Friday November 1, 2019

Department of Psychology Weekly eNewsletter

RESOURCES

Academic Advising

Important Deadlines

Psychology Departmental Volunteer Opportunities

Psychology Departmental Deadlines/Events/Opportunities

Community Events and Opportunities of Interest

QUIP

Student Resources

ACADEMIC ADVISING

New Undergraduate Assistant! We welcome Anja Wilke! She

comes to us with a wealth of experience in academic advising,

and she will be a great support as you work towards your future

successes. Thank you for your patience as we worked to get the

right person into this important role. Anja’s office is in Humphrey

225.

New this Fall UGChat! Meet with Dr. Norris, Undergraduate

Chair and chat about your academic plan, career options and

general questions. See dates and more information under PSYC

Dept. Opportunities below.

Office hours/Closures

Hours: Monday - Friday

8:30-12pm, 1:00-4:30pm

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

November 2019

1 Last date to drop Fall term classes without academic penalty. Distinguished Lecturer Series

2+3 Fall Preview

7 Last date to apply for accommodation for an official examination conflict for the December examination session

11 Remembrance Day observance (Classes cancelled 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

15 Last date to apply for admission to the Upper-Year Program at the Bader International Study Centre for Winter Term

29 Fall term classes end

30 Fall Term pre-examination study period begins

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

No current opportunities at this time.

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL DEADLINES/EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES

New this Fall UGChat!

Are you looking for general guidance, an opportunity to chat with an academic advisor and/or peers, or a

chance to talk generally about your academic plan and career options? This is a session for you!

Happening Fridays from 1-2pm throughout the fall and winter terms, drop into one of our brand new

active-learning classrooms for active academic advising. Dr. Norris, Undergraduate Chair in Psychology,

will be in Humphrey 223 to help with general questions about plans, to walk you through how to run your

Academic Advisement Report, to point out career considerations, and to highlight opportunities on campus

that match with your interests and goals. This is a group drop-in session with the goal of equipping

students with information that is of interest to them in an informal and helpful way, and building

connections among our students. There is no formal agenda, just bring your laptop and questions!

November Dates:

November 8 and 22

Distinguished Lecturer Series

Department of Psychology Graduate Studies Open House

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST

Community Living Kingston has extended it's 2019 volunteer applications!

We strive to create an inclusive and safe community for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Volunteers

will be paired with members of the Kingston Community to participate in various activities based on your

personal interests! Commitment can range from 1 hour or more per week, based on your own schedule and

activities that you wish to participate in with your partner.

Applications can be found at: https://arts-science-undergraduate-society.breezy.hr/p/60d5601746c0-

community-living-volunteer?fbclid=IwAR2hzBMXVX4vfUPvIOjGZ-

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ASUS Professional Development

Life After ArtSci – Saturday, November 9th - 9AM to 4PM

Life After ArtSci is an event directed towards students who are currently completing their undergraduate

degrees in the Faculty of Arts and Science. This event consists of 4 different panels that are made up of

Queen’s alumni where students can choose to attend two of the four. The panelists will share their

experiences at Queen’s and what they have accomplished with their degrees after graduation. More

information regarding the panelists and keynote speakers can be found on this website:

http://lifeafterartsci.com/.

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Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/814325145689957/

Insight

Insight facilitates unique, semester-long internship and study

abroad programs for undergraduate students. Our programs give

students the opportunity to intern and study in the Global South

at the same time, ensuring a holistic and rigorous educational

experience. Earn Credits. Travel Abroad.

Intern with an organization making a tangible impact in its field.

At Insight, we embrace a different model of learning. Students

who participate in our global programming have unique

opportunities to learn directly from local peoples. With that in

mind, all of our programs are designed and delivered in

partnership with local organizations, institutions and individuals,

ensuring your impact is sustainable.

Spend your next semester abroad, immersed in a new culture

with a cohort of like-minded students, developing meaningful

skill sets while earning credit towards your degree. Credits are

earned through one of our local university partners, with courses

taught by tenured professors. Internships are run by partner organizations running long-term, sustainable

initiatives. Accommodations are fully organized by Insight with all students living in a safe, vetted location.

Support is provided by our in-country team throughout the entire duration of your program, from your

arrival in-country to your departure back home.

Programs currently held in Uganda, Fiji and Thailand. Details about our programming can be found here.

Operation Groundswell

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CONNECT WITH LOCAL ACTIVISTS. ADVENTURE OFF THE BEATEN PATH. BACKPACK WITH A

PURPOSE.

At Operation Groundswell, we go behind the scenes to connect you with our friends in faraway places:

Farmers, artists, educators and activists who are making meaningful change in their communities.

