The Psychology/Sociology Department Welcomes Our New President

The Psychology/Sociology Department participated in the investiture of our new president, Dr. Michelle Johnston. Jamie MacLennan (Faculty Senate President) also welcomed Dr. Johnston to her new GSW home. We wish the best to Dr. Johnston and the future of GSW.

From left: Debaleena Ghosh, Judy Orton-Grissett, Ellen Cotter, Joseph Comeau, Sally Merritt, Debbie Palmer, Gary Fisk, and Yongwon Cho. 

Ghosh Presents at the Midwestern Sociological Society Conference

Debaleena Ghosh (Assistant Professor of Sociology) gave a presentation on teaching methodology at the Midwestern Sociological Society conference in Chicago, IL. The topic was "Understanding Gender Via Textual Analysis of Media/Pop Culture." She also chaired a panel on the book, "Revolutions in Cuba and Venezuela: One Hope, Two Realities" authored by Silvia Pedraza (Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan) and Carlos A. Romero (Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the Universidad Central de Venezuela). 

From left: Debaleena Ghosh, Silvia Pedraza, and Hana Blair

Grissett offers internship information session

Dr. Judy Grissett discussed internships with interested Psychology and Sociology majors. Internships offer a high-impact educational experience that bridges the gap between academia and the workplace. More information about our internship program is available at this link.

https://www.gsw.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology-and-sociology/internships

Congratulations to the fall 2024 graduates

We congratulate the fall, 2024 graduates in Psychology and Sociology. Best wishes for your future! 

Alexis Abene, Savannah Madsen, Eliza Hill, Yari Rodriguez

Angely Baez, Ty Moore

Savannah Madsen, Yari Rodriguez

Not pictured: Alan Boyd, Jenna Cuff, Matt Hilton, Abbie Jackson, Rylan Jackson, Ashley Walker

Jamie MacLennan - Macebearer!

Grissett's Classes Attend a Mental Health Fair

Dr. Judy Orton Grissett's Theories and Techniques of Counseling and UNIV 1000 classes attended the "Oh My Gourd! Let's Give Them "Pumpkin" To Talk About: Carving out The Stigma of Mental Health" event. They learned about mental health and psychological disorders. This mental health fair was a collaboration between GSW's College of Nursing ASN and BSN programs.

Celebrating Halloween

 We celebrated Halloween by giving goodies to the PreK students. Have a good Halloween!

Joseph Comeau's "I Saw What I Saw" Presentation

Dr. Joseph Comeau's (Associate Professor of Sociology,) "I Saw What I Saw" event on the sociology of ghost stories was well attended, including members of the local community. He discussed research into paranormal experiences and recounted spooky stories.