Submission Guidelines With more than 1,180 chapters, Psi Chi members can make a significant impact in their communities. Reviewing Chapter Activities in Eye on Psi Chi is a great way to find inspirational ideas for your chapter and keep in touch with your chapter after you graduate. Activities are listed in the following categories: • COMMUNITY SERVICE • CONVENTION/CONFERENCE • FUND-RAISING • INDUCTION CEREMONY • MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT • RECRUITMENT • SOCIAL EVENT Share your chapter’s accomplishments with others in the next issue of Eye on Psi Chi! Chapter officers and advisors are encouraged to visit https://www. psichi.org/page/eye_activity Submission deadlines* Fall: June 30 Winter: September 30 Spring: December 15 Summer: February 28
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EAST Fordham-Lincoln Center (NY)
SOCIAL EVENT: The chapter had another active season in the summer of 2021. For the first time in 38 years, due to COVID regulations on campus, the chapter held its joyous gathering and induction ceremony off campus on the elegant rooftop of 230 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on August 6 and August 27, at the invitation of Andy Troy.
INDUCTION CEREMONY: On September 24, the chapter hosted its first oncampus induction since 2019, with Deans Laura Auricchio and Elaine Congress. Dean Auricchio’s storied great-uncle Luigi Auricchio was the Rector of the University of Naples from 1939–43.
MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT: On
September 10, the chapter cooperated with the APA and the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN) to host a global webinar on “Resources for Students in International Psychology.” This event featured 11 experts: Daniel A. Balva, MA (U Georgia), Elaine P. Congress, DSW
(Fordham), Harold Takooshian, PhD (PCUN), Lawrence H. Gerstein, PhD (Ball State U), Teresa Ober, PhD (Notre Dame, IN), Gabriel Twose, PhD (APA), Martha S. Zlokovich, PhD (Psi Chi), Ani Kalayjian, EdD (Teacher’s College), Shenae C. Osborn, LMSW (Fordham), Luca Tateo, PhD (Norway), and Pina Marsico, PhD (Italy).
MIDWEST DePaul University (IL)
INDUCTION CEREMONY: The Psychology
Department hosts an Annual Psych Night, an event dedicated to recognizing the excellence and achievements of psychology students. This is also when the chapter hosts its induction ceremony. This year the chapter welcomed 48 new members, on Zoom, all of whom were recognized for their academic accomplishments, dedication to the study of psychology, and deep interest in advancing the field of psychology. Additionally, new officers were introduced and inducted as chapter leaders for the next academic year.
RECRUITMENT: The chapter attended the university’s fall involvement fair,
along with other student organizations. They handed out candy and flyers that advertised Psi Chi’s first event of the year. The chapter created a poster for the event, including the mission and aims of Psi Chi, the eligibility requirements to join, and the chapter’s past accomplishments. The officers spoke to several undergraduate and graduate students about Psi Chi and their interests in psychology. Students interested in joining and attending future meetings and events provided their name and email to the officers.
MEETING/SPEAKER EVENT: The chapter hosted a research lab matchmaking event on September 29, 2021, where representatives from various DePaul psychology research labs (faculty and graduate students) described their ongoing projects and explained how students could join their labs. This event was held in a hybrid format, broadcasting over Zoom, along with an in-person audience. The chapter was pleased to host more than 50 members who engaged with our presenters and were excited to learn about the research opportunities available this year.
Reports received (postmarked) after the deadline will appear in the next issue of Eye on Psi Chi.
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ABBREVIATIONS ACHS APA APS EPA MPA NEPA RMPA SEPA SWPA WPA
Association of College Honor Societies American Psychological Association Association for Psychological Science Eastern Psychological Association Midwestern Psychological Association New England Psychological Association Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Southeastern Psychological Association Southwestern Psychological Association Western Psychological Association
Top: On September 24, an on-campus induction for the Fordham-Lincoln Center (NY) Chapter took place with Deans Laura Auricchio and Elaine Congress. Middle: On August 27, the Fordham-Lincoln Center (NY) Chapter hosted a festive off-campus gathering on the roof of 230 Fifth Avenue. Bottom: DePaul University’s (IL) David Taullahu (president) introduced the psychology research speakers at a research lab matchmaking event, which was held in a hybrid format.
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