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Scrapbook & Recent Events - Number 6
Earlier Scrapbooks: 1 (apr-aug 2000); 2 (sep-nov 2000); 3 (mar-june 2001) 4 (jul-dec 2001) 5 (jan-jun 2002)	Psychology Department HomePage | Most Recent Newsletter

Late Summer and Fall 2002 semester

July-December 2002
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! Spring 2003 Advanced Lab and Future Labs P420: Community Psychology Lab is being offered in Spring 2003 and P421: Social Psychology Lab will be offered in Fall 2003. Authorization to register for P420 (and all advanced labs) is required. Those who plan to enroll in Community Psychology Lab in the Spring 2003 semester MUST complete P434 and P403 prior to Spring 2003 as well as the other prerequisites (P211, P354) to be permitted to enroll. Sections of P434 and P403 are offered in Fall 2002 and sections of P354 and P211 are planned for offering during Summer 2003. Advanced Labs in the coming semesters: Spring 2003: P420 Community Psych Lab - Prereq. P434 and P403 (as well as P211 and P354) Fall 2003: P421 Social Psychology Lab - Prereq. P320 (as well as P211 & P354) [P403 recommended] Evening TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED Spring 2004: P435 Lab in Human Learning and Cognition - Prereq. P325 or P335 or P438 (as well as P211 and P354) TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED Fall 2004: P429 Developmental Psych Lab - Prereq. P216, or P316, or P331 (as well as P211 and P354) [P403 recommended] TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED	P420 Community Psychology Laboratory Advanced Lab for Spring 2003 Prerequisites: P434, P211, P354, P403 completed prior to Spring 2003 and permission of the instructor/authorization to register taught by: Dr. De Byrant
Congratulations!
Undergraduate Research Excellence/Recognition Chris Coryn conducted an impact assessment project for a work program run through the local Goodwill Industries that was supported by a SMART Grant. The research project was done under the mentorship of Drs. John McIntosh and Catherine Borshuk. Chris completed the evaluation project during the summer. Chris was a recent IUSB Psychology graduate and has begun his graduate career here at IUSB in the Psychology Department's Master of Arts in Applied Psychology program. In addition to the grant, Chris presented his paper "Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. WorkOne Impact Assessment," at the November 2002 Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference. Congratulations to this student on the support and recognition of his project and to the faculty members for their direction, encouragement, and mentoring. This student is another example of the quality undergraduate psychological research being conducted and fostered here at IUSB.
Graduate School Acceptances	Wendy Gunggoll, a 2002 graduate and psychology major was accepted into and has begun her studies in the IUSB Master of Science in Education Counseling and Human Services Program. Also not previously announced, Allison L Humphry was accepted into the Master of Education in Counseling and Human Services here at IUSB in December of 2001 and began her study in fall of 2002.
Fall 2002 Newsletter Available
Graduate Course Offering for Spring 2003 P537 Program Evaluation	P537 is taught in the department of Psychology, primarily for MA in Applied Psychology students. However, this course is suitable for other IUSB graduate students who have a background in research methods. MA or MLS students who have some research skills/experience, and have an interest in community organizations or program design and implementation may find this course useful. P537 examines program evaluation from both a practical and a theoretical perspective. Students will make contact with local agencies/programs, and will develop a program assessment, along with evaluation instruments, suitable for particular programs. We will also focus on theoretical issues such as program logic, different varieties of evaluation, and the politics of programs and research. For more information, contact Prof. Catherine Borshuk in the department of Psychology (237-4122; cborshuk@iusb.edu).
FACULTY Drs. Richard Hubbard and De Bryant have returned following year-long sabbaticals in the 2001-02 academic year. We are pleased they are back.
Dr. Frank Fujita has begun a well-deserved sabbaticals for the entire 2002-03 academic year. We all wish him well in this year devoted to his scholarship and look forward to his revitalized return in Fall 2003.
Dr. James Beale joins us again this year as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Dr. Beale taught for us last year in a similar visiting position and we are pleased to welcome him for another year.
LAB ASSISTANTS
We now have pictures of our lab assistants for the Fall 2003 semester posted on our department home pages. A link is posted there to view them. We welcome our new and returning lab assistants.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
We now have pictures of our current graduate studens in the MA in Applied Psychology Program posted on our department home pages. A link is posted there to view them. Welcome our new and returning graduate students.
