Summer opportunity for undergraduates

Davidson College sponsors an eight-week summer academic program for undergraduates at Broughton Hospital in Morganton, N.C., a state psychiatric facility serving western North Carolina. The program is an internship in clinical settings at the Hospital; students earn credit for one course from Davidson College as Practicum in Psychology (PSY 290). This course is taught by the Psychology Department Director at Broughton Hospital who is an adjunct faculty member at Davidson College. Besides working in the hospital, students have periodic discussion sessions with the faculty member and attend a weekly seminar with presentations by clinical staff at the Hospital. Because these times are arranged once the class arrives in Morganton, students should plan on being on site five days a week for the duration of the program. The program will run from May 29 - July 20, 2012.

Participants work with hospital professionals as observers and assistants in patient treatment programs. Students may have the opportunity to participate in other hospital trainings and/or field trips to settings where activities relevant to clinical psychology are occurring. Service to the hospital is an important aspect of all placement options. In past years placement options have included the Adult Admissions Division, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Division, or Specialty Services Division, which includes the adolescent, geropsychiatry, and medical units.

Program size is 8 students. The number of applications for the program has progressively increased over the last several years. Criteria for admission, therefore, are driven in part by the number of applicants and can become competitive. Applications from students enrolled at Davidson College will receive some preferential weighting. Applicants should have completed Abnormal Psychology prior to the program's start.

Tuition and room fees total $800. No financial aid from Davidson College is available; students needing financial help should inquire at their home institutions.

For detailed information, visit the Davidson College Department's webpage:

http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x31462.xml

The application form is also there. Deadline: APRIL 1, 2012.

Visiting the Broughton Hospital web site at http://www.broughtonhospital.org may be helpful.

Graduation information

If you are planning to graduate in Spring 2012, the deadline for ordering your cap and gown is Sunday, April 8. All cap and gown orders must be placed online. To order your cap and gown, follow the instructions on this webpage or click the “Information for Upcoming Graduates” link from the GSW homepage. That webpage will be updated periodically with new information, so check back occasionally for updates.

All students should check their radar email accounts regularly, but this is especially important for graduating seniors, as instructions for graduation will be sent to this email address.

Psychology/Sociology Club meeting

The Psychology/Sociology Club will meet on Monday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. in either Room 3 or Room 5 (depending on how many people show up). We will be talking about internships. Some current and former internship participants will be discussing their internship experiences, and Dr. Miller will also describe the internship requirements and registration process.

Students considering an internship are strongly encouraged to attend, particularly if they’re hoping to do their internship in Summer or Fall 2012.

Writing Center Open

The Writing Center is located in Room 107 of the English Building. The goal of the Writing Center is to help students through all stages of the writing process, from idea generation through citation. They are not there to proofread your paper, but can help you develop your topic and figure out the best way to express your ideas.

If you think the Writing Center can help you with your papers for your classes, please go check them out. They are open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Psychology/Sociology Club meeting

The Psychology/Sociology Club will have its last meeting of the semester on Monday, November 28. We will meet at the aerobics room in the Student Success Center at 6:45 p.m. and participate in the regularly scheduled 7:00 yoga class. All are welcome.

Summer research opportunity

Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce that they will be holding their summer research experience for undergraduates again in summer 2012. The goal of this program is to provide 12 undergraduate students with an in-depth, hands-on research experience focused on the biological basis of animal and human behavior. Students will be trained in the application of the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design and conduct research studies involving either animal or human subjects. Students will also be trained in the responsible conduct of research. Students will be mentored by full-time, Ph.D.-level faculty members who are tenured/tenure-track faculty with strong programs of research. Students selected for the program will be expected to devote at least 40 hours a week for research; thus, it is not possible to be enrolled in courses or other activities during the program.

Program dates: June 2, 2012-July 29, 2012
Application deadline: February 1, 2012

To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students must be returning seniors, not receiving their bachelor’s degree before December 2012. Each student will reside in a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student) and receive $500 per week to cover food and other living expenses. Students will receive a $500 travel stipend to pay for their travel to and from campus and a $500 additional stipend, if students present research at an academic conference.

Information about how to submit an application is available at http://psychology.okstate.edu/faculty/kennison/osunsfreu.htm.

They especially welcome applications from students from underrepresented groups, including first generation college students and students from rural areas.

Upcoming club meetings

The Psychology/Sociology Club will meet on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 5 of the Psychology/Sociology building. Our own Dr. Elizabeth Uhl will be talking about GRE preparation. Dr. Uhl has taught GRE prep classes before and will share her suggestions or tips for success with the group. All are welcome to come.

The Alliance will meet on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Psychology/Sociology Building for a movie night. All are welcome to come.