Rocío Rivadeneyra has been named the recipient of the 2018-2019 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Rivadeneyra wins David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award
Unit: Psychology
Fear of missing out topic of talk, February 11
Meredith Harrigan of State University of New York (SUNY) at Geneseo will give a talk titled “The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO): Implications for Personal Relationships and Student Success” at 3 p.m. Monday, February 11, in Schroeder Hall, room 236.
Teaching Initiative Awards announced
Jennifer Barnes, Stephanie Gardiner-Walsh, Daniel Lannin, Sandra Osorio, and Livia Stone will receive Teaching Initiative Awards, along with graduate student teaching awards.
University Club to feature Canine Behavior and Cognition Laboratory
Professor of Psychology Valerie Farmer-Dougan will give a presentation titled, “Student Community Service, Shelter Dogs and Operant Conditioning: A Triple Win,” at the next U-Club.
Bakir and Wagman named Outstanding University Researchers
Professor of Marketing Aysen Bakir and Professor of Psychology Jeffrey Wagman have been named Outstanding University Researchers by the Office of the Provost. They will be honored at the Founders Day Convocation on February 21.
Every dog has its day: Canine behavioral lab rehabilitates dogs for compassion and research
Next to a large warehouse is a narrow hallway from which can be heard the echoes of barking dogs. Follow the sound and you will enter a small room packed with wagging tails and glossy puppy dog eyes eagerly looking up at their respective trainer.
Faculty honored for their commitment to professional development
Three academic departments received CTLT’s Path to Excellence award for dedication to improving student learning in 2018
Cyberbullying topic of talk, January 17
Diane Felmlee will focus on the problem of cyber aggression—or online bullying—and the serious, long-term, negative consequences for the victims and perpetrators.
Farmer-Dougan to speak on empathy and shelter dogs, December 7
The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled, “Helping Shelter Dogs and Students: A University-Pet Shelter Collaboration,” with Professor Valeri Farmer-Dougan, Ph.D. from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, December 7, in 208 DeGarmo Hall.
Professor Cates to speak on empathy in academic intervention, November 30
The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled “Extending Empathy Through Academic Intervention” with graduate students, Kelsey Atteberry, Stephanie AuBuchon, Danielle Zayia, and Professor Gary Cates, Ph.D., from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, November 30, in 209 DeGarmo Hall.
