Sixty years ago, Carleton’s Psychology Department opened its doors.
The first Master of Arts degree (Psychology) was conferred on Elinor Burwell in 1961. A scholarship in her name was endowed in 1998 by her family and friends. Dr. Burwell taught in the Psychology Dept. from 1963-96.
June Pimm graduated in 1968 with the first PhD awarded not only in Psychology but in all of the Arts Faculty at Carleton.
“My decision to continue my studies at Carleton to the doctoral level enlarged my opportunities, and I consider this the best decision I ever made,” says Pimm.
Pimm currently holds the position of Psychology Coordinator of the Autism Initiative for the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.
“Our Department has made a mark for itself in a number of research areas including, applied, cognitive, developmental, forensic, health, personality and social psychology,” says Anne Bowker, the chair of the Psychology Department. “That’s partly due to our outstanding faculty who are renowned researchers and also our alumni who have gone on to make a real difference in the world. You can check out some of our remarkable grads and what they are doing today by going to our Alumni page.”
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Psychology Department is hosting a three-day celebration that will feature, among other things, several talks from alumni and faculty on Saturday, Oct. 5.
There will also be a series of grad student poster presentations between 10 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, as well as lab tours, a banquet, and a Run/Walk to raise funds for a 60th Anniversary Scholarship.
To view the full schedule of events and to register, please go to the Psychology Dept. website.
All are welcome.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in News, Programs
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