FALL 2004 Schedule of Events
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Sept. 10
Friday
11:30 AM - 1 PM
AAAS Room |
Social & Academic
Welcome Back Luncheon |
"I Know What You Did Last Summer"
Well, you may not know what your fellow psychology majors did last summer
but you WILL know all about it after we share our experiences working in
psychology based jobs, internships, and research laboratories. If
you worked in a job or had a summer experience that is related to your
psychology major or future occupational goals, then WE WANT TO HEAR FROM
YOU. This will be an informal sharing after we eat, so just come
prepared to share what you did this summer in a few minutes spiel.
Join us for lunch and find out how your fellow students spent their
summer beefing up their psychology resumes! You just might get a
good idea for your next summer job!! |
Sept. 18
Saturday
Leave at 8 AM |
Social & Academic
Graduate School Field Trip:
University of South Carolina |
University of South Carolina Graduate School Exposition
We pay the registration fee and provide transportation for a field trip
to visit the psychology graduate school programs at USC in Columbia.
The exposition is from 10 AM until 4 PM with arrival back at Wofford's
campus no later than 6 PM. This is an invaluable opportunity to see
a variety of graduate program options and make important contacts with
the USC professors. Contact Dr. Alliston
Reid to reserve your spot on this fun and important field trip! |
Sept. 23
Thursday
11 AM
RMSC 201E
or RMSC 318E if there is not
enough space
in 201 |
Academic
Dr. Stefanie Keen,
adjunct psychology
faculty 2004-05 |
Introducing Dr. Stefanie Keen, new faculty member
Dr. Stefanie Keen is serving as an adjunct faculty member in the psychology
department during the 2004-05 academic year. Dr. Keen will talk about
her doctoral research on the effects of alcohol abuse, her post-doctoral
work with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Veteran's Administration
hospital, and future plans for practicing psychology in the Upstate. |
Oct. 2
Saturday
4:00 - 7 PM
Parking Lot E behind the
scoreboard |
Social
Tailgate Party at the Wofford / Chattanooga Football Game
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Buffett Buffet - Parrot Head Tailgate Party!
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Oct. 14
Thursday
Noon - 1 PM
RMSC 201E
or RMSC 318E if there is not
enough space
in 201 |
Academic & Social
Graduate School & Career Options:
Industrial Psychology
Tom Killen, M.S.
Pizza lunch provided. |
Tom Killen, (Class of 1994)
Tom Killen graduated from Wofford College with a
degree in Psychology in 1994. After graduating, Tom earned his Master's
degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology at Clemson University.
Following graduate school, Tom was responsible for developing employee
assessment and succession planning processes at Home Depot and he is currently
responsible for talent management processes at Bank of America.
Dr. Killen will discuss graduate school and career opportunities
in the field of Industrial & Organization psychology.
| Education: |
B.S. - Wofford College (psychology)
M.S. - Clemson University (industrial
/ organizational) |
Join us to learn about the industrial / organization
psychology graduate program and the variety of job opportunities that are
available in the field. A pizza lunch will be provided
during Dr. Killen's talk. |
Oct. 28
Thursday
5-7 PM |
Service
Wofford College Halloween Carnival |
Halloween Carnival Booth: Face Painting
Boo! It's time to help make Halloween special for the boys &
girls of Spartanburg. We will be painting ghosts, jack-o-laterns,
and "Boo!" on the checks of excited and over-sugared children! Contact
Hayley
O'Connor to volunteer for our face painting booth. |
Nov. 16
8 PM
RMSC 201E |
Social
"The
Biggest Loser" NBC reality TV show viewing |
Reality TV battles Obesity
Join the Psychology Kingdom students for a viewing
of NBC's reality weight loss show, "The Biggest Loser" on the big screen
in RMSC 201E. Obesity has reached epidemic levels in the US with
over 50% of all Americans classified as overweight and over 20% classified
as obese. This reality show challenges the participants to lose weight
each week as a team with the winning team losing the most net weight.
There are many psychological interests ranging from the interpersonal relationships
within the construct of a reality TV show to the difficulties in controling
caloric intake and reducing fat deposits. We will provide popcorn,
snacks, and drinks.
Contact Abby
Anderson for more information or if you want to help organize future
social events. |
Nov. 18
Thursday
11 AM
Olin Theater |
Academic
Invited Guest Speaker:
Fathali M. Moghaddam, Ph.D.
partially sponsored by the
Wofford College Cultural Affairs Committee
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The Psychology of Rights and Duties
ABOUT THE TALK: Dr. Moghaddam has recently published a book
that investigates how morality translates into action by presenting original
psychological research on our understanding of rights and duties.
This topical focus is especially timely in our post 9/11 world where the
relative rights and duties of citizens and our government are foremost
in our minds. One of the book's goals is to explore the general public's
ideas (both in the U.S. and abroad) about rights versus duties, so that
legislative and policy changes can be based on solid support, not assumptions.
Two strategies are used to lead readers toward a better understanding of
human rights and duties. The talk will deal with empirical research
and present findings on studies looking at how citizens' commonsense understandings
of rights and duties translate into social behavior.
ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Fathali M. Moghaddam
is an Iranian born, British educated cultural psychologist, who moved from
McGill University, Montreal, Canada, to Georgetown University, Washington,
DC. in 1990, where he is Professor of Psychology. He previously taught
at Tehran University and worked for the United Nations Development Program
(UNDP). Dr. Moghaddam has ten published or in-press books, two new
books being written, and his numerous research papers have appeared in
American, European, and international scientific journals. He is
particularly dedicated to undergraduate teaching and the Liberal Arts tradition,
and regularly co-authors papers with undergraduate students. He is
also a strong believer in crossing disciplinary boundaries, and this is
reflected both in his teaching and research. His current research
explores two main questions: (1) Are there universals in human justice?
(2) What are the sources of possible universals in human justice? |
Nov. 18
Thursday
Following the
11 AM talk
Dean's Dining Room |
Academic
Invited Guest Speaker:
Fathali M. Moghaddam, Ph.D. |
Luncheon with Dr. Fathali Moghaddam
During his visit, Dr. Moghaddam will have lunch with an invited group of
students. If you are particularly interested
in his area of research, e-mail
Dr. Pittman to be considered for selection. |
Nov. 18
Thursday
3 PM
Montgomery
Room
(Faculty
Dining) |
Academic
Invited Guest Speaker:
Fathali M. Moghaddam, Ph.D.
partially sponsored by the
Wofford College Cultural Affairs Committee |
Understanding and Mis-Understanding The Roots of Terrorism
ABOUT THE TALK: Dr. Moghaddam will give a brief perspective
on Middle Eastern terrorism and then lead a round-table discussion exploring
the pertinent issues and motivating forces related to terrorism today.
The College community is invited to join a panel of Wofford professors
in this important and engaging discussion.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dr. Moghaddam has recently
completed and published a book that looks at the psychological and cultural
roots of terrorism. His presentation will address the resources
that psychology can bring to bear on the problem of terrorism.
He will demonstrate how empirically based theories and interventions can
be used to understand, intervene, and prevent this challenge to international
security. Terrorism, by definition, attempts to change the psychological
state of its targets, so psychologists are well positioned to cast light
on this phenomenon. This presentation will be of interest to students
and faculty interested in psychology, government, religion, sociology,
cross-cultural issues, law, and literature. |
Dec. 2
Thursday
11 AM
RMSC 201E
or RMSC 318E if there is not
enough space
in 201 |
Academic
Graduate School & Careers Options:
Community Counseling
Elizabeth Likis-Werle, Licensed Professional
Counselor
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Elizabeth Likis-Werle, LPC (Class of
1994)
Elizabeth Likis-Werle graduated
Phi Beta Kappa as a psychology major from Wofford in 1994. She earned
her Masters Degree in Community Counseling with a Chancellor’s Fellowship
from Western Carolina University in 1998. Ms. Likis-Werle
has worked for community mental health, inpatient and outpatient at a hospital,
a residential wilderness camp, schools, and currently she part of the Counseling
& Psychological Services staff at Western Carolina University.
She enjoys working with individuals,
families and systems using brief solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral
models of skills enhancement, and strength-based goal setting. Presently,
Elizabeth is working on a national research project being investigated
by Wake Forest School of Medicine that is addressing high risk drinking
on college campuses. It is called the Study to Prevent-Alcohol-Related
Consequences, and as the Campus and Community Organizer for Western Carolina
University Elizabeth is charged with building a coalition of university
and community citizens that will create substance abuse prevention strategies.
The study focuses on using the environmental approach through community
organizing.
In her spare time, she is
an active volunteer (serving as an administrator on numerous boards and
councils), tennis player, and vocalist in the group www.whiskeysisters.com.
| Education: |
B.S. - Wofford College (psychology )
M.S. - Western Carolina University (Community
Counseling) |
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Biographical Information |
Join us to learn about the community counseling graduate
program and the variety of job opportunities that are available to a licensed
professional counselor. Following her presentation,
Ms. Likis will have lunch with an invited group of students. If you
are particularly interested in her career path, e-mail Dr. Pittman to be
considered for selection. |
Dec. 10
Friday
3-5 PM
Olin Theater |
Academic
Student Research Presentations |
Student Science Research Colloquium
Students conducted science research will present their projects to the
campus community. Come support your senior psychology majors who
conducted their senior research thesis this semester and learn about the
different options you have available for conducting your senior research
thesis.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF THE
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
The holiday party will begin following the presentations. |
Dec. 10
Friday
5:15-8 PM
Ellis Bistro
148 W. Main St.
Reservations Required |
Social
Holiday Party |
3rd Annual
Psychology
Holiday
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 are celebrating in style at Ellis Bistro (148 W. Main St. on the corner
of Magnolia St.) in the "Vault Room" downstairs (we have the room reserved
from 5:15 PM - 8 PM). There will be hot & cold hors devours featuring
twice baked new potatoes, chicken kabobs, stuffed Roma tomatoes, cucumber
sandwiches, cheese, and fruit. The food and room is on us, there
will be a cash bar available for your drinks.
There are a limited number of spots so YOU MUST REPLY TO RESERVE
YOUR SPACE at the party. First come, first serve - I will make
a waiting list once we've reached capacity. Please respond to Dr.
Pittman pittmandw@wofford.edu no later than TUESDAY,
Dec. 7 at NOON so I can send out invitations and finalize our
plans!
Contact Abby
Anderson if you want to help with the event.
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Dec. 13
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 (at least 4) and social / service (at
least 2) events sponsored by the Psychology Kingdom. The
psychology faculty will announce the designations via e-mail. You
may pick up your certificate from Katie Sheorn in the main psychology office.
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