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Scholarship Application available for 2010-2011
The 2010-2011
Scholarship Application will be available September 1,2009. To be
considered for any WSU scholarships, you must complete the Weber State
University scholarship application annually. Priority deadline is
January 11, 2010. To complete the Scholarship application, go to: https://www.weber.edu/ Log into your eWeber Student Portal to gain access to WSU's student application. a. Click on the Student Services tab
b. Click on the Scholarship Application in the Financial Service section
c. Fill in the fields and click the submit at the bottom of the screen
If you experience technical difficulties, Computing Support's IT Service Desk is available 24/7 at (801) 626-7777. Please remember all communication from now on will be through your eWeber Portal and Weber email. Both should be checked often. You also have an option of forwarding your Weber email to your personal email. We wish you the best in your upcoming year at WSU.
Sincerely,
Weber State University
Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
2009 Utah Nonprofits Conference
This is a wonderful opportunity with special student pricing through September 4th! Please see this flyer for more information about the conference and registration.Would You Like to Earn Up to $14,000 for Graduate School or to Pay Off Student Loans?
The Ogden-Weber Tech College is now recruiting 4 full-time VISTA members to work on a landmark student retention study, side-by-side with the Weber State Psychology Department. Click here for more information.Summer Classes Still Available
Are you looking to satisfy a Diversity or Social Science credit? Better understand your identity, psychological adjustment or potential for growth? Stay in Davis County this summer? Take an upper division Psychology class in Salt Lake City? Check out these great Psychology classes taught Summer semester!
CRN 10455, PSY 1010 SS Introductory Psychology, 9:30 am MWF, Davis Campus
CRN 10609, PSY 1540 Psychology of Adjustment, 12:30 pm Tue, Ogden Campus
CRN 10456, PSY 2000 SS Interpersonal Relationships, 7:30 am MWF, Davis Campus
CRN 10748, PSY 2370 DV Psych of Women and Gender, 5:30 pm MW, Ogden Campus
CRN 11208, PSY 3270 Motivation and Emotion, 5:00 pm Wed, SLCC Campus
These classes and many others still have seats available, but are filling fast. Make sure to register today!
Looking for Work?
TRiO is looking for a work-study eligible student for a Data Specialist Position for 20 hours per week, $12/hr. Please check here for more information.Summer Scholarship Money
Great News!!A limited amount of "Summer 2009 Scholarship" monies are still available.
Students with WSU cumulate GPA's of 3.0 and higher may be eligible for a scholarship waiver.
Please see the award schedule:
08 Fall WSU cumulative GPA 3.75 to 4.00 = Summer Award of $1,000.00
08 Fall WSU cumulative GPA 3.50 to 3.74 = Summer Award of $600.00
08 Fall WSU cumulative GPA 3.00 to 3.49 = Summer Award of $300.00
Priority deadline: Friday, April 24th, 2009
For more information see: http://www.weber.edu/summer/summer_scholarships.html.
2009 APA/Clark University Workshop with Extended Summer Institute for
Master Psychology Teachers
The fifth annual APA/Clark University Workshop for High School Teacherswill be held July 12-17, 2009 at Clark University in Worcester, MA.
This year, the workshop schedule has been expanded and will include a
two-day Summer Institute for master teachers to develop TOPSS unit
lesson plans on the topics covered during the three-day workshop. Due to
limited funding, the Summer Institute is an invitation-only program that
is highly competitive and designed as a working meeting.
All interested high school psychology teachers are invited to apply to
the 2009 APA/Clark University Workshop and Summer Institute for High
School Psychology Teachers. Workshop facilitators will include Clark
University Psychology professors and high school teachers from the APA
TOPSS. Housing in the Clark campus dorms and materials will be provided
for all participants.
Participants will also receive travel stipends of $100. Application
forms and additional information about the 2009 Workshop are available
online at http://www.apa.org/ed/topss/conf_wkshop.html. The
application deadline has been extended to May 1st!
