General Meeting and Career Info Night

The WPA will be having a general meeting from 5:30 – 6:30pm on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in UCC room 60. This is an opportunity to learn about upcoming events, about the WPA, and how to get involved next year. The end-of-the-year elections are coming up at the end of March so feel free to come by and ask about the various positions’ duties and how to apply! For those thinking of running for a position on next year’s Exec, we recommend coming to events to get an idea of what the various events entail and as a way of introducing yourself to everyone on the club and Exec!

Following the General Meeting, from 6:30- 7:30 pm, Dr.Simner will be giving a talk about careers in psychology. Looking for what to do with a psychology degree or information about various graduate school options? This is an opportunity to learn this and more! Dr.Simner will be taking questions after so feel free to come prepared with your pressing concerns.

Clinical Graduate School Information Night

Dr. Hoaken, a professor and researcher in the clinical area of psychology at Western, will be giving a presentation about applying to clinical graduate school programs and dispelling some common myths about the chances of getting in.

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: TBA

Last year this was a not-to-be missed event!

Charity Fundraiser

The WPA will be hosting a charity fundraiser to benefit Hope’s Garden, an Eating Disorders support and resource centre for sufferers along with their friends and family. Located in London, this charity offers drop-in support services, support groups, a library, and referrals to healthcare professionals. For more information visit http://www.hopesgarden.org/home

The fundraiser will be happening in the last week of March and more details will be announced closer to the event!