King's welcomes new faculty
The King’s University would like to extend a warm welcome to five new professors who will be taking on faculty positions starting this September. These scholars bring a wealth of diverse experiences…
Restoring creation: King’s students lead on climate action and education
Since the beginning of September, students, staff, and faculty with a passion for the environment have been meeting remotely to develop projects that advance the cause of creation care. Initiated by Dr.…
Hope and fear: an Easter devotional on the Gospel of Mark, from Campus Minister Tim Wood
Take a look at the end of Mark’s gospel in your Bible. You will probably find something that says, the earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have verses 9-20 of chapter 16. Should…
Making space, being saved: a reflection from Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning, Micah Centre Program Director
In her recent book Opening Israel’s Scriptures, scholar Ellen Davis notes that the Hebrew word for salvation is rooted in notions of ‘making space.’ In the ancient Hebrew imagination, to ‘save’…
King's plans for resumption of near-normal operations for fall term 2021
While some enhanced health and safety measures are likely to remain in place at the start of term, in-person delivery of courses and extra-curricular opportunities will resume in most cases.
Building community, apart
What do you do when a culture of community is faced with the demands of isolation? King’s got creative. “That’s the approach we took the whole year,” said Megan Viens, Dean of Students. “How…
Pandemics past: a reflection from Dr. Caroline Lieffers, Associate Professor of History
Epidemics and pandemics are terrifying events. They shake up any easy understanding of dominion over nature or the social order. We are made to wait, to acknowledge that time is not our own. And in their…
New names for choral groups reflect commitment to dedication
The King’s University is pleased to introduce new names for its performing choirs. The Community Chorus will become the Alumni and Community Chorus, the Concert Choir has been renamed King’s Cantorum,…
Wait well: a reflection from Dr. Mark Sandle, Professor of History
Waiting. What have you waited a long time for? What are you still waiting for? Who are you still waiting for? I have been thinking about waiting for quite some time now. This has, in part, been prompted…
New interdisciplinary science program approved by Alberta Government
September 2021 will see the introduction of a new program at King’s—Interdisciplinary Science (I.Sci). Approved by the Government of Alberta last fall, this flexible 4-year Bachelor of Science major…
King’s professor recognized for outstanding contributions in chemistry education
The Chemical Institute of Canada and The King’s University are pleased to announce that Dr. Leah Martin-Visscher, Associate Professor of Chemistry, is the 2021 recipient of the Margaret-Ann Armour Award…
Beethoven Project unites singers from afar
This December marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. To celebrate, The King’s University Community Chorus is partnering with the choirs at Concordia University of Edmonton and the University…
Eagles Athletics welcomes new basketball coach
The King’s University is pleased to announce Jay Ouellette as the new Head Coach of their Men’s Basketball program. Jay Ouellette has been an active member of the Basketball community for over 20…
King’s announces continuation of hybrid model for winter 2021 term
King's hybrid model of learning—which includes online courses with optional in-person/on-campus components—will continue into the Winter term, with the first three weeks held entirely online.
King’s announces recipients of 2020 Alumni Achievement Awards
The King’s University Alumni Achievement Awards acknowledge alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their community, career, and the world.
New Centre for Career and Calling to equip students and alumni to pursue a better world
“The King’s Centre for Career and Calling helps students and alumni discern God’s call upon their lives. It equips them to understand themselves, make meaning of their experiences, and explore pathways…
King's welcomes new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion consultant
The King’s University is pleased to welcome Osayi Ogieva as the university's new Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Consultant.
Gratitude, resiliency and hope: a message from President Humphreys
The words that come to mind when I think of The King’s University and our extended community are gratitude, resiliency, and hope. I am so grateful for how we responded to the challenges presented by…
Singing together: technology and Innovation make pandemic choral experiences possible for King’s students
Because of the hard work of King’s Choral Director, Dr. Melanie Turgeon, The King’s University Music program is the only program in Edmonton, and possibly Alberta, conducting choir lessons and rehearsals…
New IT investments support hybrid and online learning at King’s
The King’s University has made significant investments in information technology this fall – part of a larger strategy to ensure students have the option to experience quality in-class learning from…
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King’s student Narayan Ramdhani headed to Commonwealth Games
King’s business student and Eagles athlete Narayan Ramdhani is headed to the Commonwealth Games this July and August in Birmingham, UK. The badminton player, (ranked 288 in the world in men’s singles,…
Ukrainian music expert Dr. Melanie Turgeon named full professor at King’s
With twenty years of research, teaching, and scholarship at The King’s University, not to mention national and international recognition for her work as a highly sought after Ukrainian music expert,…
Reparations with Indigenous neighbours aim of new reciprocity fund at King’s
Moving beyond mere words and land acknowledgements to more tangible action toward healing and reparations with our Indigenous neighbours is the impetus behind a new fund being held by The King’s University.…
Solutions to gender-based violence found in Indigenous knowledge and values
Healing comes through an authentic expression of oneself and their relationship to traditions and community. That’s the approach the Indigenous-led Creating Hope Society of Alberta and Dr. David Long,…
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