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Queen's Psychology DSC
Welcome to Psychology Department Student Council at Queen's University
About Us
The Queen's Psychology Department Student Council is a group of dedicated undergraduate students serving the Queen's psychology student community. Spanning both the Arts and Science faculties, we provide a wide variety of services to all Queen's students either majoring or minoring in the psychology department. Comprised of twenty-three members, each with unique responsibilities, the psychology DSC strives to assist psychology students of all years in a multitude of ways, offering peer mentorship services, social and academic events, and blog writing opportunities.
The psychology DSC is your resource for any questions you have about the program and/or the department. To get in contact with us, please visit the
“Get in Touch” section of our website. We are here to help you!
Meet The Team
Paige Stanley
Senior Peer Mentorship Coordinator
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Cogro
Quote: "Psyc100 Survivor"
Emilia Spadafora
Junior Peer Mentorship Coordinator
Year: 2nd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Mitchell Hall Starbucks
Quote: "In a sea of fish, be a mermaid"
Kiley Balkwill
Peer Mentorship Events Specialist
Year: 2nd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Second Floor of Stauffer
Quote: "Psyc100's biggest fan"
Angelina Liu
Social Media Manager
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Mac Corry
Quote: "Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?"
Jordan Ross
Blog/Website Coordinator
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Cogro
Quote: "Treat people with kindness"
Eric Taipale
Blog/Website Coordinator
Year: 2nd
Major: Psychology/Sociology
Favorite study spot: Stauffer
Quote: "I respond well to positive reinforcement"
Alexandria Austin
Graphic Designer
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology/Film
Favorite study spot: First Floor of Stauffer
Quote: "Currently overthinking and applying everything I have ever learn't in a PSYC class"
Keely Finn
Outreach Coordinator
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Stauffer Dark Room
Quote: "If you are happy doing what you're doing, then nobody can tell you you're aren't successful"
Antonia Escobar
Mental Health Coordinator
Year:
Major:
Favorite study spot: 4th Floor Stauffer
Quote: "Ego and Superego walk into a bar. Bartender says 'I'm going to need to see come ID!'"
Anna Mallory
Mental Health Initiatives Coordinator
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Stauffer Basement
Quote: "Studying psych taughtme two things: I overthink everything, and now I have the science to back it up"
Kelly Wang
EDII Coordinator
Year: 2nd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Mitchell Hall
Quote: "I'm a psych major, of course I overanalyze every conversation I've had"
Zoe Florizone
Event Coordinator
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Cogro
Quote: "Just like your prefrontal cortex, only getting better with age"
Pamela Ye
Event Coordinator
Year: 2nd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Cogro
Quote: "Why was Pavlov's beard so soft? Classical conditioning!"
Becca Martin
Semi/Grad Night
Year: 2nd
Major: Psychology/Sociology
Favorite study spot: MedSci Building
Quote: "Education is important, but so are naps"
Megan Ronalds
Senior Brain Waves Coordinator
Year:
Major:
Favorite study spot: Crave Coffee
Quote: "Psyched to be here"
Shira Klein
Junior Brain Waves Coordinator
Year: 2nd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Bracken Library
Quote: "I am so indecisive, so I didn't come up with a quote!"
Kayleigh Bowes
Junior Brain Waves Coordinator
Year: 3rd
Major: Biology/Psychology
Favorite study spot: Couch corner in Cogro
Quote: "You'd think I would've realized that reading the textbook is a good idea by now"
Isaiah Kelly
First Year Rep
Year: 1st
Major: First Year
Favorite study spot: Douglas Quiet Room
Quote: "Nurture is calling, Nature is texting"
Stephanie Main
Second Year Rep
Year: 2nd
Major:
Favorite study spot: Cogro
Quote: "Psyched to be your rep"
Katie Wilson
Third Year Rep
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Division St. Starbucks
Quote: "Live, laugh, love psychology"
Jessica Wee
Forth Year Rep
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Bracken Library
Quote: "I just want to lie one the beach and eat hotdogs. That's all I've ever wanted - Kevin Malone from The Office"
Olivia Doyle
Co-President
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Third Floor of Stauffer
Quote: "Mind over matter"
Maya Newton
Co-President
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology
Favorite study spot: Second floor of Stauffer
Quote: "Enjoy the little things in life :)"
Get in Touch
Social Media
Instagram: @queenspsychdsc
Email: psyc.dsc@asus.queensu.ca
Blog Submissions
To submit a blog post pitch to the Queen's University Psychology Department Student Council, use the contact form of the website. Complete the form with your name and student email. In the contact form, provide a 200-300 word proposal that includes the topic of your blog post, your objective (e.g., to inform, engage, or inspire), and your target audience (e.g., psychology students, faculty, or the broader Queen's community). Briefly outline the main points you plan to cover. Ensure your pitch is original, as plagiarism will not be accepted. After reviewing for clarity and grammar, submit your pitch. The Student Council's Blog Coordinators will review it and respond with feedback or approval within 1-2 weeks. For any questions, contact the Council via the provided form or email.
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Academic Resources
Student Academic Success Services (SASS) are undergraduate and graduate students who can assist you in academic skills and writing support. SASS hosts various academic workshops and drop-in study sessions, as well as bookable one-one-one consultations.
If you have accessibility needs, Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) encourages you to request your required accommodations. Students with short-term and long-term needs can submit documentation and receive the help they need
For personalized advising on your psychology degree plan, the psychology department has resources and staff you can contact.
Mental Health Resources
Mental health is fundamental to our overall well-being. As psychology students, we know how important it is to take care of your body and mind. Mental health affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It also plays a large role in determining our coping skills, relationships with others, and our ability to make healthy choices.
Carefully choosing where you get your mental health information is the best way to ensure the accuracy of what you read. Get informed by leading experts, or find the resources you need at these credible organizations:
Queen's University Services
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