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Office of DEI Hosting Democracy at a Crossroads Event on Oct. 29
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 [...]
Qualitative and Quantitative Investigations of Office Fans’ Connections With Fictional and Celebrity Couples
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, [...]
Ph.D. Candidate Sarah Barker Selected as Panelist at this year’s International NZ Web Fest
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 [...]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Statement from President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D.
Author: Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let us take this moment to reflect on the importance of Native peoples in shaping the modern understanding of democracy. The more the history and culture of the many Indigenous communities in the world are seen and acknowledged, the more it is realized the important role that Indigenous political structures played in early understandings of American democracy. In the [...]
How Morning Phone Habits Shape Productivity and Well-Being
Small hacks to avoid "first-thing" phone use can improve your mood all day. Key points Checking our phones before we’re out of bed can drain our mental energy and leave us unprepared for the day. Starting the day with negative content can lower our mood, creativity, productivity, and confidence. Social media can be a positive experience when its use aligns with our goals. Do you look at your phone [...]
Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for two events on October 11 to commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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 [...]
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