Monday, August 13, 2012
Becky Mooney - Rejoining Department as New Psychology Advisor
We are pleased to welcome our "new" Psychology Advisor, Becky Mooney, who is rejoining the Department of Psychology. After a prior seven year stint in Psychology Undergraduate Advising, Becky has spent the past two years as Coordinator of Advising in the Sociology department. Missing the time she was able to dedicate to meeting with and advising students, she decided to return to her former, more student-focused, position. We are excited to have her positivity and enthusiasm for student work back in our unit! Becky received her Psychology B.A. from this department in 1999 and her Master of Liberal Studies degree from CCE in 2005. Please stop in to N106 Elliott Hall beginning Monday, August 20th to welcome Becky back.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Kudos to Adjunct Faculty, Don Brunquell!
Congratulations to Don Brunquell!
Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to inform you that Don Brunquell, adjunct faculty member at the Institute of Child Development and in the CSPR program in the Department of Psychology, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the the fourth annual APA Ethics Committee Award for Outstanding Contributions to Ethics Education. Don was presented with a plaque during the Ethics Committee's invitational breakfast on Friday August 3rd at the annual APA Convention.
We congratulate Don on this outstanding honor. We are fortunate to include him as a member of our instructional team!
Best regards,
Monica Luciana
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology
and
Megan Gunnar
Director, Institute of Child Development
Regents Professor, Distinguished McKnight University Professor
Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to inform you that Don Brunquell, adjunct faculty member at the Institute of Child Development and in the CSPR program in the Department of Psychology, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the the fourth annual APA Ethics Committee Award for Outstanding Contributions to Ethics Education. Don was presented with a plaque during the Ethics Committee's invitational breakfast on Friday August 3rd at the annual APA Convention.
We congratulate Don on this outstanding honor. We are fortunate to include him as a member of our instructional team!
Best regards,
Monica Luciana
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology
and
Megan Gunnar
Director, Institute of Child Development
Regents Professor, Distinguished McKnight University Professor
Kudos to Adjunct Faculty, Bill Robiner!
Congratulations to Bill Robiner.
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to call your attention a several recent accomplishments by adjunct faculty member Bill Robiner. On July 23, 2012, Bill received the 2012 Alfred M. Wellner, PhD, Distinguished Career Award from the National Register of Health Service Providers.
For more information on this honor, please see:
Congratulations to Bill on this achievement!
Best,
Monica
Professor and Chair
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to call your attention a several recent accomplishments by adjunct faculty member Bill Robiner. On July 23, 2012, Bill received the 2012 Alfred M. Wellner, PhD, Distinguished Career Award from the National Register of Health Service Providers.
For more information on this honor, please see:
Congratulations to Bill on this achievement!
Best,
Monica
Professor and Chair
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Monica Luciana - New Department Chair!
We are delighted to announce that Professor Monica Luciana has agreed to
serve as the next chair of Psychology.
From Dean Parente:
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Professor Monica Luciana has agreed to
serve as the next chair of Psychology. Monica has provided strong
leadership to the department as the associate chair for research for
the past several years, and she is extraordinarily well-prepared to
assume the leadership of your distinguished department. I am looking
forward to working together with her and you to continue to build the
excellence of Minnesota Psychology.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Professor Gordon Legge
for his outstanding leadership of the department during the past seven
years. Gordon has provided inspired and wise direction for the
department through the recent turbulent period in higher education,
and his exceptional academic values and strong administrative gifts
have strengthened the department's long tradition of distinction in
research and teaching. I would also like to thank the members of the
Department of Psychology's Executive Committee--Pat Frazier, Jonathan
Gewirtz, Marti Hope Gonzales, Yuhong Jiang and Mark Snyder--for their
considerable efforts in identifying the next chair of Psychology and
in recommending Monica for this important position.
Best wishes,
--Jim
serve as the next chair of Psychology.
From Dean Parente:
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Professor Monica Luciana has agreed to
serve as the next chair of Psychology. Monica has provided strong
leadership to the department as the associate chair for research for
the past several years, and she is extraordinarily well-prepared to
assume the leadership of your distinguished department. I am looking
forward to working together with her and you to continue to build the
excellence of Minnesota Psychology.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Professor Gordon Legge
for his outstanding leadership of the department during the past seven
years. Gordon has provided inspired and wise direction for the
department through the recent turbulent period in higher education,
and his exceptional academic values and strong administrative gifts
have strengthened the department's long tradition of distinction in
research and teaching. I would also like to thank the members of the
Department of Psychology's Executive Committee--Pat Frazier, Jonathan
Gewirtz, Marti Hope Gonzales, Yuhong Jiang and Mark Snyder--for their
considerable efforts in identifying the next chair of Psychology and
in recommending Monica for this important position.
Best wishes,
--Jim
Thursday, June 14, 2012
New IT Staff - Kao Yang!
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Kao Yang who will join the
Department IT staff.
I am thrilled to announce the hiring of Kao Yang who will join the
Department IT staff on Monday, June 8. Kao has a BS in Computer
Information Systems and has been working in IT in the Fresno Unified
School District since 2007. Kao has extensive experience supporting
Windows users in a networked environment. His appointment is permanent
and full-time, shared between Psychology at 75% and Statistics at 25%.
