FALL 2003 Schedule of Events
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Sept. 18
Tuesday
11:30 AM
AAAS Room |
Social & Academic
Welcome back Fall Luncheon:
FREE PIZZA & DESSERT or bring your
own tray down from upstairs! |
"I Know What You Did Last Summer"
Well, you may not know what these psychology majors did last summer but
you WILL know all about it after they share their experiences working in
psychology based laboratories and internships.
Guest Speakers
| Virginia Clyburn |
Internship with Tucker Center Department of Mental Health |
| Chelsea Grimsley |
Internship in Clinical Psychology at a Medical Center |
| Jeff Laban |
Lab Research Assistant at Duke |
| Rachel Sheridan |
Internship with Sea World |
| LeAnne Rawls |
Lab Research Assistant at Furman |
Join us for lunch and find out how you can spend a summer beefing
up your psychology resume! |
Oct.. 7
Tuesday
11:30 AM
Olin Theater |
Academic
Careers in Psychology:
Behavioral Modification |
Dr. Spencer Mathews, Jr.
Dr. Mathews is a professor in the dept. of psychology
at Converse College in the field of experimental analysis of behavior and
applied behavior analysis. In 1997, he spent a sabbatical leave at
UCLA studying the application of behavior analysis principles as they have
contributed to early intervention in autism. Currently, he supervises intervention
teams, largely comprised of his students, for several local children who
have been diagnosed with autism. Dr. Mathews will speak on his experiences
using the Lovaas behavioral modification technique as an intervention for
childhood autism.
Contact Dr. Mathews about learning the Lovaas behavioral
intervention and inquire about working on a team to help autistic children.
Dr.
Mathews' Web Site - E-mail
Dr. Mathews - 864-596-9132
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Social
Student Organized |
Student Organized Social Event
To be announced. Contact Chelsea
Grimsley with suggestions or if you want to help organize the event. |
Oct. 26
Sunday
NOON
Shipp Hall Lounge |
Academic & Social
Graduate School & Career Options:
Social Work |
Wofford Psychology Graduates Heather Bratt
Phelps & Angelique Whitmire Gray
Heather Phelps and Angelique Gray graduated with
degrees in psychology from Wofford in 1999. After graduating, they
both pursued graduate school degrees in social work and are now practicing
in the state of South Carolina. Join us for a special weekend luncheon
in the Shipp Hall lounge as Heather and Angel share their insights on graduate
school and occupations in the field of social work.
Heather Phelps, LMSW
Child and Adolescent Therapist |
BS (psychology) Wofford College 1999
MSW University of South Carolina 2002 |
| Angelique Gray, LMSW |
BS (psychology) Wofford College 1999
MSW University of South Carolina 2002 |
Lunch will be provided.
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Nov. 7
Friday
8:30 AM
BSA5 |
Academic
Invited Guest Speaker:
Dr. C. Edward Coffey |
Depression and the Aging Human Brain
Dr. Ed Coffey will discuss his clinical research into the relationship
between depression and age. This lecture will include data from neuroimaging
techniques. Breakfast refreshments will be provided. |
Nov. 7
Friday
2 PM
Olin Theater |
Academic
Invited Guest Speaker:
Dr. C. Edward Coffey |
Introduction to Neuropsychiatry: A Dialogue
Dr. Ed Coffey will discuss the relationship between the human brain and
our behavior with a focus on the field of neuropsychiatry. Dr. Ed
Coffey specializes in neuropsychiatry, aging, and ECT (electroconvulsive
therapy). In addition to a considerable research publications, Dr.
Coffey has authored many textbooks on contemporary ECT. He is board
certified in both neurology and psychiatry and is currently with the Henry
Ford Health System in Detroit, MI. Dr. Coffey is a Wofford alumni
and he received his MD and post-graduate training from Duke University. |
Nov. 8
Saturday
11 AM |
Social
Tailgate Party at the Wofford / ETSU Football Game |
Time to Loot the Buccaneers!
Come out for a Cheeseburger in Paradise tailgate party as the Terriers
take on the ETSU pirates! We will serve
Cheeseburgers, sodas, chips, and dessert.
Check out the
tailgate web site for map & more details.
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Nov. 20
Thursday
11 AM
Olin Theater |
Academic
Invited Guest Speaker:
Dr. Nils Varney
partially sponsored by the
Wofford College Cultural Affairs Committee |
Amusement Park Rides and Closed Head Injuries: Science,
Politics, & the Public
Dr. Nils Varney, a highly respected scientist and clinician in the field
of clinical neuropsychology and particularly brain injury, served as a
member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force Evaluating Amusement Park Rides and
Neurotrauma appointed by the United States Congress. Based on his
experience as a member of this task force, Dr. Varney will share a story
about the interactions between science, business, and government mixed
with politics and group dynamics. In particular, Dr. Varney will
address the issues of national politics & science and non-academics
in the forefront of clinical medicine and policy. |
Nov. 21
Friday
2 PM
Olin Theater |
Academic
Invited Guest Speaker:
Dr. Nils Varney
partially sponsored by the
Wofford College Cultural Affairs Committee |
Current Issues in Psychiatric Medicine and Neuropsychology:
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Nils Varney will present the latest research on the incidence, diagnosis,
and prognosis of mild traumatic brain injury. This talk is of particular
relevance to students interested in careers involving neuroscience, medicine,
clinical psychology, and rehabilitative therapies. There will be
a reception immediately preceding the event.
About the speaker: Dr. Varney is the recipient of numerous
awards and author of many journal publications, neuropsychology assessment
tests, books, and research reviews. He is a highly respected scientist
and clinician in the field of clinical neuropsychology and particularly
brain injury. His current position is as chief of psychology services
at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Varney is a Diplomate
in Clinical Neuropsychology, member of the American Boards of Professional
Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. |
Dec. 5
Friday
3 PM
Olin Theater |
Academic
Student Research Presentations |
Psychology Student Research Colloquium
Students in the Fall 2003 PSY451 classes will present their senior research
thesis projects. Come support your senior psychology majors and learn
about the different options you have available for conducting your senior
research thesis. The holiday party will begin following the presentations. |
Dec. 5
Friday
4:30-7:00 PM
Delaney's Irish Pub on Morgan Square |
Social
Holiday Party |
2nd Annual
PsychologyHoliday
Party
We made it to the end of the semester! Bring your joyful spirit and
join us to celebrate the close of the semester and the impending holidays!
We have reserved the back room at Delaney's Irish Pub located on Morgan
Square on Main St. The Psychology Kingdom will provide appetizers
and you will be able to order additional food and drinks from our server
or the bar. Come celebrate with our senior who have completed their
research thesis projects! |
Dec. 8
Monday |
Honor Member Designation |
Fall Psychology Kingdom Honor members notified.
The designation of "Honor Member of the Psychology Kingdom" is determined
by participation in both academic and social events sponsored by the Psychology
Kingdom. The psychology faculty determine the participation criteria
and award the designations via campus mail.
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