Calendar | Psychology

Spring 2025

The calendar is constantly updated. Please check regularly! All events on the calendar count for PSY98 and 99 credit; please follow the instructions in Canvas to document your attendance and involvement in the events/workshops that you choose to attend.

Microaggression Virtual Workshop

This workshop can be completed remotely on your own at any time and counts as an event for PSY9x advising courses; the reflection component must be uploaded to Canvas before the end of the course.

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April

Day to End Rape Culture

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 10am – 2pm, in BSC 100

Day to End Rape Culture (DERC) is an expo-style event designed to educate our community about various elements of rape culture and ways to address them in their day-to-day lives. What is rape culture? Rape Culture is an environment in which sexual violence is prevalent and normalized/excused by the media, popular culture and daily interactions. Rape culture perpetuates power-based personal violence in our community by creating and reinforcing norms that tell us these acts of violence are acceptable. Leading up to DERC, various students, organizations, and support resources create interactive presentations on one aspect of rape culture and facilitate rich discussions with their peers. Those who attend DERC can expect to leave with a wealth of new information and skills to challenge and prevent violence in their communities.

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2025 Dawley Memorial Lecture with Dr. Keisha N. Blain

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6pm – 8pm, in Mayo Concert Hall

The annual Dawley Memorial Lecture will have New York Times Best-Selling author and award-winning historian Dr. Keisha N. Blain as its key speaker. Please join us for Dr. Blain’s talk on “Black Women & the Struggle for Human Rights in US History”.

Faculty-led Book Discussion on Sal Khan’s Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) facilitated by Kevin Michels

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 12:30pm – 2pm in Education Building 306

Please register in advance.

Join us for a faculty-led discussion on Salman Khan’s Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) on Tuesday, April 8, from 12:30–2:00 PM in the School of Education Room 306. This session, facilitated by Professor Kevin Michels (Director, School of Business Center for Innovation and Ethics), will provide an opportunity to explore the book’s key ideas, discuss their implications for teaching, and engage with colleagues on the role of AI in education. Registration is required.

If you attended the previous workshop on Khanmigo at the Excellence in Teaching and Learning Summit, this is a great chance to continue the conversation. If you couldn’t make it to the workshop, you’re still welcome to join the book discussion! CETL will provide a copy of the book in advance to anyone who needs one.

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by March 28.

TCNJ BSU X ICA Multicultural Fashion Show

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 6:30pm in Brower Student Center Room 100

The third annual Black Student Union x Office of Intercultural Affairs Multicultural Fashion Show is finally back! And this year, we’re taking you on an unforgettable trip to one of the world’s biggest cultural and fashionable destinations: London, England!

Come experience a night filled with culture, beauty, and style featuring a stunning lineup of seven incredible designers, student models, performances, and more!

Reserve your ticket(s) using the Eventbrite linked here. Free for TCNJ guests, $10 for non-TCNJ guests. All attendees MUST show proof of ticket and ID at admissions day of. No ticket, no ID, no entry!

Center for Student Success

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11am – 12pm in Education Building 113

Study Smarter, Not Harder– Registration is Required!

Screening & Discussion of Norita

Tuesday April 15, 2025, 5 – 7:00pm in Library Auditorium

Join us for a screening of Norita, an award-winning documentary about Nora Cortiñas, co-founder of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo. Her lifelong fight for justice during Argentina’s dictatorship continues to inspire movements worldwide. After the film, producer Dr. Sarah Schoellkopf will discuss the making of the documentary and engage with the audience in a Q&A session.

March

An Ordinary Landscape of Violence: Women Loving Women in Guyana

Friday, March 7, 2025, 12:30pm – 1: 30 pm in the Intercultural Center

Celebrate the beginning of Women’s History Month! Join us on March 7th at 12:30 PM in the Intercultural Center for a book talk, followed by a reception, with Dr. Preity Kumar on her work “An Ordinary Landscape of Violence: Women Loving Women in Guyana.” Kumar is an Indo-Guyanese queer scholar, activist, and educator whose work examines women’s loving women relationships, violence, and LGBTQ rights in Guyana. She is a former professor here at The College and now teaches at the University of Rhode Island

Center for Student Success – Time Management

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm in Education 113

Center for Student Success – Time Management *Registration for the event will close one hour before the workshop begins. Workshops are offered in a hybrid format, but participants will get more out of attending the in-person sessions. Sign-in forms will circulate at the end of the workshops.

Psi Chi Lab Fair

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:00pm – 1:00pm in Social Sciences Building – Atrium

Come learn about the different psychology research labs in which you can enroll for collaborative research
(PSY 390/492). Psi Chi members will receive a point for collecting three stickers by lab stations. Psi Chi Merch will also be available for sale at this event and members will receive an additional point if they purchase. We hope to see you there!

