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Monday, May 09, 2011

logoWelcome to SPRING TERM Week #7!

Hopefully your classes are going well! 

It is that time of the year when students are issued new registration PIN’s.   All students are to be advised prior to receiving their PIN for Fall Term registration (priority registration phase 1 starts Sunday, May 15th). Please drop by or call the Psychology Department main office at 541-737-2311 to schedule an advising appointment with Psychology Academic Advisors Mike Crowley or Teri Duever. We encourage all Freshmen and Sophomores to see a Peer Advisor and we have Peer Advisors available to assist with basic advising questions.  If you would like to request a Peer Advising appointment, please do so via the main office. 

The Psychology Department main office is here to assist you in with your academic needs such as registering for courses, scheduling advising appointments, getting your registration PIN, etc.  Our office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.   Please feel free to drop by anytime. 

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Happenings:

  • Graduating Seniors:  PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  Friday, June 10 – Psychology Graduation Reception.  More information to follow.  This event is for Graduating Psychology Seniors and their families.  We hope to see you there!  You will get an invitation soon!
  • 150 students voted, and Psi Chi is pleased to pronounce the winning phrase for this year's Psychology t-shirt:  "Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?"  T-Shirts are on sale NOW for $15 and will be available in May.  Featuring white text proclaiming "Oregon State Psychology 2011" on the front and the winning phrase on the back, you can choose between a black, dark grey, or orange t-shirt. Forms to order your t-shirt are available in the Psychology Department office or from Psi Chi members. Email oregonstatepsichi@gmail.com for more information or to be emailed a form.

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Success Tips:

  • The first phase of Priority Registration for Fall term starts this Sunday.  During Phase 1, you can register for up to 16 credits and cannot waitlist until Phase 2. Remember you should see your advisor prior to priority registration.  You can learn your priority registration date by logging into Student Online Services, clicking the “registration” link and then clicking the “Check Your Registration Status” link.  By the start of week six you should have been able to see your priority registration date on this screen.
  • With registration on the horizon, you should look in Student Online Services to see if you have any holds that might impede your registration.  To do this, log into Student Online Services. Right below the “Registration” link there is a link to “Student Records”.  Click on the “Student Records” link, and then click on “View Holds” to see if you have holds.
  • If your class has a second midterm, it is probably happening this week or next. Are you prepared? Consider what worked or didn’t work on your first exam and how you might improve your performance on this exam.
  • Friday of this week is the deadline to withdraw from a class (11:55 pm online) or change from letter grading to S/U grading (5:00 pm at the Registrar’s office – requires signature on and S/U form).  If these terms and policies are confusing to you, consult with your advisor or take a look at Academic Regulations 12 and 18 at this website:  http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=75

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Advisor’s Corner:

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 Here are some things you should remember for Spring Term:

  • To change to or from S/U Grading: The deadline to change to or from S/U Grading is THIS Friday, May 13  – Remember, you cannot S/U any of your major courses and must get a C- or higher to pass the course if you S/U- Pick up your S/U form from the Psychology Office.
  • Withdraw from a Course: The last day to withdraw from a course is Friday, May 13 (Will show as a “W” on your transcripts)
  • Memorial Day Holiday: Monday, May 30th – No Classes
  • Dead Week: May 30-June 3, 2011
  • Finals Week: June 6-10, 2011
  • Commencement: Saturday, June 11
  • Grades Available on Web: Monday, June 13

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Upcoming Campus Events:

  • Spring blood drive: Everyone is asked to participate in the OSU Spring blood drive – either as a blood donor or as a program volunteer. The drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9-12 in the MU Ballroom. To schedule your appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or sign up at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code OSU. To volunteer, to go http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/11623456321431780105
  • ·         Coffee Hour: International Students of Oregon State University are hosting their biweekly coffee hour, from 4-6 p.m. in the IRC, off the main lounge in the Memorial Union. Everyone welcome
  • Dan Savage: Sex columnist Dan Savage will speak at Oregon State University on Monday night as the keynote speaker for OSU’s Pride Week celebration. Savage’s talk will begin at 7 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Persons with OSU ID will be admitted beginning at 6:30 pm.; all others will be admitted beginning at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free.
  • MUvies Special Screening: “Some Days Are Better Than Others,” screening on May 10, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., MU Journey Room. Question and answer reception with OSU alum and star of the film Renee Roman Nose and director of the film Matt McCormick, 7:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
  • Critical Global Issues: Study Abroad Information Session - Tuesday May 10, 4:00-5:00 pm - Snell Hall 448 - Study Abroad: Africa and Mid East - Monday, May 16, 2:00-3:00 pm - Snell Hall 448 - The sessions will focus on study abroad programs that explore the global issues from geographic, cultural, and identity aspects. Information will be provided about study abroad programs offering a broad array of study abroad topics such as Arts, Cultural Expression and National identity; Global health and Development Policy; Health, Gender and Community Empowerment; Sustainable development; Natural Resources Management. Students from all majors are encouraged to attend the sessions.
  • Science Pub: At the May 9 Corvallis Science Pub, Oregon State University’s Sam Chan will describe how the state gears up for invasive species – and the surprising new places from which these non-natives originate. Corvallis Science Pub begins at 6 p.m. at the Old World Deli, 341 2nd St. in downtown Corvallis.
  • 2nd Annual Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Ecosystem Sustainability Conference Integrating Indigenous and Western Science and Philosophy May 12th–13th, 2011 - 107 Richardson Hall • College of Forestry • Oregon State University. For more information and conference schedule visit the TEK Initiative at http://tekinitiative.org/
  • NEW! Disability expert: Dr. Richard Pimentel, a Vietnam vet whose life story is told in the movie “The Music Within” is coming to OSU on May 13, 6 p.m. MU 109. Richard is one of the leading experts in the nation on overcoming educational attitudinal barriers, creating jobs for people with disabilities, attitude change, and workplace diversity. Facebook: http://on.fb.me/kFAKNu
  • This year Active Minds is participating in Relay For Life. Our goal is to raise $500. So far we are at $165 and in 19th place of the 54 teams participating. By participating/donating in an American Cancer Society Relay For Life® event you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it. Active Minds members are reaching out to you to see if you're interested in helping raise money for this event and for the Active Minds team.  The very last day to donate is Friday, May 13th (the day of the event). If you have any more questions, you may contact mcmanusr@onid.orst.edu  The easiest way to do so is online: Website 1) Go to osurelay.com 2) Click on DONATE 3) Click on DONATE TO TEAM (Active Minds) 4) Click on DONATE NOW 5) Fill out donation level, type, additional info.
  • 2012-13 FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT competition.  All OSU students must apply through the campus Fulbright Program Advisor. There will be a Fulbright information meeting on Thursday, May 12 from 10:00-11:30 in Snell 448.

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Registration Dates for future terms:

Fall 2011

o   Priority Registration: Phase 1:  Sunday, May 15, 2011 – UP TO 16 CREDITS … NO WAITLISTING

o   Priority Registration: Phase 2: Thursday, June 02 – WAITLISTING

o   Classes Begin: Monday, September 26

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