Psychology Events

Spring 2023 Events for Psychology Students & Faculty

Student Focused Events (including Psi Chi Events)

January-February

*Thur. Jan. 19, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Breath Counting" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Tues. Jan. 24, 3:30-4:30pm - FSC 116, "Psychology Welcome Back Party" - celebrate with Psych Students & Faculty with cookies, chips, brownies, & hot chocolate!

Tues. Jan. 24, 6:30-7:30pm - FSC 226, "NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) members' meeting" - new members are welcome!

*Thur. Jan. 26, 3:30-5:30pm - Old Main Chapel, "35th Annual March for Humanity" - pre-march presentation  by Norman Bristol Colón, Chief Diversty Officer & Director of Diversity, equity, and inclusion for the PA dept. of Community and Economic Development

*Thur. Feb. 2, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Loving Friendliness" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Wed. Feb. 15, 4:00-5:00pm - FSC 104, "Graduate School Information Session" - workshop organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany & Dr. Amber Norwood, Department of Psychology

*Thur. Feb. 16, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Body Scan" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

Tues. Feb. 21, 6:30-7:30pm - FSC 228, "Psi Chi Members meeting"

*Wed. Feb. 22, 3:30-5:00pm - Episcopal Square, "Painting, Cookies, and Cocoa with the residents at Episcopal Square"
- organized by Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept.

*Thur. Feb. 23, 3:30-4:30pm - FSC 226, "BA Psychology & MS Counseling Accelerated Program Informational Meeting" - presentation by Dr. Kim Weikel, Dept. of Psychology

*Thur. Feb. 23, 5:00-6:00pm - Zoom ID: 932 5498 7371 (SU Authentication Required) - Meet Alumni in a variety of fields and learn how they carved out their path!

*Sat. Feb. 25, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - hoop with community members with disabilities

*Sat. Feb. 25, 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Auditorium, "In-Motion Dance Troupe Recital"- come see SU's dance troupe perform

*Sun. Feb. 26, 2:00-3:30pm - Memorial Auditorium, "In-Motion Dance Troupe Recital"- come see SU's dance troupe perform

*Tues. Feb. 28, 3:30-4:45pm - CUB 023, "Hang out in the Red Zone with Toru" - come and chat & even play some ping pong & foosball!


March

*Thur. Mar. 2, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Space of Awareness" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Thur. Mar. 16, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Imagery with Words" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Thur. Mar. 16, 3:30-4:45pm - FSC 156, "Saving a Life: The Law’s Requirement to Investigate Brain Development" presentation by Lieutenant Colonel Frank E. Kostik, United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps

*Thur. Mar. 16, 6:30-7:30pm - Old Main Chapel, "A Nation Divided: The High Cost of Tacit Racism in Everyday Life" - presentation by Dr. Waverly Duck, Dept. of Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara

Fri. Mar. 17, 3:00-4:45pm - CUB Orndorff Theater, "Psi Chi Induction Ceremony / Members' Meeting" reception will follow immediately after (starting about 3:45pm) the ceremony / members' meeting in the FSC Lobby

*Sat. Mar. 18, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - hoop with community members with disabilities

*Mon. Mar. 20, 3:30-4:45pm & 6:30-7:45pm - Orndorff Theatre, "LunaFest: Films by Women about Women" - for more info https://www.lunafest.org/filmmakers
- same films in all sessions on Mar. 20 & 21

*Mon. Mar. 20, 5:00-7:00pm, DHC 051, "Mimi & Dona" film hosted by the Gerontology minor & Disability Studies minor

*Tues. Mar. 21, 3:30-4:45pm, FSC 156, "Applying to and Attending Medical School" presentation by Noah Stewart & Joe Martin, SU alumnae & students at Penn State College of Medicine

*Tues. Mar. 21, 3:30-4:45pm & 6:30-7:45pm - Orndorff Theatre, "LunaFest: Films by Women about Women" - for more info https://www.lunafest.org/filmmakers - same films in all sessions on Mar. 20 & 21

*Tues. Mar. 21, 7:00-8:30pm - CUB MPR A, "Leadership Matters: Building Trust in the
Organizations We Lead" - presentation by Lieutenant General Leslie C. Smith, US Army retired

*Thur. Mar. 23, 3:30-4:45pm, 
FSC 228, "Career Chat: Use your strengths to find your place at Pennsylvania Counseling Services" - learn about career possibilities and connect with professionals in Counseling Services

*Thur. Mar. 23,
3:30-4:45pm, SPH 120, "SU Counseling M.S. and M.Ed. Information session" organized by the SU Department of Counselor Education - to register go to - https://apply.ship.edu/portal/online-gradsession 

*Sat. Mar. 25, 10:00am-1:00pm - Heiges Field House, "SU Children's Fair" - sign-up to help out with games hosted by the Psychology Department by e-mailing - psych "at" ship "dot" edu

*Sat. Mar. 25, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - hoop with community members with disabilities

*Mon. Mar. 27, 6:30-8:00pm - Stewart Hall, "Men with Eating Disorders" - presentation by William Hornby, Social Media Influencer

*Wed. Mar. 29, 5:00-6:30pm - FSC 030, "Psychology Book Club Discussion: Still Alice by Lisa Genova" organized by Dr. Amber Norwood, Psychology Dept.

