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Fielding Reception at ILA 2023 Vancouver, Canada

2023-10-20T11:27:39-07:00

Join Us for a Night of Connection and Celebration at the Fielding Reception - ILA 2023 Vancouver!  Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 07:30 pm PDT to 08:30 pm PDT Location: Century Plaza Hotel, 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada The Office of Alumni Relations is thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated Fielding Reception, a memorable evening of camaraderie and engagement during the ILA 2023 conference in Vancouver. This event promises to be a highlight of the conference, bringing together scholars, educators, and learners from around the world for an unforgettable gathering. Connect [...]

Fielding Reception at ILA 2023 Vancouver, Canada2023-10-20T11:27:39-07:00

Fox News Live interviews Dr. Isbouts on Hamas-Israel War

2023-10-11T15:56:53-07:00

On October 10 and October 11, Fox News’ Live Now interviewed Fielding professor emeritus Jean-Pierre Isbouts about the war between Hamas and Israel, based on his upcoming book “Mapping the Holy Land." Video shown with permission from Fox News Live. On October 10 and October 11, Fox News’ Live Now interviewed Fielding professor emeritus Jean-Pierre Isbouts about the war between Hamas and Israel, based on his upcoming book “Mapping the Holy Land." In this clip, Dr. Isbouts address the history of Israeli wars since 1948, the difference between Hamas and Fatah, and the dire consequences of [...]

Fox News Live interviews Dr. Isbouts on Hamas-Israel War2023-10-11T15:56:53-07:00

Building a Community of Dialogic OD Practitioners: A Conversation with Tova Averbuch

2023-10-11T08:30:44-07:00

Organization development (OD) is a field that was founded on humanistic values, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and support within a community of practitioners. This sense of community is not just about sharing knowledge but also about nurturing each other's growth. In line with these principles, the Master’s in Organization Development and Leadership (MA-ODL) program has initiated the Fielding Organization Development Network—a series of meetings to foster a community of practitioners. Previous gatherings have focused on various topics, including value-based contracting, consulting rates, innovative processes like the "Kaleidoscope," the intersection of artificial intelligence and OD, and strategies for establishing a consulting [...]

Building a Community of Dialogic OD Practitioners: A Conversation with Tova Averbuch2023-10-11T08:30:44-07:00

APA Award-Winning Research: Student La’ Toya Broughton’s Groundbreaking Study on Mental Health in Black Communities

2023-10-13T07:51:49-07:00

La' Toya Broughton, a Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Psychology student at Fielding Graduate University, has received the prestigious Research Travel Award 2023 from The Society for Prescribing Psychology, Division 55 of the American Psychological Association (APA). Her groundbreaking research, titled "The Dichotomy of Religion/Spirituality within Black Communities when Prescribing Psychotropics," has earned her this recognition. La' Toya was one of four recipients of the award, and she was honored with public recognition, a plaque, and a monetary prize. What makes her achievement even more exceptional is that she was the only research award recipient invited to the Science in the Morning [...]

APA Award-Winning Research: Student La’ Toya Broughton’s Groundbreaking Study on Mental Health in Black Communities2023-10-13T07:51:49-07:00

ODC Doctoral Student Lynn Sitanimezi Invited Speaker at Boston University’s Black Media Symposium

2023-10-05T18:38:09-07:00

The Business Impact of DEI on Media Lyn Sitanimezi Lynn Sitanimezi ODC Doctoral Student was invited to participate as a speaker at a day-long symposium at BU. As part of a panel of DEI leaders, she illustrated why creating inclusive workplaces foster psychological safety and offered expert tips on how to create such flourishing work cultures. Black Media: Reflecting on the Past and Reimagining the Future is a day-long symposium created to highlight Black media professionals and their innovative and important work in the journalism, PR, marketing, advertising, and film industries. Symposium speakers have broken barriers in their [...]

