Queens College CUNY Psychology Department

Congratulations to Kirk and to all our Psychology and Neuroscience graduates on your accomplishments!! We are so proud of you all!!!

“My words of encouragement are this: keep an open mind, try new things, embrace failure, and change, and appreciate your journey.” Kirk Ronaldo Sachin Persaud '24

Kirk is the recipient of the college's Paul Klapper Scholarship. Named after the college's first president, the scholarship is given to graduating seniors who plan to pursue graduate work.

"As you leave Queens College today, I am confident that you have earned more than a degree and a great education. I hope that you’ll take with you lifelong friendships, enduring memories, and the unyielding drive to make a positive impact on our society.” CUNY Queens College President Frank H. Wu

Today we celebrate you, the great graduating class of 2024!

Senior Cords will be available for pick up next week:
🎓Tue, May 28th from 12-3pm at the Student Union Diner
🎓Wed, May 29th from 2-4pm in the Music School Atrium (during the Senior Class Toast)

Receive your cords to wear at commencement by donating $5 or more to Queens College.
✨Donations go to support scholarships for QC students.
✨You will also be entered for a chance to win a set of brand-new AIRPODS!

Make your gift at: qccommunity.qc.cuny.edu/ClassGift

To RSVP for this Year’s Senior Class Toast: bit.ly/SCToast

Please contact [email protected] for any questions regarding your senior class chords!

For any questions regarding commencement please email [email protected]

Dr. Yoko Nomura interview on ABC news tonight at 5:45pm! The recent published paper in Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry described how preschool children exposed to Superstorm Sandy had elevated risks for various psychopathology. Dr. Nomura was interviewed by ABC Channel 7. The interview took place at Queens College and she described how Stress in Pregnancy (SIP) Study captured this unfortunate natural disaster and studied the impact on offspring. It will be aired today (Sep 23, 2022) at 5:45 during the ABC Eyewitness News.

If you have time, watch the news. https://abc7ny.com/watch/live/

Due to the severe weather conditions expected this weekend, the Queens College campus will be closed on Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30. All events scheduled on campus have been canceled. Rosenthal Library will be closed and the shuttle bus will not be running. The CUNY COVID testing site in the Student Union will be closed.

In-person classes that are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday can be conducted virtually or rescheduled. Faculty are asked to inform students in their classes as to whether the class will be held remotely or made up in the future. Classes that were already online will be conducted.

Employees designated as “essential staff” must report to work.

For the most up-to-date information on campus conditions, please visit the college's website at qc.cuny.edu/alert. News about weather-related closings will be distributed through CUNY Alert, email, and the college's Twitter and Facebook accounts, as well as on radio stations WCBS 880AM and WINS 1010 AM, and on TV stations NY1 and WNBC Channel 4.

Save some money before the spring semester starts! Apply the code below during payment to get 10% off your order at the QC Online Bookstore. This deal is open for the next 48 hours (January 24-January 25). Code: cunybooks22

When you enter in the code, make sure not to type in caps.
www.qcbookstore.com

Ask me about ASK!

The ASK (Alumni Sharing Knowledge) program virtually connects alumni with students in World of Work classes, via career panels and as guest speakers at student club meetings

Alumni can participate by being a:
• Motivator - expressing belief and confidence in the students’ abilities and encouraging them to try new things.
• Resource - advising students how to make professional contacts and introducing them to new people, places, or ideas.
• Supporter - encouraging open and honest dialogue and listening to and responding to inquiries.
• Mentor/Coach - helping students work to achieve realistic and meaningful goals.

For more information, please email: [email protected]

Cannabis Use in Pregnancy May Lead to a More Anxious, Aggressive Child A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that indicates prenatal ma*****na use can impact children’s development and behavior.

🚨Reminder to students: If you’re taking in-person or hybrid classes, you must upload proof of vaccination to CUNYfirst today to comply with The City University of New York's vaccination mandate. For more info: cuny.edu/coronavirus

Join the Queens College Mentoring community! Become a more competitive job seeker and develop career readiness skills 🚨Application for the fall closes August 31st 🚨