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Welcome! First Spring Meeting
Welcome!
First Spring Meeting
Mission Statement
“It is our intent and purpose to provide students with educational as well as entertaining activities within the realm of psychology. We aim
to serve as a forum for students to discuss psychology, its related issues and how it affects student life. This organization also seeks to provide students with exposure and insight into the different areas of
psychology, volunteer opportunities, graduate programs and prospective employment opportunities.”
Want to be part of something greater? Here’s how!
Membership dues are $20 for the Spring semester and are NON-REFUNDABLE
Dues are used for socials, the Fall & Spring Banquets, any food served during meetings, and for other events that we hold each year.
Applications are due by the end of our February 20nd meeting
PLEASE NOTE:
We cannot accept membership applications without the dues (and vice versa)
Membership applications and dues MUST BE HANDED DIRECTLY TO AN OFFICER
MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Membership Application & Dues
Mentorship Program
Need guidance & support?
Not sure which classes to take?
Need help figuring out UCF?
Want to learn from those before you?
Sign up to become a mentee!!
Think you know the ropes?
Have some great advice to give?
Want to help fellow psych majors?
Want to support those in need?
Sign up to become a mentor!!
Download the application forms from the website or pick one up after the meeting!
STOLES, CORDS & AWARDS
You have to earn a minimum of 25 points. These must be a combination of volunteer events and meetings – this is to encourage you guys to get involved!
You must attend at least 3 general meetings.
In addition to meeting this criteria, you must also be in your graduating semester in order to receive cords and stoles.
Psych Society Banquet(s) and meetings from other organizations will NOT count towards your point total.
Future events held after the Point Tracker sheets are due will not be counted towards your point total.
Important Note: Cords and stoles must be picked up by the assigned date or your regalia will be forfeited
Our Point System Explained: Every Fall & Spring
semester we recognize outstanding members and
graduating seniors with awards & recognition!
Spring 2017 Officers
Born and raised in Orlando, FL
Transferred from Seminole State College
Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for Seminole County
Research Assistant for UCF Restores Lab
Obtaining leadership certificate with National
Society of Leadership & Success
Working on Bachelor’s degree in psychology,
minoring in Criminal Justice
Loves traveling!
Meagan Seago PRESIDENT
Johanna Hidalgo VICE PRESIDENT
Born and raised in Miami, FL
Previous volunteer at Jackson South Community Hospital
Former YMCA Aquatics Camp Counselor
Marketing Manager for UCF’s Active Minds
Outreach Coordinator for LEEDD
Internship with NAMI
Intake Specialist at Community Counseling Clinic & Research
Working on Honors in the Major
Ariana Orosz SECRETARY
Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Obtained Associates Degree at Valencia College
Formerly part of Valencia Volunteers
Member of Active Minds
Certified Guardian Advocate at MHACF
Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology &
a minor in Cognitive Science
Hopes to earn Master’s degree to become a licensed
mental health counselor
Edgar Metke TREASURER
Worked as a human resources intern for Dept. of Homeland
Security
Research Assistant in Applied Cognition & Training in
Immersive Virtual Environments (ACTIVE) lab
Research Assistant for UCF’s Transportation Group
Undergrad Administration intern at HD Counseling, LLC
Ultimately aspires to attend a grad program for I/O
psychology
Ariana Velasquez EVENT COORDINATOR
Born in Peru and raised in Orlando, FL
Earned her Associates Degree at Valencia College
Guardian Advocate at the Mental Health Association of
Central Florida
Wishes to obtain a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
Aspires to open her own practice in the future
Jordan Bratton MARKETING DIRECTOR
Received Associates degree from Valencia College
10 year veteran graphic designer
Majoring in Clinical Psych, Minor in Criminal Justice
Undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Forensics
Certified Guardian Advocate for MHACF
Summer Research Academy graduate
Research Assistant with the IST Lab
Loves art, sci-fi and martial art films, and foreign languages
Dr. Janowsky FACULTY SPONSOR/DIRECTOR
Assistant Chair & Director of Undergrad Program at UCF
Super awesome faculty sponsor/director
Did we mention she’s awesome?
We have office hours! Sure you can stop by with your application and dues, but we’re
also here to help YOU! Stop by the office if you ever have questions or just need to chat! Even if we don’t have an immediate answer, we promise we’ll get you on the right track. Can’t make it
in to office hours? Shoot us an email or send us a Facebook message. It’s our goal to make this organization a wonderful and
rewarding experience for all of our members.
Mon: 10:30am – 11:30am
Tue: BY APPT. ONLY
Wed: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thu: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Fri: 10:00am – 11:00am
Upcoming Meetings Jan. 23rd – Introduction to Psych Society
Feb. 6th – Experiential Learning feat. Denise Moore **
Feb. 20th – What I Wish I knew **
Mar. 6th – Career Services (CV, mock interviews)
Mar. 20th – Oh No, Grad School!
Apr. 3rd – Trivia, Bingo, Prizes!
Apr. 17th – Officer Election Day!
***Tentative to change
Check-in/Registration Time: 02/04/2017 at 8:30 am Walk Begins: 9:00 am | Walk Ends: 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 4th, 2017 Baldwin Park - 2420 Lakemont Ave
(corner of Lakemont Ave & Upper Park Rd)
RSVP to [email protected] Meeting Location: 320 N. Fern Creek Ave. Orlando
Tuesday, Feb. 21st , 2017 12pm to 1:30pm Friday, March 10th, 2017 12pm to 1:30pm
You are invited to join us for a one-hour workshop designed to focus on how trauma can affect a person on a neurobiological level as well as in the behavioral sense. The goal is to familiarize participants with some of the
basics in how a traumatic event can affect you.
RSVP to [email protected] Meeting Location: Mental Health Association
1525 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 6:15pm-8:30pm
My Story Matters
This is a campaign aimed to spread awareness of mental health and share positive stories of recovery.
We’re Social!
Facebook: PsychSocietyUCF
Instagram: PsychSociety_UCF
Gmail: [email protected]
http://psychology.cos.ucf.edu/psychsociety/
Next Meeting: Monday, Feb. 6th
7:30pm, Student Union Room 221C
TOPIC: What I wish I had known…
Thanks for coming!!
