FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications, (304) 696-7153
 

Psychology Awareness Week is Oct. 17-21 at Marshall University

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Psychology Awareness Week 2005 will take place at Marshall University Monday, Oct. 17 through Friday, Oct 21.

The annual event in the Memorial Student Center features lectures throughout the week. Students will be able to learn about graduate school and the opportunities available to those with degrees in psychology. The event is sponsored by PSI-CHI, the national honor society in psychology.

“Psychology Awareness Week is devoted to giving students the opportunity to learn more about psychology and what options are available for psychology students,” Danielle Davidov, president of PSI-CHI, said. “It is a great opportunity for students to ask questions and learn more about graduate school opportunities and careers in psychology.”

The following is a schedule of events for the week:

Monday, Oct. 17: Chrissy Cole, a representative from CONTACT Rape Crisis Center, will speak about the organization at noon in room 2W16 of the Memorial Student Center.

Aaron Farley and Rachel Frye, Marshall master’s program students, will discuss the master’s program at Marshall University at 1 p.m. in room 2W16 of the Memorial Student Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 18: Connie Zirkle, administrative secretary for the psychology department, will give a presentation about gemstone beading and relaxation at 1 p.m. in room 2W22 of the Memorial Student Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 19: Ph.D. candidate Keelon Hinton, a psychology professor, will discuss psychology from a cultural perspective at 11 a.m. in room 2W16 of the Memorial Student Center.

Dr. Marc Lindberg, a psychology professor, will discuss careers and options available for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in psychology at 1 p.m. in room 2W16 of the Memorial Student Center.

Thursday, Oct. 20: Dr. Thomas Ellis, a psychology professor, will speak about obtaining a Psy.D. in clinical psychology at 11 a.m. in room 2E37 ( the John Spotts Room) of the Memorial Student Center.

Friday, Oct. 21: Dr. Wendy Williams, a psychology professor, will discuss the process of getting into graduate school, answering students’ questions and letting people know what it’s really like for students in graduate school at 10 a.m. in room 2W37 of the Memorial Student Center.

For more information, persons may contact Davidov at (304) 677-5990 or by e-mail at davidov1@marshall.edu.

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