News & Stories

Jul 22, 2015
National Autism Project with Dr. Pat Mirenda Enters Phase III

Findings from this study will create a lasting legacy for all children with ASD and will strengthen Canada’s position in the forefront of ASD research internationally.
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Jun 29, 2015
Lando, Nevison, and Spencer Professorships Announced

All three recommendations are faculty members in ECPS!
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Jun 25, 2015
Dr. Bill Borgen: On Being Head of ECPS

We decided to have a little fun and conduct a type of exit interview with Bill during his last week as Department Head...
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Jun 24, 2015
Pro Tem Head – Starts July 1st!

Dr. Lee Gunderson, Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy (LLED), is soon beginning his term as ECPS Department Head pro tem for the period 01 July, 2015 to 30 June, 2016.
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Jun 11, 2015
SSHRC Storytellers Contest Winner – Simon Lisaingo

SSHRC’s Storytellers contest challenges post-secondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future for the better.
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Jun 10, 2015
Masahiro Minami Sweeps Competition in 3 Minute Postdoc Slam

1 postdoc + 3 minute presentation = GREAT SUCCESS!
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New Feature Available on Our Website!

Stay on top of our ECPS researchers' recent pubs!
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May 28, 2015
WorkSafe BC Research Grant – Dr. Izabela Schultz

Congratulations to ECPS Professor, Dr. Izabela Schultz and her colleagues for being awarded a grant from WorkSafeBC!
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May 13, 2015
Dr. Lynn Miller Presented 2015 APA Mid-Career Award

The 2015 APA Early-Career and Mid-Career Award is for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families.
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Apr 30, 2015
ECPS Featured in CPA Magazine, Spring 2015

Zarina Giannone (M.A. student), article reviews the history and looks into the future of our world class department.
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2015 Distinguished Scholar Award Winner

Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, is the recent recipient of the 2015 Joseph E. Zins Distinguished Scholar Award for Outstanding Contributions to Action Research in Social and Emotional Learning.
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Apr 23, 2015
ECPS Doctoral Student, Natasha Wawrykow, 2015 Recipient of Multiple Awards

Natasha is the 2015 recipient of the UBC Doctoral Fellowship, UBC Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Fellowship, Harry E. Taylor Canadian Indigenous Graduate Prize in Education, and Verna J. Kirkness (Ni-jing-jada) Award. All this and it's only April!
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Apr 21, 2015
Allison Cloth travels to Mount Kilimanjaro with 15 Youths

ECPS Professor traveled to Africa, aspired to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, ended up conquering herself.
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Apr 15, 2015
Marv Westwood Interview on Veterans Transition Program (Video)

Learn more about the VTP from Dr. Marv Westwood!
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Apr 14, 2015
Congratulations to Dr. Kim Zebehazy!

This prize recognizes extraordinary teaching capacity. We are proud to see it awarded to such an outstanding educator!
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