Undergraduate Psychology Association
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
About Us
Who We Are
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Welcome! This is the official website for the Undergraduate Psychology Association & Psi Chi at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We are a registered student organization that is open to anyone interested in the field of psychology.
Why join UPA?
The Undergraduate Psychology Association is dedicated to providing students interested in the field of psychology with an opportunity to further their knowledge in the subject by joining discussions on interesting finds and movements across various psychology concentrations, led by accomplished faculty and industry professionals. Students can connect with like-minded individuals to build both social and professional networks alongside gaining exposure to on-campus research and summer intern opportunities.
Click on this application to apply to be a member!
We are also a chapter of Psi Chi !
Becoming an inducted member of Psi Chi entitles you to receive recognition for academic excellence in the field of psychology. Members are eligible to receive research grants and access to psychology journals and publications; they also possess the opportunity to attend both national and international conventions alongside forming professional connections with other Psi Chi members.
To learn more about opportunities through Psi Chi, visit:
http://www.psichi.org/?page=member_benefits.
Executive Board
Meet our team!
Allison Nichols
President
Senior
Clinical Psychology
Brianna Kehoe
Vice President
Senior
I/O Psychology
Kaidi Hu
PR Chair
Senior
I/O Psychology
Eddie Caumiant
Volunteer Chair
Senior
Clinical Psychology
Deirdre Stone
Treasurer
Junior
Clinical Psychology
Kaite Moreno
Tutoring Chair
Sophomore
Psychology (undecided)
Anna Wach
Social Chair
Senior
Intradisciplinary Psychology
Becca Kim
Secretary
Senior
I/O Psychology
Ely Taylor
Seminar Chair
Sophomore
I/O Psychology
Calendar
Take a look at the events that we've prepared for you this semester!
Weekly Meeting Recap:
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Upcoming Events
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Opportunities
Check out our volunteer, tutoring and other research opportunities!
last updated 3/11/2020
Volunteering
Wesley Evening Food Pantry
- Location: 1203 W Green Street
- Shifts available on Mondays & Thursdays
- Must sign up ahead of time with following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445adad229-volunteer13
Phoenix Drop-In Center
- Spend time with friends without addresses
- Location: 34 E Green Street
-Openings on Wednesdays & Thursdays; no more than 4 students at a time
- Open from noon until 5:00 PM
- Come when and if you can; no sign-up needed!
Illini Lights Out!
- If interested, can sign-up ahead of time with this form (also shows other dates).
- Next event will be this Friday, March 6th!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEcg-nX8i_URkq9aPdtqtbFhnnaFwXNRJH1Cpdzk-60quvxQ/viewform
Tutoring
Are you interested in tutoring for Psychology courses?
Fill out the form below at any point during the semester, and we will match you with a student who needs a tutor.
Tutoring form:
https://forms.gle/AXQmK6fHWqoe1nc56
If you're interested in finding a tutor or looking for study buddies, please fill out the above form, and contact Jigeesha Ghosh (Tutoring Chair) at psichi.uiuc@gmail.com for more details or inquiries.
Research Opportunities
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Other Opportunities
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UPA & Psi Chi Members ~ Fall 2020
UPA and Psi Chi members can check this Excel sheet to see the points they earn during the semester!
Excel Sheet:
Points System
UPA's goal is to give membership an incentive through a point system, which members must complete a certain number of tasks or attain a pre-defined number of points to maintain membership.
~ FALL 2020 Points System ~
Contact
Psychology Department
603 E. Daniel St Champaign, IL 61820
psichi.uiuc@gmail.com
@upauiuc