An Evening with Social Psychologists

Description:

The speakers will share their experiences and findings in their areas of research such as dating and interpersonal relationships.

Attendees may also query the speakers in our Q&A session.

Speakers:

Professor Norman Li is an Associate Professor with SMU. He attained his PhD in Social Psychology from Arizona State University and has vast experience in areas of research such as dating and Evolutionary Psychology. He is known as the ‘love guru’ and has made numerous media appearances.

Professor Daniel Balliet is an Assistant professor with SMU. He achieved his PhD in Experimental Psychology from Washington State University. His areas of research interests include cooperation, social dilemmas, self-regulation and social value orientation. He has also provided professional service for Personality and Individual Differences and European Journal of Personality.

Details:

Date: 9 March 2010 (Tuesday)

Time: 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm (Food served after talk)

Venue: SIM Headquarters, Room 4.06

Fees: $2 [PSYSOC members], $4 [Students]

Registration Deadline: 8 March 2010

*Please RSVP for this event through the SIM Student Portal at http://www.sim.edu.sg

Guide for registration of activity:

1) Log in to the SIM students’ portal

2) Scroll down the page and click on the “CCA” tab

3) Click on “registration of activity”

4) ENTER:

CCA Type: “special interest”

Club name: SIM Psychology Society

Activity name: An evening with social psychologists

5) Click on “search”

6) Tick the “register now” box

7) Click on register

8) You’re registered! 🙂

For more information and enquiries with regard to this event, please email us at events.psysociety@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at our event! Thank you!

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“I AM SAM” MOVIE SCREENING EVENT

Movie Screening: “I Am Sam”

Date: 15 March 2010 (Monday)

Time: 14:30 – 17:00

Venue: SIM HQ, LT 2.19

In an effort, to educate the public about mental retardation, SIM Psychology Society proudly presents “I Am Sam” Movie Screening event!

“I Am Sam” tells the story of Sam Dawson, a father who is affected by a type of psychological disorder, mental retardation, with significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior. Follow this heart-warming movie about life, and love.

Free admission! Food and drinks will also be sold at this event! We look forward to seeing you at our event! Thank you!

*Please RSVP for this event through the SIM Students’ Portal at http://www.sim.edu.sg

Guide for registration of activity:
1) Log in to the SIM students’ portal
2) Click on the “CCA” tab
3) Click on “registration of activity”
4) ENTER:
· CCA Type: “special interest”
· Club name: SIM Psychology Society
· Activity name: “Movie Screening of I Am Sam”
5) Click on “search”

6) Tick the “register now” box
7) Click on register
8) You’re registered!

For more information and enquiries with regards to this event, please email us at events.psysociety@gmail.com

Dateline for registration: 14 March 2010 (Sunday)

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Spring 2010 Recruitment Drive on 12th-14th Jan

To Download 2010 Application form online CLICK HERE

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Volunteering Opportunity @ IMH

Volunteering Opportunity @ IMH

During December, we will be organizing a volunteering program at IMH, through The Achievers, Friends of IMH. The Achievers is a non-profit, non-religious volunteer group established in 1999, whose primary focus is on IMH’s patients. Their mission is to give care and love, to develop social skills and to improve general knowledge.

For more information on The Achievers, you can visit http://www.achievers.com.sg/AboutUs.php

Details

Date: 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 Dec (check doc attachment for further info about planned programme for the 5 days)

Time: 10-12 pm

Venue: IMH

Beneficiaries: Special Friends

Age group of Special Friends: 20-60 year olds

Transportation: no transportation will be given. *

*Meeting place and time will be confirmed at a later date, so after registering through the student portal, do drop us an email (events.psysociety@gmail.com) so that we can contact you about the details.

Orientation: We are trying to set up a One hour orientation that will brief us on the do’s and don’ts, what to expect, etc. **

** The date, time and venue will depend on the number of participants as well as the availability of the speaker. Once the details have been finalized we will send out a mass email. We will try our best to arrange it on DAY 1. (:

SO DO REMEMBER TO LEAVE DOWN YOUR EMAIL (: (events.psysociety@gmail.com)

Note: A certificate of participation can be requested at the end of the volunteering period.

How to register using the SIM Student portal:

1. Log-in to the SIM student portal.
2. Click on the “CCA” Tab on the bottom-left corner.
3. Select “Registration of Activity”.
4. 3 drop-down tabs should show up. Under “CCA Type”, select “Special Interest”, under “Club Name”, select “Psychology Society”, click the “SEARCH” tab. Please do note that this is to be done in sequence and there will be a slight load-up time in between each selection.
5. A table will show up. Select “Volunteer with The Achievers“. Locate the “Register Now” column and check the box in it. Following that, click the “REGISTER” tab.
6. A small window will open and ask if you want to register for the event. click “OK”.
7. You are now registered! 🙂

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SLS-SPSS Course

Hi guys!

