Events Archive

Welcome to the archive of previous PSA events!

2022~2023

Hot Chocolate Booth

 

📅 December 6th, 2:30 – 8:00 PM

📍 In Front of Abdul Ladha Building 

Do you like hot chocolate? Do you need a little break from studying? Then come in the front of the Abdul Ladha Building on Tuesday December 6th anytime between 2:30pm and 8:00pm! We will have a little booth setup with hot chocolate. The best part is that it’s FREE! We will also be selling PSA merch so if you are interested please come by! 

We hope to see you all on Tuesday!

 

 

 

PSA x SASC Workshop

 

📅 November 28th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Zoom 

The equity committee would like to present their first event with the SAC! This two-part event will provide a space to learn about sexual assault disclosure, support systems and daily life as a counsellor.
Through this workshop, participants will learn and practice key elements to an empathetic response, including grounding and non-verbal communication. Afterwards, the PSA will host a small panel with support workers and counsellors about their line of work, and what their path was. Questions are welcome, so take this opportunity to learn more about a potential career path.

 

PSA x Yoga Club

 

📅 November 24th, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 The Great Hall North in the AMS Nest 

 

The PSA is extremely excited to announce our upcoming event in collaboration with the UBC Yoga Club! Join us on the 24th of November for a much-needed yoga session before the stressful end-of-term rush. Members of either club will only have to pay $1, and it is $2 for non-members! The event will be held at the Great Hall North in the AMS Nest. We invite you all to experience the physical and psychological benefits of yoga!

 

 

How to get into Research Labs (Update)

 

With such great success last semester, Hanging Out with a Prof is back for more!

 

We would like to thank everyone for attending our first webinar on How to Get Into Research Labs! Over the course of the event, our three panelists answered a wide variety of questions submitted by members and participants. Speaking from their experience applying to, working in and hiring for UBC research labs, they touched on everything from what makes a strong application, how to leverage your existing skill set and their strategies for getting your foot in the door, including the dreaded “Previous Experience Required” found on many postings.

 

Click HERE for a summary account of this event. We would like to give another sincere thank you to Miranda Long, Jessica
Lee, Sakshi Sahakari for joining us! Don’t forget to stay tuned for future events in the series.

 

 

Halloween Movie Night

 

📅 October 27, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Room 2101 of the Kenny Building

 

Our first in-person event is here! Are you looking to turn up the Halloween spirit? Craving some popcorn and candy? Come join us for the first PSA movie night of the year! We’ll be screening Jordan Peele’s new horror sci-fi movie “Nope” from 5-7pm on October 27th in room 2101 of the Kenny Building. Be sure to RSVP with the link at the end of this email and come dressed in a costume to potentially win some PSA merch!

 

Hanging Out With a Prof 2

 

📅 October 17, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

📍 Zoom

 

Join us for the next Hanging Out with a Prof session! This time, we will be getting to know Dr Steven Haine, who teaches Social and Cultural Psychology and UBC. This event will be held over Zoom on the 17th of October, Monday, from 7 to 8pm. It is free for all and we encourage you to ask Dr Heine any questions you might have!

 

 

 

Graduate School Series Part 1

 

📅 October 4, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Zoom

Are you interested in applying to grad school? Come join us at our Graduate School Series event with Dr. Anita DeLongis, Professor and Associate Head of Graduate Affairs at UBC! Learn more about what grad school is, how to decide which graduate program is the best for you, and tips on the application process. This event is free for all PSA members and $5 for non-members. It’s all taking place next Tuesday, October 4th from 6-7pm on Zoom. See you there!

 

 

Hanging Out With a Prof

 

📅 September 29, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Zoom

 

With such great success last semester, Hanging Out with a Prof is back for more!

Join us on Zoom on Friday, September 23rd from 6-7:00 pm for some fun icebreaker activities to help you get to know and network with other Psychology students.

 

 

This will be followed by a casual Q&A session with Dr. Cheung where you will get to know him, ask any question regarding Psychology department at UBC, or even about your own path as a psychology student.

Dr. Benjamin Cheung is a lecturer, as well as a researcher in the department of Psychology at UBC. His research includes the scholarship of teaching & learning, service and experiential learning, cultural psychology, and student engagement. On top of this, he is also the Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator! The Zoom link will be provided in the newsletter.

 

 

Letter of Recommendation Workshop

 

📅 September 23, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

📍 Zoom

Looking towards grad school? Trying to perfect your application?

Well, a solid letter of recommendation is a huge asset.

Dr. Benjamin Cheung, a UBC Professor and a veteran of grad school, is hosting a workshop over zoom to guide you through the process and answer any questions!

Join us on Zoom on Friday, September 23rd from 6-7:30 pm.

