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PSYCHS September Newsletter 2025!

PSYCHS September Newsletter 2025!

September 10, 2025

Hello, fellow students!

Welcome to a brand-new year on campus! Whether you’re returning or just starting your journey, we’re so excited to connect with you.

We are PSYCHS - the Psychology Undergraduate Student Association - and our mission is to help you not only survive but thrive this year. Being a student can be challenging, which is why our club hosts events, shares resources, and builds opportunities to support you both academically and socially.

By joining PSYCHS, you’ll meet like-minded peers, discover new opportunities, and stay in the loop on all things psychology. Whether you are a psychology major, minor, or just interested in the field, this community is for you!

Our monthly newsletter will keep you updated on upcoming events, highlight exciting opportunities, and create a fun, interactive space where you can stay connected.

If you’re looking to make friends, get involved, and make the most of your degree, consider joining PSYCHS! Details on how to sign-up can be found below.

Here’s to a successful and fun fall semester!

Warmly,

The PSYCHS Team

Intro

Join PSYCHS

As a member, you’ll get access to:

Exclusive events
The PSYCHS lounge
Our newsletter and community updates
Opportunities to connect with peers, faculty, and more!

Looking for a quiet study space? A place to eat lunch or hang out with friends? When you join PSYCHS, you’ll get access to the Psychology Student Lounge (EDC 291), open to members Monday-Friday, 10:00am-3:00pm, starting September 15th.

Please note that memberships must be renewed annually. Sign up using the QR code below or this link.

Meet the Executive Team

Upcoming Events

SU Clubs Week

MacEwan Student Centre North & South Courtyard

Sept. 15 - 19, 9:00am-5:00pm

Catch PSYCHS at table 54 (Sept. 15), and table 36 (Sept.17)!

Industry Career Fair

MacEwan Hall A/B

Sept. 23, 11am-3:30pm

Network with employers and explore career options! Find more here.

Arts Co-op Info Session

SA 104

Sept. 24, 4:00-5:00pm

Learn how to add paid, relevant work experience to your degree. Register via Elevate.

Trans-Affirming Care Workshop

MTH 124

Sept. 26, 1:00-3:00pm

Learn more about gender diversity, supporting trans youth, and working with trans clients in a clinical setting. Register here.

Opportunities

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Elders Helper

Rozsa Centre

Sept. 30, 8:00am-2:00pm

Support Elders and Knowledge Keepers at UCalgary’s Orange Shirt Day programming. Sign up here.

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Applications open now!

Deadline: Sept. 15, 4:30pm

Showcase your research for the chance to win monetary awards! Apply here.

Student Health and Well-being Advisory Council

Applications open now!

Deadline: Sept. 15, 8:30am

Share your opinions on campus health initiatives! Apply here.

Ready for Research Micro-Credential

Discover how to get involved in research on campus through synchronous and asynchronous online modules. Learn more here.

Rotating Feature: This Month in Psyc History

177 years ago, our understanding of the brain was changed forever due to a freak accident. On September 13, 1848, railroad worker Phineas Gage survived an iron bar passing through his frontal lobe. Remarkably, his memory and general cognition remained intact, though his personality did not. His friends and coworkers reported that the once kind and dependable man became rude, irritable, and impulsive.

His case became one of the first and most famous examples linking the frontal lobe to higher-order functions like reasoning, social cognition, self-control, and personality. Gage’s accident sparked new interest in the localization of brain functions, which shaped how psychologists and neuroscientists study the brain today (source).

Community Section

Next month: Q&A with our club presidents!

Stay tuned to hear their perspectives on student life and building community.

Diary of a Psyc Student

Being a psychology student can be exciting, but also overwhelming! That’s why we’ve created Diary of a Psych Student – a space in our newsletter where you can share what’s on your mind.

Whether you’re celebrating a win (aced an exam, landed a research position), or facing a challenge (stress, self-doubt, tough classes), this is your place to rant, laugh, vent, or reflect. Our team will read your submissions and respond in the next issue with encouragement, advice, or simply a listening ear.

Submissions are anonymous and they don’t have to be long. Even a few sentences can spark connection and remind others they’re not alone in this journey!

So go ahead – share your story, question, or celebration with us! Together, we’ll build a supportive space where every psyc student feels heard!

Share Your Story

While we hope to offer support and community, please remember that this column is not a replacement for professional counselling or mental health services. We encourage seeking out professional help for serious issues. Please check out the Wellness services offered at UofC.

Interactive Section

Each month we’ll share a fun psyc-themed activity to test your knowledge!

Connect With Us!

Stay in the loop:

Instagram: psychs_uofc
TikTok: psychsuofc
Discord: https://discord.gg/VbsVGbeeew

We want PSYCHS to feel like your community. To help us plan events, improve our newsletter, and make the most of our office space, we’d love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out our anonymous feedback form — your thoughts will directly shape what we do this year.