This Workshop is sponsored by the American Psychological Foundation,
Clark University, and APA, with generous support from Lee Gurel, PhD.
Please contact Martha Boenau at mboenau@apa.org or (202) 336-6140 if you
have any questions.
Learn about CatTracks and the Psychology Major
CatTracks, WSU's new course planning and degree evaluation software, is now available through your eWeber portal. Please join Dr. Shaw for a Group Advising Session focusing on CatTracks and the Psychology Minor. There are only 8 spaces available in each session, so reserve your seat today! Check out this flyer for more information on dates, times, and how to register.Welcome Back Activity
Please join us for a "Tour" of the department Monday 9/28 at 1:30! Get your "Tour Pass" stamped at each location to enter a drawing for prizes and enjoy a free lunch with our faculty. Check out this flyer for more information.Practicum Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for Practicum Applications has been extended to Friday, April 17, 2009 at 4:30. Applications can be returned to Dr. Kay's box in SS 370. Don't miss this great opportunity!Stress Awareness Fair
Feeling stressed? Come to the Stress Awareness Fair! This event, sponsored by the Counseling & Psychological Services Center will be held:April 8, 2009
8:30 am-2:30 pm
SUB Mezzanine
There will be activities, special presentations, free food, and prizes! Please check this flyer for more information and a presentation schedule.
Using Psychological Interventions with Injured Athletes: Attitudes and Effectiveness
Please join us for the next lecture in the Psychology Seminar Fall 2009 Series presented by J. Jordan Hamson-Utley, Ph.D.Friday, March 20, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Social Science Building, Room 347
Dr. J. Jordan Hamson-Utley, Undergraduate Athletic Training Program Director, Department of Health Performance and Human Performance, will be presenting on her recent research on imagery and pain. Please click here for more information and for a link to suggested readings.
Neuroscience Initiative 2008-2009 Seminar Series
Sarah Farnsworth, who will complete her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Utah in May, will present on Thursday, 1/22 at 1:15 in Smith Auditorium (Wattis Building). Her title is, "Brain Awareness: From Undergraduate Researcher to Graduate Neuroscientist." Sarah will discuss getting into graduate school in neuroscience, what her experience in the University of Utah Neuroscience program has been like, and ways that you can get involved in neuroscience NOW. Sarah will also be having lunch with student prior to the seminar, so if you are interested in meeting her for lunch, please contact Dr. Lauren Fowler at lfowler@weber.edu to have your name added to the list. The first 9 students on the list will receive free boxed-lunches. Contact Dr. Fowler with any questions. More information can also be found here.Spring Graduation Applications due February 13th
Contact Aubrey at 801.626.6247 to schedule your appointment today! Also, Sarah Homer is unavailable between February 4th and February 16th. Click here for more information.Success in Psychology: How to Get the Most Out of Your Undergraduate Degree
Please join us:
Friday, February 20, 2009
11:00 AM
SS 376A
for a panel discussion with current Psychology Seniors and Upperclassmen on how to succeed as a Psychology major or minor. Click here for more information.Frankenstein and the Intersection of Science, Technology and Society
DaVinci Academy and Weber Reads present a lecture by Adam Johnston discussing how Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
illustrates how we tackle new ideas and their applications to society.
Longstanding--and new--myths about science and technology will also be
discussed in relation Mary Shelley's classic work. Mr. Johnston will
present Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 PM at 2033 Grant Avenue, Ogden. Please see this flyer for more information.
Psychology Seminar Series, Spring 2009
Please join us for the latest presentation in the Psychology Seminar Series
Friday, February 6, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Social Science Building, Room 347
Eric Amsel, Ph.D, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, will share a speech titled:
How Students Learn about the Scientific Nature of Psychology
Click here for more information and here to access the suggested readings.
