prof_chuck’s psychology blog

remember to turn in your forms today… spread the word to the following folks if you see them around.

Campbell, Natalie A
Cannon, Doris E
Covington, Daniel C
Griffin, Amberly D
Hilton, Christopher M
Puckett, Amanda L
Scoglietti, Katherine
Garner, Anna E
Riley, Erin M
Thomas, Cara R
Williams, Bradford L

Intro Scholars,

Remember today is a reading day becasue I am going to make a presentation this afternoon at a CE conference. Use your time wisely to get a jump start on the learning material. You might even want to download a podcast and then you can compare my lectures to those of folks from Berkley, MIT, etc. Just search for psychology and learning on iTunes.

In addition, sign up for BATTLE OF THE SEXES this Thursday. I will pay for one girls team and one boys team from my class. The first ones to contact me get my $10. (I’d also like to see the Sigma Chi guys have a team, I’ll put one in for you guys too… if you can get enough people together). Remember the prize is $100, that’s a lot of cash in pocket for a Thursday night

Are you a genius at sexual and gender differences? Do you like to laugh? Do you want to help animals?

Then you need to get a team together for the Battle of the Sexes! The winner gets a cash prize of $100.

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Thursday March 13th, 7 p.m. in Hoag

You can have 2-6 people on your team ($10 entry fee per team)

All of our profits will go toward building a cat house at PAWS. We want to build a structure so the cats and kittens can get outside and be adopted.

cartoon from the blog: Evolution… not just a theory anymore

I’d also like to invite you all to a research colloquium this
afternoon. Dr. Kevin Vagi will be presenting his research in the area
of child development. We will get together at 1:30 pm in Dunlap 320. I
hope to see some of you there.

Here’s a note from the Dean of Students:

Whose cuisine will reign supreme? Sigma Kappa Sorority invites you to attend Iron Chef Sigma Kappa on Wednesday, February 13th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Adams Great Room of Hoag Student Center.

Organizations,students, faculty and staff are invited to enter this cooking competition using the “secret ingredient” (cream cheese) for a $5 entry fee. Or you can just come and try all the tasty dishes for only $2! It’s only 25 cents to vote for your favorite chef. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Dish, Taste, Presentation, and Originality.

The proceeds from this event will benefit Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Please come join in the fun and benefit a worthy cause at the same time.

If you have questions about entering the competition, please feel free to contact

Bunny Zint by email at bloren9381@ngcsu.edu

Laura D. Whitaker-Lea
Dean of Students
North Georgia College and State University
706-864-1900
lwhitaker-lea@ngcsu.edu

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Now playing on iTunes: Joe Cocker & Ensemble - Come Together
via FoxyTunes

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday Feb 15th
North Georgia College and State University seeks to employ as INTRO Leaders who can best represent the total program of the University.  Desirable qualities include: leadership, sensitivity, enthusiasm, honesty, the ability to meet new people, a genuine interest in North Georgia College and State University and its programs, ability to relate well with peers and a willingness to devote time and energy to the orientation program.  Knowledge of the Student Handbook, College Catalog and campus facilities are a must.  (Ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound and to walk on water is desirable but not required.)

The INTRO Leader is, in essence, the student orientation facilitator. Each INTRO Leader will be assigned a group of new students and it will be his/her responsibility to mold this group into a team, insuring that all team members participate in available activities and that individual problems/questions receive the appropriate attention.  The INTRO Leader serves as a guide, counselor, facilitator, friend, confidant, example or reference person, and at times, all of these.
The position of INTRO Leader provides the opportunity to make significant contributions to the education and experience of new students as well as contributing to oneís own educational experience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

1.   Completed a minimum of two semesters at NGCSU.

2.   Minimum 2.3 grade point average ñ Cumulative.

3.   Evidence of maturity, leadership, and a concern for the success for others who are seeking a good education.

4.   May not be on academic or disciplinary probation.

5.   Must be enrolled during the fall semester, 2008.

 
For more information, or to pick up an application:

Student Center Director’s Office (Room 312)
706-864-1643               wthomas@ngcsu.edu
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15TH

Hey you Cog-Heads,

I just deleted the attention slides and added a new set with minor changes from our podcasting channel. You probably don’t want to print them out… I can’t image it being helpful.

We should complete most of it today and we can finish up on Tuesday when group 1 actually educates us

Just passing the info along… some of you should definitely give this a try…

To enter the competition, submit your 750 word essay on the subject, “How NGCSU Can Improve My Learning Experience.” You may also include a focus on your specific program.*

Alice Sampson President, NGCSU Chapter, Phi Kappa Phi

Snow would be nice… the ice pellets in the forecast not so nice…

I have no idea why… but I am giving the fall commencement address at NGCSU.

It’s really hard to decide what to say so I fell back on what comes naturally. I’ve stolen remixed almost everything in my speech from the Internet (YouTube, websites devoted to commencements, site that collect quotes…etc.) and I’ve remixed them for me and my audience. I’ve tagged many of them on delicious with the tag, commencement.

I also created a website on my University space for this graduating class (and anyone else that needs it). It’s full of classic stuff to entertain and inspire. Check it out here. I hope to put a copy of my speech there too, It’s still in rough shape right now, as a Google document of course.

The speech will mostly be about collaboration, networking, and the future of communication. I’ve borrowed liberally from the educational technology blogs that I aggregate. Thanks! I hope to give everyone credit during the speech. I got a great lead on a futurist article in the Guardian from Derek’s Blog. I am greatly impressed and inspired by Demo Girl… I can’t get enough of what she has to share.

Mad references go out to Barry Vercoe, Maurice Lévy, Biz Stone, Peter Norvig, and the Flying Spaghetti Monster.