09/18/2024
ISPP Community Update 9.17.24
ISPP Community -
Happy Mexican Independence Day! Yesterday, September 16th marked the 214th anniversary of the start of the Mexican War of Independence. I hope folks enjoyed seeing or participating in the celebrations of Mexican pride that took place across the city, honoring the country’s rich culture, history, and ongoing legacy. Independence Day also kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month - check out some of the local happenings and events to recognize, honor, and celebrate the month here.
And in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I wish to highlight a pioneering Latina psychologist – Dr. Melba Vasquez . I imagine many know of Dr. Vasquez – she is a former APA President – the first woman of color and the first Latina to serve in the role (in 2011). Dr. Vasquez was a first-generation college student and a member of the first cohort of the APA Minority Fellowship program, which may have helped launch her interest in professional leadership roles. She co-founded the APA Division 45 and the National Multicultural Summit; she has written extensively in the areas of ethics, self-care, and multicultural therapy, and less than a year ago, she was appointed President of the American Psychological Foundation. Dr. Vasquez’s career is filled with examples of how she broke barriers, participated in social justice advocacy, excelled in leadership roles, and earned recognition for her many contributions to the profession.
While Dr. Vasquez is certainly not the only Latine psychologist in the US, she is part of an underrepresented group. According to the 2021 APA workforce data, just under 8% of psychologists in the US identify as Hispanic, well below the 19.5% in the US general population. So we have work to do! With intentional effort, we can attract, train, and retain Latine psychologists in the US. We can build a workforce that looks like the communities that we serve.
And now, news, reminders, and updates:
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
NLU - Grand Opening of the Sankofa Lounge – Wednesday, September 25th, 12-1pm
• We are excited to invite you to the grand opening of the Sankofa Lounge! Be part of this momentous occasion as we unveil our new space that celebrates African heritage, challenges systems of oppression, and creates transformative change as a community. This is a milestone event you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us as we embark on this new chapter together. Location: 122 S Michigan Avenue, Suite 6034
NLU’s Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration – Tuesday, October 1st 12pm
• Sponsored by the NLU Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, join in the Atrium at 122 S. Michigan for music, activities, and food to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. See the attached flyer for more details and to RSVP.
Psychologists for Social Responsibility (PsyR) Meet and Greet – Tuesday, October 1st
• All are encouraged to attend the meet and greet with Psychologists for Social Responsibility to learn about this group and opportunities for future collaborative partnerships in Social Justice! Refreshments will be served. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM NLU - 122 S. Michigan-Room 5008
NLU Lunch and Learn – Being Comfortable with Discomfort: Navigating Yourself and Your Career - Thursday, October 10th from 12-1pm CT
• Learn from NLU Alum Dr. Amber Kelly as she shares best practices on navigating personal and professional discomfort. Register to attend https://nl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S-YKT6d9Qq68bS2f-XBcQA #/registration (no cost, but registration is required for in-person attendees to receive lunch). See the attached flyer for more information.
Dissertation WorkGroup
• ISPP Alum Dr. Erica Ligons supports students and recent grads as they navigate the EPPP and now she is offering her expertise for those struggling to complete the dissertation. These online work groups provide peer support, accountability, and motivation. The more folks attend, the more they write and the faster they graduate. If you are struggling to make time to write, this may be a good resource for you. You can learn more here: www.crushthatdissertation.com
Antiracism & Intersectionality and Workgroup
• All are encouraged and welcome to join us as we host an open conversation on race, racism, and the intersectionality of gender and gender identity. We meet every Wednesday at 7pm CST. Link: - https://nl.zoom.us/j/92136874153
CONFERENCES AND CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
MPA Call for Abstract Submission – Deadline November 6, 2024
• Submit your abstracts to the Midwest Psychological Association 2025 Conference! The conference will be held from Thursday, April 10th to Saturday, April 12th 2025 and, as always, it will be held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL. The MPA Website can be found HERE. The Submissions page for MPA Papers and Posters, MPA Symposia, as well as our affiliated groups (Psi Chi, STP, and SCRA) can be found HERE.
ICP Call for Abstract Submission –Deadline October 1st
• The International Council of Psychologists 2025 Conference will be held in The Netherlands. The theme is Human Rights, Dignity, and Justice, Social Inclusion, and Migration. See https://icpweb.org/icp-annual-conference/icp2025/ for details.
SCHOLARSHIPS, DISCOUNTS, and OTHER FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Janet Shibley Hyde Graduate Student Research Grants - Due: September 18, 2024
• These $500 grants are awarded to doctoral psychology students to support feminist research on the psychology of women and gender. To learn more, visit: https://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/awards/hyde
NLU Parking Discount
• Students, faculty, staff and visitors can pre-purchase discounted parking from 55 E. Monroe. Use the following link: https://promo.parking.com/55-e-monroe-university-parking/
AATBS Discount for ABPsi Members
• ABPsi and AATBS partner to offer a 50%-off discount on Exam Prep and Continuing Education offered by the Triad family of brands (including AATBS, Triad's flagship education brand). This discount is available to all ABPsi Members. Access the member benefit here: https://abpsi.site-ym.com/page/EPPPprep. Find more information about ABPsi and the Black Mental Health Workforce here: www.abpsi.org/blackmhworkforce
US Govt's Affordable Connectivity Program - Internet and Laptop Discount Opportunities
• With the newly passed infrastructure bill, the government created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. To deliver maximum cost savings to families, the Biden-Harris Administration has secured commitments from 20 leading internet providers to offer ACP-eligible households a high-speed internet plan for no more than $30 per month. Eligible families who pair their ACP benefit with one of these plans can receive high-speed internet at no cost. For more information and to see if you qualify, check out this link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/?utm_source=getinternet.gov
AATBS Discount Code
• *Please note that graduates will receive a complimentary copy of study materials and test prep access. This code is for other or additional materials you may wish to buy. National Louis University has partnered with AATBS, the leading provider of exam prep and continuing education for behavioral and mental health students and professionals, to offer you discounted access to their industry-leading products and services. This benefit is being provided to you based on our relationship with AATBS and is available exclusively because you are a student or graduate of National Louis University. To see available products and access your discount, please visit EPPP Exam Prep (aatbs.com) and use promo code PARNL during checkout.