Before Brown: A History of Law School Desegregation

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 4:30pm – 5:30pm in Brower Student Center 100 East

The Third Annual Daryl Fair Memorial Lecture.
While many people know the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education in which the Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, many people are not aware of the decades of work and cases that laid the groundwork for Brown. Those cases primarily focused on the desegregation of law schools. Justice Pierre-Louis will discuss some of those cases and their rulings. Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis was nominated by Gov. Phil Murphy on June 5, 2020 and was sworn in as an associate justice on Sept. 1, 2020. She is the first Black woman and woman of color to serve on the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Farah Baraqwi, She Knows What She’s Doing

Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:00pm – 7:00 pm in Education Building 115

A lecture performance on the practice of daughterhood, feminism, wisdom and trust in the times of Genocide; drawing from 15 months and more of conversations between Farah and her mother Zainab Al-Ghonaimy who insists on living in Gaza City.

Farah Barqawi is a Palestinian writer, educator, performer, and feminist organizer. She works across multiple genres and mediums, from written words, to podcasts, singing, and theatrical performances. Her poetry and prose have appeared in multiple languages, both online and in print. She co-founded two prominent feminist projects in the Arabic speaking region: Wiki Gender and the Uprising of Women in the Arab World. Farah holds a master’s degree in public policy from University of Chicago and an MFA in creative nonfiction writing from NYU, and she currently lives in New York City, where she strives to connect with her communities and get involved in the causes she is passionate about.

Co-sponsored by SJP, MENAA, and TRIOTA. Class visit and public talk; reception to follow

Psychology Department Teach-in: What Can Psychology Tell Us About Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity?

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:30pm – 1: 30 pm in Library Auditorium

Learn more about sexual orientation and gender diversity through an educational discussion presented by the TCNJ Psychology Department. Featuring: Dr. Christopher Holland, Dr. Aimee Stahl, Dr. Joanna Herres, Dr. Jessica Barnack-Tavlaris, and Dr. Shaun Wiley.

Spring Prelaw Information Session

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 12:00pm – 1:00 pm in Library Auditorium

Attend the Prelaw Advising Meeting to review the steps prelaw students should take for successful admission to law school. Followed by a Q&A.

Topics include:

The application process/timeline
Application changes
How to take a gap year(s)
Choosing schools
Evaluating offers
Helpful resources
Villanova 3+3 program
This session is organized by the College’s Prelaw Advisory Committee. To learn more about the committee and about the Prelaw Program, please visit prelaw.tcnj.edu or email prelaw@tcnj.edu.

WGSS Alumni Panel

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm in the Intercultural Center

Panel with reception to follow

Noel Ramirez, Founder of Mango Tree Counseling and Consulting Providing Intersectional AANHPI centered therapy and support; founder of Ginger Root Project for AANHPI students.
Katie Tadesco, Director of Gender Resource and Sexual Equity Center at Haverford College
Clarisa Espinosa, Survivor Advocate & Director of Programs, NY Alliance Against Sexual Assault
Angie Tamayo-Leon, Community & Youth Educator, and Sexuality Educator at Planned Parenthood Metropolitan New Jersey

Co-sponsored by TRIOTA

Hidden in Blackness: Being Black and Being an Immigrant in U.S. Schools and Colleges

Friday, March 28, 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm in Social Sciences Building – Atrium

The Psychology Department is proud to present the book release of faculty member Dr. Adaurennaya Onyewuenyi! Dr. Onyewuenyi’s newest book, Hidden in Blackness: Being Black and Being an Immigrant in U.S. Schools and Colleges, is co-authored with Dr. Chrystal A. George Mwangi of George Mason University. This event will feature an in-depth conversation with both the Psychology Department Chair and Psi Chi Representative, Sydney Defreitas.

International Day of Transgender Visibility

Monday, March 31, 2025, 6:00pm – 7:00 pm in Kendall 125

Amma’s Pride Film Screening, TV Studio Screening Room (Kendall 125)

Screening with filmmaker Chithra Jeyaram & Q & A facilitated by PRISM

Film Synopsis: Amma’s Pride chronicles mother Valli’s unwavering support for her trans daughter, Srija, as she navigates the trials and tribulations of falling in love, getting married, and fighting for state recognition of her marriage in a traditional small town in South India. When societal pressures push Srija’s marriage to the edge, Valli clings to the hope of a miracle.

