Departmental News & Events

Header Logo





Item:event
Date:04.17.2010
Title:Psychology Multicultural Student Conference: Touching and Transforming Lives
Details: Conference Information || Psychology Multicultural Student Conference: Touching and Transforming Lives || Michigan State University || Union Building – 2nd Floor || Saturday, April 17, 2010 || WHY ATTEND: According to the 2000 Census, the data shows us that individuals of a different race constitute approximately 25% of the United States population. We can project that this trend of increased “minorities” will continue and the minority may soon become the majority. The implication of this shift in population is significant for those who teach, conduct research and who will work in the community. This projected change in demographics will require 1) an increased representation of diverse people of color in the field/profession and 2) more research on multicultural issues. With these changes, we hope to begin to impact the field and actively engage students in pursuing this unchartered area of Psychology. These changes will help achieve a minimum level of multicultural understanding that will help meet the mental health needs of this diverse, multicultural society. || WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Diversity is an integral part of getting a degree, especially for those desiring to work with people and in the community. This conference aims to introduce and highlight research, practices and issues in the area of multicultural psychology to undergraduates as well as graduate students in Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. Students will see the breadth and depth of multicultural issues in the areas they wish to pursue. The proposed presenters have demonstrated their knowledge and skills through their active engagement in multiculturalism in their research, publications, committee work and public service.
Posted By:shank
Date Modified:10/13/2009 10:55:25 AM