 

This event is free for all! We look forward to seeing you there. The Zoom link will be provided in the newsletter.

Please click HERE to view the updates of this event.

 

 

PSA Icebreaker

 

📅 September 22, 8:00 – 9:00 PM

📍 Zoom

If you’re looking to make new connections in the Psychology community at UBC, this is the event for you!

Join us in our very first social event of the year, which is free for all and will be taking place on Thursday, September 22nd from 8-9 pm.

Play fun games and get to know your fellow Psychology students!

Zoom link will be provided in the newsletter. We’re so excited to see you there!

 

 

 

2021~2022

Note:

Hello valued members of UBC PSA, given the uncertainties regarding COVID-19, we would like to announce that, out of an abundance of caution, all PSA events for term 1 will be completely online. We work hard to help you feel safe, take the necessary precautions of preventing the spread of the pandemic, and strive to provide the maximum level of accommodation to everyone across the globe. We had a year of hands-on experience spearheading online events last year and they were well-received. We hope to carry that success forward to this year as well!

We will reevaluate the situation to determine the appropriate logistics to proceed for term 2.

Moving Forward: Equity and Inclusion

On Tuesday, March 22nd from 3 – 4:30 pm, our PSA Academics is proud to present our Moving Forward: Equity and Inclusion in Psychology Research. This event aims to increase the visibility of psychology research focusing on EDI issues and echo the future directions in psychology research regarding EDI. We will be welcoming three panellists who will share their research and involvement with EDIT!

Come and join us to learn what needs to be done to improve our discipline regarding EDI concerns. Be sure to check out our panellists’ bios in our newsletter emailed!

To encourage diversity, this event is free for all! Don’t forget to RSVP under “Important Links” in our newsletter and stay tuned for the Zoom link.

Hanging Out With Dr. Troung

It’s time for the PSA’s next Hanging Out with A Prof event! Next Thursday, join us and Dr. Grave Troung, who is a three-time UBC graduate! She currently runs the Motivated Cognition Lab and researches attention, seld-relevance and ownership.

Join us on Thursday, March 17th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on Zoom. We will begin ice-breakers at 5:30 pm and welcome Dr. Troung at 6 pm. Check out the Zoom link to this free event under the “Important Links” section in our newsletter.

The GALA

Get ready to dress up and celebrate the end of the academic year with PSA at the Gala! Last year we couldn’t have one, so we are even more excited to welcome you to this annual event. Based on the theme “West Coast”, we will serve food from the west coast and the dress code is semi-formal.

The Gala will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 5 to 7 pm at the Great Hall South. Enjoy a lively evening with friends, great food and the PSA community! Tickets can be purchased for $20 at the link in our newsletter. Attendees must wear face masks at all times and proof of vaccination is required. Please note that gates open at 5 pm and dinner will be served at 6 pm. Make sure to RSVP and we can’t wait to see you there!

How to get into Research Labs

Due to popular demand from last semester, How to Get into Research Labs is back! This event will provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to understand what different labs at UBC have to offer, and the qualities which the hiring managers may be looking for in undergraduate research assistants in order to acquire the best research experience.

This is our very first in-person academic event of the year and it’s members-only. It will be held at a location disclosed in our newsletter on Wednesday, March 2nd from 5 – 6:30 pm. Registration opens at 4:40 pm on the same day.

To respect the Cpvid-19 restrictions and maintain the health and safety of our community, we will be requiring proof of vaccination upon entry. We also request that all attendees wear masks.

The RSVP link along with panellists for this event is provided in our “Important Links” section in the newsletter.

To read a detailed account for this event, please click HERE.

Interview Workshop

Hunting for jobs is never easy and interviews can be the most challenging part. But the good news is that there are useful tips and resources that can help make the process easier.

Discover these tips at our Interview Workshop on Thursday, February 17th from 5 to 6:30 pm on Zoom. The event will be hosted by Dr. Eva Zysk, who will share advice on topics such as preparing for each stage of an interview, how to present yourself during an interview, and how to understand what employers are looking for in an interviewee. This event is for members only and you must RSVP to attend. The RSVP link is provided in our “Important Links” section.

To view a detailed account of this event, click HERE.

Hanging out with Dr. Rawn

The next professor featured in our Hanging Out series is Dr. Catherine Rawn, who specializes in teaching and educational leadership.

Dr.Rawn’s academic training is in experimental social psychology. with an emphasis on quantitative methods. not only is Dr. Rawn a professor teaching introductory psychology and statistics, but she is also the Chair of Curriculum Committees at both the Faculty of Arts and Psychology Department levels.

Come and learn more about Dr. Rawn and her research on Tuesday, February 8th from 3 – 5 pm on Zoom. The event will begin with an icebreaker at 3 pm and Dr. Rawn will be available to talk with from 3:30 – 5 pm!

