Category: Department News
Cutrona and Scheel build learning communities through service
The psychology freshman learning communities, lead by Carolyn Cutrona and Karen Scheel, are helping freshman students feel connected to each other and the university. The learning communities utilize service to others to promote happiness and well-being. You can read more about the learning communities at this link.
Lisa Larson receives LAS Institutional Service Award
On September 9, 2019 the Liberal Arts and Science college celebrated faculty and staff at its annual LAS Convocation. Lisa Larson, professor in the psychology department, received the Institutional Service Award. Lisa has worked for more than a decade to improve recruitment, promotion, and retention of excellent and diverse faculty. Congratulations and thank you for … Continue reading Lisa Larson receives LAS Institutional Service Award
Kristin Towers receives LAS award for excellence in advising
On September 9, 2019 the Liberal Arts and Science College celebrated outstanding faculty and staff at its annual LAS Convocation. Kristin Towers, academic advisor for the psychology department, was honored with the LAS Award for Early Achievement in Academic Advising. Congratulations, Kristin, and thank you for all your hard work.
Sabrina Ash showcases innovative idea at the Iowa State Fair
Sabrina Ash, a recent graduate of ISU’s psychology department, competed with other Liberal Arts and Science students at the Iowa State University’s Standing Innovation pitch competition at the Iowa State Fair. Twelve LAS students delivered a pitch, 90 seconds to five minutes long, to fairgoers about an innovative and entrepreneurial idea. Students competed for an … Continue reading Sabrina Ash showcases innovative idea at the Iowa State Fair
Rachel Dianiska and Ryan Ditchfield named first Stavish Fellows
Congratulations to the first Stavish Fellows in the Department of Psychology, Rachel Dianiska and Ryan Ditchfield. The Stavish Fund for Excellence in Psychology and Law was established by Mark and Wendy Stavish to support graduate students in the Psychology-Law concentration.
Counseling Area Receives 10 Year Accreditation
The Psychology Department’s Counseling Area received a ten year accreditation from the American Psychological Association. Congratulations to Nathaniel Wade, Training Director, and the entire counseling area!
Lisa Larson receives LAS award for Institutional Service
Department of Psychology Professor Lisa Larson has been awarded the LAS Institutional Service Award. Thank you for your service, Lisa! You can see the complete list of LAS awards at this link.
Kristin Towers receives LAS award for advising
Kristin Towers, Academic Advisor III for the Department of Psychology, received the LAS Award for Early Achievement in Academic Advising. Congratulations, Kristin and thank you for your dedication to students! You can see all the LAS award winners at this link.