Psychology Events

Fall 2024 Events for Psychology Students & Faculty

Student Focused Events (including Psi Chi Events)

August-September

*Wed. Aug. 28, 1:00-3:30pm - WRH 208, "Psychology Welcome Back Party" - celebrate with Psych Students & Faculty with frozen treats!

*Fri. Aug. 30, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

Wed. Sept. 4, 5:00-6:00pm - Zoom (link provided by Biology Dept.),  "Logan University, Chiropractic" Health Sciences Virtual Seminar Series - Biology Dept.

*Wed. Sept. 4, 11:00-2:00pm - CUB 121, "Home@Ship" - Find your Ship Family, eat, relax, share, connect, pet a dog - for Psi Chi or extra credit for Toru's class chat with at least one other person and write about it

*Thur. Sept. 5, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Breath Counting" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Fri. Sept. 6, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Mon. Sept. 9, 7:00-8:30pm - CUB MPR, "Mo-Men-Tum: Changing the Landscape on Modern Masculinity" - invited presentation by Tim Mousseau, author

*Thur. Sept. 12, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Loving Friendliness" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

Thur. Sept. 12, 5:00-6:00pm - Zoom (link provided by Biology Dept.),  "Sentara RMH School of Medical Laboratory Science" Health Sciences Virtual Seminar Series - Biology Dept.

*Fri. Sept. 13, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

Mon. Sept. 16, 5:00-6:00pm - Zoom (link provided by Biology Dept.),  "Northeast College of Health Sciences, Chiropractic" Health Sciences Virtual Seminar Series - Biology Dept.

Tues. Sept. 17, 6:00-7:00pm - GRH 201, "Psi Chi Members' meeting"

Tues. Sept. 17, 7:00-8:00pm - Harley Hall MPR, "NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) at SU members' meeting" - attend this meeting or dm Instagram (shippensburgu_nami) if you are interested in joining

*Wed. Sept. 18,
5:00-6:00pm - DHC 306, "The Graduate School Application Process" - presentation by Dr. Thomas Hatvany & Dr. Amber Norwood, Psychology Dept.

*Fri. Sept. 20, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Mon. Sept. 23, 5:00-6:00pm - CUB MPR B&C, "The Trouble With My Name" - invited presentation by Dr. Javier Avila, professor of English as well as a poet, novelist, and public speaker

*Tues. Sept. 24, 11:00am-12:00pm, 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 class

*Tues. Sept. 24, 12:00-1:00pm - CUB 119, "What White People Need to Understand About Diversity" - discussion facilitated by Dr. Misty Knight, Communication Studies Dept. & Alix Rouby, Career Center

*Wed. Sept. 25, 12:00-1:00pm - CUB 119, "Mental Health Costs of Code Switching" -  
discussion facilitated by Dr. Tomoko Grabosky, Counseling Center

Wed. Sept. 25, 5:00-6:00pm - Zoom (link provided by Biology Dept.),  "Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Medical, Dental, Podiatry, Pharmacy" Health Sciences Virtual Seminar Series - Biology Dept.

*Thur. Sept. 26, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Body Scan" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Thur. Sept. 26, 12:00-1:00pm - CUB 119, "Discovering Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces" -
discussion facilitated by Dr. Manny Ruiz, Assistant Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging/Director of Social Equity

*Fri. Sept. 27, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Sat. Sept. 28, 3:30-5:00pm - CUB MPR, "Latino Explosion" - celebration of Latinx culture with food and entertainment

*Mon. Sept. 30, 5:00-6:00pm - Stewart Hall, "Truth-Telling, Reparations and Disability Institutions" - invited presentation by Dr. Linda Steele, University of Technology Sydney & University of South Australia


October

*Tues. Oct. 1, 3:30-5:00pm - SU Quad (CUB MPR if raining) - "SU Major-Minor Fair" - for Psi Chi or credit for Toru's class chat with at least one representative of major/minor and write about it

*Wed. Oct. 2, 11:00-2:00pm - CUB 121, "Home@Ship" - Find your Ship Family, eat, relax, share, connect, pet a dog - for Psi Chi or credit for Toru's class chat with at least one other person and write about it

*Wed. Oct. 2, 12:00-1:00pm - Commemorative Garden (betw. Lackhove/Wright Hall), "Tulip Ceremony" - Annual Ceremony to honor victims of domestic & intimate partner violence, & to raise awareness about the dynamics of power- & gender-based violence - hosted by the SU PAGE Center

*Thur. Oct. 3, 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. Oct. 3, 4:00-5:00pm - DHC 110, "Psychology Internship Informational Session" - hosted by Dr. Kim Weikel, Psychology Dept.

*Fri. Oct. 4, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

Wed. Oct. 9, 5:00-6:00pm - Zoom (link provided by Biology Dept.),  "Penn State Harrisburg, Nursing - Second Degree Program" Health Sciences Virtual Seminar Series - Biology Dept.

*Wed. Oct. 9, 5:00-6:30pm, CUB 232, "Safer Sex Gab" - Plain talk, Kahoots, & prizes about good and safer sex practices for everyone who’s interested - hosted by the SU PAGE Center

*Thur. Oct. 10, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Gratitude" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Wed. Oct. 16, 4:00-6:00pm - CUB MPR, "Love your body Day" - Celebration through play, creativity, and idea-sharing of the variety of bodies we live in -  for Psi Chi or credit for Toru's class chat with at least one station and write about it
- hosted by the SU PAGE Center

*Thur. Oct. 17, 6:00-7:00pm - DHC 306, "Graduate School Application Materials Prep" -
presentation by Dr. Thomas Hatvany & Dr. Amber Norwood, Psychology Dept.

