At Yorkville University, we’re proud of the accomplishments of all our faculty, students and alumni, both inside and outside of the classroom – be it winning awards, publishing books, or representing Yorkville at prestigious global conferences. Here are some of the good news stories about Yorkville University’s talented community that we’d like to showcase this …
Bachelor of Business Administration professor Dr. Adnan ul Haque recently published his second book on occupational stress. Titled Handbook of Research on Dissecting and Dismantling Occupational Stress in Modern Organization and published by IGI Global, the 559-page text explores key concepts of occupational stress in modern organizations across the globe, such as how stress is felt and dealt with by professionals from various …
Yorkville University’s Dr. Kimber Shelton recently treated Pitch Masters podcast listeners to an “eye-opening” discussion about the additional emotional and psychological labours BIPOC individuals face in the workplace and other professional settings. “Last week I interviewed the incredible Kimber Shelton. The plan was to discuss the psychology behind pitching – how we perceive each other as humans and how we can …
TORONTO, ON, January 24, 2023 – The people on the front-line of mental health care across Canada believe the pandemic has created an opportunity to look at care differently, however the financial realities of an economic downturn, and access to care, are significant barriers to positive change. This coming from a mid-January survey conducted by …
At Yorkville University, we’re proud of the accomplishments of all our faculty, students and alumni, both inside and outside of the classroom – be it publishing books, earning their professional credentials, or representing Yorkville at prestigious global conferences and summits. Here are some of the good news stories about Yorkville University’s talented community that we’d …
Dr. Rosanne Nunnery and Dr. Lisa McKenna recently co-edited the book Telemental Health: What Every Student Needs to Know, which features several Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology professors. Published by Cognella, book includes chapters written by Fred Dombrowski and Kelly James. Several other Yorkville professors – including Alice Crawford, Matthew Glowiak, Maranda Griffin, David Hart, Erin Pannell, Melissa Lee Tammeus, and …
Every year on Remembrance Day, Yorkville University’s Anthony Armstrong takes time out to remember all his fellow soldiers, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice both on and off the battlefield. He thinks of his Papa Babcock – a Second World War Naval gunner – who survived the war to become one of the most loved and …
Yorkville University recently appointed Dr. Thomas Chase to oversee its west coast operations as Principal and Vice President Academic of the school’s New Westminster, B.C. Campus. Reporting to Yorkville University Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Allyson Lowe, Dr. Chase will be responsible for leading the B.C. campus in its commitment to enhance the student and employee experience. …
At Yorkville University, we’re proud of the accomplishments of all our faculty, students and alumni, both inside and outside of the classroom – be it getting their scholarly publications Scopus indexed, winning prestigious interior design accolades, or landing producing jobs at Canadian media companies. Here are some of the good news stories about Yorkville University’s …
Dr. Allyson M. Lowe was recently appointed the inaugural Provost and Executive Vice President of Yorkville University – a newly established role the seasoned professor and Vice President Academic is eager to help shape. “What’s exciting about stepping into a brand-new role is the opportunity to both leverage the great things that are already happening within an organization, while …
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology professor Dr. Kimber Shelton recently celebrated the success of her two-day virtual conference on counselling Black women. Worthiness, Womanness, Blackness: Counselling Black Women Conference, which took place July 21 and 22, drew more than 100 participants from countries all around the world, including Canada, the United States, Africa, and the United Kingdom. …
Yorkville University recently welcomed two new associate deans to its Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program: Dr. Krista Schultz and Dr. Samantha Wheeler. Reporting to Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer, Dean of Yorkville’s Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, each will serve in slightly different capacities – while Dr. Schultz will concentrate her efforts on student-focused concerns, Dr. Wheeler will focus her …