Psychology Seminar Series, Spring 2009
Please join us for the first presentation in the Psychology Seminar Series
Friday, January 23, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Social Science Building, Room 347
Dianna Rangel, Ph.D., director of the WSU Counseling Center, will share a speech titled:
Doing Psychology in the Real World: Practice, Research, and Whatever Else Works
Click here for more information and here to access the suggested readings.
Relaxation Group
Psychology Seminar Series Fall 2008
The
first session of the Psychology Seminar Series Fall 2008 will be held
Friday September 19th at 1:00 in room 347 of the Social Science
Building. Dr. Matthew Schmolesky of the WSU Department of Psychology
will give a presentation titled "Why risk it? A biological perspective on personality & risk taking behavior." The series is organized by Dr. Shaw and Cosponsored by Psi Chi/Psychology Club and all are welcome to attend. Click here for information about future sessions.
Neuroscience Initiative Seminar
Dr. Patrick Tresco will present "Clinical Challenges of Neural Engineering" Thursday, November 13th at 1:15 PM as part of the Neuroscience Initiative Seminar Series. More information can be found here. Please join us for this exciting event!Information Resources in the Social Sciences
Are
you looking to satisfy Part D of your Computer & Information
Literacy Requirement? This one credit course is directed toward
students in the social sciences and and will help you develop
information literacy and basic research skills. More information can be
found here.Practicum Information for Spring 2009
Would you like to be part of an exciting state or community placement opportunity next semester? Check out the information sheet and application for further details.
Research Methods in Psychology
Are
you still looking to take a Research Methods class Spring semester? If
you need this class and haven’t been able to register for a section,
please contact Dr. Amsel at eamsel@weber.edu to make special arrangements.Ethics and Psychology
Have
you ever wondered… How are psychologists supposed to behave? Why do
some psychologists fail to behave appropriately? What happens to them
if they behave poorly?
Dr. Kay will be teaching HNRS SS1520 at 12:00 on MWF in the Library room 227 Spring semester. Click here for more information.Two Spring Semester Classes Announced
Are you still looking for classes for Spring Semester? These may be for you!
The Science and Profession of Psychology (PSY 2010)
Instructor Eric Amsel
MWF 11:00- 11:50
The
central goal of this class is to consider psychology as a science which
informs how it is practiced. We will consider the problems and limits
of pop psychology, represented by rows of unhelpful self-help books in
bookstores and therapy-as-entertainment on TV. The course will help
students understand the nature of and prepare for a career in
scientific psychology
History and Systems in Psychology (Psy 4090)
Instructor Eric Amsel
TTH 1130-12:45
The
central goal of the class is to help students answer the question: What
are the modern ideas about human nature and where did they come from?
The first part of the course we will survey contemporary ideas about
the nature of human nature. We will then travel backwards in time to
find the intellectual, social, and technological innovations that lead
to the emergence of these ideas. Over the course of the semester,
students will explore the historical antecedents of modern ideas that
they consider interesting and critical Moral Development: Theories & Controversies
Dr.
Shaw will be teaching PSY 4900, Moral Development: Theories &
Controversies Spring semester 2009. This seminar-structured course
will address questions such as: What is morality? Are moral values
distinct from other values? and more. See this flyer or Dr. Shaw for more information.
Department Scholarship and Tuition Waiver Application Deadline January 12!
The deadline is fast approaching! Minimum
requirements are 60 Credit Hours completed and a GPA or 3.50 or above.
Other criteria might be used to select recipients (having taken
Psychology 3600 and 3610) depending upon the number of applicants the
department receives. You must apply by January 12, 2009
to the Scholarship Office. If you have any further questions please
talk to a faculty member about this wonderful opportunity. Apply today
so you do not forget!
Halloween Carnival and Bake Sale!
Psi Chi/Psi Cho are
sponsoring a Halloween Carnival and Bake Sale Friday, October 31st.
