University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus The University of Puetro Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM), made history as the first chapter of Puerto Rico inducted into Psi Chi, the National Honor Society of Psychology. A group of 24 students and two professors from the psychology program were inducted October 23, 2008. During the induction ceremony, Dr. Guillermo Bernal (professor of the Psychology Department at the University of Puetro Rico, Río Piedras Campus and distinguished member of Psi Chi), noted that the establishment of this chapter is an important step for all of the UPR system. It establishes a community of academic excellence and forms a mentor research program that looks for professional improvement in all of Puerto Rico.
Members of the first Psi Chi chapter in Puerto Rico at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Back row: Dr. Guillermo Bernal (installing officer), Dr. Jorge I. Vélez-Arocho (chancellor), Yarimar Ortiz, Jenniffer Aponte, Bianca Viñas, Valeria Pecunia, Kristen Fernandez, Grace Viñas, Yassiera Cedano, Linnette Jimenez, Rosally Bisbal, Marilis Gonzalez, Antonio Romaguera, and Sara Gonzalez.
Front row: Jaris Delgado, Amarylis Velez, Virginia Ramos (treasurer), Dr. Bernadette Delgado (advisor), Zaadé Torres (president), Frances Figueroa (vice-president), Sharlaine Ortiz (secretary), Gisela Adorno, Wanette Vargas, and Dairalys Hernandez.
Dr. Guillermo Bernal (installing officer) and the executive board of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus: Virginia Ramos (treasurer), Sharlaine Ortiz (secretary), Frances Figueroa (vice-president), Zaadé Torres (president) and Dr. Bernadette Delgado (advisor).