Welcome! First Spring Meeting

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1 Welcome! First Spring Meeting

2 Mission Statement It is our intent and purpose to provide students with educational as well as entertaining activities within the realm of psychology. We aim to serve as a forum for students to discuss psychology, its related issues and how it affects student life. This organization also seeks to provide students with exposure and insight into the different areas of psychology, volunteer opportunities, graduate programs and prospective employment opportunities.

3 Want to be part of something greater? Here s how!

4 Membership Application & Dues Membership dues are $20 for the Spring semester and are NON-REFUNDABLE Dues are used for socials, the Fall & Spring Banquets, any food served during meetings, and for other events that we hold each year. Applications are due by the end of our February 20 nd meeting PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept membership applications without the dues (and vice versa) Membership applications and dues MUST BE HANDED DIRECTLY TO AN OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

5 Mentorship Program Download the application forms from the website or pick one up after the meeting! Think you know the ropes? Have some great advice to give? Want to help fellow psych majors? Want to support those in need? Need guidance & support? Not sure which classes to take? Need help figuring out UCF? Want to learn from those before you? Sign up to become a mentor!! Sign up to become a mentee!!

6 STOLES, CORDS & AWARDS Our Point System Explained: You have to earn a minimum of 25 points. These must be a combination of volunteer events and meetings this is to encourage you guys to get involved! You must attend at least 3 general meetings. In addition to meeting this criteria, you must also be in your graduating semester in order to receive cords and stoles. Psych Society Banquet(s) and meetings from other organizations will NOT count towards your point total. Future events held after the Point Tracker sheets are due will not be counted towards your point total. Important Note: Cords and stoles must be picked up by the assigned date or your regalia will be forfeited Every Fall & Spring semester we recognize outstanding members and graduating seniors with awards & recognition!

7 Spring 2017 Officers

8 Meagan Seago PRESIDENT Born and raised in Orlando, FL Transferred from Seminole State College Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for Seminole County Research Assistant for UCF Restores Lab Obtaining leadership certificate with National Society of Leadership & Success Working on Bachelor s degree in psychology, minoring in Criminal Justice Loves traveling!

9 Johanna Hidalgo VICE PRESIDENT Born and raised in Miami, FL Previous volunteer at Jackson South Community Hospital Former YMCA Aquatics Camp Counselor Marketing Manager for UCF s Active Minds Outreach Coordinator for LEEDD Internship with NAMI Intake Specialist at Community Counseling Clinic & Research Working on Honors in the Major

10 Ariana Orosz SECRETARY Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Obtained Associates Degree at Valencia College Formerly part of Valencia Volunteers Member of Active Minds Certified Guardian Advocate at MHACF Working towards a Bachelor s degree in Psychology & a minor in Cognitive Science Hopes to earn Master s degree to become a licensed mental health counselor

11 Edgar Metke TREASURER Worked as a human resources intern for Dept. of Homeland Security Research Assistant in Applied Cognition & Training in Immersive Virtual Environments (ACTIVE) lab Research Assistant for UCF s Transportation Group Undergrad Administration intern at HD Counseling, LLC Ultimately aspires to attend a grad program for I/O psychology

12 Ariana Velasquez EVENT COORDINATOR Born in Peru and raised in Orlando, FL Earned her Associates Degree at Valencia College Guardian Advocate at the Mental Health Association of Central Florida Wishes to obtain a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology Aspires to open her own practice in the future

13 Jordan Bratton MARKETING DIRECTOR Received Associates degree from Valencia College 10 year veteran graphic designer Majoring in Clinical Psych, Minor in Criminal Justice Undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Forensics Certified Guardian Advocate for MHACF Summer Research Academy graduate Research Assistant with the IST Lab Loves art, sci-fi and martial art films, and foreign languages

14 Dr. Janowsky FACULTY SPONSOR/DIRECTOR Assistant Chair & Director of Undergrad Program at UCF Super awesome faculty sponsor/director Did we mention she s awesome?

15 We have office hours! Sure you can stop by with your application and dues, but we re also here to help YOU! Stop by the office if you ever have questions or just need to chat! Even if we don t have an immediate answer, we promise we ll get you on the right track. Can t make it in to office hours? Shoot us an or send us a Facebook message. It s our goal to make this organization a wonderful and rewarding experience for all of our members. Mon: 10:30am 11:30am Tue: BY APPT. ONLY Wed: 11:00am 2:00pm Thu: 1:30pm 2:30pm Fri: 10:00am 11:00am

16 Upcoming Meetings Jan. 23 rd Introduction to Psych Society Feb. 6 th Experiential Learning feat. Denise Moore ** Feb. 20 th What I Wish I knew ** Mar. 6 th Career Services (CV, mock interviews) Mar. 20 th Oh No, Grad School! Apr. 3 rd Trivia, Bingo, Prizes! Apr. 17 th Officer Election Day! ***Tentative to change

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19 Saturday, February 4 th, 2017 Baldwin Park Lakemont Ave (corner of Lakemont Ave & Upper Park Rd) Check-in/Registration Time: 02/04/2017 at 8:30 am Walk Begins: 9:00 am Walk Ends: 12:00 pm

20 Tuesday, Feb. 21 st, pm to 1:30pm Friday, March 10 th, pm to 1:30pm You are invited to join us for a one-hour workshop designed to focus on how trauma can affect a person on a neurobiological level as well as in the behavioral sense. The goal is to familiarize participants with some of the basics in how a traumatic event can affect you. RSVP to OUCAssistant@mhacf.org Meeting Location: 320 N. Fern Creek Ave. Orlando

21 My Story Matters Wednesday, March 22 nd, :15pm-8:30pm This is a campaign aimed to spread awareness of mental health and share positive stories of recovery. RSVP to SocialMedia@mhacf.org Meeting Location: Mental Health Association 1525 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801

22 We re Social! Facebook: PsychSocietyUCF Instagram: PsychSociety_UCF Gmail:

23 Next Meeting: Monday, Feb. 6th 7:30pm, Student Union Room 221C TOPIC: What I wish I had known Thanks for coming!!