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Jun 14, 2021
Canadian Psychological Association’s 2021 Virtual Conference

The Canadian Psychological Association’s 2021 virtual Conference runs June 1-25, 2021. Faculty and students from ECPS will be in attendance throughout many events scheduled during the convention. Professor Bruno Zumbo is an invited featured speaker on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT. The title of his invited address is Equity […]
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Jun 02, 2021
Congratulations to Spring 2021 Graduating ECPS Students

Dear ECPS Graduates (see below for a list of graduates), It is with tremendous pleasure and enthusiasm that we are sending this message in recognition of your accomplishment today. We also recognize that this is simply a step in a much larger journey, and we want to joyfully wish you all the best as you […]
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May 07, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Sterett Mercer

Congratulations to Dr. Sterett Mercer on his 3rd term appointment as the Chris Spencer Foundation Professor This will be Dr. Mercer’s 3rd term holding this Professorship. The Advisory Committee was impressed with Dr. Mercer’s significant research accomplishments, teaching, and leadership to date in relation to the Professorship, his vision and diversity statements, and his concrete […]
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May 06, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Joanna Cannon

Congratulations to Dr. Joanna Cannon on receiving a 2020-21 Killam Teaching Prize As one of six Killam institutions, UBC offers yearly awards from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of […]
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Feb 17, 2021
Congratulations to Christine Yu

Congratulations to Christine Yu, ECPS’ CNPS Ph.D. Candidate, for being awarded the 2020 CPA’s Student Research Grant for her research The Help-Seeking Process for Parents of Children with Anxiety: A Grounded Theory. Yu’s Co-Supervisors are Laurie Ford and Richard Young This grant recognizes exceptional student research in all areas of psychology. This year, grants were […]
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Feb 02, 2021
February is Psychology Month in Canada

February is Psychology Month in Canada. It highlights the contributions of Canadian psychologists and aims to teach Canadians how psychology can help them, their families, and their communities live healthy, happy, and productive lives. Who are school psychologists? School psychologists are highly trained mental health professionals who provide unique learning and mental health services to […]
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Jan 06, 2021
Leadership Announcement: Dr. Vicki Knight Appointed Director of CIRCA

Dr. Vicki Knight has been appointed Director of Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) on January 1, 2021.
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Jan 04, 2021
Welcome Dr. Johanna Sam

We are pleased and excited to welcome Dr. Johanna Sam. Dr. Sam is joining us as a tenure-track Assistant Professor this January 2021. Dr. Sam is a proud member of Tŝilhqot’in Nation and an HDLC graduate. She has been and will continue to be involved with the Indigenous Teaching Education Indigenous Program (NITEP). Dr. Jenna […]
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Dec 17, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Bruno Zumbo

   Congratulations to Dr. Bruno Zumbo, ECPS’s MERM professor on his appointment as a Canada Research Chair in Psychometrics and Measurement. CRC’s excellence in the pursuit of knowledge elevates Canada’s position as a global leader in research. Faculty of Education announcement: https://educ.ubc.ca/canada-research-chairs-annoucement/ Learn more about Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) […]
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Nov 24, 2020
Congratulations to Fall Graduating ECPS Students

Dear ECPS Graduates (see below for a list of graduates), It is with tremendous pleasure and enthusiasm that we are sending this message in recognition of your accomplishment today. We also recognize that this is simply a step in a much larger journey, and we want to joyfully wish you all the best as you embark on the next stages […]
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Sep 22, 2020
About 2020/21 Winter Session Term 2

Hello everyone, Many of you may be wondering about 2020/21 Winter Session, Term 2, which begins in January 2021. While the information has circulated on some platforms, allow me to cite President Ono: “I am pleased to say that for Winter Session, Term 2, we are keeping a focus on equitable access for all our […]
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Sep 10, 2020
2020-2021 ECPS Graduate Student Support

Welcome to a new school year! To learn more about your Graduate advisor, Research Methodology GAA, Program Area Peer Advisors & Supports, please visit our Grad Student Support page.  
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Aug 19, 2020
Welcome Dr. Eva Oberle

We are pleased and excited to welcome Dr. Eva Oberle. Dr. Oberle is joining us as an Associate Member of ECPS. Her research is closely aligned with many faculty members in the Human Development, Learning, and Culture program, which is in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. As such, she has ongoing collaborations with […]
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Aug 13, 2020
PRTC is now PSCTC

Name Change Announcement Psychoeducational Research and Training Centre (PRTC) is now the Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre (PSCTC).
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Jul 06, 2020
Leadership Announcement: Dr. Laurie Ford Appointed Director of ECED

Dr. Laurie Ford has been appointed Director of Early Childhood Education (ECED) from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.
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