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Global Inclusion Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 5

2024-11-20T13:26:31-08:00

Global Inclusion Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 5 Several Fielding departments will collaborate for the Global Inclusion Awards Celebration on December 5 at 11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET. Register here Fielding Graduate University’s Global Inclusion Awards are designed to elevate, celebrate, and enhance awareness of DEI efforts across the institution. The awards are presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the President, in support of honoring Fielding Graduate University’s commitment to social and ecological justice. The awards help to elevate the importance of diversity, equity, and [...]

Global Inclusion Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 52024-11-20T13:26:31-08:00

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Research: Age-based Biases in the Diagnoses of Older Adults

2024-11-14T07:31:27-08:00

Clinical Psychology doctoral student Grier Potter presented a poster at the New England Psychological Association (NEPA) Conference at Springfield College in Springfield MA. The paper shared findings from a Fielding research team about age-based biases in the diagnoses of older adults and was very well received. As one of the region’s most renowned associations for psychology technology and research, NEPA has been fostering psychological knowledge since 1963. Partnering with NECTOP, NEPA is a leader in advancing educational standards in the field of psychology. I was very happy to represent Fielding at this regional conference. This is the third conference I [...]

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Research: Age-based Biases in the Diagnoses of Older Adults2024-11-14T07:31:27-08:00

Fielding Gathering at the 26th ILA Global Conference Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities

2024-11-01T09:29:11-07:00

Register for Event Join Us for a Night of Connection and Celebration at the Fielding Reception - ILA 2024 Chicago!  Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions Erica Fichter, and Director of Alumni Relations Hilary Lyn at the ILA 2023 Conference. Meet them at the ILA 2024 Fielding Booth! Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time: 7 pm PDT to 08:30 pm PDT Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL The Office of Alumni Relations and Admissions is thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated Fielding Reception, a memorable evening of camaraderie and engagement during the ILA [...]

Fielding Gathering at the 26th ILA Global Conference Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities2024-11-01T09:29:11-07:00

“Women and the Military” Event Set for Nov. 8 to Commemorate Veterans Day

2024-10-30T07:26:21-07:00

Please join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Fielding’s veteran community on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET for a Veterans Day panel discussion, titled “Women and the Military: Enduring Cultural Challenges and Unique Clinical Considerations.” Register: “Women and the Military” Event This panel discussion will illuminate some different ways women experience military service and emphasize how these professional and personal experiences and observations may impact clinical work. Panelists include Caroline Miller, MA, a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Fielding; Captain Megan A. Hager, Clinical Psychologist at JB Elmendrof-Richarson AFB, Anchorage, AK; and [...]

“Women and the Military” Event Set for Nov. 8 to Commemorate Veterans Day2024-10-30T07:26:21-07:00

Office of DEI Hosting Democracy at a Crossroads Event on Oct. 29

2024-10-23T09:08:04-07:00

Office of DEI Hosting Democracy at a Crossroads Event on Oct. 29 We invite you to join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. PT | 3 p.m. ET for an important presentation titled, "Democracy at a Crossroads: Navigating Threats, Bridging Divides, and Building a Resilient Future." Register here: https://fielding-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-mvrz8uGdBq64bUDRPrJJXpBAgMLN3D As we approach a contested Presidential election, many of us are grappling with the strain of polarized political discourse. Questions arise about the authenticity of democracy — whether its promise is real or merely an illusion. In these unprecedented times, we face multiple [...]

Office of DEI Hosting Democracy at a Crossroads Event on Oct. 292024-10-23T09:08:04-07:00

Qualitative and Quantitative Investigations of Office Fans’ Connections With Fictional and Celebrity Couples

2024-10-11T09:21:25-07:00

Perry Reed, Ph.D. Media Psychology faculty publish in the peer-reviewed journal, Psychology of Popular Media, with the paper "Qualitative and Quantitative Investigations of Office Fans’ Connections With Fictional and Celebrity Couples: Identification, Parasocial Relationships, and Beyond." Perry Reed, Associate Faculty at Fielding, is the first author of the paper about identification and parasocial relationships with fictional and celebrity couples. Dr. Reed collaborated with fellow authors Drs. Karen Shackleford, J. David Cohen, and M.J. Robbins.  Abstract Though fans commonly view and follow fictional and celebrity couples, there is a dearth of research on audience involvement with media couples. Using a [...]

Qualitative and Quantitative Investigations of Office Fans’ Connections With Fictional and Celebrity Couples2024-10-11T09:21:25-07:00

Ph.D. Candidate Sarah Barker Selected as Panelist at this year’s International NZ Web Fest

2024-10-09T13:22:22-07:00

Media Psychology Ph.D. candidate Sarah Barker has been selected as a panelist for this year's international NZ Web Fest in the Online Creator Conversation' where her work has been officially selected in the non-fiction documentary podcast category. This selection is for her project "VR: A Path to Mental Wellness," exploring how virtual reality can be a powerfully effective tool for working with chronic pain, PTSD symptoms, depression, and other human ailments. The show is practicum work for a Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in media and technology at Fielding Graduate University. The NZ Web Fest was created by Keith [...]

Ph.D. Candidate Sarah Barker Selected as Panelist at this year’s International NZ Web Fest2024-10-09T13:22:22-07:00

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for two events on October 11 to commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 

2024-10-04T06:18:21-07:00

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for two events on October 11 to commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Toward a Renewed Engagement with Indigenous Thought for the 21st Century Dr. Mathias Risse (Harvard) Oct. 11 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PT | 2-3 p.m. ET Register: Renewed Engagement with Indigenous Thought Dr. Mathias Risse Mathias Risse is the Berthold Beitz Professor in Human Rights, Global Affairs and Philosophy and Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University. He also serves as Director of the Program on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies at [...]

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for two events on October 11 to commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024-10-04T06:18:21-07:00

Fielding Graduate University Student Listening Sessions Facilitated by Jernigan & Associates, Inc.

2024-10-07T10:56:20-07:00

Fielding Graduate University is excited to announce the opportunity to participate in virtual student listening sessions (i.e., focus groups) designed to solicit your feedback regarding your experiences as a graduate student at Fielding. The listening sessions (focus groups) aim to surface ideas, feedback, and possible concerns based on your time and experience at Fielding. Fielding continues to integrate and implement efforts related to our Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) strategic plan. As such, we have partnered with external consultants Jernigan & Associates, Inc. to facilitate the listening sessions. Sessions are designed to create a psychologically safe and confidential space [...]

Fielding Graduate University Student Listening Sessions Facilitated by Jernigan & Associates, Inc.2024-10-07T10:56:20-07:00

DEI and SLT October 18 Workshops with Dr. Alden Jones

2024-10-01T14:17:03-07:00

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Student Life and Thriving at Fielding Graduate University invite you to participate in two exciting workshops hosted by Dr. Alden Jones, Ph.D., on Friday, October 18, 2024. These sessions will explore key topics in gender studies and digital community-building. About the October 18 Workshops Faculty-Only Session: "Gender Basics for the Future" 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET Register Here In this session, participants will learn the most important concepts around gender. Not only will this session bring participants through history and up to date, participants will learn [...]

DEI and SLT October 18 Workshops with Dr. Alden Jones2024-10-01T14:17:03-07:00

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