Find the link in the “Important Links” section in our newsletter. The event is free and open to everyone!

Totebag Decoration

We’re excited to announce that this week, we’ll be hosting our very first in-person event of the year! Our Tote Bag decoration event will be held at Douglas T. Kenny Building Room 2101 on Thursday, February 10th and Friday, February 11th at 5 pm.

Don’t miss out on this extra special occasion. You’ll get to decorate your own tote bags while meeting new people in a fun and non-virtual environment!

To respect Covid-19 restrictions and maintain the health and safety of our community, we will be requiring proof of vaccination and both the two sessions will be limited to 30 people each. We also request that all attendees wear masks. This event is for PSA members only, so we encourage you to purchase a membership to join in on the fun.

You can RSVP via the registration link in the “Important Links” section in our newsletter. We can’t wait to see you there!

CV Workshop

Our CV workshop is back on February 7th from 5-6:30 pm! Join us as Dr. Benjamin Cheung hosts another interactive and valuable workshop. This workshop gives you the chance to learn about what is the difference between a resume and a CV, what makes a great CV and how to avoid common errors.

Please note that this is a PSA members-only event and you will need to RSVP. Check out the important links section in the newsletter to register or purchase our $5 membership!

To view a detailed account of this event, click HERE.

PSA Icebreaker

Want to meet new friends to start off the new term? Have questions about the PSA or psychology?

PSA’s got you covered with another ICEBREAKER event on Thursday, January 27th from 6 to 7 pm! Come join us to get to know more people in the PSA! We will be playing Kahoot and there will be a price for the person who wins!

All PSA members are welcome to this free event!

Letter of Recommendation Workshop

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing back the Letter of Recommendation Workshop!

Dr. Ben Cheung will once again be sharing his most helpful tips on how to approach professors and obtain a positive reference letter.

Join us on Zoom from the comfort of your home on Wednesday, January 26th from 6-7:30 pm. This event is free for all! We look forward to seeing you there. The Zoom link will be provided in the newsletter.

For a detailed account of this event, please click here.

Hanging Out With Dr. Mark Lam

Thinking about majoring in psychology? Confused about psychological theory? Hoping to discover the best study techniques? Or just interested in meeting a professor? Out Hanging Out with a Prof series is back in term 2 with Dr. Mark Lam!

Dr. Lam is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and the Chair of the Health & Society Minor in the Faculty of Arts. His research interests include the scholarship of teaching and health psychology.

This event is free for all and will be held on January 20th from 5:30-7:30 pm. The event will begin with icebreaker games where you get to connect with your peers. Then Dr. Lam will join us for a casual QnA! Whether you’re debating majoring in psychology or just interested in getting to know a UBC psychology professor, everyone is welcome to ask their burning questions during the QnA.

The Zoom link will be provided in the newsletter.

Hanging Out With Dr. Nancy Sin

Our next Hanging Out event will feature Dr. Nancy Sin! Dr. Sin’s expertise in health psychology relates to her interests on daily positive experiences, connections between stress and sleep, and more!

Join us on Tuesday, November 23rd from 12:30 – 2 pm for an icebreaker, a chat with Dr. Sin, and an opportunity to ask questions beyond office hours or class.

Please find the zoom link under “Important Links” in our newsletter. We look forward to seeing you there!

Compass

The Compass is a welcoming community of Arts students, staff, faculty, and alumni that offers curated resources + student engagement and career programming to help you make the most of your Arts degree.

They are hosting a free Arts Alumni Talk Event on Thursday, November 18th from 12:30 – 1:50 pm featuring Kieran Davey, an International Relations student who also minored in psychology. This is another opportunity for tips on how to get involved at UBC and ask questions! Please note that this will be an in-person event at The Leon and Thea Koerner University Center with lunch provided. To learn more about Kieran and the event, check out their event page under “Important Links” in our newsletter.

Careers Night

In collaboration with the UBC Neuroscience Club, the PSA will be hosting an informative Careers Night on Tuesday, November 16th from 7 – 8:30 pm.

A group of panellists, with degrees in both Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience, have been invited to share the stories of their career paths and to answer the students’ questions about finding possible careers in the fields of both Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience.

This is a PSA and UNC members-only event. If you are interested, please check out our membership details and RSVP under “Important Links” in our newsletter by November 15th at 11:59 pm to not miss the amazing event!

Panellists’ information will be released on our social media platforms and in the newsletter next week.

To view a detailed account of this event, click HERE.

How to get into Research Labs

Are you hoping to join a research lab but not quite sure how to start? Or maybe you’re wondering how to ace your research assistant application? Join us at our upcoming panel event, “How to Get Into Research Labs” on Thursday, November 4th from 7 – 8 pm.

