University of Guelph-Humber

In recognition of Pink Shirt Day, ECS Program Head, Dr. Nikki Martyn and Assistant Program Head, Elena Merenda co-authored an article focused on the roots of bullying, and how to avert it. The commentary: "The real way to prevent bullying: Create inclusive homes and classrooms" is published in The Conversation Canada and the National Post.

Justice Studies Program Head Dr. Gary Ellis was interviewed in a Feb. 6 Toronto Star story examining links between an abandoned Toronto police operation and the ongoing investigation into alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur. Ellis talked about how police services can be challenged by competing resources when investigating various major incidents in Toronto.

UofGH and the Early Childhood Studies (ECS) program are embracing alternative approaches to teaching and learning. ECS Program Head, Dr. Nikki Martyn, and a fourth-year Assessment and Intervention class brought Global News into the classroom to experience the latest technology and alternative methods first-hand. Watch the segment here.

UofGH Family & Community Social Services Program Head, Dr. Paul Sherman provided a commentary on recent global leaders' acknowledgement and recognition of the sheer importance of embracing a global citizenship perspective in today's world. This commentary was featured in The Conversation Canada just prior to Barack Obama's speech in Toronto on Sept. 28, 2017. It was also published on the World Economic Forum and National Post.