Ginny Keith!
The psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average (a minimum of 3.2 is required) after completion of at least 27 units is designated as the Senior Scholar in Psychology.
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The Karl Beck Memorial Prize Goes To:
Julia Boudrye. Julia is recognized for her scholarship. She has been a member of Dr. Friedman’s lab and the URAP program for four years. She has presented at a number of conferences, regional and national, has completed research practicums, independent studies, and honors in the major. Additionally, she has served as the lab coordinator for the past year.
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Chava Urecki. Chava has been a member of Dr. Buchholz’s lab and the URAP program for the last four years. She has been lab manager for the past two years, conducting her own independent research and overseeing underclassmen. She has presented at several conferences and recently defended her honors thesis!
The faculty selects a psychology major to receive the Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize, which is given for excellence in psychology. The recipient is awarded a prize of money, which is made possible by gifts of friends in memory of the late Dr. Karl W. Beck, professor and first chairperson of the Roanoke College Psychology Department. The recipient’s name is engraved on a plaque which is located in the department reception room.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Psychology faculty and students pose together after the annual awards ceremony.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Dr. Friedman assists Dr. Camac in presenting the awards to our outstanding majors.
Tiara Mehic Presents at MARCUS
Breanna Wright Poses by Her Poster at MARCUS
Jess Gladfelter Presents at MARCUS
Having Fun at MARCUS
Dr. Friedman poses with members of her lab, Kristi Holt, Jess Gladfelter, and Breanna Wright.
Psychology Department Takes Group of Students to MARCUS
Can you spot the psychology majors? These students were brave enough to travel in a van driven by Dr. Friedman to Sweet Briar where they presented their research.
Yuki sporting a Columbia shirt
Yuki Yamazaki is excited about pursuing her Masters at Columbia. The department is incredibly proud of her accomplishments.
Psi Chi Induction
Cake. Yum!
Psi Chi Induction
Psi Chi Induction
Psi Chi Induction
Sara Dorrance receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Jordyn Woods receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Rebecca Ward receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Allie Velchik receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Sarah Valero receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kayla Sutherland receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Gabi Rivest receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Samantha Renick receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Brianna Quintiliani receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Erica Mullinix receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
William McClanahan receives his certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Erin May receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Tayler Kiser receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kristen Kelly receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Shannen Kelley receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Carrie Jones receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Sarah Jacobs receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Lauren Hurley receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Nikki Hurless receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Ethan Humphries receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Lizzie Hord receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kristi Holt receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Haley Goodes receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Jess Gladfelter receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Charis Flamburis receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Sarah Ellison receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Elizabeth Cvizic receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kelly Brickey receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Stacy Betchel receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Caitlin Bailey receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Andoh Asante receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Alum, Katrina Nulf, Speaks at Psi Chi Induction
Katrina Nulf completed her Masters in Counselor Education at Virginia Tech. She currently works at Blue Ridge Behavioral HealthCare. She advised students to embrace the opportunities available to them in the psychology department and not to be afraid to “brag” a little about what they accomplished.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Drs. Filer and Camac discuss the effects of cell phone distractions on reading comprehension with seminar students.
Rosie Knisley, Taylor Smiley, Kelsey Collett, and Ashlyn Bailey pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Friedman.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Students explain their project examining the effects of pupil dilation on attractiveness.
Adam Keith, Erin Wolff, Brittany Papa, and Stephanie Clark pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Buchholz.
Seminar Students Present At Psychology Poster Session
Students in the neuroscience seminar present to adjunct professor and local clinical neuropsychologist (Salem VA Hospital), Dr. Brian Shenal.
Nikki Hurless, Ethan Humphries, Aldijana Mekic, Sebastian Pena, and Hunter Gentry pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Nichols.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Students in the neuroscience seminar course explain their project to Drs. Buchholz and Pranzarone. This is the second year research seminar in neuroscience has been offered. The concentration is growing fast so it will be offered twice next year!
Siera Sims (Biology), Hazel Smitson, Rebecca Ward (Biology), Jennifer Klenzmann, and Julie Whitt pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Nichols.
Tests & Measurement Students Present At Psychology Poster Session
Jess Gladfelter and Lauren Kennedy explain the instrument they created on group work to Dr. Early.
Dr. Filer’s T&M class created instruments this year. They presented their work at the college-wide conference and the psychology poster session this year. (not pictured: Dr. Filer, Sam Reis, Bri Griffith, and Sarah Ellison)
Senior Seminar Students Present at the Psychology Poster Session
Seniors seriously consider Dr. Nichols’ pearls of wisdom.
Allison Williams, Jordyn Woods, and James Seelye pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Friedman.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Does caffeine intake influence feelings of jealousy?
Allison Getz, Gabby Reid, and Rakim Marsh pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Buchholz. (not pictured: Amanda Hartman)
Senior Seminar Students Present at the Psychology Poster Session
Dr. Allen considers how mate value influences infidelity.
Victoria Rosendahl, Kelly Brickey, Lizzie Piecuch, and Ebony Spriggs pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Buchholz.
