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Welcome to the start of a new academic year! Last week, faculty in the Psychology Department met with incoming freshman during orientation (pictured below). We look forward to getting to know all of the incoming freshman, new majors, minors, and transfers in our classes and around the department. As we begin a new year, we would like to make you aware of some of the activities and opportunities within the department.  Are you interested in learning more about the field of Psychology and getting involved beyond the classroom? Here are some great opportunities: Use your Work Study hours in the Psychology Department: Work study students who would like to work in the Psychology Department should contact the Chair of the Department, Professor Ossoff for more information. Get Involved with Psi Chi: Psi Chi is the National Honors Society for Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. You can find more information regarding eligibility and how to join on the Psychology Department website. Work on Research with a Faculty Member: Click on the “Meet the Faculty” link above to learn more about the various research interests of the faculty in the department. Join the Psychology Student Club: The Psychology club seeks to advance the science of psychology and to encourage, motivate, and maintain scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology. The organization works to encourage interaction among students and faculty through both academic and social endeavors. Contact the President, Elizabeth Gallagher ’16, for more information or to join. Apply to be a Psychology Student Ambassadors: Professor Brady recently sent out a call for applications for the Psychology Student Ambassador Program, which is a program designed to create opportunities for student involvement in departmental efforts to educate, evaluate, and communicate our scientific discipline with a variety of audiences and methods. Check your email inbox for more information regarding the program, application and eligibility. Applications are due on Friday, September 11^th at 9am (email applications to lbrady@anselm.edu). Lastly, keep your eye out for an email about a “beginning of the year” meeting for all Psychology Majors and Minors and subscribe to this Psychology Department Blog to stay updated on activities and events within the department. Best wishes for a great semester!

Welcome back, Anselmians, and welcome, Anselmians who join us for your first year on the hilltop this fall! Just as importantly, though, welcome to the Psychology Department Blog. Whether you are a major, a minor or simply someone interested in the fascinating field we study, our blog aims to connect, inform, and engage our readers. Here, you’ll find articles written by professors and students with information about upcoming events, ongoing projects and research from our department, and interesting topics from our field. To start, here are some great opportunities for involvement in the Department of Psychology: Psychology Ambassadors The Psychology Ambassadors are a group of students who represent and are involved in the endeavors of the department. Ambassadors, clothed in spiffy, navy polos, can be seen chatting with potential majors at open houses, giving department tours with faculty members and attending dinners and talks with distinguished guest speakers. Pictured here are the newest inductees to the program: Olivia Griffin, Olivia Thornburg, Steph Conti, Taylor Francis, Lisette Labbe, Maria Soto, Caroline Braverman, Madeline Pratte and Alexis Caldwell, as well as returning ambassadors Richie Curran, Elizabeth Gallagher and Abby Mark. If you are interested in becoming a Psychology Ambassador, keep your eye out for an email announcing the next call for applications. Psi Chi Psi Chi is the International Honor Society of Psychology. It is considered both a

personal honor and a sizable academic achievement to be inducted. Members meet regularly throughout the semester and often attend conferences and annual meetings of organizations such as the New Hampshire Psychology Association, the New England Psychology Association, and even the American Psychological Association. Professor Finn and Professor Ossoff co-sponsor the Chapter on campus, and eligible students are contacted, usually in the spring semester, with information about induction and membership. Psychology Club A unique feature of the Psychology Club is that, unlike the organizations previously mentioned, it is open to anyone regardless of major or academic status. It’s aim is to involve the Saint Anselm College community in our department’s work, something which we hope one and all will feel welcome and encouraged to be a part of. The club meets regularly, organizes, and attends psychology-related events. Guest Speakers Keep an eye out for upcoming speakers on campus. It is no secret that the college community is constantly inundated with e-mails, but if you receive one regarding a guest speaker in Psychology on campus, don’t ignore it! Our very own Department Chair, Professor Ossoff, is scheduled to give an upcoming talk related to the ever-hot election topic. Distinguished psychologists are no stranger to the Saint Anselm College campus, and their talks are relevant, captivating and worth attending for both enjoyment and expanding your academic horizons. Lastly, and importantly, please know that you are always welcome in our department. Barbara’s couches are a comfortable, quiet haven to do homework upon, Professor McKenna’s enthusiastic “Hello!” could be heard from a mile away, and Professor Rickenbach may, if you’re lucky, have baby Jack on her arm walking down the hall. Stop by and say hello sometime. We hope to see you involved in some of our programs and present at some of our exciting events. Lastly, pay a visit to our blog monthly for new posts which are sure to challenge you, interest you and excite you for this year in psychology to come!

Welcome home, Hawks, and welcome to the Psychology Department blog! This blog provides information for psychology majors, psychology minors, or anyone who has an interest in the psychology field through articles mostly written by our own students regarding upcoming and ongoing events, as well as useful information for poster sessions and conferences, and information about our students and faculty. To start, here’s a recap of some of what we’ve been up to in this first month back and some opportunities to get involved this year. Congrats Maddie Scavatto (’19) The department would like to congratulate our own Maddie Scavatto ’19 for earning the 2018 Fr. Bernard Holmes, O.S.B. scholarship award, which is given to an incoming senior who shows care for and helps others, is a leader on campus, and shows a love of learning. Maddie is a psychology and Spanish double major. She is very involved on campus through being an Academic Resource Center tutor, participating in Relay for Life, volunteering to deliver groceries to residents of Manchester, coaching youth hockey, and being a member of AVERT. Maddie is the co-captain of the women’s ice hockey team and received Academic All-American honors. Psychology Department Meet and Greet: On September 13, 2018, faculty from the department held a meet and greet for all psychology majors and minors. This was an opportunity for returning upperclassmen to reconnect with faculty and for the freshmen to have a chance to put a name to a face. The faculty and students were able to connect about classes, future pathways, and research opportunities. It was a great opportunity to officially welcome in the new school year! Opportunities to get Involved in the Psychology Department: Psychology Ambassadors The Psychology Ambassadors are a group of students that help the department during open houses, giving tours of the department and answering questions regarding their experiences in the department and at St. A’s, going to conferences and poster sessions across New England, and attending dinners and talks with distinguished speakers. A call for applicants interested in the program will be sent out during the Spring semester. Psi Chi Psi Chi is the International Honor Society of Psychology, an organization that focuses on providing opportunities to enhance members’ personal and professional lives, chapter experiences to give members continued engagement, and encouraging members to conduct research and apply the research findings to the field of psychology. Professor Finn and Professor Ossoff are co-sponsors of the Saint Anselm chapter and will contact students that are eligible for this academic honor. (The up and coming!) Psychology Club Psychology Club will be starting up this year, and this club will offer students of all majors the opportunity to come together and discuss research, opportunities in the department, and participate in social activities that are intended engage them in meaningful conversations and discussions and to enjoy some out-of-the class room time together! The club will meet regularly and begin to organize psychology-related events, volunteer and fundraising opportunities, and social activities for this school year. The first meeting will be held on Sept 25 at 6pm in Goulet 3100.

The Psychology Department welcomes the new Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Majors at freshman orientation