A panel of current undergraduate research assistants, a lab manager, and a research coordinator will be sharing tips and advice for securing a research lab position! At this event, you will learn about the various labs offered at UBC, the qualities that hiring managers look for in undergraduate research experience, as well as how to acquire the best research experience.

Be sure to RSVP via the link under “Important Links” section in our newsletter by Wednesday, November 3rd at 11:59 pm.

To view the detailed account of this event, click HERE.

Grad School Series Part 2

Unsure about preparing for Grad School and the GRE? If only someone who had applied and gotten into their program of choice could guide me through the application process… Don’t worry, the second installment in the PSA’s ongoing Grad School Series has got you covered!

This members-only event will take place on Wednesday, October 27th from 7 – 8 pm PST and feature a panel of the following five grad students. They will answer questions on their experiences, application tips, what motivated them to take this step in their career, and much more. The zoom link will follow on our social media.

Here are the five panellists:

• Jin Wen: Master’s Degree in Health Psychology at UBC and Ph.D. student in the Health Psychology program.
• Erin Fitzpatrick: UBC MA student in the Clinical Psychology program
• Andrew Li: Master’s student at the Behavioral Sustainability Lab
• Paradox Zhou: UBC MA student in Quantitative Psychology
• Raechel Drew: UBC Ph.D. student in the Developmental Psychology program

To see the detailed account of this event, please click HERE.

Movie Night

For our members-only Discord server, the PSA will be hosting a Discord movie night. This event will take place on October 28th at 7 pm PST.

To avoid missing the event, be sure to join the Discord server by October 25th via the link in our newsletter. Those who join after this date will not be able to attend the event.

We’ll be watching Get Out so come with your Halloween spirit and some popcorn! You will find this event under “popcorn time” on our discord server.

Grad School Series

This is a reminder that the PSA’s Grad School series has returned this year and will be starting off with the first event on Tuesday, October 19th from 7 – 8 pm PST! Dr. Anita DeLongis, the Associate Head of Graduate Affairs in the Department of Psychology, will be hosting a talk about the application process, what to expect from graduate school, general admission requirements, and how to identify which graduate schools or programs are right for the students.

This is a members-only event where non-members need to pay an admission fee of $5. The event will be held on Zoom and you can find the meeting link in our “Important Links” section.

 

To view detailed accounts of this event, click HERE.

 Hanging Out With a Prof Series 2

Our second Hanging Out social event was on Tuesday, October 12 from 6 – 8 pm PST. Dr. Odic is an associate professor and part of the Early Development Research Group, which consists of six research centres interested in the development of language, learning, and social understanding in infants and children.

The event began with a few rounds of Gartic Phone followed by a relaxing Q&A session with Dr. Odic.

During this event, we learned new facts about Dr. Odic as well as his educational and professional journey in psychology. He shared the reasons behind why he chose to work in research, how he manages stress, and his favourite topic to teach in PSYC 102 (Social Psychology because it’s the chapter students get the most excited about). Participants received lots of useful advice and tips on various topics such as finding research opportunities, time management, how to deal with imposter syndrome and more.

Fun fact! If Dr. Odic wasn’t a psychologist, he would be a journalist because he loves to write.

Missed the Hanging Out Event? We’ll be back with more so stay tuned!

PSA Icebreaker

Want to know more about the PSA and meet new people who are as passionate about psychology as you?

The PSA is hosting an ice breaker event FREE for all students!

After learning about the PSA and what we have in store for this year, you get to interact with other students through ice breakers and fun online games!

We can’t wait to see you virtually on Friday, October 1st from 5:00 to 6:00 PM PST on Zoom. Please click here to join the event.

AIESEC X PSA University Survival Guide

Another valuable and FREE event brought to you together by the PSA and AIESEC! Learn about how to get the most out of your university experience from our two AIESEC speakers — Victoria Wardell (MA Clinical Psychology) and Dr. Catherine Rawn! They will discuss finding balance in our well-being as well as effective learning strategies.

Dr. Darko Odic will then join Victoria and Dr. Rawn for a panel revolving around the theme of “letter to yourself,” where you’ll get the opportunity to hear about what our panelists would tell their university selves!

We’ll also be asking them how and why they chose their respective studies, their experiences as an undergraduate, and how they dealt with imposter syndrome, etc.

Save the date and time: Tuesday, September 28th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM PST! Please click here to join the event.

To view detailed accounts of this event, click HERE.

Letter of Recommendation Workshop

Whether it’s for academic or career advancement, letters of recommendation can be crucial to your future applications.

Given how unnerving it can be to ask your professor, past employer, or manager for one, we’re inviting you to our upcoming workshop hosted by none other than Dr. Benjamin Cheung!

