Submission Guidelines With more than 1,180 chapters, Psi Chi members can make a significant impact in their communities. Reviewing Chapter Activities in Eye on Psi Chi is a great way to find inspirational ideas for your chapter and keep in touch with your chapter after you graduate. Activities are listed in the following categories: • COMMUNITY SERVICE • CONVENTION/CONFERENCE • FUND-RAISING • INDUCTION CEREMONY • MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT • RECRUITMENT • SOCIAL EVENT Share your chapter’s accomplishments with others in the next issue of Eye on Psi Chi! Chapter officers and advisors are encouraged to visit https://www. psichi.org/page/eye_activity Submission deadlines* Fall: June 30 Winter: September 30 Spring: December 15 Summer: February 28 Reports received (postmarked) after the deadline will appear in the next issue of Eye on Psi Chi.
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ABBREVIATIONS ACHS APA APS EPA MPA NEPA RMPA SEPA SWPA WPA
Association of College Honor Societies American Psychological Association Association for Psychological Science Eastern Psychological Association Midwestern Psychological Association New England Psychological Association Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Southeastern Psychological Association Southwestern Psychological Association Western Psychological Association
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EAST Allegheny College (PA)
CONVENTION/CONFERENCE: The
college hosted the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference (WPUPC) on April 30, 2022. The chapter designed the conference logo, chose the keynote speaker, and volunteered throughout the conference. The chapter invited Dr. Daryl Cameron, an associate professor of psychology at Penn State University to speak about his research on empathy, moral decision-making, and compassion. The conference also included 42 student research posters and a number of student oral presentations. Assumption University (MA)
MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT: In October
2021, the chapter hosted an information session about the university’s Clinical
Counseling Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) graduate programs. Dr. Leonard Doerfler discussed the requirements and typical workload for a graduate student in this program. Dr. Lionello DeNolf described the mission and goals of the ABA program and talked about what undergraduates could do to prepare for graduate school. Following the speakers, the chapter officer team hosted a psychology-themed Kahoot game to encourage socialization and friendly competition. SOCIAL EVENT: In December 2021, the chapter sponsored a holiday snow globe craft table at the University’s annual Winter Fest. Everyone at Assumption was eligible to take part in this activity, so the snow globes ran out very quickly! This activity allowed students to destress during finals week and socialize with their peers while making a fun craft.
MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT: In February 2022, the chapter partnered with Assumption’s Career Development and Internship Center (CDIC) to host a resumé-building night. During this meeting, Kelly Stairs from the CDIC explained the differences between resumés and CVs and clarified when one should use each format. Students had the opportunity to update resumés and receive feedback from peers and the CDIC on formatting and types of experiences to include. Following the speaker, the officer team gave to-go hot chocolate packets to all members in attendance. Eastern University (PA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE: In November
2021, the chapter sponsored an event called Stress Less Week. On the first day, members gave out packets with tips to relieve stress and had stations for students to make stress balls. Next, an art night provided students a time for relaxation with art and warm drinks. On Wednesday, an officer played a meditation for the community to practice. For the fourth day, members led a yoga night, and lastly, Friday was a self-care night that encouraged students to use the tips they learned to take some time to rest. MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT: In February 2022, the chapter sponsored a presentation by Dr. Scott Glassman (director of Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program and Clinical Associate Professor from Philadelphia Upper left: Conference logo (featuring Allegheny mascot Chompers) designed by Allegheny College (PA) Chapter’s Sarah Brammell (vice-president). Left: Assumption University (MA) Psi Chi officers and members at a grad school and psychology Kahoot event. Below: Assumption University (MA) members excited to strengthen their resumés!
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