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Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY DIVISION (52) AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Announcement and Criteria Ursula Gielen Ursula Gielen (1916-1997, Germany) was vitally interested in the well-being of indigenous, persecuted, and poor people around the world, with a special emphasis on women and children. Her legacy and commitment to international concerns and human welfare continues through her…
Read MoreShalom Schwartz Named Honorary Fellow
Shalom Schwartz was named an Honorary Fellow of IACCP at the 2010 Melbourne, Australia Congress. The text of his citation follows: — Past-President Jim Georgas presents a framed copy of the Honorary Fellow citation to Shalom Schwartz” Past-President Jim Georgas presents a framed copy of the Honorary Fellow citation to Shalom Schwartz (click for larger…
Read MoreCall for Submissions: Award for Early Career Contributions to Cross-Cultural Psychology
Applications are due November 15, 2013. Early career researchers‚Äô contributions are critical for the health and growth of cross-cultural psychology. Their research inspires not only more established researchers, but also sets a standard of excellence and provides examples for aspiring researchers. An Award for Early Career Contributions to Cross-Cultural Psychology has been established to honor…
Read More2013 IACCP Regional Conference – Los Angeles
The 2013 IACCP Regional Conference will take place in Los Angeles June 20 – 22. For information, see the conference listing on this website and the conference website at: http://iaccpla2013.org
Read MoreORPC Editorial Board Named
The first editiorial board of the Online Readings in Psychology and Culture eBook has been named. The new editor is Wolfgang Friedlmeier of Grand Valley State University, Michigan, USA. The Board includes: Michael Bender, Tilburg University, The NetherlandsChuck Hill, Whittier College, California, USAWalter Lonner (emeritus), Western Washington University, Bellingham, USAEmiko Kashima, La Trobe University, Melbourne,…
Read MoreFirst PhD Regional Summer School Sponsored by the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
The PhD Regional Summer School is a new program sponsored by the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) to provide specialized training by experts, often from nations beyond participants‚Äô own nationalities. In addition to its educational benefits, the programme is designed to facilitate cross-cultural contact and understanding among future academic leaders and to broaden their…
Read MoreNew IACCP Constitution Approved
The membership approved the new IACCP Constitution in a referendum held in February and March 2011. The vote was 121 in favor with 6 abstentions. The new Constitution provides for improved administrative processes, governance of JCCP and new IACCP publications such as Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, and Special Interest Groups. The Constitution is…
Read MoreColleen Ward and Ron Fischer Win Awards
Colleen wins Public Contribution Award; Ron wins Otto Klineberg Award Colleen Ward was presented with the Public Contribution Award by Victoria University of Wellington as “a result of her connection with many people and groups throughout academia, government, and the community”. See:http://issues.co.nz/diversityissues/Blog/An+award+that+gets+at+the+heart+of+CACR Ron Fischer and Katja Hanke were given the 2010 Otto Klineberg Award by the Society…
Read MoreCall for Papers – JCCP Special Issue on Culture Competence
Among the applied goals of cross-cultural psychology is the promotion of effective psychological and behavioral functioning in cultural, multicultural, and transcultural contexts. We therefore are pleased to issue this call for papers that will be considered for inclusion in a special issue with the tentative title, Cross-Cultural Competence. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that…
Read MoreTriandis to Receive Eminent Scholar in International Management Award
Academy of Management conference, Chicago, August 11, 2009 Harry Triandis will receive the Eminent Scholar in International Management Award from the Academy of Managment in Chicago on August 11, 2009. He will deliver an address on culture and psychology, and self-deception across cultures, for which Kwok Leung and Chris Earley will be the discussants.
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