News

APSY Connection

The APSY Connection is published by APSGU. In these monthly issues, you'll find information about upcoming events, scholarships, conferences, and more. We’ll also be featuring the research and other accomplishments of our APSY students, and highlighting some of our top-notch faculty members! Download a PDF of the APSY Connection by clicking here.

U of C doctoral student delivers counselling services to immigrant and refugee youths within their school

Researcher studies the plethora of issues surrounding eating disorders, obesity and addiction

Being fit and healthy has as much to do with how people see themselves, as it does with how much they weigh.

Novel clinic cuts wait times for kids seeking help

Payment of Tuition and General Fees

Effective July 7, U of C will discontinue credit cards as a form of payment for tuition and general fees. Online payment options within the Student Centre will no longer be available as of July 7th. Students continue to have online payment options through online banking. more>>

Courses

Partnerships for Teacher Professional Development: A Cohort Model

The U of C Faculty of Education can provide you with the professional development you need – no matter where you live – through Partnerships for Teacher Professional Development. The online professional diploma is designed to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to the challenges of diverse students. more>>

NOTE: On-campus students may take online delivered courses. Please check with your graduate program advisor if you are considering this option.

Events

International Symposium "The Scope of Interdisciplinarity" Nov.7-9 UofA Conference Centre

The Athabasca University Centre for Integrated Studies is hosting an international symposium called "The Scope of Interdisciplinarity". It is being held at the University of Alberta Conference Centre (116 St. - 87 Av., Edmonton, Alberta) from Nov.7th through Nov.9th.  Admission is free and there is no need to register in advance. Learn more. Download a PDF event poster by clicking here.

Counselling Psychology Programs Information Sessions for Fall 2008

Click here to view the dates and times for information sessions offered from October 20 to December 8.

Research Seminars

This year APSY offers new and returning students seminars and colloquia pertaining to research, on Thursdays in TERA (8th floor Education Tower). The research seminars (details to be announced later) will be offered every second week (12-1 pm) by APSY faculty members on topics related to preparing for, conducting, and presenting on research. These seminars occur every second week beginning September 11. more>>

Coffee Houses for Graduate Students

Thursdays from 1-2pm, TERA, EdT83
Presented by APSY and APGSU
APSY students, staff, & faculty are invited to attend graduate student coffee houses. Click here for more information.

Career Opportunities

Invitation to Apply for Position of Associate Professor of School and Applied Child Psychology

APSY invites applications at the Associate Professor level for a tenure track position in the area of School and Applied Child Psychology beginning September 1, 2008, or at a mutually agreeable time. more>>

Teaching Opportunities in the Division of Applied Psychology, Winter 2009 & Spring/Summer 2009

Applications are invited to teach the following courses in the Winter 2009 and Spring / Summer 2009 sessions for the Division of Applied Psychology. more>>

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