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Jan 24, 2023 Dr. Harris discusses impact of loss of ashes in CBC News story

In a CBC news story about a woman's ashes being lost in a Canada Post vehicle fire, Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, discusses the impact of such a loss. "Ashes are the last tangible representation of the person we lost," Dr. Harris says.
Jan 23, 2023 London-area sees dramatic employment rate turnaround
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, and Kapil Lakhotia BA '02 (Economics), King's Chair of the Board of Directors, respond to news that London has posted the greatest increase of any Ontario metro area in the employment rate of people in their prime working years.
Jan 13, 2023 Dr. Kerr on London's continued population boom
London's population expanded by an additional three percent in 2022. Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the reasons behind this growth, including international migration, in a London Free Press article.
Jan 12, 2023 Dr. Preston calls for immediate changes to London's paratransit system
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, is one of several advocates discussing the issues with London's paratransit system and calling for immediate changes in a CBC article.
Jan 6, 2023 Mustangs scale new heights in the 2022 fall season
King's student-athletes, including Keon Edwards and Daniel Valente, Jr., are highlighted in a Western News story chronicling the success that Western Mustangs teams and athletes had over the past season.
Jan 4, 2023 Dr. Tom Cull named to mayor's New Year's honour list
Dr. Tom Cull, who has taught Creative Writing at King's, was one of 14 Londoners named to Mayor Josh Morgan's New Year's List, which acknowledges the achievements of Londoners in various areas. Dr. Cull was named to the list in the environment category.
Dec 8, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks to London Free Press about decline in skilled trades

In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the reasons and ramifications of recent census findings that the number of people in skilled trades is declining.
Dec 8, 2022 Dr. Tieku discusses need for African strategy with the Hill Times

In an article for the Hill Times, Dr. Thomas Tieku, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, says Canada needs a strategic and systematic approach to Africa but "it is a policy that should have been crafted yesterday."
Dec 5, 2022 Dr. Webster discusses Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy
Dr. David Webster, Associate Professor of Human Rights Studies, has written an article, reposted by the London Free Press and National Post, arguing that Canada's new Indo-Pacific strategy is "a welcome return of common sense" but big gaps remain.
Dec 2, 2022 King's featured in photographer's diverse view of London

King's is featured in photographer Richard Bain's new book, Shared Waters: London Listens. The book includes photos and a write-up about King's and a foreword by Leslee White-Eye, a former board member at King's.
Nov 29, 2022 King's alumnus named in London's Twenty in their 20s
Justin Tiseo, BA’16, partner and assistant general manager of East Park Golf Gardens, was named as a recipient in Business London's Twenty in their 20s awards, as covered by Western News.
Nov 18, 2022 Dr Newman: Council needs to walk the walk with diversity and inclusion

Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, offered her views to a London Free Press article covering London city council's nixing its own vote in order to add more gender diversity to the public library board.
Nov 17, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks world population numbers on 980 CFPL
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, appeared on 980 CFPL to talk to Mike Stubbs on London Live about the world population reaching eight billion and what it means.
Nov 15, 2022 Dr. Dean discusses impact of immigration targets on labour, housing
In an article in The Cord, Dr. Jason Dean, Assistant Professor of Economics in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, talks about the impact immigration targets could have on labour shortages and housing prices.
Nov 8, 2022 Dr. Harris explains Thanatology and death literacy to CBC

Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, was interviewed as part of a documentary about the language we use to refer to death and dying that aired on CBC's Tapestry with Mary Hynes. (Dr. Harris begins at the 11:12 mark.)
Oct 28, 2022 Dr. Chau offers reasons behind religious shifts
The latest census data shows a decline in the number of Londoners who identify as Christians. Dr. Carolyn Chau, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, used her expertise to discuss the reasons behind this decline in a London Free Press article.
Oct 26, 2022 King's course shows economics does seek meaning
Dr. Jafar El Armali, Lecturer of Economics in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, talked to the Catholic Register about a new course that aligns with Pope Francis' economic outlook and "seeks to teach economics in a way that the theories of markets, labour and price mechanisms are not divorced from reality."
Oct 26, 2022 Dr. Kerr talks London's immigration boom to Free Press
In an article in the London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, examines new census data that shows the number of newcomers settling in the London area over the past five years growing by more than 70 per cent.