From being a graduate student at UBC to now being a Lecturer and Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator in the Department of Psychology, Dr. Cheung knows his way around this challenging obstacle. As a professor, he has written letters of recommendation for his students as well!

Like all our events in September, the LoR workshop is FREE for all. Come join us on Thursday, September 23rd from 6:00 to 7:00 PM PST! Please find the Zoom link in the “important links” section of our newsletter.

Thanks to all our 95+ participants for attending the workshop. After learning about his experience with research labs, graduate schools, and discovering his passions, Dr. Cheung gave excellent tips for building relationships with professors for reference letters. Aside from academics, he emphasized the importance of character, such as motivation, collaboration, and responsibility.

To access a detailed account of this newsletter, click HERE.

If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to reach out to Dr. Cheung directly.

 Hanging Out With a Prof Series

We understand that enormous class sizes and office hours feel intimidating. But they should not let your vexed questions build a home inside you. This is why the PSA is bringing back the opportunity for you to connect with psychology professors!

Back by our popular demand, we’re kickstarting the Hanging Out With a Prof series with Dr. Benjamin Cheung, who is a Lecturer and Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator in the Department of Psychology. He is also our PSA Faculty Advisor!

Whether you’re uncertain about majoring in psychology or just interested in getting to know a UBC psychology professor, everyone is welcome for FREE! The event will begin with a few ice breakers and a Q&A portion with the professor will follow.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 16 from 6 – 7:30pm on zoom.

                                                 

Psychology Discord Server

We want to help psychology students meet other students in their classes, find people to study with, or just hang out with while school is online, hence the PSA has created a discord server for all the psychology classes! Click the link and join your classes’ channel to chat/call. There’s also a channel there if you just want to chill. If you can’t find your class, please contact us simply by filling the online contact form and we’ll create a channel for it.

2020~2021

Term 2

• 23rd UBC PURC
  • From April 9th to 10th, a broad array of psychology research and concepts resonated with each other, enhancing academia even further. We would like to give a round of shout outs to all the presenters and attendees who joined us throughout the days. We would like to especially thank our keynote speaker Dr. Connor Kerns and our faculty advisor Dr. Benjamin Cheung for kindly providing us with assistance in putting PURC together.
  • We would like to congratulate all the PURC and PSA merch winners. Congrats to the oral presentation winners: Maggie Coval, Sophie Wensel, Clarine Tham, Elizabeth Krampitz, Gorkem Atilla, and Kien Nguyen! Congrats to the poster presentation winners: Eric Xu, Aimee Lutrin, Hannah Kim, Melanie Butt, Bita Jokar, and Heather Mcfayden! Congrats to the PSA merch winners: Alexandra Yam, Sakshi Sahakari, Laura Nguyen, and Sohrab Ghassemieh!
  • For more information, please go here.

 

• Hanging Out With A Prof
  • We have our last Hanging Out with a Prof of this term with Dr. Catherine Rawn, who specializes in teaching and educational leadership. Her academic training is in experimental social psychology, with an emphasis on quantitative methods. Not only is Dr. Rawn a professor teaching introductory psychology and statistics, but she is also the Chair of Curriculum Committees at both the Faculty of Arts and Psychology Department levels. Come ask her about ways to study better, her research, or anything under the sun. All questions are welcome at this informal hangout! This FREE for all social event will take place on Wednesday, April 7th from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. (PST) on Zoom. We will be kicking off the event with a few ice breaker games and then the QnA portion will begin!  Whether you’re debating majoring in psychology or just interested in getting to know a professor, everyone is welcome! Remember to download Among us ahead of time, as we will be playing that and skribbl.

 

 

• Annual General Meeting 
  • The PSA Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 6th at 8 p.m. (PST) on Zoom. During this meeting we will be discussing potential changes to our constitution and will address any comments and feedback we have received. If you have any policy suggestions you would like to make, you can fill out the feedback form. Let us know how we can improve! At the meeting, there will be a vote held for each amendment to the PSA constitution. All PSA members have the right to vote. Voting will be held via a Qualtrics online survey that will be available after the Annual General Meeting for up to 24 hours. Although voting is only open to PSA members, anyone is welcome to attend and join in on our discussion. 
  • To view the PSA election results please click this link!

 

 

• UBC PSA & EFPSA Meet and Greet: Networking and Trivia
  • Join us on Saturday, March 27th from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (PST) on Zoom for our first ever UBC PSA & European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations (EFPSA) Meet and Greet: Networking and Trivia! 
  • Come in for an exciting networking session where we can chat and learn about each other’s student life on another continent! You will also have the chance to work with both your fellow PSA and EFPSA members as there will be exciting trivia games about animals, sports and facts about Canada and Europe! Come bridge the gap between the Atlantic!! Please fill out the RSVP form before the event!

