Update: The Foster 5K, held on September 13th, welcomed nearly 400 participants and raised more than $32,000. Participants checked in from California, Montana, Michigan, and New Jersey. Also, PAU Team Knowledge captain Nicole Khauli submitted the winning photo for the Most Festive Award (photo below).    On Sunday, September 13th, hundreds of individuals will run, walk, or bike the “Foster 5K” to raise funds for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley.

PAU alumnus, trustee, and faculty member Jorge Wong, Ph.D., will receive the 2020 Outstanding Psychologist Award from Division 31 (State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Association Affairs) of the American Psychological Association. “I was thrilled to learn that Dr. Wong will receive the Outstanding Psychologist Award from Division 31. His commitment to the field of psychology is extraordinary, from his advocacy work on the state and local levels to his role as a community mental health leader and educator," said PAU President Maureen O’Connor.

We spoke with three members of the PAU class of 2020 to learn about their journey to and through PAU - and to see what the future might hold for each of them!   Sheila Park, Class of 2020, B.S. in Psychology and Social Action Why PAU? When I took my first psychology class in community college, it really resonated with me. Psychology encompassed an empathetic understanding of helping others and it had scientific appeal.

As in year's past, Palo Alto University (PAU) faculty members, students and alumni have again been invited to participate in this year's 128th annual American Psychology Association (APA) Virtual Convention taking place August 6-8, 2020. This annual event is the largest gathering of psychologists and psychology students in the world from all areas of specialization in psychology and from research, practice, education and policy. The convention provides a platform for sharing information on a wide variety of critical and timely topics.

Summer reading lists conjure up visions of lounging poolside or on the beach with a good book in one hand and a cool drink in the other. With a month of summer to go – and hoping you’ll find time to relax with a good book - we reached out to PAU faculty and staff for suggestions. The results are both reflective of current events, as well as a distraction from them. Many also recommended some interesting podcast series and digital reads. We hope you find something that piques your interest!  

Palo Alto University welcomes three new members to the Board of Trustees. They bring experience in human resources, nonprofit management, cybersecurity, the law, and the tech industry to the governing body of the University.   Cynthia James advises Fortune 500 companies on cybersecurity strategy on behalf of Microsoft.

  While working as a Corrections Officer for Santa Clara County in the 1990s, Dr. White-Cooper found her true calling as a clinical psychologist.

Lisa Brown, Ph.D. ABPP, a clinical psychologist at Palo Alto University and director of the Trauma Program and the Risk and Resilience Research Lab has been appointed to the 25-member federal commission tasked with analyzing nursing home safety in the wake of COVID-19.

                                      Internationally Renowned Psychologist Philip Zimbardo presents free webinar   Zimbardo’s Systemic Engagement Program: Supporting our World at this Time of Need On-Demand Recording   Internationally renowned psychologist and Palo Alto University professor emeritus, Philip Zimbardo, will explore the psychology of both evil and heroi