Widener University Psychology Department

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CASE DISTRICT II 2019 Achievement Award Winners Patton Vo earned his undergraduate degree in psychology and is currently pursuig a master's degree in higher education from Widener University. Following graduation, he worked at Widener as the Assistant Director of Development and served as Co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Task Force during his tenure. Curre...

Have you heard the news? Both Dr. Fehr and Dr. Rose are retiring at the end of the Spring 2017 semester. We know that many of you would like an opportunity to wish them well before they leave Widener University. Therefore, the Psychology Department will host an open house event for current Psychology majors on Wednesday, 5/3/17 12:00-1:00 PM in LC 115. Students can stop by for the entire hour or just a few minutes; it is up to you. The Psychology faculty will have lunch snacks and drinks available for students as well as...PIZZA! We hope to see you there!

Rubin Thomas

At Widener, leadership is for everyone All nursing majors at Widener University pass through the Oskin Leadership Institute where they learn about the ethics and qualities of a good leader.

What is your "bliss zone?"
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/opinion/arthur-brooks-rising-to-your-level-of-misery-at-work.html?WT.mc_id=2015-SEPTEMBER-FB-BUSINESS_PROP-AUD_DEV-0901-0930&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=AUDDEVREMARK&_r=0

Rising to Your Level of Misery at Work It’s common for people to move away from what they love and take on management jobs they dislike. There’s a solution, though.

Great news article about graduating Psychology major Veronica Vasquez doing important work in Honduras. Way to go, Veronica!
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2015/04/30/springfield_sun/news/doc554134cca8aac286462679.txt

Widener student lends a hand in Honduras - Springfield Sun - Montgomery News Widener student lends a hand in Honduras - Springfield >> A Widener University student with ties to Springfield Township spent her spring break helping those in need in Central America.

Can you procrastinate about precrastination? Or precrastinate about procrastination?
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/precrastination-worse-than-procrastination/380646/

Are You a Pre-Crastinator? When just doing something wastes more time than not doing anything.

Interesting article from an Industrial/Organizational Psychology perspective
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/09/22/want-to-get-ahead-in-your-career-marry-a-dork/

Want to get ahead in your career? Marry a dork. A new study shows that having a "conscientious" (reliable, rule-following, predictable) spouse is related to higher pay, work promotions and job satisfaction.

Mundane=Joy??
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/rediscovering-our-mundane-moments-brings-us-unexpected-pleasure.html

Rediscovering Our Mundane Moments Brings Us Unexpected Pleasure - Association for Psychological... We like to document the exciting and momentous occasions in our lives, but new research suggests there is value in capturing our more mundane, everyday experiences, which can bring us unexpected joy in the future.

Why dads should do the dishes...
http://online.wsj.com/articles/dads-housework-inspires-girls-ambitions-1408400179

Dads' Housework Inspires Girls' Ambitions Fathers who performed an equal share of household chores were more likely to have daughters who aspired to less traditionally feminine occupations, such as astronaut or professional hockey player, a study found.

Sittin’ here thinkin’ where does the money go (Bob Dylan -- "Money Blues")
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/03/345540607/look-forward-to-the-trip-not-the-gadgets-to-be-truly-happy

You Can Buy Happiness, If It's An Experience Experiences tend to make people happier than material possessions, research shows. And looking forward to an experience like a concert can feel much better than awaiting the latest smartphone release.