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Whether you want to participate in a wide-ranging liberal arts program at the crossroads of the Arts and Sciences, gain basic background for a mental health career, or contribute to advanced study and research, we are the place to explore your potential, broaden your horizons, and develop your skills. We are committed to: (a) providing an outstanding learning environment; (b) building a vibrant research community; and (c) participating in the University's aspirations to become one of the world’s leading academic institutions.

Upcoming Events
Psychoquium. Nov 20, 2:30pm, BS-P226. "Psychopathy and Violence Risk: How Accurate are Violence Risk Assessments Made Using the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R)?".

Department Seminar. Nov 27, 3:30pm, BS-P226. "Foreign Accent From the Perspectives of the Speaker and the Listener".

Department News
Norman Brown's work has been discussed in two recent Psychology Today articles.

Old World Order: 9/11 Didn’t Affect Much

Sex Ed: Can I Get Your Number?

Announcements
Congratulations to the following graduate students receiving degrees in November. 

Doctoral: Emily Batty, Elif Engin, Janelle Pakan, Todd Williams, Trisha Wolansky

Master's: Kris McEown, Ruxandra Comanaru, Adam Reddon, Anastasia Arvanatides, Michele Moscicki, Ruben Van Gelder

Turkey Drive
turkeyThe Gay Bisanz Memorial Turkey Challenge has won the Turkey Spirit Award as top corporate team many times over the years supporting the CBC Turkey Drive which donates proceeds to the Edmonton Food Bank.
Graduate awards
Our students are successful in winning major awards ($10,000 to $35,000/year) nationally (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC), provincially (Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Alberta Ingenuity, Queen Elizabeth II), and locally (F.S. Chia) (more)

Researcher HiGHlight
Weimin Mou received a CFI Leaders Opportunity Grant to support his work in Spatial Cognition in Virtual Environments.  His lab employs advanced motion tracking systems using dynamic 3D environments to support investigations into the acquisition, organization, utilization and revision of knowledge about spatial environments. (more)