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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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