*Thur. Mar. 30, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Processing Difficult Emotions" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Thur. Mar. 30, 1:00-4:00pm - Heiges Field House, "SU Job & Internship Fair" - meet representatives from many organizations looking for employees & interns - for extra credit or Psi Chi credit, speak to at least one organization representativie & write about it.

*Thur. Mar. 30, 3:30-4:30pm - FSC 030, "Psychology Internship Informational Meeting" - presentation by Dr. Kim Weikel, Dept. of Psychology



April-May

*Sat. Apr. 1. 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - hoop with community members with disabilities

*Mon. Apr. 3, 12:00-3:00pm - Raider Lounge 5, CUB 119, CUB 121, CUB 103, "NAMI's De-Stress Day" - Therapy dogs, Build your own trail mix, Positive Affirmations/ Creative Writing, Collaborate Art Poster, Glitter jars, Tarot Card Readings, Massages (in CUB 103 - come early to sign-up)
for Psi Chi or extra credit, visit at least 1 station and write about your experience

*Mon. Apr. 3, 2:00-3:00pm - CUB 119 - "Mindfulness Meditation with Toru" - part of NAMI's De-Stress Day
 
*Tue. Apr. 4, 3:30-4:45pm - FSC 030 - "I am the Evidence: Individuals who have lived experience with mental illness will discuss their struggles and their successes" - featuring the Mental Health Association of Franklin & Fulton Counties

*Tue. Apr. 4, 6:30-9:00pm - Orndorff Theatre - "Tipping the Pain Scale" - film & panel discussion about drug addiction and recovery - organized by PA Recovery Organizations Alliance, SU Connections Alcohol and Other Drugs program, & SWK370 Student Group

*Wed. Apr. 5, 4:30-5:30pm - FSC 012,
"Preparation for Episcopal Square Easter Dinner" - organized by Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept.

*Thur. Apr. 6, 3:30-6:00pm - Episcopal Square, "Easter Dinner with residents at Episcopal Square" -
 organized by Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept.

*Sat. Apr. 8, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - hoop with community members with disabilities

*Tue. Apr. 11, 3:00-3:45pm (reception) 4:00-5:00pm (panel discussion) - CUB MPR B & C, "Traveling while Black" cinematic virtual experience reception about the history of Black Americans & panel discussion to follow

*Wed. Apr. 12, 10:00-2:00pm - CUB MPR, "SU Wellness Fair" - massages, therapy dogs, acupuncture, snacks, raffles - for Psi Chi or extra credit, visit at least 1 station and write about your experience

*Thur. Apr. 13, 3:30-4:45pm - FSC 030, "Tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh: Stories & Meditations" presentation by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept.

*Sat. Apr. 15. 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - hoop with community members with disabilities

Tues. Apr. 18, 11:00-11:30am - FSC 228, "The new SU Psychology Major curriculum from Fall 2023" presentation by Dr. Sue Morin & Dr. James Griffith, Psychology Dept.

Wed. Apr. 19,  12:00-12:30pm - FSC 228,
"The new SU Psychology Major curriculum from Fall 2023" presentation by Dr. Sue Morin & Dr. James Griffith, Psychology Dept.

Wed. Apr. 19, 5:00-6:00pm - FSC 228, "Psi Chi Members meeting"

*Thur. Apr. 20, 5:00-6:30pm - FSC 104, "Psychology Alumni Panel" - panel discussion with SU Psychology Graduates

Mon. Apr. 24, 3:30-4:45pm - FSC Lounge, "Psi Chi End of Semester Picnic"

Mon. Apr. 24, 5:00-6:30pm - Tuscarora Room, "Psychology Major Senior Send-off" - Celebrate & Congratulate Graduating Senior Psych Majors!


Ongoing Events

Tell Me Your Story - Talk to Toru Sato about your story as he listens mindfully and compassionately - for more info please see http://webspace.ship.edu/tosato/TellMeYourStory.html


Faculty Events

Thur. Jan. 26, 11:00am-12:15pm - FSC 120C, "The Evolution of Technology and its Impact on Education" brown bag discussion facilitated by Toru Sato, Dept. of Psychology

Tues. Feb. 28, 11:00am-12:15pm - FSC 120C, "Academic Advising for the New Curriculum" brown bag discussion among the faculty in the Dept. of Psychology

Tues. Apr. 11, 11:00am-12:15pm - FSC 120C, "Structuring Blended 1 courses" brown bag discussion among the faculty in the Dept. of Psychology

 * = 4 points  extra credit opportunity for Toru Sato's PSY 101, 240, 365 courses

- Events in PURPLE  can be used to fulfill requirements for Psi Chi membership. Psi Chi members can also count events at  https://www.ship.edu/events/ as Psi Chi events as long as you send a brief (one-paragraph) summary of the event to shippsichi@gmail.com to receive credit for your attendance.

 

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