University of Nebraska Psi Chi and UPO
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Upcoming Meetings:
None at this time -- see you next fall!
Previous Meetings:
- Wednesday, April 23rd, 3:30 PM, Nebraska Union -- New Member Initiation and Awards -- contact Dr. Lesa Hoffman: lhoffman2@unl.edu if you'd like to pick up your certificate and pin. These materials will be held throughout the following academic year.
- Wednesday, April 2, 5:00 PM, room 79 Burnett-- Officer Elections -- Congratulations to our new officers!
- Wednesday, February 27 at 5:00 PM, room 313 Burnett-- "The Real Graduate School Experience"
- Come hear what graduate school is really like from those who know best -- our current graduate students.
- Meeting Minutes
- Wednesday, January 30 at 5:30 PM in 328 Burnett -- "What can you do with a psych major?"
- Meeting Minutes
- UNL Career Services
- Finding Careers with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology:
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:
Even if you are not yet a member, we encourage you to attend our meetings at anytime. Initiation is held annually in April. Application forms will be made available in February of each year, and will be due in 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 application form):
· 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.
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 yearly dues of $10 to the UPO Treasurer (Nicole Lecci: nlecci@hotmail.com) at any meeting and you will be added to our master list of members.
2008-2009 Advisor and Officers
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Faculty Academic Advisor ~ Dr. Lesa Hoffman: lhoffman2@unl.edu
Psi Chi and UPO President ~ Scott McLean: smclean1@bigred.unl.edu
Psi Chi and UPO Vice President ~ Nicole Lecci: nlecci@hotmail.com
Psi Chi Treasurer ~ Carrie Hagstrom: chagstr1@bigred.unl.edu
UPO Treasurer ~ Chelsie Potter: chelsiepotter@hotmail.com
Psi Chi Secretary ~ Noah Weiss: nweiss2@bigred.unl.edu
UPO Secretary ~ Amin Makkawy: aminmakkawy@gmail.com
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