The carnival will be held from 2:00-4:00 on the third floor of the
Social Science Building. Activities include a donut eating contest,
dart throwing contest, art activities and games for kids, a cake walk,
and more! There will also be a costume contest where you can win great
prizes. Please join us for some family-friendly spooky fun! More
details, including pricing information, can be found on this flyer. All proceeds benefit the Psychology department clubs. The bake sale will be held from 9:00-Noon.
Upcoming Psi Chi/Psi Cho Meeting
Here's the latest from the president:Hello!!
I just wanted to remind you that we will be having a Psi Chi/Psi Cho meeting on Monday, October 13th at 1:00 pm in SS 376A.
It is VERY IMPORTANT
that you attend this meeting because we will be discussing the
Halloween Bake Sale and Carnival and figuring out who will be in charge
of each activity. In order for this event to be a successful fundraiser
and fun social activity, we need lots of volunteers to man the
activities at the carnival as well as the bake sale and donut eating
contest during the day.
See you on 10/13!!
Sam :)
Seminar Series Presentations in October
The latest presentations in the Seminar Series have been announced! Please join us for any or all of the presentations. All of the talks will be held at 1:00 in SS 347.
Social Science Area Council
The first meeting of the Social Science Area Council will be held Wednesday, September 24 at 1:00 pm in room 235 of the Social Science Building. Please see this flyer for more information.
"Get Out and Live" Suicide Awareness Walk
Saturday,
September 27, 2008. Registration will be held at 12:30 pm with the
walk starting at 1:00 pm at Roosters on 25th Street in Ogden.
Registration is free of charge and includes a t-shirt, food, and a
great time! T-shirt only guaranteed if registered before September 5,
2008. For more information or online registration, see webercoalition.org. Registration forms can also be picked up from the Department of Psychology bulletin board.
Please join us in our first Psi Chi & Psi Cho (Psychology Club) meeting!
So You Want to Become a Therapist:
Dr. Theresa Kay, along with Dr. Mark Bigler and Dr. Randy Chatelain, will present a panel discussion on the pathways to the helping professions. The discussion will be held Thursday, September 25th at 1:00 pm in room 394 of the Social Science building. Click here for more information.Please join us in our first Psi Chi & Psi Cho (Psychology Club) meeting!
Study Fatigue:
Dr. Fowler and the Psychology department
interns participated for the fourth year in a research study on the effects of
fatigue on professionals in the law enforcement, military and medical fields.
For more information click here.
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the
University of Nebraska/Lincoln.
The university will be accepting 8-10
student for a one year program to study law and psychology in our program for a
full year. Undergraduate students are provided with room and board for 1 year,
along with a stipend for working in our law and psychology research
laboratories. For more information click
here.
Undergraduate Researcher's Graduate School Registry:
Please sign up for the Undergraduate Researcher's Graduate School Registry.
The purpose of this registry is to facilitate connections between undergraduates
and graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for
research. More information and the submission form
click here.
Student Researcher Wanted:
Student Researcher wanted to
lead a community based research project with elementary, middle school, and
possibly high school students. Will work closely with members of Ogden City, Dr.
Fowler and others. This research position could be an ongoing one that would
extend up to 2 years. Student researchers would receive credit for Projects and
Research (4800). For more information
click here.
TIPS: Tips on Interventions for Parents and Students
The TIPS program provide strategies to teachers that help children be successful
in schools. the TIPS team is offering some opportunities to students who want to
gain experience in the area of psychology. For more information
click here.
AMSEL IS
PRESIDENTIAL DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
Eric Amsel was awarded with the title of
Presidential Distinguished Professor and will be honored at graduation.
For more information
click
here.
MATT SCHMOLESKY IS IN SCIENCE
Matt Schmolesky is featured in an ad in Science (Vol. 314, pg. 1208,
Nov. 2006) for the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program (click
here). Matt was a fellow in the program from 2004-2006 before
coming to Weber State University.
AMSEL WINS UTAH PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR
Eric Amsel was award the CASE/Carnegie Utah Professor of the Year award.
For more information
click here.
