Upcoming New York City Psi Chi Conferences

Each year, Psi Chi and other psychology students are invited to submit their research for presentation at local NYC conferences. This year, the 39th Hunter Psychology Convention is April 10 and the 19th Pace Undergraduate Psychology Conference is on May 14. Fordham also hosts its own conference on April 27.

Students are encouraged to submit proposals for papers and poster presentations. Please refer to the respective conference link below for more information or you may contact Harold Takooshian at takoosh@aol.com for more specific details.

Hunter College Conference: 39th Hunter Psychology Convention

Pace Conference: 19th Pace Undergraduate Psychology Conference

Psychological Services Institute: Friday March 4th

Fordham's Graduate School of Education and the Psychological Services Institute presented "Learning to Love the Bully: Breaking the cycle of violent and destructive behavior."

Dr. Jacqueline Becker and Dr. Amelio D'Onofrio, experts in the field of bullying and mental health in schools, will be discussing how to develop deeper understanding and compassion for the bully as well as ways to intervene effectively.

When: Friday, March 4, 2011

Time: 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Lowenstein Building 12th Floor Lounge, Lincoln Center Campus

Read the brochure to find out more information

APA Psychology Summer Institute: Now Accepting Applications

APA Psychology Summer Institute

July 17th-23rd, Washington, DC

Online application deadline: May 1st, 2011

APA Minority Fellowship Program is sponsoring the 9th Annual Psychology Summer Institute. This is a great opportunity for advanced doctoral graduate students to receive intensive training and mentor guidance surrounding an independent research project related to ethnic minority issues. Find out more information and learn how to apply.

Healthy Cities in the 21st Century Event

On Feb 8, Fordham hosted a lively interdisciplinary 75-minute forum on “Healthy cities in the 21st Century.” About 35 students and professionals heard a series of 8 experts--3 environmental psychologists and 5 discussants—briefly address specific urban themes:

• Dr. Peter Walker on the work of UN Habitat
• Dr. Arline Bronzaft on noise reduction in cities
• Dr. Harold Takooshian on the changing image of cities
• Rick Sanford on the future of urban transportation
• Dr. Bruce Berg on post-industrial cities like New York
• Moses Williams on spiritual life in cities
• Sarah Benoit on urban studies at Fordham
• Noema Chaplin on student involvement in UN activities