With two seriously fun and experienced leaders, our small teams dive into life on the ground through

immersive home stays, adventurous activity and ethical project work led by our local partners.

Right now, save $100-$400 with our Early Bird pricing! We also have grants available for students that can

cover up to 25% of your program fee. Details online.

Our 2020 programs are filling up, so apply as soon as possible. The deadline for Early Bird applications is

November 22nd!

START YOUR JOURNEY AT

www.operationgroundswell.com

QUEEN’S CAREER APPRENTICESHIP: KINGSTON

Careers start with experience. Experience starts with opportunity. Opportunity starts HERE. Queen's Arts and Science has partnered with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation to match soon-to-be graduating undergraduate arts and humanities students, such as yourself, with local employers to jump start your career in May. The program consists of a one-year, salary paid, career apprenticeship in beautiful Kingston Ontario, along with mentorship and networking opportunities to ensure your success long-term.

Make sure to stay connected about our info sessions, application deadlines and upcoming events.

ASUS Fall Election

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ASUS will be holding a Fall Election, with the

purpose of electing 2023 Year Representatives (a team

of two), a First-Year Representative to the AMS , Year

Representatives (a team of two) for 2022,2021,2020, as

well as six ASUS representatives to the AMS. This is a

very exciting opportunity that students with an

interest in student government are encouraged to get

involved in! To fill out a

Nomination Package, or to learn more, please click

https://www.queensasus.com/elections. Any

questions about the upcoming election may be

directed to Imran Bayoumi, Chief Returning Officer,

at cro@asus.queensu.ca.

Smith School of Business MSc & PhD Program in Management Information Session

We would like to invite you to our MSc and PhD Program in Management in-house

information session.

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Time: 5:45 p.m.

Location: Goodes Hall Behavioural Lab 203 – on the landing above Starbucks

Host: Associate Dean, Yolande Chan

MSc Alumni Attending: Shani Pupco (Organizational Behaviour), Hadi Shaheen

(Strategy),

Current PhD Student: Line Drapeau (Finance)

Our Associate Dean, Yolande Chan will do a presentation on our programs, then there will be a question and answer period.

This is a great opportunity to hear about our programs from the Associate Dean, Yolande Chan, but also we

will have alumni from the MSc Program that are now in our PhD Program present along with a current PhD

student to answer any questions you might have.

If you are unable to attend but wish to have a visit setup with faculty and current students in your area of

interest please contact Teresa Touchette at tat@queensu.ca.

To learn more about our programs please view these links

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provided. https://smith.queensu.ca/grad_studies/MSC PhD Program

https://smith.queensu.ca/grad_studies/PhD/index

To sign up for our information session go to our website and select - attend information session and register

on line or contact me directly with your name, area of interest and I will be glad to add your name to our

attendee list.

KAPLAN Prep Pass

QUIP

Want to learn more about QUIP, the Queen's Undergraduate Internship program?

https://careers.queensu.ca/students/services-students/employment-programs/queens-undergraduate-

internship-program-quip

Below are a selection of positions posted through the Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP) that may be of interest. To view additional details & apply to these postings, please visit our website and download a registration form. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible as many companies review applications and start interviewing before the deadline!

QUIP internships are 12 or 16 months in length, paid, and full-time. Students who complete an internship

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through QUIP would graduate with a “Professional Internship” designation on their degree and transcript.

Have questions? Come chat with us at drop-in advising!

Tuesday & Thursday from 11:00am – 12:00pm in Career Services, Gordon Hall, 3rd Floor, Resource Area

Job Title Company Area

Start

Month

& Year

Expiry Brief Description Brief Qualifications

QUIP Intern

(MTO

Communication

s Assistant

Ministry of

Transportation

Kingsto

n, ON

Jan

2020

20-

Oct-

19

Providing communications support by researching,

reviewing, analyzing, editing, proof-reading and/or

writing information for routine external and internal

communication/information products;

preparing draft event plans and assisting with the

management of special events, conferences and media

opportunities;

developing complex communications presentations

and visual displays; etc.