Kao will staff the Department IT Help Desk.
Please join me in welcoming Kao to the Department, the University and Minnesota!
Also, thank you very much for your patience over the past eighteen
months as we have worked hard to maintain services, while also
clarifying our needs within the changing IT environment at the College
and centrally. Although how IT is to be delivered at the U continues
to change, it is my goal to insure that our Department has dependable
and timely IT services. Kao's presence will help us achieve this goal
-- better, faster.
--
Carla Bates
Information Technology Professional
University of Minnesota, Psychology
N218 Elliott Hall
75 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Department IT staff.
I am thrilled to announce the hiring of Kao Yang who will join the
Department IT staff on Monday, June 8. Kao has a BS in Computer
Information Systems and has been working in IT in the Fresno Unified
School District since 2007. Kao has extensive experience supporting
Windows users in a networked environment. His appointment is permanent
and full-time, shared between Psychology at 75% and Statistics at 25%.
Kao will staff the Department IT Help Desk.
Please join me in welcoming Kao to the Department, the University and Minnesota!
Also, thank you very much for your patience over the past eighteen
months as we have worked hard to maintain services, while also
clarifying our needs within the changing IT environment at the College
and centrally. Although how IT is to be delivered at the U continues
to change, it is my goal to insure that our Department has dependable
and timely IT services. Kao's presence will help us achieve this goal
-- better, faster.
--
Carla Bates
Information Technology Professional
University of Minnesota, Psychology
N218 Elliott Hall
75 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Friday, June 1, 2012
Tori Espensen Sturgis who has recieved Graduate Research Fellowship from the NSF.
The Department of Psychology would like to acknowledge our Graduate Student, Tori Espensen Sturgis who has received Graduate Research Fellowship from the NSF.
The Department of Psychology would like to acknowledge our Graduate Student, Tori Espensen Sturgis who has received Graduate Research Fellowship from the NSF.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Judy Peterson's Last Day will be June 15, 2012
Judy Peterson will be leaving the Department of Psychology at the end of spring semester.
Judy Peterson will be leaving the Department of Psychology at the end of spring semester. Her last day will be June 15, 2012.
Judy received her B.A. in Psychology from Hamline University. She completed her M.A. in Experimental Psychology at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Professors Bill Fox and Dwight Burkhardt.
While in her Master's program, she began working as a Research Assistant in Honeywell's Systems and Research Center. During her eight years in the Man-Machine Sciences group, Judy advanced to the position of Senior Research Scientist and was recognized with Honeywell's Special Achievement Award.
In 1989, Judy returned to the University of Minnesota to coordinate the largest class on campus - Intro Psych. She played a key role in transforming the course, working on the introduction of live faculty lectures, multimedia technology, weekly discussion sections and writing assignments. In 1993, she took on the additional duties of Teaching Assistant coordination.
In 1999, Judy became the Coordinator of Instructional Services for the Department of Psychology. For the last twelve years she has supported Psychology's academic programs through curricular evaluation and planning, course scheduling, teaching appointments, instructor and graduate assistant supervision, instructional budget management, teaching evaluation/development, and the resolution of teaching and staffing issues.
Judy received CLA's Outstanding Service Award twice, in 2001 and 2010, in recognition of her contributions to the overall mission of the College of Liberal Arts. In 2005 she was selected to participate in the University's Women's Leadership Institute.
Judy is recognized throughout the Psychology Department and in the College of Liberal Arts for her outstanding management of the Psychology Curriculum. She is also a friend and colleague to faculty and staff, and to countless instructors and grad students past and present. We are all grateful to her for the many contributions she has made to Minnesota Psychology. We all wish her the best in the next chapter of her life.
Judy Peterson will be leaving the Department of Psychology at the end of spring semester. Her last day will be June 15, 2012.
Judy received her B.A. in Psychology from Hamline University. She completed her M.A. in Experimental Psychology at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Professors Bill Fox and Dwight Burkhardt.
While in her Master's program, she began working as a Research Assistant in Honeywell's Systems and Research Center. During her eight years in the Man-Machine Sciences group, Judy advanced to the position of Senior Research Scientist and was recognized with Honeywell's Special Achievement Award.
In 1989, Judy returned to the University of Minnesota to coordinate the largest class on campus - Intro Psych. She played a key role in transforming the course, working on the introduction of live faculty lectures, multimedia technology, weekly discussion sections and writing assignments. In 1993, she took on the additional duties of Teaching Assistant coordination.
In 1999, Judy became the Coordinator of Instructional Services for the Department of Psychology. For the last twelve years she has supported Psychology's academic programs through curricular evaluation and planning, course scheduling, teaching appointments, instructor and graduate assistant supervision, instructional budget management, teaching evaluation/development, and the resolution of teaching and staffing issues.
Judy received CLA's Outstanding Service Award twice, in 2001 and 2010, in recognition of her contributions to the overall mission of the College of Liberal Arts. In 2005 she was selected to participate in the University's Women's Leadership Institute.
