Good Morning, Psi Chi!
My name is Zohaa Awan, and I am your new secretary for this Fall 2020 semester. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am a rising junior and I am studying psychology to become a future Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Photography is one of my favorite hobbies and fortunately, quarantine really allowed me to focus my attention on it. I am very excited to meet everyone...even if it is virtually.
Get to know your other amazing officers in the attached file!
You might be wondering what is happening with Psi Chi this Fall, and this email is about to tell you all about it!
Meetings
Psi Chi meetings will be held virtually (via WebEx) from 12-1pm every other Monday beginning on September 14th. Our WebEx meeting links will be posted on myUMBC and sent through email closer to the date of each meeting.
Schedule of General Body Meetings (GBMs):
9/14: Introduction to Psi Chi
9/28: “What Can I Do With My Psychology Degree?”
10/12: Grad School Presentation
10/26: Guest Speaker (Dr. Britta Hahn: Cognitive Psychology)
11/9: Guest Speaker (Dr. Elizabeth Hlavek: Art Therapy)
11/23: Guest Speaker TBD
Alternative Meetings
Psi Chi is planning on holding three alternative meetings throughout the semester for those who are unable to attend our regular GBMs. Please check email and myUMBC updates for alternative meeting times when we post them!
Events
Due to the nature of this semester being completely online, we have been limited to Netflix Parties for our events. The first Netflix Party will be held on Friday, September 25th (time will be announced closer to date).
Maintaining “Active Status” in Fall 2020:
Attend at least three meetings and/or events!
NOTE: typically, fundraising would be required to maintain your “active status,” but that will not be possible due to the virtual nature of this semester.
Feel free to email me or any of the other officers with any other questions you may have. We’ll be happy to help!
Attached below is the powerpoint with more information about this upcoming Fall semester for Psi Chi. Make sure to check us out at Involvement Fest on September 9th from 12-2pm!
Enjoy the last few days of summer!
Stay safe,
Zohaa Awan