Thur. Oct. 17, 6:00-7:00pm - Harley Hall MPR,
"NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) at SU members' meeting" - attend this meeting or dm Instagram (shippensburgu_nami) if you are interested in joining

*Fri. Oct. 18, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Oct. 21,22,24,25, 11:00am-1:00pm - CUB, "Psi Chi
& NAMI Sticker sale" - for must work for a shift at the table for Psi Chi credit

Mon. Oct. 21, 5:00-6:00pm - Zoom (link provided by Biology Dept.),  "Merritus School of Osteopathic Medicine" Health Sciences Virtual Seminar Series - Biology Dept.


Tues. Oct. 22, 
6:00-7:00pm - GRH 201, "Psi Chi Members' meeting"

*Wed. Oct. 23, 5:00-7:00pm - OM Chapel, "Survivors Panel Help and Healing" - become better-informed and more engaged in care and prevention of domestic violence and intimate partner violence
- hosted by the SU PAGE Center

*Thur. Oct. 24, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Recognizing Thoughts" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Fri. Oct. 25, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Tues. Oct. 29, 11:00am-3:00pm - CUB Great Hall, "SU Fresh Check Day"
- for Psi Chi or credit for Toru's class visit at least one station and write about it - sponsored by the SU Wellness Program

*Tues. Oct. 29, 6:00pm-8:00pm - CUB McFeely's, "Psychology Pumpkin Painting" hosted by Psi Chi Chapter at Shippensburg University.  Please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/bp9z9k4u by Oct. 27 if you are participating

*Wed. Oct. 30, 5:00-7:00pm, CUB Orndorff Theatre, "Safety Planning Workshop: What can we do?" - Learn to recognize controlling behavior and support someone in an abusive relationship
- hosted by the SU PAGE Center

*Wed. Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30pm, WRI 201 & 208, "Make Halloween Goodie bags and Demo Crafts" - preparation for the Halloweenie Roast on the next day - candy donations appreciated - e-mail Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept (kmpoto "at" ship "dot" edu) to make a donation. 

*Thur. Oct. 31, 3:30-6:00pm, Episcopal Square on Prince street, "Annual Psychology Halloweenie Roast" - enjoy making crafts and dinner with Episcopal Square residents - dessert donations appreciated - e-mail Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept (kmpoto "at" ship "dot" edu) to make a donation.



November-December

*Fri. Nov. 1, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Wed. Nov. 6, 11:00-2:00pm - CUB 121, "Home@Ship" - Find your Ship Family, eat, relax, share, connect, pet a dog - for Psi Chi or extra credit for Toru's class chat with at least one other person and write about it

*Wed. Nov. 6, 5:00-6:30pm - Outside Shippen Hall by parking lot, "Lantern Release: Activities and Presentations in honor of Sexual & Domestic Violence Awareness month" - hosted by the SU PAGE Center

*Thur. Nov. 7, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Processing Emotions" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Fri. Nov. 8, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

Mon. Nov. 11, 6:00-7:00pm - Online via MS Teams, "Careers in ABA Therapy" online presentation by Helping Hands Family - contact Toru (Dr. Sato) for the link or scan QR code on the flyer on Toru's office door (WRI 221)

*Tues. Nov. 12, 5:00-6:00pm - DHC 306, "The Graduate School Interview Process"
- presentation by Dr. Thomas Hatvany & Dr. Amber Norwood, Psychology Dept.

Tues. Nov. 12, 6:00-7:30pm - WRI 201, "Psychology Book Club discussion on Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson" organized by Dr. Amber Norwood, Psychology Dept.

*Wed. Nov. 13, 5:00-7:00pm - CUB 119, "Cultural Awareness GAB and Beauty Raffle" - crash course in basic language and good practice to undersatand and support LGBTQ friends and family - Raffle for cosmetics items - hosted by the SU PAGE Center

*Fri. Nov. 15, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

*Tues. Nov. 19, 3:30-5:00pm - CUB Orndorff Theatre, "Helping Professions Panel" - learn about graduate school & career options across different helping professions, including Applied Behavior Analysis (Dr. Potoczak), Clinical Psychology (Dr. Weikel), Counseling (Dr. Brooks), School Psychology (Dr. Sanders- Devereux Center for Effective Schools), And Social Work (Professor Masgalas) moderated by Dr. Amber Norwood -
light refreshments served

Tues. Nov. 19, 6:00-7:00pm -
GRH 201, "Psi Chi Members' meeting"

*Thur. Nov. 21, 6:00-8:00pm - DHC 306, "Psychology Movie Night - JM" - light refreshments served

Thur. Nov. 21, 6:00-7:00pm - Harley Hall MPR, "NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) at SU members' meeting"

*Fri. Nov. 22, 4:00-5:00pm - meet at WRH Entrance, "Psych Walk & Talk" - walk the Rail Trail with Psych Faculty & Students - organized by Dr. Thomas Hatvany, Psychology Dept.

Wed. Dec. 4, 11:00-2:00pm - CUB 121, "Home@Ship" - Find your Ship Family, eat, relax, share, connect, pet a dog


Ongoing Events

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


Faculty Events

Tues. Sept. 17, 11:00am-12:15pm - WRI 201, "Careers in Psychology for General Psychology classes I" faculty brown bag discussion

Tues. Oct. 29, 11:00am-12:15pm - WRI 201, "Using JoVE for Psychology Courses" faculty brown bag presentation by Ms. Melissa Leigh Grau, JoVE Sales Director

Tues. Nov. 12, 11:00am-12:15pm - WRI 201, "Careers in Psychology for General Psychology classes II" faculty brown bag discussion

 * = 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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