June 2008
Bonnie Nastasi
The Department and the School Psychology Ph.D. program welcomes its newest faculty member, Dr. Bonnie Nastasi.
Hertz Chair
The Lila L. and Douglas J. Hertz Endowed Chair in Psychology will focus on "the science of learning.'" The Chair is funded by a generous donation from the Lila and Doug Hertz (both Tulane alumni) and a matching grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents. Advertised Position.
May 2008
The second Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellows for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching were announced at the unified commencement ceremony. Professor Cunningham, who holds a joint appointment in African and African Diaspora Studies,
studies resilience and vulnerability in African American children and adolescents.
Senior Awards
The 2008 senior scholars in psychology and neuroscience are announced at the April 23 honors reception; they are Jenna Rosen and Lauren Ruth (psychology, who work with Drs. Szechter and Wilson, respectively) and Cassandra Kovach and Christina Thomas (neuroscience, who work with Drs. Schrader-Kriek and Inglis, respectively)). Congratulations to our senior scholars
The co-recipients of the Arnold Gerall Prize in Neuroscience in 2008 are Jennifer O'Malley and Kate Frankola.
The recipient of the Rosa Cahn Hartman Prize in Psychology is Nichole Kanopoulos; the recipient of the Aaron Hartman Medal in Psychology is Jeremy Eberle.
Kelly Holmes is the inaugural recipient of the Barbara E. Moely Award for Psychology in the Public Interest; Kelly also is a co-recipient of the first Jim Runsdorf Excellence in Public Service through Tulane's Center for Public Service.
More about our annual awards....
Awards, Psi Chi honor cords, and certificate recognizing graduates with honors in psychology were presented at the 2008 majors reception on May 15.
Faculty Accolades
Terry Christenson is the 2008 recipient of the Emily H. Vokes Faculty Service Award from the School of Continuing Studies. Congratulations to Terry on his fine and consistent service to SCS.
Michael Cunningham is named the 2008-2009 Duren Professor. Dr. Cunningham's Duren course, in Spring 2009, will be "New Orleans’ Youth: Resilience and Vulnerability in Tomorrow’s Leaders." Congratulations to Mike, and best wishes for his course development.
Jill Daniel is promoted to Associate Professor with tenure.
Lisa Molixis recipient of a $126,2777 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents Research Competitiveness Program
Beth Wee is the 2007-2008 recipient of the Ducky Award. Presented by Tulane's chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, this award for exemplary service honors the memory of
Dr. John Karlem "Ducky" Riess, a much beloved figure in Tulane's academic history.
Graduating Seniors: Save the Date. A reception for graduating psychology majors will be held on Thursday May 15th from 4-6 in Cudd Hall. Psychology awards will be announced at this reception.