News and Feature Stories: The King's University
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King's student captures perfect shot
Posted on: Feb 11, 2020King’s Environmental Studies (ENVS) student, Christopher Wood, began working for the Alberta Seniors Communities and Housing Association (ASCHA) in summer 2019. This opportunity rose in conjunction…
Introducing: The King's University Press
Posted on: Feb 05, 2020The King’s University Press, established fall 2019, is an exciting new initiative focused on publishing academic research and keynote lectures. With 2 publications thus far, The King’s University…
King's Fine Arts boasts an exciting performance season
Posted on: Jan 14, 2020With temperatures outside below freezing you’re probably looking for some cozy indoor activities to enjoy. Look no further, King’s has you covered! Take a look at a few noteworthy upcoming performances…
$250 000 investment gives King’s chemistry students a leg up
Posted on: Dec 18, 2019In summer 2019, King’s made a $250 000 investment into the Chemistry program that is sure to make a lasting impact. At 17 years old, King's nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer's computer console…
Building a more Sustainable World through Passion and Practical Skills
Posted on: Dec 12, 2019Building a more sustainable world is part of the mission and vision of The King’s University. King’s students engage in deep conversations about sustainability and the environment in their classes…
The Day of Small Things: Art Exhibit by Laura Rosengren
Posted on: Nov 27, 2019Canadian artist, Laura Rosengren's solo exhibition, The Day of Small Things, is being displayed in The King's University Atrium Gallery from November 28, 2019 to February 2020. The Day of Small Things…
Interactive tool moves climate conversation beyond polarizing debate to accessible solutions
Posted on: Nov 04, 2019The King’s Centre for Visualization in Science (KCVS) at The King’s University in Edmonton has released, for free global use, a peer-reviewed interactive simulation built to help citizens move from…
Summer Research Round-Up
Posted on: Aug 19, 2019While some students have been camping, working, or catching up on sleep since the semester ended, others continue to walk the halls of King’s. Each year a number of students remain on campus to conduct…
Summer Art Show Featured at King’s
Posted on: Aug 15, 2019Throughout the year various exhibits are featured at The King’s University. For the summer months Jim Visser’s oil paintings graced the walls of the Atrium gallery. The exhibit, New Landscapes, was…
King’s choral director takes first place finish at national competition
Posted on: Jul 15, 2019“We are so delighted with our win because these competitions are very highly regarded,” says Dr. Turgeon excitedly. Dr. Melanie Turgeon has been conducting The King’s University concert and chamber…
Practising Transcendence: Living truthfully in an axial age
Posted on: Jul 08, 2019We are living in a pivotal point in history. For the first time, human activity is the dominant influence on Earth’s environment and ecosystems. It’s being called the Anthropocene Age, and the…
Climbing Through CLAC
Posted on: Jul 04, 2019Steel toe boots? Check. Safety vest? Check. Hard hat? Check. Finally, a four month break from classes and homework. Time to work and make money! How often does a summer job shape the rest of your life?…
Inspired to Connect
Posted on: Jun 20, 2019A classroom isn’t only a place of curriculum learning. It’s a place of discovery, exploration, and growth. For Kyla Dykema’s students, it’s also a place of safety and connection. “I deal with…
Truth and Faithfulness in a Post-Truth Age
Posted on: Jun 10, 2019As a philosopher, I have thought a lot about truth. As a citizen, I am disheartened that truth seems far too often to be a casualty of partisan, and frequently ignoble, interests. As a Christian, I trust…
Hope and Light
Posted on: Jun 06, 2019Overnight, I lost everything I had.” It was only three years ago, and the weight of it is still fresh in her voice. Sarah Choi’s road to becoming creator and executive director of Lights Dance Festival…
King’s Professor Receives National Award in Chemical Education
Posted on: Jun 03, 2019Dr. Peter Mahaffy has received the 2019 College Chemistry Canada (C3) Award in Chemical Education. The award is given annually to honour a person who has made substantial contributions to enhancing the…
Connecting As We Roll Through Time, Space, and Cultures
Posted on: Jun 03, 2019It’s May 5—Bevrijdingsdag, a day celebrating Holland’s 1945 liberation from Nazi German occupation, largely by the First Canadian Army. What better way to launch our Netherlands tour than here,…
Rooted in Generosity
Posted on: May 30, 2019My earliest memory of Colin Wiebe dates back to April 1985, when he and two friends from then-fledgling King’s College walked into the Royal Alexandra Hospital with a gift for our newborn son. We still…
From the Human Condition to Environmental Governance: Christianity in its Contexts
Posted on: May 29, 2019On May 11, St. Joseph’s College held its second annual Christianity in its Contexts undergraduate conference. Students from five local post-secondary institutions, including The King’s University,…
Networking to Norway
Posted on: May 23, 2019Now boarding those passengers seated in zone B. David McCune joins the line with a scarf wrapped around his neck, hot tea in hand. When your voice is your livelihood you will go to any length to protect…
