Author: Jennifer Gentile

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Diversity Brown Bag Series

  This Diversity Brown Bag Series will focus on the topic “What does it mean to be White?”

March 11, 2020, 11:10am-12:00pm | 1416 Lagomarcino (old 139)
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Diversity Brown Bag Series: Understanding the Experiences of Others

Topic of the Month: Race Join us in discussing a variety of topics on diversity Lunch provided: Jimmy Johns, Panera, and soda (First come, first serve) All are welcome! Questions? Contact: Brenna Klesel, bklesel@iastate.edu Caitlyn O’Conner, coconner@iastate.edu Sponsored by Department of Psychology, Communication Studies Program, and Leadership Program

February 12, 2020, 12:10-1:00pm | Lago 1416
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Psychology Colloquium by Dr. Peter Clark

Title:  Stress-buffering properties of exercise: A role for plasticity in brain reward circuits Description: Regularly engaging in exercise promotes stress-robustness, protecting from the development of stress-related psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression.  This seminar will explore exercise-induced adaptations in rodent brain reward centers that may be contributing to stress-resistance.  Preliminary data will also be shared … Continue reading Psychology Colloquium by Dr. Peter Clark

February 3, 2020, 3:10-4:30pm | Lagomarcino 1155
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How to Prep for Grad School: Interviews

This lecture will be led by Dr. Hessling. He will cover how to be interviewed, how to make sure it’s a good fit, what to do if you don’t get in, and questions you may have. Pizza will be provided!

January 28, 2020, 6:00-7:30pm | Lagomarcino 2441
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Ken Sufka Visits Psychology Department

Dr. Ken Sufka, an alumni of the psychology department, came to campus and gave presentations for faculty and students. The colloquium for faculty was Do Cannabinoids Have a Therapeutic Role in Medicine? Evidence from Preclinical Models of Pain and Addiction. For undergraduates, Dr. Sufka presented Getting Your College A-Game On.