 

 

• Wine And Paint Event
  • Curious about how to draw a landscape painting on a canvas? Wanting to showcase your master painting skills? Join us on Wednesday, March 24th from 6 to 7 p.m. (PST) on Zoom for our Wine and Paint event to explore the beauty of painting and destress from your midterms. You have the freedom to use any materials at your home but should have a canvas, some paints, and paint brushes. Also, feel free to join in with a glass of wine for those who have reached the legal drinking age depending on your region of residence. If not, any other drink of your choice will do as well. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

 

 

• How To Get Into Research Labs
  • Seeking research opportunities? Not sure if graduate school is a future goal for you? Wanting to enhance your resume with a volunteer research assistantship experience? Join us on Tuesday, March 23rd from 7 to 8 p.m. (PST) on Zoom for our How to Get into Research Labs event. This event will provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to understand what different labs at UBC have to offer and the qualities that the hiring managers may be looking for in undergraduate research assistants in order to acquire the best research experience. This is a members-only event, so please join us earlier to check in.
  • If you were unable to attend this event, you can access a summarized version HERE!

 

 

• Prof Talk 5
  • PSA is back with another ProfTalk series on Tuesday, March 9th from 7 to 8 p.m. (PST) on Zoom. This time, we had the pleasure of inviting Dr. Azim Shariff, a social psychologist whose research focuses on where morality intersects with religion, cultural attitudes and economics. Dr. Shariff also examines human-technology interactions and the ethics of automation, including self-driving cars. Teaching evolutionary psychology at UBC, Dr. Shariff will be happy to answer any questions you have on academic success, his research areas, and psychology in general. Please note that this is a members-only event, so please make sure to join a few minutes early for check in.
  • If you were unable to attend this event, you can access a summarized version HERE!

 

 

• Hanging Out With A Prof
  • Join us for our next Hang Out With A Prof on Friday, March 5th from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (PST) on Zoom. Curious about majoring in psychology or just want to get to know a prof? This time, we’re hanging out with Dr.Kaitlyn Goldsmith! She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is currently teaching human sexuality in the psychology department. Come ask her about her clinical practice at the Vancouver General Hospital, clinical psychology, and anything else at this casual hangout! The event is FREE for everyone. We will be kicking off the afternoon with fun icebreaker games and then a QnA portion!
    
  • Please download Among us ahead of time, as we will be playing that and skribbl.

 

 

• Interview Workshop
  • Have an interview coming up? Looking for top-notch interview tips and tricks? Join us on Wednesday, February 24th from 6 to 7 p.m. (PST) on Zoom with Dr. Eva Zysk for an informative night on how to ace your next interview. We will be covering topics such as what employers look for in an interviewee, how to prepare for each stage of an interview, and how to present yourself during an interview. If you are interested in attending this event, kindly fill out the RSVP form.This event is members-only so please make sure to purchase our membership if you have not done so already. We hope to see you there!
  • If you were unable to attend this event, you can access a summarized version HERE!

 

 

• New Perspectives on Mental Health
  • In collaboration with Wellness Proposal and Raindrops & Prose, PSA brings you the free event New Perspectives on Mental Health on Tuesday, February 23rd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (PST) on Zoom. This event aims to highlight unique voices and put the spotlight on stories that might not always get told from a variety of insightful speakers. 
  • We have the privilege to invite Ayra Faiz and Anusha Jain who will be talking about mental health in a non-Western context as well as Rishika Selvakumar who will share stories about her first term at UBC and COVID-19. What’s more, attending our event means you might have a chance to win a PSA tote bag! 

 

 

• Valentines Day Baking Event With Latin Dance Club
  • Need a break from studying? Come bake brownies with the PSA and Latin Dance Club this Friday, February 12th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (PST) on Zoom. No need to worry about your brownie-making skills. We will be making these cookies step by step so no previous experience is required. The recipe is also vegan friendly so everyone can enjoy! This is a great way to recover from stress, meet some new people, and have fun. And afterwards, you can share your delicious results with your friends and family! This event is for members only, so be sure to sign up for membership to join us.

 

 

• • Not quite sure what a CV should look like? Bring all your burning questions to our CV workshop! This event will be taking place on Thursday, February 4th from 6 to 7 p.m. (PST) on Zoom and will be led by Dr. Steven Barnes. The workshop is for members only, so be sure to get your membership to avoid missing out on this opportunity! 
  • If you were unable to attend this event, you can access a summarized version HERE! (Public)
  • If you were unable to attend this event, you can access a summarized version HERE! (Members Only)
    

 

 

 

• Prof Talk 4
  • As you start the new term meeting new professors and friends, PSA is back with our good old ProfTalk series! In collaboration with the UBC Neuroscience Club, we invite Dr. Nancy Sin to learn more about her time at UBC, her research and her experience. Teaching a variety of courses in health psychology, Dr. Sin is interested in seeking protective factors of positive events to cope with stress as well as examining the link between behavioural pathways and well-being. This is also a great networking opportunity to ask any burning questions and chat with fellow students. 
  • This event will take place on Tuesday, January 26th, from 6 to 7 p.m. (PST) on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there!
  • If you were unable to attend this event, you can access a summarized version HERE!

