Last Meeting of Spring Semester!

PSI CHI

Last Meeting of the Semester!

 

Post-Undergraduate Panel

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Memorial Room 205

 

Unsure what to do after undergrad? Come to our meeting to hear about the personal experiences of

current UM graduate students,

Sakina Butt, PSY. D.,

Carmen Vasquez, Ph.D., and others!!

Also, we will be having executive board elections at the last meeting of the semester.  We will be accepting applications until the day before the meeting. Please keep in mind that only formally initiated members can be a part of the e-board!

If you would like a Psi Chi t-shirt, they are $10. Please send an email request or approach any of us at the Wednesday meeting.

Lastly, the member who has the best attendance (to both standard meetings and weekend events) at the end of the year, will receive a free Kaplan course!!

Hope to see you all on Wednesday! 🙂

Second Meeting & NEDAW

Hi Psi Chi members,

 

We will be having our second general meeting this Wednesday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial 209. We will have a guest speaker and a little presentation about body image and eating disorders.

This week (Feb 20 to 26) is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW). Come to our meeting for more info on all of the events going on this week! In addition, if you stop by the B.A.R.E. table in the breezeway on Wednesday and fill out a brief questionnaire, you can enter for a chance to win a free massage donated by the Herbert Wellness Center.

 

If you would like a Psi Chi t-shirt, they are $10. Please send an email request or approach any of us at the Thursday meeting. If you would like to order graduation cords, they are $15 and can also be requested via email or in person. The deadline to order the graduation materials is April 1st!

 

Last, the member who has the best attendance (to both standard meetings and weekend events) at the end of the year, will receive a free Kaplan course!!

 

Thanks, and we hope to see you all on Wednesday!

Psi Chi E-Board

First Meeting of Spring Semester!

Hi ALL!

We invite you to our first meeting of Spring semester!

When: Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Time: 6:30PM

Where: UC Ballroom D

We will be discussing our feature event of the semester:

Walk for Autism!

We will also be learning more about autism & we have the pleasure of having our first guest speaker of the semester: Kent!

Join us!

Bake Sale for Walk for Autism

Hi Psi Chi!

Welcome Back! We are very excited to start off the semester! Our biggest event this semester will be the Walk for Autism which will take place on Sunday, February 27th, 2011.

Please help us in our efforts to fundraise for this cause. We will be having a Bake Sale on Monday, January 31st, 2011 from 1PM to 3PM at the 5th Floor Elevator Lobby of Flipse building.

We hope to see you there! 🙂

-Psi Chi Eboard

Last Meeting of Fall Semester!

Hi Psi Chi members!

This Wednesday, November 17, we will be having our last meeting of the semester. It will take place in the I-Lounge at the University Center at 6:30 pm. We will be hosting a special speaker, Matthew Lieberman, who will talk about his experience with Schizophrenia. 

In addition, we have scheduled our yearbook picture for that day. If you want to appear in the yearbook with us, please come to the meeting and wear your Psi Chi shirt if you have one!!

We would also like to announce that we will have an E-Board opening for Treasurer for next semester. If you would like an application, send us an email at umiamipsichi@gmail.com and turn this in via email, in person at this meeting, or in our mailbox on the fifth floor of Flipse by November 24. If you have any questions, please let us know!

 

 

If you would like a Psi Chi t-shirt, they are $10. Please send an email request or approach any of us at the Thursday meeting. 

 

Also, a representative from Teach for America will be coming by and speaking about the organization and getting involved!

Lastly, the member who has the best attendance (to both standard meetings and weekend events) at the end of the year, will receive a free Kaplan course!! 

 

Thanks! And hope to see you all on Wednesday!

Psi Chi Eboard

 

Yoga on the Green!

Take a Moment to be Kind to your Body with a

FREE yoga class with a certified yoga instructor

Provided by:

 BARE

(Body Acceptance Resources and Education)

We encourage you to bring a towel or mat!

Date:October 25th, 2010 (Monday)

Time: 5:00PM to 6:00PM

Location: UM Main Green

(Rain Location: UC Lower Lounge)

Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention Walk!

UM Lifeguards will be hosting the Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention Walk this Sunday!

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes, claiming more than 33,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute; with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. With your participation, you will not just be walking, you will be helping to save lives.Come out and show your support on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 9AM!

Register Online! It’s easy and only takes a couple of minutes.

Steps:
Go to: http://www.outofthedarkness.org
Search for the Miami Dade Coral Gables Location
Fill out your information
Register under the Team Name: UM LIFEGUARDS

Anyone can participate in this event. Invite friends, family, neighbors, professors: Everyone can help spread awareness and promote mental health.

For more information, check out their Facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=149604985073399

Kaplan Meeting!

Hi Psi Chi Members!

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 at UC Flamingo Ballroom C @ 6:30PM!

We will be having a representative from Kaplan:

Anthony Coloca!

He will be explaining a bit more about prep courses for the NEW GRE, LSAT and MCAT and about how Kaplan can help YOU pass these tests with flying colors 🙂 Also, any questions you may have will be answered!

We will also be having a panel of seniors who have already taken these exams to help you out with any of the questions you have.

***Remember, the member who has the best attendance (to both standard meetings and weekend events) at the end of the year, will receive a free Kaplan course!! ***

Other Reminders:

Tshirt Sales:

Tshirts are only $10! if you would like to purchase one, please send an email request to umiamipsichi@gmail.com or you can approach any of us at the meeting.

Suicide Prevention Walk:

As you’ve heard at our meetings, UM Lifeguards is hosting the Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention Walk. It will be held at the UM campus this year on October 24. If you are interested in more information, please join their facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=149604985073399&ref=ts .

We hope to see you ALL on Thursday! 🙂

Psi Chi 2nd Meeting- Volunteer Opportunities!

Psi Chi Members!

Interested in finding out how to get more involved on campus?

Then our next meeting is just for you!

When: Wednesday, 9/29/10

Time: 7:30PM

Where: FLP 5th Floor Lobby

Join us for our 2nd meeting of the year to find out about different volunteering opportunities on campus including:

Best Buddies

C.O.P.E.

Lifeguards

No Zebras

And many more!

We will also be talking about upcoming events and Gandhi Day. Also, Tshirts will be sold ($10)!

*Remember, the member who participates in the most events/chapter meetings will be entered in a raffle to win a FREE KAPLAN COURSE!*

 

Hope to see you there! 🙂

-Psi Chi Eboard

PSI CHI First Meeting!

Hello all!

Our first meeting of the semester is coming up!

When: Thursday, September 9, 2010

Time: 6:30PM

Where: UC 245 (Orange Key Room)

Come learn all about what PSI CHI is about and what we have to offer you this semester 🙂

Also, we will be having our first guest speaker:

Dr. Gillis!

Hope to see you all there!

*PS: Join our Facebook Group:

PSI CHI (National Psychology Honor Society) at UM

and keep yourself updated!

 

-Psi Chi Eboard