PsychPrep Discount Code
• Students and grads who wish to purchase any study materials or packages from PsychPrep can enjoy a 20% discount. To learn more about available packages, visit www.psychprep.com and enter the promocode "National20".
NLU Partnership with the Art Institute
• National Louis University students have access to the wealth of resources at the Art Institute of Chicago, including the renowned encyclopedic collection, archival materials in the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, and countless lectures and programs, including Free admission for all students with a valid National Louis University student ID all year long.
STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
ISPP Assembly's Student Feedback Link
• ISPP Assembly wants to hear from you! For those of you who do not know, the ISPP Assembly serves as the students' voice and connection to faculty and leadership within our program. The student organization has worked to propose change and ultimately support ISPP students. Though it is difficult to connect in person with everyone's various schedules, please utilize the attached Google Form to share any information with the assembly! The form is confidential and does NOT require you to share contact information; however, you're welcome to do so if you'd like a personal follow-up.
Professional Clothing
• Students can access free professional clothing and accessories via the Suit Closet located in the Career Bridge suites on the 6th floor at 18S) and a partnership with Dress For Success! If students are local and interested in the suits, they can reach out to their Career Advisor to set up an appointment to come in and try on the suits. If they find one they like, it is theirs to keep! With Dress For Success, students connect with Dr. Horvath who will complete the referral form: Dress for Success Chicago on behalf of their student. The student will then be contacted directly by Dress For Success to set up a fitting appointment at the most convenient location for that student.
Student Lockers
• Interested in renting a locker?
Please come visit us at the 5th floor culinary office in located in the 18 S Michigan Ave. The office hours are 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Career Bridge
• A reminder to all students and graduates that Career Bridge is here to support you! Shalon Beerdeke works specifically with Doctoral students and can help with career-related support while you are a student or after graduation. Supports include career counseling, job search guidance, CV review, networking skills, interview preparation, salary negotiation, headshots, and more. Please stop by the 6th Floor of 18 S. Michigan to learn more (and they often have delicious snacks available, too!). Contact Shalon: [email protected].
Writing Support for International Students
• The Learning Resource Center offers support specifically for International Students. If you'd like to connect, contact Lana Bogdanich ([email protected]).
Doctoral Student Writing and Learning Support Services
• NLU's Writing Specialist, Carlos Alverio, focuses exclusively on working with doctoral students. All doctoral students can schedule a time to discuss any writing they are doing at any stage of the writing process. Writing consultation appointments are intended to be interactive and collaborative. The sessions can focus on a range of issues, for example, organization, argumentation, grammatical issues, but the purpose is not proofreading or editing. The goal is to help doctoral students develop as effective writers in their fields. Making an appointment is easy to do using the EAB Navigate app listed here: https://nl.edu/learning-support/request-an-appointment/
• Learning Support also has an Assignment Drop-off Form, and Specialists will review other assignments, not just essays, with this form. Students can submit Math assignments, assignments for other subjects, or milestone projects for review.
NLU Wellness, Counseling, Food Pantry & THRIVE resources
o To schedule an appointment to see an intern/licensed counselor, [email protected]
o UWill: Through a partnership with Uwill, students receive free immediate access to teletherapy, crisis support, wellness, and telehealth. Students must register with UWill using their NLU email address to access these services.
o THRIVE Collective Resources: Our THRIVE resource website curates and leverages community resources in key domains such as food and housing insecurities, financial wellness, employment, and childcare/support for student parents.
o Give an Hour: Therapists offering limited number of free sessions to healthcare workers and military.
o 211.org: Tool for finding local community mental health agencies.
o Findhelp.org: Tool for finding free or reduced-cost housing, healthcare, legal assistance, food assistance, and more.
o Free screener: Recommended by Counseling and Wellness, though this isn't a full assessment.
o Request Accommodations from NLU Disability and Access Services
o NLU Coping Toolbox: tinyurl.com/nlucopingtoolbox
o Download the NLU Wellness App: Android/Google: https://tinyurl.com/AndroidNLU -Apple/iOS:https://tinyurl.com/AppleNLU
o National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
NLU Library Workshops
• The NLU Library is offering a series of workshops on Finding Sources in the NLU Library, Academic Honesty & Citing Sources, Evaluating Sources (Websites, Articles, & More), and Organizing Sources With Zotero. These fully online sessions are offered throughout the term. View a complete schedule and register for a session, or request an appointment with a librarian for one-on-one support.
o Registration links, a schedule, and additional information can be found on the library website: https://www.nl.edu/library/eventsworkshops/
Fall Term Dates
Summer semester dates and holidays are as follows:
- Full Semester (14 weeks): 9/2/24 – 12/8/24
- Summer 2 (first 7 weeks): 9/2/24 – 10/20/24
- Summer 3 (second 7 weeks): 10/21/24 -12/8/24
- Holidays: Labor Day (9/2/24), Thanksgiving Break (11/28/24-11/29/24)
Need the full calendar? Find it here:https://nl.edu/media/nledu/content-assets/documents/student-services/office-of-the-registrar/academic-calendars/2024--2026-Semester-Academic-Calendar.pdf (pay attention to the dates for the 7 and 14 week classes)
Take care,
Leah
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