 

 

Term 1

• Prof Talk 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Surviving Online School

 

• Yoga From Home

 

 

• Trivia Night

• • Besides a night of fun, the winner of this trivia night will also receive a $25 Amazon gift card! Who knows, that could be you! This event will be held on Zoom and the meeting password for this event is: 731159.

• Hanging Out With A Prof

 

 

• Letter Of Recommendation Workshop
  • Coming across the requirement “Letter of Recommendation” in an application form can be quite intimidating. However, this event may help you realize why it doesn’t have to be! Whether you are exploring the job market, considering research opportunities, applying to Graduate School in psychology or simply wondering what possibilities await, come join us on Wednesday, September 30th, from 7:30 to 8:30pm (PST) via Zoom with the amazing lecturer Dr. Benjamin Cheung for a Letter of Recommendation Workshop!
  • This virtual event is free for all students interested in learning about tips from approaching professors and employers and receiving a personal LoR for your future applications.
  • Please fill out the RSVP form if you are planning on attending this event! We hope to see you there!
  • If you were unable to attend this event, you can access a summarized version HERE.
  • HERE you can find some resources Dr. Cheung has shared with us at the event.

 

 

• Prof Talk 1
  • Classroom sizes and the daunting nature of office hours often prevent us from asking our professors the burning questions. PSA presents the Prof Talk series, where you talk to your professors about your academic life at UBC and gather advice! Join us as we hold our Prof Talk Series 1 with Dr. Andrew Rivers! The event will be held on Monday, September 21st, from 7 to 8 p.m. (PDT).
  • This event is FREE FOR ALL and will be held on Zoom.
  • Please fill out the RSVP form if you are planning on attending this event! Hope to see you there!
  • Don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend this event, you can watch the live recording by clicking on the video below!
    

     

• Coffee With A Prof
  • This year we will be replacing our usual student faculty social with a new event: Coffee With A Prof! We invite all students of all years to join our QnA with the amazing lecturer and Indigenous Initiatives coordinator; Dr. Benjamin Y. Cheung. We encourage all to join us with your favorite coffee! This will be an event where students will not only get to know more about the faculty members of the psychology department but also gain advice from them personally on how to succeed in one’s (virtual) UBC life (or life in general). Come and ask questions about psychology classes or classes in general, research labs, tips on studying psychology, etc. Everyone is welcome, whether you are considering majoring in psychology or just interested in getting to know a professor! The event will be held on Friday, September 18th, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (PDT).
  • This event is FREE FOR ALL and will be held on Zoom.
  • A full account of conversations from this event can be accessed HERE.
    

 

 

• Adopt-a-First Year
  • Are you a new student to UBC interested in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience? The PSA is hosting a new program called “Adopt-a-First Year” where 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year students in the PSA will be leading small groups of 3-4 first-year students (and new transfer students) interested in the Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience programs at UBC. Mentors will check in with their groups at least once a month. If you would like to have a dedicated student mentor to help answer your questions that are specific to UBC Psychology/Behavioural Neuroscience or simply to help you navigate your first year at UBC, fill out this form and we will match you to a group!
  • Please aim to register by Tuesday, September 15th!

 

 

• Imagine Day
  • Drop by our virtual booth on Imagine Day to hear about our plans for the upcoming school year and ask any questions about our events, opportunities, membership benefits and much more! You can find us on CampusBase in the “Faculty Fair Zone”, where we will be available most of the day by the chat feature or from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Zoom (link provided below).
  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2020
  • Time: 2:00 pm ~ 6:00 pm
  • Where: CampusBase
  • Here is our Zoom link
    

    

 

 

• AUS Virtual Clubs Fair
  • The AUS will be hosting a Virtual Clubs Fair on Thursday, September 9th via Zoom, where we will be giving a presentation about our events and other plans for the school year, as well as our membership benefits. You may attend one of the two sessions (or both if you wish!) by clicking on the Zoom link provided below. This is yet another opportunity to drop by and ask any questions about PSA to one of our execs!
  • Date: Thursday, September 9, 2020
  • Time: 10:00 am ~ 10:20 am or 6:00 pm ~ 6:20 pm
  • Where: Zoom
  • The zoom link for the session at 10:00 am
  • The zoom link for the session at 6:00 pm

 

2019~2020

Term 2

• 22nd Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference
  • As a long-standing tradition of The University of British Columbia’s Psychology undergraduate community, the Psychology Students’ Association of UBC and the Department of Psychology are proud to announce the 22nd Annual UBC Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference to be held on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th at UBC’s Earth Sciences Building (ESB).
  • Please visit our 22nd UBC PURC page for more details regarding presentation applications and the conference itself!
  • Unfortunately, due to social distancing measures PURC has been cancelled this year.

