present in our lives: the Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture 2019
Dr. Carrie Arnold will speak on being present in our own lives as part of the 7th Annual Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture.
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Jan 22, 2019
Coping with mortality
Professor Linda Goldman of the King's Thanatology department has written an article for The Kids' Cancer Project entitled "Adults can help children cope with death by understanding how they process it." Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 16, 2018
Could green burials be in London's future?
A presentation on Green/Natural Burials discussed ecologically-friendly burials to a good turnout from the community.
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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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Aug 15, 2018
King's receives praise for conference
King’s College hosted the 30th meeting of the International Working Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement in June 2018 and received high praise for the organization and planning of the meeting.
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Aug 9, 2018
Thanatology graduate advocates safe injection sites
Deana Ruston '17 starts an online petition supporting supervised injection sites to prevent deaths. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 29, 2018
Thanatology classes at King's inspire student to write a play
Student’s Thanatology research at King’s leads to a play, “Living Will”, which is being produced at the Toronto Fringe. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 8, 2018
King's student will receive funding to pursue her Olympic dreams
Track and Field student-athlete, Sara Villani, beats out thousands of athletes to win RBC Training Ground Toronto. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 7, 2018
Professors in Social Work and Thanatology receive annual teaching award
Congratulations to Dr. Rick Csiernik and Dr. Carrie Arnold who are the recipients of the King’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 23, 2018
King's Thanatology students bring Death Café to London high school
A group of five Thanatology students talked to students at H.B. Beal SS about their unique field of study: death and bereavement. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 8, 2018
Celebrating Undergraduate Student Research
The King's Undergraduate Research Conference and the King's Undergraduate Research Journal are both examples of great student success on campus. 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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Jan 25, 2018
Thanatology student is guest on CBC Radio
Thanatology student, Susan Memedovich, is guest on Cross Country Checkup, CBC Radio, on the topic of Britain’s appointment of a Minister for Loneliness.
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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 3, 2017
Londoners graduate from Liberal Arts 101
Graduation ceremony was held for 29 Liberal Arts 101 program on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jul 13, 2017
King's celebrates 2017 Alumni Awards winners
King’s University College is proud to welcome home two outstanding alumni, Edward Struzik ‘77 and Nicole Turner ’16, both recipients of the 2017 Alumni Awards. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 19, 2017
Thanatology student overcomes obstacles to graduate
Thanatology graduate, Deana Ruston speaks with CTV news about the obstacles she overcame to graduate.
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Apr 17, 2017
Thanatology student participates in Vimy 100th memorial
Vimy Ridge was remembered as a solemn crowd gathered beside the military gravestones at London’s Woodland Cemetery. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 28, 2017
King's student, Rebeca Sousa, candidate for London Youth Advisory Council-Western representative
Learn more about Rebeca Sousa’s platform.
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Jan 18, 2017
King's Thanatology Professor and student to be honoured at the Association for Death Education and Counseling Conference
Professor Carrie Arnold and Mark Shelvock will receive their awards at the conference in Portland, Oregon. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 2, 2016
King's Thanatology graduate helps restore tombstones
Kate Schumacher discusses her role in restoring tombstones in Woodland Cemetery. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 15, 2016
King's Thanatology certificate graduate leaves no stone unturned
Kate Schumacher recently completed a Thanatology certificate at King’s and helped restore tombstones at Woodland Cemetery as part of a project funded by Canada Summer Jobs. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 13, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Harris for receiving the Robert Fulton Center for Death Education and Bioethics Founder's Award
King’s Thanatology professor, Dr. Harris, receives award for her work in death, dying, and bereavement education. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 5, 2016
King's Death Café Featured in The Gazette
Mark Shelvock discusses what Death Cafés are and how popular they're becoming. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 31, 2016
Students host Death Cafe and celebrate awareness of Death
The Than Clan is hosting a Death Cafe, Thursday, March 31, creating a safe space for people to have discussions about all aspects of death and dying. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 5, 2016
King's community celebrates Scholarly Monographs
King's celebrates its faculty's scholarly monographs of 2014 - 2015. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 18, 2015
Dr. Darcy Harris accepted as member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Congratulations to Dr. Darcy Harris, Associate Professor/Thanatology Coordinator at King's, who has been accepted as a member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement (IWGDDB).
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Jan 29, 2015
King's welcomes Thanatology Club to campus
Than Clan, the new academic club at King's, hopes to create a supportive social learning environment for students to discuss the topic of Thanatology.
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