Psi Chi Honor Society Roosevelt University Schaumburg

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Finding your dream psychology career Many psychologists would like to apply their expertise in nontraditional ways.

Hey, RU Psi Chi students! Interested in gaining some research experience working with kids in a multicultural enrichment program, and making a little bit of money too?! If so, please contact Dr. London at [email protected]
to become a part of this great opportunity! We are looking for students who can work with Kids College on July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 from 12:30 pm - 3 pm. The camp will take place in Chicago at the Family Focus Center at 3517 W. Arthington Street. We will hold an orientation meeting at Roosevelt University on Thursday July 14 from 10 am - 12 noon.

Craving something sweet during finals week? Stop by today until 6 pm for some hot cocoa and cookies in the main hallway in the Schaumburg Campus. Your Psi Chi members will be glad to greet you!

Hey, Psi Chi Members, are you interested in taking on a leadership role in Psi Chi? We would love to have you participate in our upcoming election. Please access the link below for a description of roles and responsibilities and submit a brief statement of interest (1-2 paragraphs) to Dr. Lorna London, stating why you would like to hold the office. Your statements will be made available to current Psi Chi members. Please plan to join us for our next meeting, Monday November 9 at 5 pm, in the SCH Cafe', at which time you may make your presentations to the group, and we will then hold our election.
http://www.psichi.org/?chap_officers #.VhVWz42vysE

Chapter Officers - Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology Officer GuidelinesThe most active and successful chapters are those in which all members take part in the activities and work of the chapter. Though each chapter is different, the following categories illustrate the types of offices and/or committees that many chapters have found useful. As with all…

Our first Psi Chi Meeting of the semester will be held on Monday October 5th. We will meet in the Cafeteria area at 5:00 pm. Feel free to bring your dinner and we will talk about Psi Chi activities for the coming year. If you know others who are interested in joining Psi Chi, feel free to bring them along!

Greetings RU Psi Chi Members! Are you interested in becoming more active in Psi Chi? Interested in taking on a leadership role in Psi Chi at the Schaumburg Campus? We would love to have you as one of our officers. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Lorna London, Faculty Advisor for Psi Chi at the Schaumburg Campus. She may be reached via email at [email protected]

Congratulations to our newest Psi Chi Inductees! We celebrate your achievements and are delighted to have you as part of our organization. Best wishes for continued success!

Invisible Wounds: A Speaker and Film Series on PTSD and Mental Healthcare in the Military

The issue of mental healthcare availability and quality has quickly become a major topic of discussion in this country. Military su***de rates have skyrocketed of late and the number of PTSD cases reported is staggering. Questions regarding successes and inadequacies in the mental healthcare system are certainly worth discussing. In response to this growing issue of debate, Psi Chi will be presenting a series of films and speaking events which will provide a forum for discussion of PTSD, TBI, necessary treatment plans, and the access to, and quality of, psychological services for members of the armed forces.

Psi Chi Presents: Poster Girl

A 2011 Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject

Discussion will follow the film screening

When: November 7th at 5pm

Where: The Licht Student Center (by the cafeteria in the room with the pool table)

Who: Everyone is welcome! RSVP requested but not required--please email [email protected] with number of guests planning to attend (or comment below)

Psi Chi Awards and Grants Deadlines

November 1 Deadline:

Graduate Research Grants (https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4008-2012-13-graduate-research-grants---fall)

Undergraduate Research Grants (https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4009-2012-13-undergraduate-research-grants---fall)

Mamie Phipps Clark Research Grants (https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/4011-2012-13-mamie-phipps-clark-research-grants---fall)

Regional Research Awards:

All Psi Chi members (undergraduate and graduate) are eligible to submit their research for the Regional Research Awards. Cash awards of $300 each are presented to students submitting the best research papers to Psi Chi sessions at regional conventions. A total of 78 awards are available every academic year. Deadlines for submissions vary according to region:

Midwestern Region (November 11)

2012-13 Graduate Research Grants - Fall PURPOSETo provide funds for Psi Chi members enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in psychology or a psychology-related field to conduct an original research project

REMINDER: Psi Chi will be holding it's regular monthly meeting on October 9th at 1pm in SCH 431. Some of the things we will be discussing will be our charity fundraising mission, planning for our upcoming Networking Cocktail Party, and planning our new series--Invisible Wounds: a speaker and film series on PTSD and mental healthcare in the military. Come get involved and help plan this year's exciting new events!

Who: Everyone is welcome--you do not need to be a member to participate in these meetings! Invite your friends!

Where: SCH 431 (by cafeteria and fitness center)

When: October 9th at 1pm

Psi Chi will be holding it's regular monthly meeting on October 9th at 1pm in SCH 431. Some of the things we will be discussing will be our charity fundraising mission, planning for our upcoming Networking Cocktail Party, and planning our new series--Invisible Wounds: a speaker and film series on PTSD and mental healthcare in the military. Come get involved and help plan this year's exciting new events!

Who: Everyone is welcome--you do not need to be a member to participate in these meetings! Invite your friends!

Where: SCH 431 (by cafeteria and fitness center)

When: October 9th at 1pm