Amma’s Pride stands as a powerful testament to the transformative power of familial acceptance within the trans community. Srija’s historic achievement of becoming the first trans woman in Tamil Nadu to legally register her marriage serves as a critical legal and social milestone. Screening the film presents a valuable opportunity to spark critical conversations about familial acceptance, trans rights, and advocacy.

Co-sponsorship with TRIOTA, PRISM, Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition (AAAPIC), Communications, Journalism, & FIlm Department, & WILL Program

Trenton & TCNJ Unidos: Dialogues on Immigration

Monday, March 28, 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm in Roscoe West- Intercultural Center

Panel Event: Inviting Community Leaders & Immigration Lawyer. This event will provide curcial information about your legal rights, resources, and protections, regardless of immigration status. Food and Drinks provided!

February

Men of Initiative & Impact Retreat

Sunday, February 2, 2025, 12 – 4pm in the Intercultural Center

On Sunday, February 2nd, Brother 2 Brother, Inclusive Excellence, and the Office of Mentoring, Retention, and Success Programs will be hosting a retreat to support the experiences and development of TCNJ’s men of color! The retreat will focus on the themes of initiative, empowerment, and the status quo of masculinity. Our goal is for participants to walk away with a further defined sense of self-initiative and confidence. The retreat will take place from 12PM – 4PM in the Intercultural Center (RWH 201). Lunch will be provided to participants. There are a very limited number of spots available so please sign-up ASAP by Friday, January 31st. We will be featuring a guest facilitator, Brenden Durell!

Sista Circle x The Brother’s Roundtable

Thursday, February 6, 2025, 8 – 10pm in the Intercultural Center

The Black Student Union, in collaboration with Brother 2 Brother, invites students of all genders to participate in bonding spaces that seek to dismantle gender biases and barriers that divide the Black community of various gender identities, in addition to offering affirming environments to participate in respectful dialogue and communal activities.

“Dear America, A Letter from Black Women”

Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 6 – 8pm in the Intercultural Center

Leading Young Women, Inc., Project Ready, and the Division of Inclusive Excellence will be screening the short film, “Dear America, A Letter from Black Women” as part of its NJ College Tour. “Dear America, A Letter from Black Women” illuminates the untold story of Black women while exploring their pivotal role in shaping the nation’s political history and the contemporary fight to protect the democracy they’ve long upheld. From scholars to activists, this feature film amplifies the diverse voices of Black women as they mobilize to defend their rights and the future of American democracy in the face of rising threats.

Black Student Panel x BSU Alum Panel

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7 – 9pm in the Intercultural Center

Alumni and students will be highlighting the impact of the Black Student Union on campus and beyond while discussing the legacy of BSU and TCNJ. This panel will provide a unique opportunity to hear firsthand experiences, gain valuable insights, and celebrate the rich legacy of leadership, community, and resilience that continues to shape our organization. Join us for an inspiring conversation bridging generations of BSU excellence!

BSU x TCNJ Dining Event

Thursday, February 13, 2025, 11am – 4pm in Eickhoff Hall

Teach-In with Dr. Piper Williams: TCNJ Study Center in Cape Town

Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7 – 9pm in the Intercultural Center

Dr. Piper Williams, Professor and Department Chair of the African American Studies Department at The College of New Jersey, will be speaking about her experience about the University of Cape Town, and encouraging students to participate in this semester-long program in the future.

BSU x HSA Cultural Table Talk: Stigmas, Diaspora, and Prejudice

Monday, February 17, 2025, 8:30 – 10:30pm in the Intercultural Center

The Black Student Union and Haitian Student Association invites members of the Black diaspora to a “cultural table talk”, where participants will be able to engage in discourse about issues and trends they feel most affect the Black community in present times. These subjects may range from pop culture, to historical contexts, to individual experiences, and seek to bridge cultural gaps between those who come from all ends of the Black diaspora.

BSU x Sigma Tau Delta Collab

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11am – 1pm in Bliss Hall Main Lounge

Black Student Union in collaboration with Sigma Tau Delta will be hosting an event celebrating Black literature while also acknowledging its censorship. This event will include bookmark making, engaging discussions on banned books, and a showcase of impactful works by Black authors.

Black Business Pop-Up Shop

Monday, February 24, 2025, 7 – 10pm in BSC 100

Join us for our Black Business Pop-Up Shop, where we celebrate entrepreneurship, creativity, and community! This event will showcase a variety of Black-owned businesses offering unique products and services, including handcrafted goods, fashion, photography, food, beauty, and more.

Movie Night w/ VP of Inclusive Excellence

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 8:30 – 10pm in the Intercultural Center

AAS Guest Lecture: Dr. Sahar Aziz

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 5 – 7pm in Education 212