Scandrette Lecture Series

Hosted by the School of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy, the annual Scandrette Lecture Series features an outstanding contributor to the integration of Christian faith and psychology for the enrichment of our students, faculty, and campus community.

"Understanding Work as a Calling: Spiritual and Psychological Perspectives," given by Dr. Bryan Dik, PhD, can be viewed by clicking on the title.  

Bryan Dik is a vocational psychologist and professor of psychology at Colorado State University. He was also co-founder and Chief Science Officer of jobZology and co-inventor of the award-winning PathwayU career guidance platform. Dr. Dik's scholarly work focuses on meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development, and the intersection of faith and work. He has published four books, including Redeeming Work and Make Your Job a Calling. Bryan is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and American Scientific Affiliation, and is recipient of the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career or Personality Research (APA Div. 17) and the Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Award (APA Div. 36). He lives with his wife Amy and their four sons in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Education

B.A. Seattle Pacific College, Seattle, WA (1939)

M.Ed. University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1953)

Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO (1958)

Biography

Dr. Onas Scandrette taught at every educational level from elementary school through graduate school. He worked as a therapist in a child guidance clinic, as a school psychologist, and as a college counselor. He published more than sixty articles in the areas of personality, educational psychology, the integration of psychology and religion, and photography. 

Dr. Scandrette came to Wheaton in 1957 and was instrumental in establishing the Psychology Department in 1962. He was the first chairman of the new department. During his tenure an impressive number of students pursued graduate study, in large part due to his efforts and encouragement. Dr. Scandrette retired in 1979. 

Photography was Dr. Scandrette’s principal avocation. More than 200 of his photographs were accepted in international exhibitions, and a number won special awards. In 1987 Dr. Scandrette was made a Fellow of the Photographic Society of America, the highest honor of the Society. He was a contributing editor of the PSA Journal, the official organ of the Society. Seattle Pacific University awarded him a “distinguished alumnus” medallion in June, 1989. 

Dr. Scandrette entered the presence of the Lord on January 12, 2005.

Bryan Dik is a vocational psychologist and professor of psychology at Colorado State University. He was also co-founder and Chief Science Officer of jobZology and co-inventor of the award-winning PathwayU career guidance platform.  Dr. Dik's scholarly work focuses on meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development, and the intersection of faith and work. He has published four books, including Redeeming Work and Make Your Job a Calling. Bryan is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and American Scientific Affiliation, and is recipient of the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career or Personality Research (APA Div. 17) and the Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Award (APA Div. 36). He lives with his wife Amy and their four sons in Fort Collins, Colorado.