ODC Doctoral Student Lynn Sitanimezi Invited Speaker at Boston University’s Black Media Symposium2023-10-05T18:38:09-07:00

Director of Alumni Relations, Hilary S. Lyn, MS, MA, Receives the 2023 Clarion Award for Best Conference

2023-09-29T10:52:48-07:00

The Association for Women in Communications' prestigious Clarion Awards, which have celebrated excellence in communication since its inception in 1973, have recognized Hilary S. Lyn for her outstanding achievement in the field. Hilary S. Lyn, M.S., M.A. The Clarion Awards, aptly named after the medieval trumpet renowned for its clarity, acknowledge excellence across 100 categories within the vast spectrum of communication disciplines. These accolades are highly coveted by both women and men and are symbolic of excellence in communication. Recipients of Clarion Awards hail from media conglomerates, leading corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions. Hilary's achievement stems [...]

Director of Alumni Relations, Hilary S. Lyn, MS, MA, Receives the 2023 Clarion Award for Best Conference2023-09-29T10:52:48-07:00

Dr. April Harris-Britt Elected to APA Board for Professional Affairs

2023-09-27T07:14:30-07:00

American Psychological Association (APA) Board for Professional Affairs April Harris-Britt, Ph.D. April Harris-Britt, Ph.D., has been elected to serve a 3-year term on the Board for Professional Affairs (BPA) for the American Psychological Association (APA). The Board of Professional Affairs is responsible for recommending and implementing APA policy, standards, and guidelines for the profession of psychology; maintaining relationships with other professional organizations and groups appropriate to its mission; recognizing contributions to the profession of psychology through awards and honors; proposing to the association ways to enhance the profession of psychology; and fostering the application of psychological knowledge to [...]

Dr. April Harris-Britt Elected to APA Board for Professional Affairs2023-09-27T07:14:30-07:00

Join us for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Oct. 6

2023-09-27T10:17:59-07:00

Join us for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Oct. 6 The Fielding community is invited to attend the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration 2023 on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET via Zoom. This event is hosted by Fielding’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In addition to opening remarks, this celebration will feature VP of DEI Allison Davis-White Eyes, Ph.D., as moderator, and panelists Shane Lara, Jr.; Luhui Whitebear, Ph.D.; Miranda Haskie, Ed.D.; and Anthony “AGee” Greene, Ph.D. This event will explore the complexities of Indigeneity by honoring a diversity of Indigenous voices and [...]

Join us for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Oct. 62023-09-27T10:17:59-07:00

OD Network Series: The Business of Consulting

2023-09-18T12:00:20-07:00

OD Network Series: The Business of Consulting — A Conversation with Dr. Jerry Talley OD Network Series The Business of Consulting: A Conversation with Dr. Jerry Talley Wed., Sept. 20 4–5:30 pm PT / 5-6:30 pm PT / 6-7:30 pm CT / 7-8:30 pm ET Zoom A recording will be sent to all who register.  Organizational consulting is a unique business model... and an equally unique mind set. It is distinctly different from being a vendor or an expert. We have to learn how to market without selling, and how to lead from the sidelines. We have to create [...]

OD Network Series: The Business of Consulting2023-09-18T12:00:20-07:00

Four Arrows to Present at the 78th United Nations General Assembly’s Science Summit

2023-09-12T11:46:00-07:00

Four Arrows to Present at the 78th United Nations General Assembly’s Science Summit Fielding’s School of Leadership Studies doctoral faculty member Four Arrows (Wahinkpe Topa) AKA Don Jacobs, Ph.D., Ed.D., will participate in a panel discussion at the 9th Edition of the Science Summit at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), which takes place from Sept. 12-29. During UNGA 78, world leaders will discuss and debate how to confront the global polycrisis while finding strategies to take action on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Summit’s theme centers on the role and contribution of science to attaining the [...]

Four Arrows to Present at the 78th United Nations General Assembly’s Science Summit2023-09-12T11:46:00-07:00

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