Judy is recognized throughout the Psychology Department and in the College of Liberal Arts for her outstanding management of the Psychology Curriculum. She is also a friend and colleague to faculty and staff, and to countless instructors and grad students past and present. We are all grateful to her for the many contributions she has made to Minnesota Psychology. We all wish her the best in the next chapter of her life.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman Receive Faculty Promotions!
We are delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will receive tenure and will be promoted to associate professor.
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will receive tenure and will be promoted to associate professor.
This is indeed great news, and recognition of the superb accomplishments of these colleagues. Please be sure to congratulate Colin and Cheryl when you have an opportunity.
Best,
--Gordon
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will receive tenure and will be promoted to associate professor.
This is indeed great news, and recognition of the superb accomplishments of these colleagues. Please be sure to congratulate Colin and Cheryl when you have an opportunity.
Best,
--Gordon
Traci Mann and Rich Lee Receive Faculty Promotions!
We are delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Traci Mann and Rich Lee to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will be promoted to full professor.
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Traci Mann and Rich Lee to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will be promoted to full professor.
This is indeed great news, and recognition of the superb accomplishments of these colleagues. Please be sure to congratulate Traci and Rich when you have an opportunity.
Best,
--Gordon
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Traci Mann and Rich Lee to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will be promoted to full professor.
This is indeed great news, and recognition of the superb accomplishments of these colleagues. Please be sure to congratulate Traci and Rich when you have an opportunity.
Best,
--Gordon
Friday, April 20, 2012
Welcome, Michael Walsh (Coordinator of Instructional Services)
We are pleased to welcome a new staff member to our department - Michael Walsh, as our Coordinator of Instructional Services.
Hello Department of Psychology,
We are pleased to welcome a new staff member to our department - Michael Walsh. Michael will be starting Tuesday 5/15 as our Coordinator of Instructional Services. He will be taking on responsibilities from Judy Peterson when she leaves the Department in mid-June. During the overlap period, Michael's office will be S351.
Michael comes to us from the U of M's Department of English, where his role has been Course Coordinator. Prior to English, he was with the U of M's Department of Educational Policy and Administration as their Program Assistant for the Licensing and Leadership Development Program. Please find an opportunity to introduce yourself to Michael and to welcome him to the Department.
Hello Department of Psychology,
We are pleased to welcome a new staff member to our department - Michael Walsh. Michael will be starting Tuesday 5/15 as our Coordinator of Instructional Services. He will be taking on responsibilities from Judy Peterson when she leaves the Department in mid-June. During the overlap period, Michael's office will be S351.
Michael comes to us from the U of M's Department of English, where his role has been Course Coordinator. Prior to English, he was with the U of M's Department of Educational Policy and Administration as their Program Assistant for the Licensing and Leadership Development Program. Please find an opportunity to introduce yourself to Michael and to welcome him to the Department.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Carla Bates Wins Major University Award
We are delighted to tell you that Carla Bates has been selected as a
recipient of the University's Outstanding Community Service Award.
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that Carla Bates has been selected as a
recipient of the University's Outstanding Community Service Award.
According to the award letter to Carla:
"This award is one of the highest honors the University gives to a
staff member for service to the community. This award recognizes the
substantial and significant contributions you have made to the
community in your role as a University of Minnesota staff member. Your
contributions to building University-community partnerships and
programs benefit university students, faculty, staff, community
partners and citizens."
The award recognizes Carla's service to the community on the
Minneapolis School Board and in numerous other activities both on and
off campus.
Carla will be honored at a reception on April 23 and again at the
Board of Regents awards ceremony on May 10.
Please join me in congratulating Carla for this terrific honor and for
her great service to our community which it recognizes.
Best,
--Gordon
recipient of the University's Outstanding Community Service Award.
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that Carla Bates has been selected as a
recipient of the University's Outstanding Community Service Award.
According to the award letter to Carla:
"This award is one of the highest honors the University gives to a
staff member for service to the community. This award recognizes the
substantial and significant contributions you have made to the
community in your role as a University of Minnesota staff member. Your
contributions to building University-community partnerships and
programs benefit university students, faculty, staff, community
partners and citizens."
The award recognizes Carla's service to the community on the
Minneapolis School Board and in numerous other activities both on and
off campus.
Carla will be honored at a reception on April 23 and again at the
Board of Regents awards ceremony on May 10.
Please join me in congratulating Carla for this terrific honor and for
her great service to our community which it recognizes.
Best,
--Gordon
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement
The Psychology Department proudly announces the Spring 2012 winners of the Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement. The two candidates who best articulated the link between their academic studies in psychology and community projects were selected for the $500 award.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Colin DeYoung Wins Prestigious Award
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm pleased to tell you that Professor Colin DeYoung has won a SAGE
Young Scholars Award from the Foundation for Personality and Social
Psychology, which will be given at the SPSP conference later this
month. Colin is a member of our Personality, Individual Differences,
and Behavior Genetics (PIB) program.
Let's all congratulate Colin on this splendid recognition of his
research accomplishments!
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