Psychology Events

Spring 2025 Events for Psychology Students & Faculty

Student Focused Events (including Psi Chi Events)

January-February

*Tues. Jan. 28, 3:30-5:00pm - Old Main Chapel, "37th Annual MLK March for Humanity" featuring remarks from Dr. Khalid Mumin

*Wed. Jan. 29,  5:00-7:00pm - CUB MPR, "APB 4 U: Winter Activities Fair" - meet members of various SU student clubs and organizations & explore your options


*Wed. Jan. 29, 7:00-8:00pm - CUB Orndorff Theater, "Narcan Training" organized by the SU AOD program & Franklin-Fulton County Drug & Alcohol program

*Thur. Jan 30, 3:30-4:25pm - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Breath Counting" -
guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Wed. Feb. 5, 1:00-3:30pm - DHC Fishbowl, "Psychology Welcome Back Party" - celebrate with Psych Students & Faculty with Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Cookies, & Brownies!

*Thur. Feb. 13, 3:30-4:25pm - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Loving Friendliness" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Thur. Feb. 13, 7:00-8:30pm - Stewart Hall, "Self-Love Soirée: Open Mic" - read, sing, speak, or listen and support original or existing pieces about love, loss, friendship, or anything else - hosted by the PAGE Center and The Reflector

*Thur. Feb. 20, 3:30pm-4:30pm, DHC 102, "Career Chat: Use your strengths to find your place at Pennsylvania Counseling Services" - learn about career possibilities and connect with professionals in Counseling Services - presentation by Leah Hannah, Vice President of  Development & Marketing, Pennsylvania Counseling Services - double points for Toru's PSY 240 & PSY 379 classes

*Thur. Feb. 27, 3:30-4:25pm - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Body Scan" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info



March

*Thur. Mar. 20, 3:30-4:25pm - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Recognizing our Thoughts" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

Fri. Mar. 21, 3:30-5:00pm - CUB Orndorff Theater, "Psi Chi Induction Ceremony" - reception to follow in CUB 119 - celebrate the induction of outstanding Psychology students into an International Honorary Society

*Thur. Mar. 27, 1:00-4:00pm - Ship Rec, "SU Job & Internship Fair" - meet organization representatives looking for employees & interns - for Psi Chi or credit for Toru's class, speak to at least one organization representative & submit a write up

*Thur. Mar. 27, 4:00-5:00pm - DHC 110, "Psychology Internship Informational Session" - hosted by Dr. Kim Weikel, Psychology Dept.

*Fri. Mar. 28, 3:30-4:30pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.


April-May

*Thur. Apr. 3, 3:30-4:25pm - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Compassion" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Fri. Apr. 4, 3:30-4:30pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Wed. Apr. 9, 10:00am-2:00pm - CUB MPR, "SU Wellness Fair" - 
to recieve credit for Toru's class or Psi Chi credit, interact with someone at a minmum of two desks/booths & submit a write-up

*Wed. Apr. 9, 1:00-2:00pm - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Meditation at the SU Wellness Fair" 
mindfulness meditation guided by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept.

*Fri. Apr. 11, 3:30-4:30pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Thur. Apr. 17, 3:30-4:25pm - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Processing Emotions" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Fri. Apr. 18, 3:30-4:30pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Tue. Apr. 22, 3:30-8:00pm - CUB, "Minds@Work", celebrating student projects at SU 
to recieve credit for Toru's class or Psi Chi credit, attend 2 oral presentations or interact with two students presenting different projects & submit a write-up

*Fri. Apr. 25, 3:30-4:30pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

Wed. Apr. 30, 5:00-7:00pm - Reisner Hall Tuscarora Room, "Psych Senior Send off" - celebrating graduating Psychology Majors


Ongoing Events

Tell Me Your Story - Talk to Toru Sato about your story as he listens mindfully and compassionately - more info


Faculty Events

Events coming soon!

 * = 4 points extra credit opportunity for Toru's PSY 240, 365 courses (4 Psych Points for Toru's PSY 101)

- 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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