Psychology Activities
The events on this list are approved Psychology Activities for all psychology classes. One activity may be credited to several classes. For activities not listed here, please obtain approval from your professor before attending. Below is the psychology activity form that can be used to report all of your psychology activities.
PSYC Activity Approval
Psychology activities must be approved by the department. Please email the Department of Psychology, if you are interested in having an activity considered for approval. All requests for psychology activities must be submitted in writing at least fourteen days before the event to be reviewed. Submission of an event does not assume approval.
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Psychology Events
February
“Disability Advocacy Expo” with Joelle Frazee
- Date: Tuesday, February 10
- Location: Montview Alumni Ballroom
- Time 6-7:30 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Ginny Cashion
- Description: All our campus disability advocacy clubs and the Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) are coming together to host the first-ever LU Disability Advocacy Expo! Learn from students with disabilities about their personal experiences, connect with campus leaders, meet community partners, and celebrate Imago Dei!
“Academic Success Center Workshop – Study Skills & Motivation” with Dan Berkenkemper
- Date: Tuesday, February 24
- Location: DH 1284 (TBD)
- Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Dan Berkenkemper
- Description: This presentation will offer motivation, study tips, and life lessons to help you be more successful in academics and in life.
March
Perinatal & Palliative Care with Kelli Griffiths, RN, MSN of Centra Health
- Date: March 3
- Location: Career Center
- Time: 7-8 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Marilyn Peyton
- Description: Perinatal loss includes miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Palliative care addresses the psychological impact these experiences can have on individuals and families.
Topics: Understanding perinatal loss, lived experience in care and healing, faith and professionalism in clinical work, involving children in loss and end-of-life care.
QPR Gatekeeper Training: Certification with Annie Rettstatt
- Date: Thursday, March 5
- Location: DH 1286
- Time 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Annie Rettstatt
- Description: QPR is a suicide prevention model similar to safeTALK, standing for Question, Persuade, Respond. After attending training, students will receive a QPR Gatekeeper certification which will equip them to recognize those at risk of suicide and respond appropriately
- *You must RSVP through the following form: QPR Gatekeeper Training sign up
PTSD & Veterans Experience hosted by Psi Chi
- Date: March 9
- Location: DH 4412
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Host:PSI CHI
- This panel brings together veterans and professionals to discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its impact on those who have served. Panelists will share insights, experiences, and resources aimed at increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and highlighting pathways to support for veterans and their families.
“Study and application of psychology in reaching the nations” with Dorcas Harbin
- Date: March 31
- Location: DH 1286
- Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor:
- Description: A discussion on why good mental health matters on a global scale. This need alone calls forth the need for skilled workers, proficient in the study of the science of psychology to help strengthen not just the messenger, but also those who receive the message. Their cultures have influenced their way of thinking, which makes us consider how Christianity supersedes culture. That challenge alone is motivation for application.
April
All things Child Life with Dr. Lyndsey Graham, CCLS and Jeane Liburd, CCLSSponsored by the Child Life Student Society and Psi Chi
- Date: April 7
- Location: 1286
- Time: 7-8 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Marilyn Peyton
- Description: Play – Educate – Advocate – Support
A Child Life Specialist supports children and families in healthcare settings by helping them cope with medical experiences, prepares children for procedures using age-appropriate education, uses therapeutic play to reduce stress and promote coping, provides emotional support during illness and hospitalization for families and siblings throughout care, and advocates for child-centered, trauma-informed healthcare.
“Academic Success Center Workshop – Critical Thinking” with Dan Berkenkemper
- Date: Tuesday, April 21
- Location: DH 1284 (TBD)
- Time 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Dan Berkenkemper
- Description: This presentation walks students through how to objectively analyze issues in order to form more accurate judgments as applicable in academics and in life.
QPR Gatekeeper Training: Certification with Annie Rettstatt
- Date: Thursday, April 16
- Location: DH 1286
- Time 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Annie Rettstatt
- Description: QPR is a suicide prevention model similar to safeTALK, standing for Question, Persuade, Respond. After attending training, students will receive a QPR Gatekeeper certification which will equip them to recognize those at risk of suicide and respond appropriately
- *You must RSVP through the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDpgZuRp_cTdrfPXKjLlL1gFOCTCdik22f8Zmrgs9WYJ0Kjg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
“AI for Psychology Research” with Dr. Jichan Kim - Date: Tuesday, April 28
- Location: DH 1286
- Time 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Faculty Advisor: Jichan Kim & Psychology CSER Team
- Description: Students will learn about how to use AI to help with research. This hands-on seminar will focus on prompt engineering and using Copilot as a research assistant. Topics include the use AI for research planning, creating graphs, and analyzing data along with considerations for responsible and ethical use of AI. Bringing a laptop with access to Copilot is highly recommended.