Graduates of MA Program	A posting of the graduates of the Master of Arts in Applied Psychology program to date is now available. In addition to pictures, the file lists the graduates, their thesis titles, thesis directors, other committee members, and the date of their defense. To see this list, click here.
Presentations & Publications
Dr. John McIntosh made two presentations at the July 25-28 second annual international conference of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. The conference took place in Westminster, Colorado. Dr. McIntosh's made a presention on "Evaluations: A Necessary Partner to Fundraising and Recognition by the Suicidology Community" and took part in a workshop on the use of the Yellow Ribbon program in age groups across the life span, focusing particularly on the "Elderly Program." Dr. McIntosh is a member of the International Advisory Board of Yellow Ribbon.
Dr. John McIntosh is the author of a recently published journal article titled "Quantitative Methods in Suicide Research: Issues Associated With Official Statistics" in the international professional journal Archives of Suicide Research (volume 6, issue no. 1, 2002). The article is part of a special issue devoted to "Qualitative and Quantitative Studies in Suicidology." Copies of the article may be obtained from the IUSB Psychology Faculty Publications bulletin board in the hallway across from DW2010.
Dr. Catherine Borshuk presented a paper at the annual convention of the Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) in Toronto, Canada June 28-30. The paper was titled "Prosocial  Intervention in a Context of Outgroup Threat."
Dr. Kevin Ladd presented a paper coauthored with Dr. Catherine Borshuk (as well as Peter Ashbaugh and Lindie Maddox) at a conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 1st. The paper title was "Aliens and Angels: Social Norms and Metaphysical Chauvinism." Ashbaugh and Maddox are undergraduates.
Dr. V. Thomas Mawhinney took part in the recent "Lunchtime Conversation" that focused on "Coping With Life After September 11." Dr. Mawhinney was one of several speakers/panelists from our local community who discussed the effects of 9/11 upon society, their lives, jobs, and how we can cope with the future.
Dr. John McIntosh made a presentation at the September 27 conference "Suicide Prevention: A Call to Action" sponsored by the Indiana Partnership to Prevent Firearm Violence, the IU School of Medicine, and Clarian Health. The conference took place in Indianapolis. Dr. McIntosh made a presention on "The Yellow Ribbon Program" as part of a panel on prevention programs and efforts in the state of Indiana.
Drs. V. Thomas Mawhinney & John McIntosh made presentations at the December 11 continuing education conference for police officers and other first responders (e.g., fire, emergency personnel) sponsored by the South Bend Police Department. The conference took place in downtown South Bend at Century Center. Dr. McIntosh made a presention on issues of suicide and law enforcement while Dr. Mawhinney addressed the issues of stress and police.
New Course for Fall 2003 We are pleased to announce for your consideration the offering of a new course in Psychology at IUSB, P390: Art, Film, and Social Change in the Fall 2003 semester. The course will be taught by Dr. De Bryant who provides the following brief comments and details about the course: Defiance. Love. Contraband. Soul-searching. Rebellion. Sex. Rage. Throughout history, art and theater have held up a mirror to the face of society in which the unpopular and downright unacceptable could be seen. This class will explore the ways art and film have been tools for social justice and social change. Course assignments will include attendance at films and art exhibits in addition to class time. Plan Ahead and consider this exciting new course for next Fall! Poster Session Fall 2002 On December 6, 2002 the P429 advanced lab students of Dr. Carolyn Schult and Dr. Kathy Ritchie presented the results of their independent research projects in a public poster session. All 18 students were present and provided attendees with details about their developmental psychology projects. Congratulations to these students and their faculty supervisors. Many of the posters will remain in the hallway of the psychology area on the second floor of Wiekamp Hall through the first of the year. Pictures of the students and their posters may be seen by clicking here.
ALUMNI, ATTENTION! We would love to include information about our alumni as part of this scrapbook. If you are an IUSB Psychology Alumnus and would forward information about yourself, education, career, accomplishments, etc., we would be happy to post it here. Include a photograph and we will try to include it also. Please indicate your year of IUSB graduation.
If you have accomplishments or other events you would like to see included here, please forward them to the department or to Dr. McIntosh.
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