Upcoming Events

The CUNY SPS Psychology department is hosting a number of different events throughout the fall semester to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.  If you are a first year student or a graduate student, we have an event that will guide your through your semester. We hope that you'll join us!

These events are open to all CUNY SPS students, regardless of major.

Lunch and Learn Series, First-Generation Student Success Series, Graduate School Preparation Series

Day in The Life Series

This series introduces students to various professionals within the Psychology discipline to learn about the paths to their careers, a day in their professional life, and how it all fits with the broader subfields covered in CUNY SPS' undergraduate and graduate Psychology degree programs.

Thursday, September 29, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The MA in Psychology Program’s Day in the Life series provides students with an opportunity to learn about, and speak directly with, those actively working in the fields of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) and Developmental Psychology (or related areas), the two concentrations offered in the program. During this event, Dr. Marcello will discuss her path to Psychology, past and current positions, and how it all ties to the broader field of Developmental Psychology.

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Lunch and Learn Series

Learn about various aspects of academic writing (including lots of APA style tips and tricks), research, and careers within the Psychology discipline.

Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Writing academic papers can be challenging. In 30 minutes, you can learn tips and techniques that will help you write with clarity, precision, and cohesion.

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Thursday, September 22, 2022, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

In this 30-minute Lunch and Learn, students will learn about setting up their papers, citation, and tools they can use to master APA Writing style

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Thursday, October 13, 2022, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Psychology is a diverse discipline with a number of different applications. In this Lunch and Learn, we will discuss which career options are available for different Psychology degrees including a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and PhD/PsyD.

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First Generation Student Success Series

This series aims to provide first generation college students with information and tools to navigate the CUNY system (and higher education in general), which is often unfamiliar and full of barriers.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Team up with us for a conversation about these hurdles, strategies/tools for successfully tackling them, and what research has to say about these issues.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Research suggests that mentors can play an important role for first generation college students, both within academia and beyond.

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Graduate School Preparation Series

This series introduces students to various professionals within the Psychology discipline to learn about the paths to their careers, a day in their professional life, and how it all fits with the broader subfields covered in CUNY SPS' undergraduate and graduate Psychology degree programs.

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

How can you give yourself the best chance possible at getting into the graduate degree program you’re dreaming about?

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Do you wish you had an experienced guide to walk you through the graduate school application process?

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Thursday, November 3, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Writing a compelling, professional statement for your grad school application can be challenging, even for the most talented student, but there are some tips and strategies that you can use to make your statement stand out, join us to receive these tips.

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