In a fall season rich with author book events, a string of evenings across the country will stand out because of an author’s absence—and the King’s MFA community that has gathered to ensure he and his book are not forgotten. David Pate’s, MFA’23, book The Worst Songs in the World: The Terrible Truth About National…
Each month, we ask a member of faculty to tell us about one book that played an outsized role in making them who they are today. For our first Words to Live By of the 2024-25 academic year, we chat with Michael Bennett, Assistant Professor, Contemporary Studies and FYP, about the impact of one particular…
Anyone who’s arrived on the King’s campus for the first day of class knows the feeling of trepidation, of anticipation. Lingering summer heat on the “mini quad” in Willwerth Garden, long fingers of grass swaying in the wind, quiet murmurs among clusters of chatting students. The air electric with potential. That was certainly how I…
Women’s Soccer - One win and one loss as team battles injuries UKC’s women’s soccer came away from last week's action with one win and one loss. On Wednesday, the Blue Devils took on Halifax rivals, Mount Saint Vincent at Mainland Commons. With the Blue Devils missing several key players, particularly on their backline, they…
Women’s Soccer: Team Starts Season with Four Points After Opening Doubleheader The Blue Devils Women’s Soccer team kicked off their 2024 season with a solid start, securing four points over the opening weekend. In their first match against the Saint Thomas Tommies, the Blue Devils battled through a tense, scoreless first half despite controlling much…
King’s is proud to introduce Dr. Harvey Amani Whitfield as the inaugural appointee to the Centennial Carnegie Chair in the History of Slavery in Canada at Dalhousie and King’s. The Chair was created in 2023 to mark the 100th anniversary celebration of King’s and Dalhousie’s association. It will advance important scholarship worldwide, contribute to the…
Last year, the Blue Devils women’s basketball team brought home their first Atlantic Canadian Athletics Association (ACAA) championship in twenty years. Chris Holland, the new Head Coach of Women’s Basketball, is coming in on a high note. He’s taking over a strong program and is confident in taking his players to the next level. In…
Women's Rugby 7s comes to Kings! Under the guidance of first year Head Coach Eilish Redshaw, the UKC Women’s Rugby team will take on a new challenge: rugby sevens. The Blue Devils, along with Dalhousie (Halifax and Agricultural campuses) and University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNBSJ), will take part in the inaugural season. The…
From August 7–10, dozens of academics from around the world traveled to King’s campus for the Circulating Knowledge: 20 Years On conference. During those four days, scholars attended presentations, conversed and socialized at an event that was brought together by the herculean effort of the organizing staff and faculty—in particular, Megan Krempa, BA(Hons)’22, Associate Professor…
