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PSYC
Undergraduate
Studies
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eNewsletter March 25 / 2021
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Dear students -
Spring is here! We are also nearing the end of the term - which can be both exciting and daunting. Remember that Get-It-Done-Week is happening this week with lots of great resources for you!
Nominate your favourite prof and TA! A lab is hiring RA's! If you want to take Summer courses, there are several to explore.
As always, please reach out to the Undergraduate Office for help, questions or just to say 'Hi'! We love hearing from you!
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Friday April 2: Good Friday (University closed. Classes will not be held)
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Friday April 9: Winter Term classes end
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Saturday April 10 to Tuesday April 13: Winter Term pre-exam study period
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Wednesday April 14 to Friday April 30: Final examinations in Winter Term and multi-term classes
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REMINDER: APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Spring 2021
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Ready to Graduate?
Applications for Graduation for Spring 2021 are open till April 30th, 2021
via SOLUS. Note that if you are taking your last course(s) in Spring (May - June session), your degree can be conferred mid July and you don't have to wait until Fall graduation.
Not sure how to apply? Click HERE (scroll down to Apply for Graduation) for instructions.
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BIOPSYC program student council
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As you may know, the first BioPsychology Program Student Council was formed by co-presidents Erin McBride and Jeremy Swales in January of this year. One of our goals for this PSC is to advocate for issues you think are important within the BioPsychology program, but in order to do so, we need to hear about what you think is working and not working in this program.
We have created a google form which asks questions about what you think you would change about the program and what events or information you would like to see from your PSC moving forward. Participation in the survey is completely anonymous, and only 3 questions require a response. The survey should only take a few minutes to fill out, and we would be very appreciative of your participation as we try to improve the program with your feedback.
If you have any questions or concerns about the content of the survey, or would like to speak to someone in the BioPsychology PSC, feel free to email us at biopsych@asus.queensu.ca. To stay up to date on BioPsychology information, please follow us at biopsychqueens on Instagram, and Queen’s University BioPsychology on Facebook.
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CULTURE AND COGNITION LAB HIRING RAs
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Calling all Second year psychology students -
The Culture & Cognition lab is hiring research assistants for the 2021/2022 academic year. This volunteer position will begin in September 2021 and would require you to volunteer 8-10 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:
- Attending and contributing to weekly lab meetings
- Recruiting participants for ongoing studies
- Running participants for ongoing studies (data collection)
- Miscellaneous (e.g., entering data, reviewing study materials, editing manuscripts, etc.)
We are looking for students who are conscientious and responsible, display good time management skills and leadership skills, and have great attention to detail. It’s a bonus if you can read and write in Chinese. Previous research experience is not required.
Applications are due April 18th, 2021. The application form can be found on the Lab's webpage. Please download the application form, complete, and submit!
Your application should include:
1) A completed Application Form (see attached)
2) An unofficial transcript (downloaded from Solus)
3) Your resume
4) Your interview availability between the dates of May 1st & May 2nd. Please note, all interviews will be held online.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified of your interview time.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Call for Nominations - PSYC TEACHING AWARD 2020-2021
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Would you like to recognize a psychology faculty member who went above and beyond? The Psychology DSC is now accepting nominations for the Undergraduate Teaching Award in Psychology until the end of April. To nominate a faculty member in psychology, please click on the link below and fill out the survey!
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REMINDER: Call for Nominations - PSYC TA PRIZE 2020-2021
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We invite you to submit your nomination for the best Teaching Assistant in Psychology for the 2020-2021 academic year!
Did you have a Teaching Assistant in one of your courses who stood out in your mind this year?
- a TA who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the education of students
- a TA who went that extra mile
- a TA who was approachable and interested
- a TA that made your learning experience feel welcoming and inclusive
If so, we encourage you to complete your online nomination by: May 1, 2021 at 4:30 pm EST
How to Submit Your Nomination:
Go the Queen’s Qualtrics survey website at:
Complete the survey and submit. Thank you for your participation!