• PSA 2020/21 Executive Team elections
  • Voting for PSA’s executive team for the 2020/21 school year will be open from March 15th until 11:59PM on March 19th!
  • Voting is open to ALL PSA MEMBERS, so please exercise your membership rights and cast your vote during our voting period!
  • Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who voted!

• PSA Annual Gala 2020
  • This one is for our psychology and behavioural neuroscience students: Dress up and bring your friends for an evening of live jazz performances by the UBC Jazz Band and a buffet dinner at the PSA’s Annual Gala!
  • The dress code is semi-formal, so this is your chance to unearth your best dresses and suits to celebrate the end of another academic year with your fellow students and closest friends!
  • This year, the Gala will be held The Great Hall on the second floor of the AMS Nest.
  • Unsure of what to expect?  Looking for some ideas for what to wear? Visit our Facebook page to see photos from PSA Galas in the years past! (2018 Gala, 2019 Gala).
  • Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible – the Gala is this Thursday, March 12th from 5~8PM. Tickets may be purchased for $20 at https://www.showpass.com/gala2020/
    
• March Social-Faculty Social
  • Wednesday, March 4th @4:30~6:30pm
  • Kenny 2510 (Suedfeld Lounge)
  • Free for all!

• Paint Out in collaboration with Campus Lightbox and the Mental Health Network
  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 @5~7PM
  • Abdul Ladha Building 2nd floor
  • Free for all!

• Letter of Recommendation Workshop with Dr. Ben Cheung
  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 @5~6:45PM
  • GEOG 212
  • Free for members, $5 for non-members

• How to get into Research Labs
  • Wednesday Feb. 12, 2020 @5~6:45PM
  • GEOG 212
  • Free for all!

• CV Workshop with Dr. Steven Barnes
  • Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 @5~6:45PM
  • LSK 460
  • Free for members, $5 for non-members

• February Social-Faculty Social
  • Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 @4:30~6PM
  • Kenny 2510 (Suedfeld Lounge)
  • Free for all!

• January Social-Faculty Social – Icebreaker
  • Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 @4:30~6PM
  • Kenny 2510 (Suedfeld Lounge)
  • Free for all!

• 1000 Donors
  • If you are currently residing in Canada and wish to make a positive contribution during these unprecedented times, consider participating in the 1000 Donors campaign, a national campaign supported by Canadian Blood Services (CBS) to bring attention to the need for domestic blood/stem cell donations while also celebrating positivity and kindness within our community.
    • Hundreds of patients in Canada with diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma and aplastic anemia need a stem cell transplant to save their life, and 75% of these patients rely on unrelated donors. 80% of stem cell transplants come from international donors, but currently, patients can only rely on domestic donors due to COVID pandemic. Signing up for stem-cell donation is easy and you can get a buccal swab kit delivered to your home!
    • If you are interested in hearing more about this campaign and/or donating blood or stem cells, you can fill out this form and visit their social media accounts (on Facebook @1000 Donors, Instagram @1000Donors and Twitter @1000_Donors).
    • Here is a message from the campaign regarding a social media event to raise awareness to their cause:
      • “For those who recently donated or planning to be a donor ( blood and/or stem cell), we want you to take a picture holding a sign with our slogan: “If you can’t be on the front lines, join Canada’s lifeline.’’  We understand that there are reasons why some people cannot donate blood and/or stem cells. We still encourage and invite you to participate. Use social media and share the message. Spread awareness of our campaign. 
    • Here are the instructions:
      • Step 1) Finish filling out this form – http://bit.ly/1000Donors
      • Step 2) Take a screenshot, photo, video or even a group zoom call photo. Here are some examples:
        • 1. Take a photo of yourself holding a sign with our slogan “If you can’t be on the front lines, join Canada’s lifeline”
        • 2. Share one of our infographics – http://bit.ly/1000Infographic 
        • 3. Take a screenshot of your appointment/sign-up form
        • 4. Take a photo of you using our dedicated Instagram or Facebook filters 
        • 5. Record a 10 second clip of yourself on who you are donating for 
      • Step 3) Share your post on social media starting on May 11. We challenge you to tag up to 5 friends or family members to join us in this initiative. Make sure to include: http://bit.ly/1000Donors and tag us too!
      • Step 4): Submit your effort to 1KDonors@gmail.com to be entered in a contest for a chance to win various prizes.”

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