Author: Lindsay Spitzley

P YCHOLOGY NEWS

March 8, 2021

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UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING

Scoring a Job During a Pandemic– CSS Panel
Are you concerned about how COVID may affect your career? You are certainly not alone. Right now, many students feel extra stressed about finding employment and exploring career options. With so much anxiety and uncertainty, we must come together (virtually!) and learn how to manage. Fortunately, businesses have figured out a few things over the last year. So, we’re hosting a discussion panel with some MSU alumni who are human resource executives and are eager to share what they know with other Spartans. Join us on March 10 at 4pm EST to talk about our present situation and hear guidance on how to navigate the current employment landscape. All majors are welcome. Registration required to receive Zoom link and code.
Careers in Helping Professions
Join Career Services on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-6pm to hear from an alumni panel of current and former AmeriCorps members as they discuss their Gap Year service work and how they are making a difference. Register to attend on Handshake to get the Zoom link .
Open Employment Positions on Handshake
NSSC Student Leader Positions– Apply by March 12 (Posting #4389762)
MSU College Advising Corps: – Apply by March 12 (Posting #4354167)
MSU Orientation Leader– Apply by March 14 (Posting #4262852)
MSU Undergraduate Research Ambassador- Apply by April 1 (#4428321)
Preschool Trauma and Loss Project: PSY 371/372
Applications are now being accepted for the Preschool Trauma and Loss Project. This is a 2 semester course. In the first semester, students will learn research, theories and intervention techniques to prepare them for the second semester in which they will co-lead a 16-lesson program to help preschoolers cope with trauma and loss. View the flyer for full details. If interested, contact Dr. Bogat at bogat@msu.edu for the link to complete a questionnaire.
MSU Adolescent Diversion Program: PSY 371/372
The Adolescent Diversion Program trains students from a variety of majors to become an advocate for a youth in the juvenile justice system. Advocates receive intensive training to create an intervention tailored to their youth’s strengths, skills/abilities, and unmet needs. View this flyer and website for additional details. The program is looking for students for the Summer/Fall and Fall/Spring 2021-22 semesters. Questions contact Sean at hankiss@msu.edu.

Mark Your Calendars

March 10
Last day to drop with no grade reported by 8 PM
March 23
PSY Zoom Career Panel
3-4 PM EST
April 21
Spring Courses End
April 22 & 23
Study Days
April 26-30
Final Exams

Advisor
Announcements
Virtual Office Hours
Monday– Friday
8:00 AM—5:00 PM EST
Virtual Drop– In Hours
Monday– Friday
1:00-3:00 PM EST
Use this link for virtual office and drop-ins:
https://msu.zoom.us/j/97442175358
Zoom passcode: psyugrad
Schedule an Advising Appointment:
www.student.msu.edu
* Steps to schedule on bottom of 2nd page of this newsletter

MSUFCU Internship Opportunity Award
If you are an MSU undergraduate participating in an unpaid internship, this program is designed to encourage and support your initiative in finding experiential learning opportunities that help you prepare for your career. Stipend awards of up to $1,000 each are available. The number of awards and dollar amounts will be based on available program funds and demonstrated student interest and need. View full details and apply through D2L. Deadline to apply is March 30. 11:59 PM. Questions? Contact Bill Morgan at morganw6@msu.edu.
Research Opportunity: Clinical Psychophysiology
The Clinical Psychophysiology Lab at MSU is seeking research assistants for the spring 2021 semester. View this flyer for details about the lab and RA position. If interested in applying, fill out this application.
Research Opportunity: ADJust Lab
The ADJust Lab (Adolescent Development and the Justice System), is looking for research assistants. View the flyer for details about the lab and position requirements. If interested in applying contact Erica Dalzell at dalzelle@msu.edu. Interviews will be held through March 22.
Klump Lab RA Recruitment
Dr. Kelly Klump’s Hormones and Behavior lab is currently seeking volunteer research assistants. The lab examines developmental differences in genetic, environmental, and neurobiological influences on behaviors. Dr. Klump’s lab is still running during the COVID-19 pandemic, RAs in the lab will have the unique opportunity to gain research experience remotely! If you are interested in more information about the lab, you can visit their website and view this flyer. If you are interested in being a volunteer RA, please contact the Project Coordinator, Lindsay Ackerman (ackerm96@msu.edu).

Campus Connections
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Coronavirus University Updates
CAPS Connect
OCAT Success Series
Mondays at 7 PM EST
Accelerated Nursing Info Day– March 10 5-6:30 PM EST
“Ask Me Anything” Law Webinars
CLC Workshops
Academic Support
Biological Science
Math Learning Center
NSSC Online Engagement Center
Social Science help rooms
Statistics Learning Center
Writing Center

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH PSY ADVISOR:
(Appointment availability is only posted for 2 weeks at a time, check back if no available times are currently open)
Go to https://student.msu.edu/splash.html
Click on the ACADEMIC PROGRESS tile.
On the left hand side, select ADVISING/TUTORING APPOINTMENTS, then click on the blue CREATE NEW APPOINTMENT tab on the right hand side.
Under the drop-down menu in CATEGORY, select ADVISING.
Under the drop-down menu in ADVISING/TUTORING UNIT, select COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.
Use the eyeglass icon in APPOINTMENT REASON to select 0229 PSYCHOLOGY.
Indicate your reason for making an appointment in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED.
Under the drop-down menu in APPOINTMENT TYPE, select ZOOM APPOINTMENT.
Scroll to any PSY advisor and choose an appointment date and time. Then confirm.
You may need to select Next Days to see additional dates/times.
Psychology has four advisors and you can meet with any of them:
Andrea Groskopf, Sarah Handspike, Lindsay Spitzley, and Rachael Zaborowski

psychology.msu.edu

100 Psychology Building
psyugrad@msu.edu
517-353-7271

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