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Mar 15, 2024 Dr. Lozanski talks about food security and the importance of building relationships
Dr. Kristin Lozanski, Associate Professor of Sociology, talked to The Catholic Register about her research on Jamaicans who participate in Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), and the effects on the food security of both Canada and Jamaica.
Mar 14, 2024 Dr. Ventresa receives funding from Cushwa Center

Dr. Robert Ventresca ‘93, Interim Vice-President Academic Dean (VPAD), has received a Peter R. D’Agostino Research Travel Grant for his research on “American Catholics, Papal Humanitarianism and Displaced Children after World War Two and the Holocaust."
Mar 12, 2024 As conflicts rage, professor says, 'we need new ways to tell our stories'

An article in Stratford Today discusses a talk given by Dr. Allyson Larkin, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Social Justice & Peace Studies, at Conflict: A Women’s Perspective, the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Stratford's International Women's Day event and how the experience of her students influenced it.
Mar 11, 2024 Dr. Kerr discusses facts behind working-age figures
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, gave his insight into a London Free Press article about Statistics Canada figures that announce London's working-age population crossing the 500,000 mark. Dr. Kerr argues the population is growing rapidly while the number of people employed has stabilized.
Mar 7, 2024 Western profs use Universal Design for Learning principles to make classes more accessible

A Western Gazette article about how Universal Design for Learning makes content more flexible and accessible to accommodate the needs of all students featured Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, and several King's students and alumni.
Mar 4, 2024 Dr. Gemson discusses move to cashless society
In an article for The Catholic Register about the move toward a cashless society, Dr. Josephine Gemson, Associate Professor of the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM), provided expert commentary on the positives and negatives of such a move and how the public would accept such a new system.
Mar 4, 2024 Dr. Michalski and students on Rogers TV to discuss study
Dr. Joseph Michalski, Professor of Sociology and King's Research Excellence Chair, and two of his Research Assistants, King's students Kyra Patterson and Alex Pedda, appeared on the February 29, 2024 episode of Rogers TV's LdnOnt program to discuss their study on domestic violence, Couples and Conflict Resolution Strategies.
Feb 16, 2024 Dr. Sanders shares research on adversity and school discipline
Dr. Jane Sanders, Assistant Professor in King's School of Social Work, says that additional research and attention is needed — particularly in Canada — to provide schools with evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally attuned approaches to school discipline, in an article in The Conversation.
Feb 12, 2024 Dr, Newman comments on Ingersoll's new electronic feedback system

Dr. Jacquie Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, shares her insights on FlashVote, Ingersoll's new electronic voting platform that enables residents to vote on local matters from infrastructure projects to community events.
Feb 9, 2024 Dr. Fairbairn discusses comments by police chief with CTV
Dr. Jordan Fairbairn, Associate Professor of Sociology, spoke to CTV News, sharing her expertise regarding comments made by London Police Chief Thai Truong during a press conference about the sexual assault case against five former players of the 2018 world junior hockey team.
Feb 7, 2024 Dr. Graham Broad appears on podcast about new book
Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor of History, appeared on the Champlain Society's Witness to Yesterday podcast to discuss his new book, Part of Life Itself: The War Diary of Lieutenant Leslie Howard Miller, CEF, about the military service of a First World War soldier.
Feb 6, 2024 Dr. Preston's writing regarding Air Canada's accessibility issues cited by alumnus
In a Canadian Press article about Air Canada's accessibility services, Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos '04, cited Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, who stated the airline may have an up-to-date accessibility framework but it hasn't been adequately implemented.
Feb 6, 2024 Dr. Bikos speaks to CBC about new police budget
Dr. Lesley Bikos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology / Criminology, spoke to CBC London Morning with Andrew Brown about the new police budget, and gave her thoughts on whether an increase to the budget will make London a safer city.
Feb 2, 2024 Dr. Malloy talks to the Catholic Register about International student cap

In an article for The Catholic Register, King's President Dr. David Malloy discusses the possible implications of an intake cap on international student permits, noting "postsecondary institutes are enhanced by the quality of the interactions between international and domestic students.”
Feb 1, 2024 Dr. Kerr provides background on low fertility rate stats
Dr. Don Kerr has contributed his expertise to several news outlets in the wake of a Statistics Canada report showing Canada's fertility rate has hit its lowest level since data began being collected more than a century ago.
Jan 23, 2024 Dr. Sandu talks about Sarah Bernhardt's first tour in America
In an article on Project Muse, Dr. Corina Sandu, Associate Professor in the Department of French, focuses on the transatlantic media discourse about French stage actress and international star Sarah Bernhardt during her first American tour in 1880–81.
Jan 23, 2024 Homeless crisis spurs King's initiative expansion
An article in the Catholic Register focuses on how, in the midst of a rising homeless crisis, King’s Community Support Centre has expanded its program to ensure it can continue to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in our community.
Jan 22, 2024 Dr. Kerr discusses economic effects on Canada's birth rate
In a Global News article comparing Canada's parental benefits to those in France, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, contributes his knowledge on the effect that inflation, a housing crisis and other financial pressures are having on Canada's birth rate.