University of Nebraska Psi Chi and UPO
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Meetings
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This Year's Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 4 PM in room 79 Burnett:
- March 7: Graduate Student Panel: What's it really like? What should I know about the application process?
- April 4: Officer Elections
- April 25: Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony and 2011-2012 Psi Chi Induction
- February 1: Internship and volunteer opportunities in the community -- come hear from these organizations about current opportunities - Meeting Minutes
- BryanLGH Medical Center -- click here for more info about volunteer opportunities
- Cedars
- CenterPointe
- Child Advocacy Center
- Child Guidance Center
- Community Action Program
- Friendship Home
- Madonna
- Tabitha
- Voices of Hope
- December 7: CV Workshop: What to include (and what not to include)
- Advice on Building Resumes (Christina Fielder, UNL Career Services)
- Sample CV Handout
- Meeting Minutes
- November 2: What can (and can't) I do with a bachelor's or master's degree? Celete Spier will share information and answer questions.
- October 5: What is UCARE and how do I get involved?
- September 7: Undergraduate opportunities for getting involved in faculty research
- Research Opportunities Fall 2011 - updated 9/16/11
- Meeting Minutes
Our History
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"The purpose of this organization shall be primarily to advance the science of psychology; and secondly to encourage, stimulate, and maintain scholarship of the individual members in all academic fields, particularly in psychology."
Psi Chi was founded Sept. 4, 1942 at the 9th International Congress of Psychology. The Congress, held at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut began with 22 universities and colleges as charter members. The Psi Chi chapter at the University of Nebraska was among the charter members of the national organization -- recognized as the 8th chapter initiated overall.
Psi Chi began primarily as an organization for those students in psychology who were working on research projects. The students in individual chapters would get together and discuss various topics of research. Since then Psi Chi has grown to serve many other functions in the field of psychology, such as community service and educational projects. The national chapter still recognizes excellence in research through nationwide graduate and undergraduate research competitions and awards. Since 1929, Psi Chi has expanded greatly. With over 800 chapters and thousands of members, Psi Chi is one of the largest and most respected honor societies in the country.
“The Undergraduate Psychology Organization (UPO) is an information organization sponsored by students for students interested in psychology. By sponsoring various activities, UPO promotes interest in psychology outside the traditional classroom setting. You do not need to be a psychology major or minor to take part in UPO's activities” ( College of Arts and Sciences, 2002).
During the 2002-2003 academic school year, Psi Chi and UPO joined forces to better serve the needs of psychology students at UNL. Although students are able to officially hold membership in one or both organizations, all meetings and events are held together in order to maintain a larger group to provide social and academic opportunities to all students who are interested in psychology.
Membership Requirements
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Psi Chi Honor Society Membership:
The next opportunity to apply for membership in Psi Chi will be March 2012. Applications will only be available at that time.
Completed applications along with one-time dues of $55 ($45 national dues + $10 local dues) should be returned to the Psi Chi mailbox in room 237 Burnett (bottom row, on the right). Please make your check out to "Psi Chi". You may provide cash if it is within a sealed envelope. You will be notified via email when your application is accepted. Applications that are received late or that are incomplete will be considered for the next induction process. All new inductees from fall or spring each academic year will be recognized at the annual induction ceremony in April. This year's ceremony will be held in the Union in April (date TBD).
Psi Chi Membership Applications will be accepted twice a year, in October and March. Requirements for membership in the UNL chapter are as follows.
NOTE: requirements may vary from chapter to chapter, so they are different for UNL than what is listed on the national application form:- Second-semester sophomore standing or higher
- 12 credit hours of psychology completed -OR- 9 hrs completed and currently enrolled in 3 credit hours
- 3.3 overall GPA (for completed courses only)
- 3.5 GPA for all completed psychology courses
Did you join Psi Chi last year but not attend the initiation ceremony? If so, you can pick up your certificate and pin from the faculty advisor (Dr. Lesa Hoffman: lhoffman2@unl.edu). Certificates not claimed by the end of the following school year after initiation will be discarded.
Even if you are not yet a member, we encourage you to attend our meetings at anytime.
Undergraduate Psychology Organization (UPO) Membership:
Anyone can join UPO -- there are no GPA or credit hour restrictions, and even non-psychology majors are welcome to join. Simply pay the annual dues of $10 to the UPO Treasurer (Joe Toscano) at any meeting and you will be added to our master list of members.
2011-2012 Advisor and Officers
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Faculty Academic Advisor ~ Dr. Lesa Hoffman: lhoffman2@unl.edu
Psi Chi and UPO President ~ Alyssa Lundahl: alyssalundahl@yahoo.comPsi Chi and UPO Vice President ~ Mindy Schreiber: mindyschreiber27@hotmail.com
Psi Chi Treasurer ~Mei Chien Loo: chyanne_lmc@hotmail.com
UPO Treasurer ~ Joe Toscano: txae1390@gmail.com
Psi Chi Secretary ~ Michelle Haikalis: michellehaik@gmail.com
UPO Secretary ~ Maggie Gossard: mgossard@hotmail.com
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