Psychology Events

Spring 2024 Events for Psychology Students & Faculty

Student Focused Events (including Psi Chi Events)

January-Februrary

*Wed. Jan. 24, 1:00-3:30pm - FSC 116, "Psychology Welcome Back Party" - celebrate with Psych Students & Faculty with snacks!

*Thur. Jan. 25, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Breath Counting" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Tues. Jan 30, 3:30-5:00pm - OM 206, "36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March For Humanity" with remarks from Joanna McClinton, speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

*Thur. Feb. 8, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Loving Friendliness" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

Sat. Feb. 10, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities

*Thur. Feb. 15, 5:00-6:30pm - CUB MPR B/C, "Black History Month Speaker" - presentation by Dr. Theresa Runstedtler, Award-winning author & Scholar of African American History

Sat. Feb. 17, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities

*Thur. Feb. 22, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Body Scan" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Thur. Feb. 22, 3:30-4:45pm - FSC 030, "Psychology Internship Informational Session" - hosted by Dr. Kim Weikel, Psychology Dept.

Thur. Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30pm - FSC 228, "Psi Chi Members' meeting"

Sat. Feb. 24, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities

*Tues. Feb. 27, 3:30pm-4:45pm - FSC 030, "Psychology Faculty Research Showcase- free snacks & raffle prizes" - organized by Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept.


March

Sat. Mar. 2, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities

*Tues. Mar. 5, 5:00-6:15pm - FSC 030, "Opportunities at The Vista School in Vista Autism Services" -
presentation organized by Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept.

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

*Thur. Mar. 21, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Recognizing Thoughts" - guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

Thur, Mar. 21, 4:00-5:15pm - CUB Orndorff Theater, "Psi Chi Induction Ceremony & Members' meeting"  - reception to follow in FSC Lounge (from about 4:30pm)

Sat. Mar. 23, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities

Mon.-Fri. Mar. 25-29, FSC 116, "Psi Chi Big Red Food Drive" drop off box in FSC 116

*Tues. Mar. 26, 11:00am-12:00pm, FSC 226, "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 365 classes

*Wed. Mar. 27, 5:00-6:00pm - FSC 116, "Easter Dinner Prep Event" -
organized by Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept.

*Thur. Mar. 28, 3:30-6:00pm - Episcopal Square on Prince Street, "Easter Dinner at Episcopal Square"
- organized by Dr. Kathryn Potoczak, Psychology Dept.

Sat. Mar. 30, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities


April-May

*Tues. Apr. 2, 6:30-7:45pm - Old Main Chapel, "Unequal Categories: Racism, Ableism, and the Construction of Disability and Giftedness in Schools" - presentation by Dr. Rachel Fish, New York University - double points for all of Toru's classes

*Wed. Apr. 3, 7:00-8:30pm - Stewart Hall, "Communism, Capitalism, and Tobacco Addiction"
presentation by Dr. Tricia Starks, University or Arkansas

*Thur. Apr. 4, 11:00-11:55am - CUB 121, "Mindfulness Series: Forgiveness" -
guided mindfulness exercise organized by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept. - more info

*Thur. Apr. 4, 1:00-4:00pm - Heiges Field House, "SU Job & Internship Fair" -
 more info - to recieve credit for Toru's class or Psi Chi credit, speak to at least one of the representatives & submit a write-up

*Thur. Apr. 4, 5:30-7:30pm - DHC 051, "Picture a Scientist" - film followed by a discussion on the history of women scientists

*Sat. Apr. 6, 10:00-1:00pm - Heiges Field House, "SU Children's Fair" - Psychology Department will host a table with student volunteers - to volunteer, email psych "at" ship "dot" edu (9:30am-1:15pm including prep & clean up time) - must volunteer at a table for Psi Chi or extra credit (or Psych points)

Sat. Apr. 6, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities

*Mon. Apr. 8, 7:00-8:30pm - Stewart Hall, "Expanding Stories: Transforming Pain to Purpose" - presentation by Steph Tonneson, Social Media Influencer, Filmmaker, and Street Interviewer
- double points for for all of Toru's classes

*Wed. Apr. 10, 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. 10, 6:30-7:30pm - FSC 228, "Psi Chi Flowerpot Painting Event" open to all SU students - please e-mail shippsichi "at" gmail "dot" com by Apr. 5 if you plan to attend

*Thur. Apr. 11, 7:00-8:00pm - Rowland 200, "It's still Bigger than Hip-Hop: Rap Communicating Social Issues" presentation by Dr. Jeremy C. McCool, West Chester University

Sat. Apr. 13, 11:00am-12:00pm - Henderson Gym, "Inclusive Basketball" - play basketball with individuals with disablities

*Wed. Apr. 17, 5:00-6:00pm - FSC 030, "So You’re Interested in Graduate School?" - open information session with Dr. Thomas Hatvany & Dr. Amber Norwood, Psychology Dept.

*Wed. Apr. 17, 6:00-7:30pm - FSC 226, "Psychology Book Club meeting on The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett" organized by Dr. Amber Norwood, Psychology Dept.

*Thur. Apr. 18, 3:30-4:45pm - Stewart Hall, "Culture, Context, & the Psychological Adjustment of Black Latines" - presentation by Dr. Jasmine Mena, Psychology Dept. Bucknell University - double points for all Toru's classes

Thur. Apr. 18, 6:30-7:30pm - FSC 228, "Psi Chi Members' meeting" - end of semester social to follow

*Wed. Apr. 24, 11:00am-2:00pm - CUB MPR, "NAMI Destress Event" - 
to recieve credit for Toru's class or Psi Chi credit, visit at least two tables/booths and speak with the representatives & submit a write-up

Mon.-Fri. Apr. 29-May 3, In front of FSC 116, "Psi Chi Pre-Final Sticker Sale" - buy an inspiring sticker to support Psi Chi

Thur. May 2, 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

Tues. Feb. 20, 11:00am-12:15pm - FSC 120C, "Discussion on Consciousness" brown bag discussion facilitated by Dr. Steven Haase, Psychology Dept.

Tues. Mar. 19, 11:00am-12:15pm - FSC 120C, "Discussion on Student Advising" brown bag discussion facilitated by Toru Sato, Psychology Dept.

Tues. Apr. 9, 11:00am-12:15pm - FSC 120C, "Discussion on Blended Courses and SONA" brown bag discussion facilitated by Dr. Sue Morin & Dr. Jamonn Campbell, Psychology Dept.

Thur. Apr. 18, 11:00am-12:15pm - FSC 120C, "Developing Inclusive Psychology Departments by Cultivating Synergy" brown bag discussion facilitated by Dr. Jasmine Mena, Psychology Dept, Bucknell University

 * = 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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