PSYC
Undergraduate
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PSYC UG Newsletter February 11/2022
Hello PSYC students -

We hope you are enjoying Winter - it can be cold here in Ontario but there is lots to enjoy also (think skating, building snow figures, skiing, hiking amongst snow laden trees and more)!
Wherever you are, we hope you are well and your learning is fulfilling!
With one week of classes before reading break and return to on-campus classes, there is lots going on. We are happy to share with you new opportunities for research engagement and professional development in this newsletter. For students in year 3 of the Major, we have included a heads-up about the PSYC Thesis application. Have a great weekend!
Important Dates: February/March 2022
  • 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
PSYC 501 - PSYC Thesis (reminder about application process)
PSYC 501 applications open
Monday, February 28
and need to be submitted to PSYC Faculty and
the UG Office by Monday, March 7th, 2021 at 4 pm (EST).

If you are in your 3rd (or 4th year) of the PSYC Major and wish to apply for the PSYC Thesis (PSYC501), it's time to think about applying for next year!

Our specific PSYC Thesis website has
important information about eligibility, deadlines, process and application form, and PSYC Faculty accepting students for next year. Please read the information carefully and don't hesitate to reach out about any questions!
PSYC NSERC USRA applications - due today!
If you wish to apply for a PSYC NSERC USRA award and have obtained Faculty approval, please ensure to submit your application by the end of today!
SASS resources
Student Academic Success Services (SASS) offers great workshops and resources to support you in successful studying! Check it out here: https://sass.queensu.ca/events/
Queen's University Student Wellness Mental Health Services Survey

This is a survey produced by the ASUS Research & Recommendation Committee to be collected confidentially and complied into a report on the mental health needs of students in regard to the mental health services offered by Queen's University. This report will be used to provide informed recommendations to Queen’s University on how to improve Student Wellness Mental Health Services (SWMHS).
ASUS - professional development event
Are you interested in consulting? Do you want to network with industry representatives? Come to the McKinsey & Company Student Information Session on Thursday, February 17th, from 6-7pm. McKinsey & Company has been named the most prestigious consulting company in the world, and they’re actively seeking to hire Queen’s ArtSci students! This virtual information session is a potential employment opportunity, so come prepared with questions. Please register for the session here and be prepared to upload your CV. You will receive the Zoom link after your registration is complete. If you have any questions, reach out to Phoebe Schneider, the ASUS Professional Development Director, at pd@asus.queensu.ca.
PATHY Fellowship - $40,000 in funding for self-directed community project
One year. One project. Unleash your potential.

New this year, the Pathy Fellowship is offering the following winter events and student advising hours:
  • Student Hours: February 22nd, 23rd & 28th and March 1st &2nd
  • Info Session: February 24th (12 pm EST/1pm AST)
  • Project Management 101 Workshop: March 4th (12 pm EST / 1 pm AST)
Register using the following LinkTree link: https://linktr.ee/pathyfellowship
The Pathy Foundation Fellowship provides professional leadership training and support for graduating students to lead a community development project anywhere in the world.
The 12-month fellowship is for graduating students who have:
  • the capacity and potential to develop as effective change-agents;
  • a meaningful connection with a community of their choosing anywhere in the world; and
  • an innovative idea of how this community could be strengthened.
VOLUNTEER AT YOUTH DIVERSION
PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
The Human Factors and Applied Statistics Lab (HFASt) of the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto invites you to participate in an online survey study.
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Compensation: A chance to win 100 CAD gift card (odds of winning ~ 1 in 20)
To qualify for the study you:
- must have a valid Ontario driver’s license
- must live in Ontario, Canada
- must have driven fairly regularly in urban environments during the past year
- be 18 to 25 years old 
Please use the following link to access the survey: https://tinyurl.com/hfast-srv 
If you have any questions, you can contact Mehdi Hoseinzadeh Nooshabadi, at hnmehdi@mie.utoronto.ca
ASUS TEACHING AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
 
The WJ Barnes and TA Excellence Awards are awarded annually to members of the Queen’s Faculty of Arts and Science who demonstrate an excellence in teaching and make a notable contribution to the academic experience of students in the faculty. If you would like to nominate your professor or TA for these accolades, please follow the links below. This is an opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of the teaching teams that have gone above and beyond this semester. The Teaching Award Committee will review the nominations, and the 2021-2022 recipients will be chosen this spring.
 




WJ Barnes Teaching Award for a professor who goes above and beyond: https://bit.ly/WJBarnes
TA Excellence Award for a TA who goes above and beyond: https://bit.ly/taexcellenceASUS
USSRF
REMINDER - APPLY FOR GRADUATION
 Ready to Graduate in Spring 2022?
APPLY IN SOLUS

The application for graduation is open
until April 30th.
Faculty of Arts & Sciences Advising

Students can book through the online booking system (appointments become available on a rolling 48 hour basis) - click here!

Arts & Sciences also has drop in advising every Friday 1:30-3:00pm, students can access zoom here: https://queensu.zoom.us/j/91578440789?pwd=QzZTaG11OTd0WTJ6a3Zzc0t6R2tFdz09

Lots of great advising resources on FAS webpage - click here!
For questions on careers/grad school, please email ug.psyc@queensu.ca to set up a meeting with Dr Norris.