SLS(SIM Student Life & Services) is conducting a SPSS(Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) Course. Limited to 50 seats. First come first served basis.

The workshop aims to:

1)Introduce students to the concept of scientific research by defining key approaches, methods and designs used in carrying out research, particularly in the business profession

2)Incorporate an outline of the research process that will guide students through the completion of a simple descriptive study.

3)Students will develop basic skills related to instrument design, data collection and data analysis.

4)SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) software will be used to facilitate achievement of the objectives.

Please check out the form for more details.

For more information/assistance contact:  Evelyn Wong (Tel: 6248 9784) / Serene Kwek (Tel: 6248 9109)

Date : 3 December 2009 (Thursday)

Time : 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Venue : SIM Headquarters (Check the e-board for room number)

Fee : S$10 per student (includes GST)

To register : Click here to download form

Registration Deadline: 26 November 2009

With Regards,

SIM Psychology Society

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Nov2009 Recruitment

Should you require more details on the positions, you may contact the heads of each department directly at the stipulated email address .

Hope to see you there! 🙂

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The PSYSOC Autumn Tea Party 2009

The Psychology Society would like to cordially invite you to an afternoon Tea Party on the 31st of October 2009! Come down to get to know the team behind the society’s happenings and also your other fellow members! There will be fun and games, and lots of mingling happening so do come on down and enjoy the saturday afternoon with us. And yes, lunch will be provided, what’s a party without food!

Date: 31st October 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 1130am to 4pm
Attire: Casual

Lunch will be provided. Kindly email us with your special request of Vegetarian/Halal, if any.
Please register via the SIM Student Portal (kindly refer to instructions below) by 26th October 2009.Upon your registration, we shall be providing you with further details at a later date.

Should you have any queries or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at hr.psysociety@gmail.com.

We hope to see you there!

Warmest Regards,
SIM Psychology Society

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Steps to registering your participation for the activity:

1. Log-in to the SIM student portal.
2. Click on the “CCA” Tab on the bottom-left corner.
3. Select “Registration of Activity”.
4. 3 drop-down tabs should show up. Under “CCA Type”, select “Special Interest”, under “Club Name”, select “Psychology Society”, and under “Activity Name”, select “The PSYSOC Autumn Tea Party 2009”. After selecting all 3 of the above, click the “SEARCH” tab. Please do note that this is to be done in sequence and there will be a slight load-up time in between each selection.
5. A table will show up. Locate the “Register Now” column and check the box in it. Following that, click the “REGISTER” tab.
6. A small window will open and ask if you want to register for the event. click “OK”.
7. You are now registered! We will see you then! 🙂
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External Event: Don’t Forget to Remember Me

Play: “Don’t Forget to Remember Me”

In an effort to raise awareness on the detrimental effects of dementia, the Health Promotion Board and The Necessary Stage presents the play – “Don’t Forget To Remember Me”. It tells the story of Madam Wong, a retiree who was looking forward to touring Europe but was diagnosed with dementia which affected many aspects of her life and the people around her. DFTRM stars Timothy Nga, Goh Guat Kian, Karen Tan and Rodney Oliveiro.

Date: 22 October 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 7-8pm
Admission: Free
Venue: Yuhua Community Club 90 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609958. Level 1 Multi-purpose Hall

For more information on the play, please call 6560 4490 or email melanda_hu@pa.gov.sg

*Dementia is diagnosed mainly in the elderly population. In Singapore, about 5.2% of people over the age of 65 suffer from Dementia. Dementia affects the brain, causing brain cells to die at a faster rate than normal. As a result, the cognitive (mental) abilities of the person with dementia declines, leading to failing memory, deterioration of intellectual function and personality changes. For more information on dementia, kindly log on to Alzheimer’s Disease Association (Singapore) at

http://www.alzheimers.org.sg/index.htm.

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A Beautiful Mind

September 2009 Movie Screening : “A Beautiful Mind”

Date: 17th Sept 2009

Venue: LT 4.20

Time: 5.15pm – 7.30pm

Please RSVP for this event through the SIM Students’ Portal at http://www.sim.edu.sg

Walk through guide:-
“Registration of Activity”

1. Log on to SIM Students’ Portal and go under the CCA tab (found on
the left side of the panel)

2. Go to Registration of Activity

3. Under “Club Name”, click the drop-down button and select
“Psychology Society”

4. Click the “Search” button

5. Select the appropriate activity, i.e. “Movie Screening”

6. Check the check box under the “Register Now” column

7. Click the “Register” button

For more information and enquiries with regards to  this event , please email us at events.psysociety@gmail.com

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Check us out at our booth 8-10th Sept 2009

Click here to download printable copy of registration form

*Note: Should you be unable to visit the booth during the times mentioned in the poster, feel free to e-mail us at register.psysociety@gmail.com to arrange for a convenient meeting time to submit your completed application forms.

For more information with regards to Registration, please contact us at register.psysociety@gmail.com

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