Careers in Psychology: School Psychology

Saint Mary's chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology is sponsoring the first career panel of the year on Monday, October 4, from 7-8pm in the World Room (Hendrickson 120), on the topic of school psychology. Dr. Betty Deboer, faculty member in the school psychology program at UW-LaCrosse will be joined by two graduate students, including SMU alum Megan Pulvermacher.

2010 Fall Psychology Internship Presentations

The fall Psychology internship presentations took place Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2010, here at St. Mary’s University. Several students shared their experiences from their summer internships with the many students and faculty that attended. Presentations included: Robert Sassetti at Hephzibah Children’s Association in Chicago, IL, Samantha Franklin at OMNI Youth Services in Chicago, IL, Nicole Valenzuela at Clearbrook in Chicago, IL, Acacia Gammage at Harriet Tubman Center in Minnesapolis, MN, Caiti Knudson at The Bridge for Youth in Minneapolis, MN, Kristina Empanger at Capable Kids in Chaska, MN, Casey Twardowski at the Rochester Mayo Sports Medicine Clinic, in Rochester, MN and Mackenzie Ferguson at Winona Public Schools, in Winona, MN. See attached pictures!

Activities Fair

September 1, 2010 was a wonderful day for an outdoor activity fair here at St. Mary’s University. The SMU psych club officers joined in, recruiting new students to look into St. Mary’s psychology department. At the activity fair, information about the SMU psych club, and other upcoming activities were provided. Thanks to the activity fair there was a good turn out at the first psych club meeting of the year! If you were unable to attend and still have questions about SMU psych club you can e-mail the president of the psych club Steve Lochen at sploch07@smumn.edu.

See Where Your SMU Degree Can Take You Presentation

Dr. Anthony Holder (SMU class of 2000) will talk about his journey to a doctoral degree in psychology after a major in theology in a presentation entitled: "No Greater Work: Discerning a Profession through your Lasallian Education". Friday, September 14, from 3pm to 4pm in the World Room (Hendrickson 120).

General Psychology Tutoring

General Psychology tutoring begins Tuesday, September 7, on the 2nd floor of McEnery Lounge (library).

Tuesday/Thursday from 6-7pm:

Monday/Wednesday from 7-8pm:

Internship Panel Coming Up Tues, Sept 14 at 3:15

Come to the World Room (120 Hendrickson -- near admissions) at 3:15pm on Tuesday, September 14, and hear students who engaged in internships over the summer describe their preparation and experiences.