Communication

s Coordinator

WSIB

Kitchen

er, ON

Jan

2020

20-

Oct-

19

Creating, organizing, and planning content for projects,

slide decks, and events

Driving meaningful engagements with stakeholders

(External and Internal): introducing the Lab to new

start-ups and companies, maintaining and tracking

lines of communication

Arranging, Conducting, and Debriefing user

interviews and research

Maintaining consistent communication and messaging

from the Lab: blog articles, LinkedIn updates, and

Innovation Newsletters

Co-Op

Hydrogeology

Student

SRK

Consulting

Vancou

ver, BC

Jan

2020

26-

Oct-

19

Reduction and analysis of groundwater flow & quality

data

Managing field program databases

Possible exposure to numerical modeling depending

on the skills & interest of the student

Assisting with report preparation

Potential for participation on hydrogeological and

geotechnical drilling programs

Providing project assistance to project managers as

requested

Co-Op

Hydrogeology

Student

SRK

Consulting

Vancou

ver, BC

Sept

2020

2 Nov

2019

Reduction and analysis of groundwater flow & quality

data

Managing field program databases

Possible exposure to numerical modeling depending

on the skills & interest of the student

Assisting with report preparation

Potential for participation on hydrogeological and

geotechnical drilling programs

Providing project assistance to project managers as

requested

STUDENT RESOURCES Faculty of Arts and Science

Undergraduate Academic Advising

Changes to program/plan

Letters of permission

Academic Appeals

Academic Considerations

Add/Drop/Change course sections

Campus Support Services

International Students:

Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) is a support service for all members of the Queen's

community and through its activities promotes an internationally informed and cross-culturally sensitive

learning environment.

Queen’s University International Centre

John Deutsch University Centre

+1-613-533-2604

http://quic.queensu.ca

Student Health Services: If you have an ongoing health condition and will require involvement with our on-campus family

physicians, including prescriptions for medication, contact your family doctor or previous post-secondary

institution health service to arrange a transfer of pertinent health records (including immunization records)

to Queen’s Student Health.

www.queensu.ca/studentwellness

(613) 533-2506

Counselling Services If you have seen a counselor in the past, and anticipate that you may want to see a personal counsellor at

Queen's, please contact the Student Wellness Services office to get more information about the counselling

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services available on campus and to discuss transfer of information from your previous counsellor.

www.queensu.ca/studentwellness

(613) 533-6000, ext 78264

counselling.services@queensu.ca

Other Health Services/Resources at Queen's: Physical Therapy Clinic

Sexual Health Resource Centre (SHRC)

DrugSmart: A pharmacy located in the Queen's Centre.

Environmental Health and Safety

Food Centre, AMS: A non-profit, confidential, and non-judgmental food service for members of the Queen’s

community.

Peer Support Centre: The Peer Support Centre is a service on campus that provides one-on-one peer support to all undergraduate

students. It thrives on being confidential and non-judgemental. Every student is always welcome to drop-in

for a chat or resource referral. Students are free to talk about anything they choose. No problem is too big or

too small! We are open 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week starting in September.

Disability Services

Student Wellness Services assists students in the following ways:

Recommends exam accommodations

Facilitates access to material in alternate formats

Provides assistive technologies

Coordinates learning strategies and library research workshops

Coordinates volunteer note-taking and peer mentor programs

NOTE: Students with disabilities who wish to make use of the services available must register at Disability

Services every academic year and must forward supporting documentation to the Student Wellness Services

Office.

Other disability services offered at Queen's include...

Learning Strategies Development: This program enhances students' ability to learn effectively and

helps students develop greater confidence in their abilities.

Learning Disabilities Specialists: Offered through the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre,

these specialists provide assessment and services for students with possible learning disabilities and

other neuropsychological conditions.

InvisAbilities: A student organization promoting awareness, education, and support of young adults

living with hidden chronic illness. Started at Queen's in 2009, the group has spread to include

chapters at McGill University, University of Ottawa, Brock University, and University of Calgary.

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Academic Support The transition to university life is a big one – and part of it is adjusting to the challenges and workload that

are part of being a Queen’s student. At Queen’s you are never alone. We have many offices dedicated to

helping you learn, think, and do.

The Learning Commons The Queen's Learning Commons (QLC) is both a hub of services supporting formal academic programs and

a meeting place within Stauffer Library. It encompasses physical and online environments, accommodating

different approaches to learning.

The QLC provides resources, workshops and seminars, and one-on-one professional consultations for

students who want to enhance or develop their skills.

The QLC is composed of:

The Adaptive Technology Centre / Library Services for Students with Disabilities

ITServices: Services include many learning resources and workshop opportunities

Queen's Library: Services include Subject Liaison Librarians who can help you locate resources for

your field of study

Student Academic Success Services who can help you improve your writing and academic skills and

confidence through online resources, workshops and individual appointments.

Career Services

As the central provider of career education and employment support services at Queen's University for

undergraduate, graduate students and recent alumni from all disciplines. They offer a comprehensive range

of accessible services to support and empower students in making informed decisions about their career,

further education and employment goals.

Gordon Hall, 3rd floor

74 Union Street

Weekdays, 8:30 – 4:30 PM (Sep-Apr); Weekdays, 8:30-noon, 1:00-4:30 pm (May-Aug)

613.533.2992

mailto:mycareer@queensu.ca

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