CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
enough to have a very special guest—Slate the goat!
COMMUNITY SERVICE: The
chapter helped support the second annual departmental midterm stress relief event for psychology students, faculty, and Psi Chi members. Activities included yoga classes, chair massages, coloring, and creating plant terrariums in addition to information about biofeedback, nutrition, and relaxation techniques. Towson University (MD)
MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT:
Twice last year, the chapter held Get Psyched About Your Future. At these meetings, faculty across different subfields of psychology (e.g., physiological, social, clinical, school) presented on their fields. Faculty members shared their experiences in the field, the possible avenues a specific degree offers, career options in that subtype, and opportunities that students can take advantage of to get involved in faculty research and/or research labs. Their goal with Get Psyched was to bring the information about the different
fields of psychology to members who might not be actively seeking out these options or might not know exactly which field they are interested in pursuing. The chapter also hosted a second part to the Get Psyched meeting in the fall, which was geared toward exploring graduate school options.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: The
chapter has held a Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive at least two times per semester for the past 5 years. Students came together on the designated days and worked together as a team to make sandwiches, seal them, and pack them for the hungry. During their drives, they made more than 100 sandwiches and donated the sandwiches to Our Daily Bread, one of Maryland’s largest programs that serves more than a quarter million meals to those experiencing hunger in Baltimore City each year.
MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT: Last
semester, the chapter held an event in which members learned more about various internship opportunities. In spring 2019, they invited Sheppard Pratt
and Villa Maria to talk about their organization, the basics of their programs, and possible job/internship opportunities for students. To emphasize the importance of undergraduate psychology degree candidates having internship experiences, this event was offered during every semester. For the past two years, the chapter has invited Kennedy Krieger Institute Neurobehavioral Clinic to host a meeting for members interested in a clinical internship. The internship event was one of their most wellattended meetings, and multiple members inquired about possible internship positions.
Life drive, where potential bone marrow donors were swabbed and registered to help those with blood cancer.
Union College (NY)
chapter partnered with the Red Sand Project, an organization that uses artistic expression to raise awareness about human trafficking. The Red Sand Project uses sidewalk interventions to spread their message. The chapter opened the event to all university students and held it in a public square to encourage community members to reflect on its meaning. The large turnout of participants were provided with information
COMMUNITY SERVICE: On March
15, the chapter hosted a fundraiser for Things of My Very Own, the Schenectady non-profit that provides crisis intervention services to children impacted by extensive abuse and/or neglect. The chapter sold raffle tickets for a variety of basket prizes as well as baked goods.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: The
chapter hosted a successful Gift of
Wilkes University (PA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE: The chapter sponsored a free farmer’s market that was accessible to all students and faculty. The chapter partnered with the Al Beech Food Pantry to obtain fresh produce, canned goods, and boxed foods. The goal of this event was to raise awareness pertaining to food insecurity among many college students. The chapter was able to provide food to more than 125 individuals during a period of two hours.
MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT: The
Far Left: The Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Chapter’s Jessica Wegman (president) ran a table with information about joining Psi Chi and other resources from the Department of Psychology. Left: (from left) Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) members Natalie and Amelia enjoyed a coloring book and creating plant terrariums to relieve stress. Below: (from left) Jessica, Lily, Natalie, and Bridgett helped run the Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) Psi Chi and Psychology Club table at Lollypop Farm’s Tails and Treats Fund-raiser.
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