Dr. Kathi Borden and Dr. Jude Bergkamp, two of Antioch’s psychology faculty, participated this September in an intensive two-day conference about increasing social responsiveness in health service psychology training across the United States. The conference, which was held digitally by the Council
When the Women’s Education Program opened at Antioch University Seattle twenty-two years ago, its mission was simple: to provide a weekly hot breakfast and space of support—and art materials—for women experiencing homelessness. Over the following decades, the organizers maintained this
Bringing awareness to self-identity and privilege, Dr. Jude Bergkamp, Chair of Antioch Seattle’s Clinical Psychology Department, led a virtual workshop titled “Orbiting Social Privilege: The Gravity of Awareness” at the University of Tulsa, on September 25. Co-presenting with Dr. Bergkamp, were Abi
In the groundbreaking film, Black Panther (2018), one of the standout quotes spoken by King T’Challa is this: But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. Artist and educator Kristin Leong has blazed a
Low-cost sliding scale counseling also available to anyone in the state of Washington facing financial challenges. The Antioch University Seattle Community Counseling and Psychology Clinic is providing low-fee counseling and therapy services to Covid-19 front line workers in Washington State. The Antioch
Antioch University Seattle has been awarded a $348,905, three-year grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to examine the nationwide decline in school librarian positions and explore how school administrators decide to staff learning resources—including school library
A Joint Letter from Chancellor Bill Groves and Board Chair Paul Mutty In my letter to the community of June 1, 2020, regarding the George Floyd murder by Minneapolis Police, I promised that the senior leadership team and I would
Dear AU Community, Noose or knee, lynching or suffocation, the result is still death at the hands of the very law enforcement institutions meant to serve and protect. We have all seen the gruesome video of the last minutes of George
“I think I’ve always just loved making cupcakes for people,” says Niallah Cooper-Scruggs, a graduate student at Antioch University Seattle. This love began the day her mom taught her how to make her first batch, topped with a sweet and
Dear Antioch Student: One aspect of our University’s commitment to the common good and to the nurturing of a positive learning environment is doing our part to support student safety and security. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us
Greetings Students: We are a few weeks away from the mid-point of our quarter, and I would like to thank you for your perseverance, your commitment to Antioch and to your program of study. I know it is difficult for
Hi Everyone, First off, we want to let you know we will be hosting a virtual student meeting with the Provost, Ben Pryor, next Friday, April 3rd from 3-4 pm. This will be an opportunity for students to check in with Ben and ask
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