Author: Jennifer Gentile

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LAS and Psychology Department mourn loss of student

Iowa State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences mourns the death of Alyssa Porter, a senior pursuing her undergraduate degree in psychology, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 Saturday, November 23, 2019. The following resources are available to students, faculty and staff: Resources for students Student Counseling Service, 515-294-5056 Thielen Student … Continue reading LAS and Psychology Department mourn loss of student

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Campbell/Borgen Awardee Presentations given on October 28, 2019

On Monday October 28, graduate students Lisa Dazzell and Nicole Hayes each gave a presentation in which they described their their international travel experiences, funded by the Campbell/Borgen Psychology Graduate Student International Travel Fund. This fund was established in recognition of Dr. Campbell’s gratitude for the excellent graduate education that he received from the faculty … Continue reading Campbell/Borgen Awardee Presentations given on October 28, 2019

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Campbell/Borgen Travel Fund presentations

      Graduate students Lisa Dazzell (counseling area, top right in photo) and Nicole Hayes (social area, top left in photo) will each give a presentation on their recent international travel experiences. These experiences were generously funded by the Campbell/Borgen Psychology Graduate Student International Travel Fund that was established in recognition of Dr. Campbell’s gratitude … Continue reading Campbell/Borgen Travel Fund presentations

October 28, 2019, 11:00am-12:30pm | W139 Lagomarcino Hall
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Is a Master’s Degree in Psychology a Good Choice for You?

Dr. Jef Kahn, a 1997 graduate of Iowa State, will visit campus on October 18th to talk about attending graduate school in psychology. He teaches at Illinois State University where he also supervises students in their graduate program. He will speak about applying to master’s programs in psychology and career options for students with master’s … Continue reading Is a Master’s Degree in Psychology a Good Choice for You?

October 18, 2019, 2:10-3:00pm | W262 Lagomarcino Hall
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Psychology and Law: Psychology in Everyday Life

Psychology in Everyday Life Graduate students in psychology have created an outreach panel called Psychology in Everyday Life. The goal is to have discussions about psychological topics and mental health support in the community.  The discussion on Psychology and Law will be held at the Ames Public Library on Monday, November 18th at 7:00 pm.

November 18, 2019, 7:00-8:00pm | Ames Public Library
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Sexual Harassment: Psychology in Everyday Life:

Psychology in Everyday Life Graduate students in psychology have created an outreach panel called Psychology in Everyday Life. The goal is to have discussions about psychological topics and mental health support in the community.  The discussion on Sexual Harassment/Assault will be held at the Ames Public Library on Monday, October 28th at 7:00 pm.

October 28, 2019, 7:00-8:00pm | Ames Public Library
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Spirits in the Gardens

This is a Halloween trick or treat event at Reiman Gardens. Alexander Toftness, a graduate assistant in the psychology department, will be presenting at this “Meet A Scientist” event.  He will present on human perception, particularly optical illusions and brain damage differences. Costs are $3 for ISU students and Reiman Gardens members and $5 for … Continue reading Spirits in the Gardens

October 19, 2019, 4:00-7:00pm | Reiman Gardens