Psi Chi Program at 2005 MPA
Conference: Psi Chi Midwestern Regional Convention Program (2005)
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As in past years, Psi Chi will host a Hospitality Suite on the 8th floor of the hotel in Room 8-150.
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005
Poster Session I
9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Jeff Smith, Mount Union College (OH)
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Poster Session II
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Daniel Corts, Augustana College (IL)
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Poster Session III
12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Kristine Kelly, Western Illinois University
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Psi Chi Distinguished Speaker: "Social Isolation, Cognition, Emotion, and Health"
2:30 - 3:45 p.m., Wabash Parlor
Speaker: John Cacioppo, University of Chicago
Moderator: Kelly Henry, Missouri Western State College
Psi Chi Symposium: "The Results of the First National Survey of Psi Chi Alumni"
4:00 - 5:00 p.m., PDR 16
Speakers: Drew Appleby, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Joseph Ferrari, DePaul University
Moderator: Virginia Andreoli Mathie, Psi Chi National Office (Psi Chi Executive Director)
Psi Chi/Psi Beta Social Hour and Reception
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Psi Chi Hospitality Suite (8th Floor, Room 8-150)
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2005
Psi Chi Regional Research Award Paper Presentation I
8:00 - 9:00 a.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Daniel Corts, Augustana College (IL)
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Psi Chi Regional Research Award Paper Presentations II
9:00 - 10:00 a.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Maria Hunt, Avila University (MO)
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Psi Chi Regional Research Awards Paper Presentations III
10:00 - 11:00 a.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Kristine Kelly, Western Illinois University
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Psi Chi Regional Research Award Paper Presentations IV
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, PDR 16
Moderator: Jeff Smith, Mount Union College (OH)
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Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Luncheon
12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m., The French Quarter, Palmer House Hilton
By Invitation Only.
Psi Chi Chapter Exchange: "Ideas for Improving Your Chapter"
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., PDR 16
Moderator: Martha Zlokovich, Southeast Missouri State University (Psi Chi Past President)
All Psi Chi officers and active members are invited to attend this session to share ideas about chapter vitality.
Psi Chi Symposium: "Tips for Getting Into and Surviving Graduate School"
2:00 - 3:15 p.m., PDR 17
Moderator: Jeff Smith, Mount Union College (OH)
Tips on Preparing Competitive Applications to Graduate School. Virginia Andreoli Mathie, Psi Chi National Office
The Importance of Research Experience in Applying to Graduate School. Christopher Koch, George Fox University (Psi Chi National President)
Graduate Student Panel. Current graduate students will share their experiences and offer survival tips.
Psi Chi Symposium: "Finding Employment With an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology"
3:15 - 4:30 p.m., PDR 17
Moderator: Kelly Henry, Missouri Western State College
Psychology Majors and Skills Valued by Employers. Christopher Koch, George Fox University
What Employers Want From Psychology Graduates. Eric Landrum, Boise State University
Psi Chi Awards Presentation and Psi Chi/Psi Beta Social Hour
4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Psi Chi Hospitality Suite (8th Floor, Room 8-150)
Hosts: Scott VanderStoep, Hope College (Psi Chi Midwestern Vice-President), Christopher Koch, George Fox University, Martha Zlokovich, Southeast Missouri State University, and Virginia Andreoli Mathie, Psi Chi National Office