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McOuat nominated for SSHRC prize

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has recently nominated Gordon McOuat, professor at King’s and director of the Situating Science program, as a finalist for the Impact Award in the council’s Partnership Award category. Situating Science provided workshops, conferences and lecture series for students and scholars across the country, creating opportunities for historians, […]

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BRIEF: Journalism rep disqualification

On October 8, lone candidate Meagan Campbell was disqualified from the race for King’s Students’ Union journalism representative. The elections committee requires all candidates to stop campaigning at 11:59 pm before polling days, and for the appropriate forms and paperwork to be filled out and handed in. Her disqualification was a matter of missing paperwork. […]

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BRIEF: KSU councillor election speeches

With five councillor positions up for grabs, the Wardroom was bustling with enthusiastic candidates. If you couldn’t make it to the KSU councillor speeches, here’s what you missed. Voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Wednesday and Thursday in front of Prince Hall. A valid King’s ID card is required to […]

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Awaiting advice to get King's out of the red

The Long-Term Financial Strategy Task Force at King’s has been designed to create ways to get the university out of its current financial state. With a $1.1 million deficit and a debt of about $5 million, a report with recommendations couldn’t come any sooner. And on Oct. 9 it will be released to the public. […]

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A HOST of opportunities

The History of Science and Technology program has come into money, receiving over $222,000 for summer and scholastic programs.

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Interim J-School director garners Libris nomination

Journalism professor Stephen Kimber gains a Libris nomination for his book on the Cuban Five.

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King’s graduate Ryan Hemsworth gets Juno nomination

King’s BJH graduate and Pokémon enthusiast Ryan Hemsworth has received a Juno nomination for best electronic album. Hemsworth grew up in Halifax and graduated from King’s in 2012.

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School of Journalism website gets hacked

If you logged onto the University of King’s College journalism website on Oct. 19, you may have came across a matrix style scrolling text along with two red, animated eyes glaring back at you.

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Journalists who broke robocall scandal talk strategy at King's

The duo spoke about how a small pattern in phone records led to an investigation into the federal Conservative party for election fraud.

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Prize-winning author speaks at annual lecture

Michael Ondaatje explored the affect of literature on society and other forms of art during the Alex Fountain Memorial Lecture on Nov. 14.