The Psych Report

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Getting to Know Your Psych Orgs

We have the PsycHD club and Psi Chi which is the Psi Chi honor society. ANYONE and EVERYONE who is interest in psychology or learning a bit more about psychology is welcome to attend both organization’s meetings and events.
The sponsored meetings/events are every Tuesday at 6:00pm in MAC 210 and are also live on Zoom for those who wish to attend virtually. PsycHD and Psi Chi switch off weeks in which they sponsor meetings/events. This semester we are planning incorporating something each week whether it is guest speakers, Q&A panels, workshops, social events, and much more. If this interests you please stop by MAC 210 Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
You can also keep up with our social media where we will post updates about events and meeting on:
  • Facebook
    • UWGB PsycHD Club
    • UWGB Psi Chi
  • Instagram:uwgb_psychd
  • Snapchat: gb_psychclub
 
If you have anymore questions feel free to email the clubs at:
  • PsycHD: sophd@uwgb.edu
  • Psi Chi: sopsichi@uwgb.edu

Getting to Know Your Psych Org Leaders

 

PsycHD Club Officers

Cecelia Limmex

Name: Cecelia Limmex

Major: Psychology with a General Emphasis

Minor: Humanities with a World Culture Emphasis

Position: President

Future Plans: Attend graduate school for Social Work.

Taylor Kegen

Name: Taylor Kegen

Major: Psychology

Minor: Human Biology

Position: Vice President

Future Plans: Become a child counselor.

Name: Stephanie Felland

Major: Psychology

Minor: Women and Gender Studies

Position: Secretary

Future Plans: Pursue Masters in Social Work or Counseling.

Name: Hannah Mohoric

Major: Psychology with a Mental Health Emphasis

Minor: Sociology

Position: Public Relations

Future Plans: Either pursue School Psychology or Behavioral Health.

Name: Jocelyn Hamann

Major: Psychology

Position: Treasurer

Future Plans: Either working with older adults or doing something in the school system.

Get to Know Your New Faculty Member Dr. Joanna Morrissey

Image previewWhere did you graduate from?

  •  2005: College of Saint Benedict (Major: Psychology; Minor: Communication)
  •  2007: Ball State University (Masters of Science: Sport and Exercise Psychology)
  •  2012: The University of Iowa (PhD: Health and Human Physiology; Emphasis: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity)

What do you like to study?

  • As a certified mental performance consultant I am interested in studying how mental skills training can enhance athlete, coach and exercise participants’ performance. I am also interested in studying how health behaviors impact overall health and well-being.
What got you interested in this area you focus on studying?
  • I have always been interested in human behavior and in particular what motivates people to engage in the behaviors that they choose to participate in. I have always loved sport and exercise so I combined my interests of sport and exercise with behavior and found the field of sport and exercise psychology. 
What is your favorite part of teaching as a professor?
  • I love when students catch on and are able to connect what we discuss in class to their own experiences/the real world. It is very gratifying to watch students learn to be critical thinkers and apply their knowledge both in and out of the classroom. I also enjoy supporting students’ development to help them achieve their academic, professional and personal goals.
What are you looking forward to with working at UWGB?
  • I am looking forward to being part of the building process with the Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology graduate program. I am excited to provide sport, exercise, and performance psychology experiences and curriculum to students so that they can be successful mental performance practitioners in their future careers. I am also looking forward to joining a strong Psychology department that provides a variety of learning opportunities for students. I am excited at the potential to add additional projects for students to gain hands-on experience with research and experiential learning opportunities.  
What are your hobbies or what do you like to do in your free time?
  • I enjoy all kinds of fitness hobbies! At the top of the list would be lifting weights, playing tennis and watching sports. I also enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with family. Now that I am closer to home, I will be able to spend more time with my nieces and nephews who have previously really only known me through Facetime! 

Get to Know Your New Faculty Member Dr. Todd Hillhouse

Todd M. HillhouseWhere did you graduate from?

  • Postdoc fellowship – University of Michigan
    Phd – Virginia Commonwealth University
  • MS and BS – Northern Michigan University
What do you like to study?
  • My area of study is Neuropsychopharmacology. The name of my research lab is the “Pain and Addiction Neuropharmacology (PANE)” because we work to develop novel treatment for pain and addiction. There is a comorbidity between addiction and depression which allows us to evaluate novel treatments for addiction as well.

What got you interesting in this area you focus on studying?

  • I have always found drugs interesting. Drugs can be used for “good” and “evil” which drives my interest. I like educating college students on drugs because it allows them to make an educated decision on what drugs they should and shouldn’t take.

What is your favorite part of teaching as a professor?

  • My favorite part of teaching is when I see a student experience the “aha moment”. That moment is generally followed by an increase in self-confidence. Additionally, I enjoy teaching students that are generally interested in the course or topic because they generate really interesting questions.

What are you looking forward to with working at UWGB?

  • I am excited to develop my lab and have students work on their own research projects. Additionally, I am excited to explore the possibilities of develop Neuroscience related course works (classes and/or a major/minor).

What are you hobbies or what do you like to do in your free time?

  • My hobbies include woodworking, playing with my two kids and drinking delicious beer!

Let’s get in Touch

Feeling stir crazy from being at home so much and abruptly switching all your class to online? You are not alone and if you want to get involved and get in touch with other who  are going through this too the Psychology Department has lots of resources for you to use.

  • Tuesdays at 2-2:20 PM
  • Check out some of our podcast episodes
  • Schedule a meeting with the Student Success Center to declare your major, assistance scheduling classes, or questions with your current classes
  • Reach out to your professors. Many Professors are still having advising meetings virtually so if you need to meet with them you most likely still can, just shoot them an email.

2020 UWGB PSI Talks

This year the UWGB Psychology PSI Talks were a great success. About a month ago we had our second annual PsychWeek sponsored by Bellin Psychiatric. We had five speakers who spoke on a variety of topics. If you did not get a chance to see the talks they are now available to be seen on YouTube.

Virtual Psych Social!

These are strange times and we could use a break from whatever it is we have all been up to. If you are looking for something to do, want a group to talk to or missing your fellow students and professors join us for a Virtual Psych Social! We play virtual games and have a good laugh! Here are the days and times. Hope to see you there!

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