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PSYC
Undergraduate
Studies
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PSYC UG Newsletter January 21/2022 |
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Hello PSYC students -
We hope you got to enjoy some of the plentiful snow this week in Ontario!
Please note that today (Fri Jan 21) is the last day to add a course for Winter term. The deadline to drop a Winter term course has been extended to Monday Jan 24.
This newsletter is filled with lots of information and career, academic, and health support resources from SASS and Queen's Career Services!
There are some great opportunities for research and hackathons!
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Important Dates: January/February 2022 |
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- Friday, January 21:
- Last day to add classes for Winter 2022 term
- Monday, January 24:
- Last day to drop classes without financial penalty
- Monday, February 21:
- Family Day (no classes)
- Tuesday, February 22 to Friday, February 25:
- Reading Week
- Monday, February 28:
- Classes move to in-person delivery (except ASO courses)
- Friday, March 4:
- Last day to drop Winter 2022 classes without academic penalty
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(Un)hacking Downstream Consequences - LAST DAY TO APPLY |
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Are you looking for a novel paid experience that enhances your problem-solving skills while attending university? Join the McDonald Institute for a unique event focused on solving some of today’s most pressing issues.
Application deadline: Friday, January 21, 2022
Event dates (duration): February 22 – March 3, 2022 (16 hours synchronous and asynchronous over 10 days)
Eligibility: Queen’s University undergraduate students in 2nd year and above in any discipline
Remuneration for 16 hours over 10 days: $325
Format: Virtual
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The research team at Ryerson University launched an online survey to examine the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic motivation among undergraduate university students in Canada.
This project would shed light on our understanding of the psychological experiences of undergraduate students amidst the pandemic and inform relevant policies and programs to best support students.
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes.
Participants will have the option to be entered into a draw for prizes of Amazon gift cards including 5 first prizes ($100); 8 second prizes ($50); 15 third prizes ($20); and 30 fourth prizes ($10).
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SASS is offering workshops, events, and appointments to support students in achieving their goals. Register for any of the workshops and events at the SASS Events Page.
Free Skills Workshop
These workshops are designed to help students reflect on what went well last semester, and learn how to improve on their skills.
- Writing Better Papers, January 24, 6pm EST
Online Appointments
Book an academic skills appointment to get help with building a study plan, improve on time management, develop more efficient study habits, and reduce academic stress!
Additionally, they have also provided many great resources including this Assignment Planner to create a step-by-step plan and schedule to set yourself up for success!
Write Nights
Undergrads or grad students can join writing pros at Write Nights to work on a different sentence-level writing topic every week throughout the semester.
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Job search and networking opportunities for students are continuing online this term as pandemic-related restrictions remain in place.
Career Workshops: Sign up for the workshops and get the workshop links in MyCareer.
Monday Jan 24th
- Winning Interviews 1: Fundamental Strategies, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Winning Interviews 2: Advanced Practice, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- QUIP Info Session for Faculty of Health Sciences, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday Jan 25th
- Ramp Up Your Resume, 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Conquer the Cover Letter, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday Jan 26th
- QUIP Interview Workshop, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
- QUIP Info Session for Engineering, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday Jan 27th
- Winning Interviews 1: Fundamental Strategies, 10:30am - 11:30am
- Winning Interviews 2: Advanced Practice, 11:30am - 12:30pm
- QUIP Resume and Cover Letter Workshop, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
- Ramp Up Your Resume, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Conquer the Cover Letter, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- QUIP Events - MTHE Internship Evening, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday, Jan 28th
- LinkedIn 1: Building Your Profile, 10:30am - 11:30am
- LinkedIn 2: Navigating Resources and Building Brand, 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program - Personal Statements and Elevator Pitch, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Get to Know Employers: Please register in MyCareer.
Tuesday Jan 25th
- Isaac Week Information Session, 10:30am - 11:30am
- Polar Asset Management, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday Jan 26th
- Semtech Information Session, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- General Motors Information Session, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday Jan 27th
- Isaac Information Session, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH STUDY @ SKHS |
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Research opportunity from a lab in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s
Who?
Healthy, non-smoking women between 18-30 years old (who are recreationally active). Exclusion criteria includes regular cigarette smoking (including individuals who quit smoking less than 6 months ago), high/low blood pressure, existing cardiovascular or metabolic disorders, taking medications that have cardiovascular effects, being an endurance athlete who has trained in the past 3 months, and being allergic to milk products, eggs, artificial flavours/colours, and artificial sweeteners.
What?
An ultrasound study to assess the effect of fat and sugar consumption on forearm blood flow
How long?
One 35 minute screening session and three 3 hour experimental visits
How much?
Participants will receive a $40 gift certificate for each experimental visit that is attended (maximum $120)
Where?
School of Kinesiology and Health Studies Cardiovascular Stress Response Laboratory (28 Division Street)
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REMINDER - APPLY FOR GRADUATION |
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Ready to Graduate in Spring 2022?
APPLY IN SOLUS
The application for graduation is open
until April 30th.
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Faculty of Arts & Sciences Advising
Students can book through the online booking system (appointments become available on a rolling 48 hour basis) - click here!
Lots of great advising resources on FAS webpage - click here!
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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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