Results:
Watch for results to be posted on the PSYC website and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) website in June 2021.
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Are you looking to take a Summer course?
The Department of Geography and Planning is offering the following courses in the Summer Term 2021 (May-June 6 weeks):
GPHY 250/3.0: The Geography of Canada
GPHY 319/3.0: Contemporary Energy Resources
GPHY 336/3.0: Geography, the Environment and Human Health - this course is a PSYC Subs_A or B course and can count towards your PSYC plan requirements
GPHY 370/3.0: Special Topics in Human Geography - Markets, Environments and Societies
A one-page course description is available on the web! Check that you have the prerequisites.
Also, the BISC is offering online courses this Summer!
Qualifying PSYC Courses:
- INTS 306/3.0: Culture, Identity and Self
- PSYC 594/3.0: Independent Study
- PSYC 335/3.0: Positive Psychology
Course enrolment is now open on SOLUS! When searching for BISC courses on SOLUS, change the campus default from “Main” to “Bader International Study Ctr.” All courses align with Queen’s degree plans, no transfer credit required. If you have any questions about the registration process, or the Castle, contact castle@queensu.ca.
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Remember that the ARC still offers a variety of online classes for free all through the semester:
to book an appointment
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QBPA 'FALLING FORWARD' - WORKSHOP
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The Queen's Black Premedical Association is inviting you to an event! Failure and rejection are common aspect of nearly every success story. Learning to deal and overcome these challenges can set you apart and allow you to rise without letting it define you. This event will consist of shared testimonials and strategies to cope with rejection and overcome failure on your path to a career in medicine. Hopefully during this event, you can see that everything happens for a reason and each perceived failure can only result in a stronger graduate/medical school candidate.
Topic: QBPA Falling Forward Workshop
Time: Mar 26, 2021 06:00 PM America/Toronto
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 931 0932 0669
Passcode: 672784
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Not sure where to start your career questions?
Drop-in Career Advising
Every week Monday to Thursday, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM EST
Obtain immediate help with a career or further education-related questions from a career advisor. No appointment required. Link available on MyCareer.
In addition to our regular drop-in advising, we offer
QUIP Drop-In Career Advising
Learn more about QUIP, the Queen's Undergraduate Internship Program, visit QUIP website.
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REMINDER - Get It Done Week - hosted by SASS
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With only a couple of weeks until the end of the semester, there is a lot to wrap up. Not sure how to get it done by yourself? Join SASS for their Get it Done study week from March 22-26!
They’re hosting group study sessions via Zoom and “Study with Me” sessions on Instagram Live to help you complete your work and prepare for final exams. They’re also giving away lots of prizes!
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Research Special Interest Group (RSIG) CONFERENCE
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We are looking forward to the 29th Annual Research Special Interest Group (RSIG) conference on Thursday, April 22nd. This conference will be taking place online this year.
We are excited to announce that we invited Dr. Madeline Burghardt back as our keynote speaker. Her talk entitled, Emerging from the Cracks: Strengthening our Place in a Post-Covid World, will review what we know about the gaps in services for persons with developmental disabilities and how we can commit to justice and equity in a post-COVID world.
We are also very pleased with the range of topics and researchers represented at this year’s conference. Topics include sexuality, the right to be an artist, and suicidality in persons with FASD, in addition to how COVID19 has impacted persons with developmental disabilities and their care-providers.
Registration Information
Registration is now open for the conference. Registration fees for the online RSIG conference are $30+HST for students and $60+HST for professionals. Please note: All conference attendees, including presenters, are expected to register.
To Register:
· Select the Research Special Interest Group Conference (RSIG) on Thursday, April 22nd
· Submit an online registration form and payment (Cheque, VISA, or MasterCard).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at oadd.rsig@gmail.com. We are looking forward to seeing you online on 22 April 2021!
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For questions on careers/grad school, please email ug.psyc@queensu.ca to set up a meeting with Dr Norris.
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