Sometimes, the tumblers just click. They certainly did when King’s humanities student Emily Gilbert met King’s alum Scott Simpson, BA’93, AMC’95. For Gilbert, the result was a summer job that made waves – literally, made waves. But let’s backtrack. Gilbert, a fourth-year student taking a combined honours in philosophy and Contemporary Studies, was looking for…
Dear readers, This recent Guardian article outlines potential NASA missions to send probes to Uranus, the seventh planet from our sun. Uranus lies on its side and is the coldest planet orbiting the sun (despite not being the farthest): these and other unusual aspects render it invaluable for scientists studying the formation of the solar…
On behalf of the University of King’s College, and with the endorsement of King’s Board of Governors and faculty, President William Lahey has signed the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education: Principles, Actions, and Accountabilities, adding King’s to the list of universities and colleges from across Canada that have…
Dalhousie University is asking all King’s alumni, students, faculty and staff to change the password to their university email address. Please note that King’s email addresses are hosted through Dalhousie University and this is a legitimate request. The deadline for faculty and staff to change their passwords has passed. If you did not change your…
In 1978, King’s created Atlantic Canada’s only degree program in journalism. In the four decades since, the School of Journalism has played a leading role in strengthening journalism in Atlantic Canada and beyond. Today, the University of King’s College announces a major development in the school’s growth with the creation of the School of Journalism,…
Pethrona Russell joins the King’s community as part of her long and experienced career in human resources. Prior to this, she worked at the University of the Bahamas, the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security (formerly the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative) and MetroWorks Employment Association, an economic and social development non-profit that helps…
Nova Scotia's own Grayson Walker has put pen to paper for the Blue Devils, joining the men's soccer programs list of blossoming young talent. A stalwart defender, Walker is a product of Farias Soccer Academy (FSA) and a graduate of Sackville High School. Representing FSA in the Metro Senior Men's Soccer League, Grayson netted twice,…
Dear readers, Last month, it was revealed that the wreck of the royal ship The Gloucester (pictured above) was discovered 15 years ago off the coast of Norfolk, England. The ship struck Leman Bank off Yarmouth on May 6, 1682. Among the passengers was James, Duke of York and future king of England. If he…
Women's volleyball has bolstered its roster, signing Kaitlyn Legault of Calgary, Alta. At five feet 11 inches tall, Legault can be deployed as a middle or outside hitter depending on the team's needs and presents a considerable blocking threat at the net. Currently playing for Lions Volleyball Club through Ambrose University, Legault is a key…
