A Homecoming tailgate invitation

two people waving from car in parade

Dean Greg Simpson invites all College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to join him for a tailgate prior to the Homecoming game Saturday, October 21.

Psychology Alumnus of the Year to speak October 20

Dr. Eric Wesselmann will give a talk on social exclusion as part of the Department of Psychology’s annual Alumni Day festivities October 20.

The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled “Investigating Diverse Types of Social Exclusion” with Eric Wesselmann ’03, M.A. ’05, Ph.D., at 2 p.m. Friday, October 20, in 551 DeGarmo Hall.

A History of Psychology: The First 50 Years, October 19

William Gnagey teaches a psychology course circa 1967.

The Department of Psychology will present an informal discussion session titled, “A History of Psychology: The First 50 Years,” Thursday, October 19 at the Ewing Cultural Center. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be available starting at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by a presentation and discussion facilitated by Professor Mark Swerdlik, Ph.D. at

“Dying with dignity” advocate to speak October 10

A photo of Brittany Maynard and Dan Diaz

The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled, “Brittany Maynard’s Story of Living Life: End of Life Options and Care,” with Dan Diaz Tuesday, October 10, at 7 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.

New faculty profile: Brea Banks

a photo of Brea Banks

Brea Banks B.S. ’10, Ph.D. ’15, joined the Department of Psychology this semester as an assistant professor in the school psychology program.