Alum, Amy Roberts (2012), Thrives at UVA
Amy Roberts, a 2012 graduate, is now an Institute of Education Sciences predoctoral fellow in the Educational Psychology: Applied Developmental Science Ph.D. program at the Curry School of Education at UVA. Learn more at http://curry.virginia.edu/pages/VEST-Fellows.
Graduating Senior to Attend Loyola University Maryland
Hazel Smitson will be attending Loyola University Maryland next Fall. She is pursuing her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology.
Senior Psych Major and Neuroscience Concentrator Presents at Experiential Learning Week
Kelsey Collett, a member of Dr. Nichols’ lab, presents her EEG work at the student-faculty research showcase.
Senior Psychology Major Presents at Experiential Learning Week
Ginny Keith, a member of Dr. Buchholz’s lab, presents during the student-faculty research showcase. She will also travel to DC this May to present her work at a national conference.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Experential Learning Week
Seniors in Dr. Friedman’s cognition seminar – Ashlyn Bailey, Taylor Smiley, Kelsey Collett, and Rosie Knisley – present their research examining academic self-regulation as a moderator of cell phone interruptions on reading comprehension.
Tests and Measurement Students Present at Experential Learning Week
Students in Dr. Filer’s T&M course created their own instruments this semester. The group presenting here features sophomore, junior, and senior psychology majors – Lauren Kennedy, Jessica Gladfelter, Sam Reis, Brianna Griffith, and Sarah Ellison – who constructed a survey on group work. They plan to collect data this summer and next year to establish predictive validity and then pursue publication of their instrument with Dr. Filer.
Senior Psychology Major Student Presents at Experiental Learning Week
Julia Boudrye presents her research on the how smartphone use impacts work-life balance for students at the on-campus student-faculty research showcase. This project was conducted with Drs. Friedman (psychology) and Galluch (business) and will be presented at the national conference in Washington DC this May. Julia has worked with Dr. Friedman all four years as a research assistant through the Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (URAP). She has numerous regional and national presentations and is currently preparing this project for publication.
Sophomore Psychology Major Presents at Experiential Learning Week
Sara Dorrance, a member of Dr. Friedman’s lab, presents her research during the student-faculty research showcase. Sara’s findings are hot off the press as she just completed her study two weeks ago! She will add qualitative findings to her work for presentation at a national conference in DC this May.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Experiential Learning Week
Dr. Friedman’s senior seminar students – James Seeyle, Allison Williams, and Allison Williams – present during the student-faculty research showcase portion of experiential learning week. Believe it or not, these seniors gave up part of their Friday night on alumni weekend to present the findings from their semester long project. That’s dedication!
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Drs. Early and Pranzarone cheesing at the 2013 departmental alumni reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Students hang out on Lucas balcony at the 2013 departmental alumni reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Buchholz entertains alum at the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alums hang out on Lucas balcony during the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alum, Jenna French, smiles for the camera at the 2013 alumni reception. She is currently working on her Masters.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Nichols plays a game with students at the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alums hang out at the departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Pranzarone chats with alum, Andrew Cullen, at the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Early chats with alum at the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Say cheese, Ashley! 
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alums pose for the camera at the 2013 departmental alumni reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alums reconnecting at the 2013 departmental alumni reception. 
Fun times in the Psych Department
Show me your funny face! Dr. Whitson, Kacy Dillon, Hazel Smitson, and Nikki Hurless hanging out at the 2013 alumni departmental alumni reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Buchholz, ABC Agent on Duty, hangs out with alums at the 2013 departmental reception, including his former research assistant Mike Bankert.
And the winners are…
Amy Markol won the trivia contest at the 2013 departmental reception. She answered all the questions correctly, which included identifying dated pictures of faculty, knowing which faculty eloped, and summing the combined years of service of Drs. Lynch, Pranzarone, and Early (96, if anyone is counting). 
And the winners are..
Kim Kernan wins the prize for furthest distance traveled to attend the 2013 departmental reception alumni weekend. 
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alums pose for the camera at the 2013 reception. 
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Nichols and Dr. Whitson pose with current student, Nikki Hurless, and alum, Madison Elliott. Both Nikki and Madison have taken advantage of research opportunities in the department. Madison is pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Towson University. 
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Psych department faculty show off at the alumni reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Friedman poses with alum, Amy Markol. Amy is currently working at Social Services in Salem.
Graduating Senior to Attend UT-Knoxville
Allison Williams will be attending University of Tennessee-Knoxville next Fall. She is pursuing her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
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Graduating Senior to Attend Xavier University
Chava Urecki will attend Xavier University next Fall, pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology.
Graduating Senior to Attend Columbia University
Yuki Yamazaki will be attending Columbia University Teachers College next Fall. She is pursuing her Masters of Education and Masters of Arts in Psychological Counseling.
Blog Dedication
The Roanoke Psychology blog is dedicated to Dr. Curt Camac, former chair of the psychology department. Dr. Camac passed away on October 6, 2012. He was a full professor at the college. Curt was well loved by faculty and students alike and is responsible for the tremendous growth and well-being the department has experienced over the past decade. We hope to honor his memory by celebrating our successes and sharing our stories with you.
Dr. Camac’s obituary can be found here: http://www.johnmoakey.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1713049&fh_id=12548. If you would like to share your story about how Dr. Camac influenced you, please contact us.