Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
The Plasticity of the Depressed Brain
It has long been thought that depression can be treated with the use of antidepressants mixed with various forms of psychotherapy, but what exactly does the brain need in order to function correctly? There are neurological differences that exist between the non-depressed person and the depressed person. How the depressed brain can change into a “happy” functional brain will be discussed.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Nani Skaggs
L203
10:30 – 11 AM
Last Beacon Standing: Stand-up Comedy at NCU
In the Fall 2011 term, eight student wrote stand-yup comedy routines and performed for a Beacon Night that coincided with a Preview Day. The audience voted for their favorite, the Last Beacon Standing, and the winner is putting his excellence on display. Also performing as the warm-up act is someone who was unable to compete because of a basketball game.
COMM 207, Humor and Stand Up Comedy
Doyle Srader
Ross Evans Chapel
8:30 – 9 AM
The Effect of Initial Bias on the Suitability of Adoptive Parents
Research has shown that people demonstrate prejudice in selecting job applicants when presented with photographic images of people from different racial groups with resumes. The relationship between prejudice and photographic images of couples of different racial background and sexual orientation was examined. Participants were given packets containing an adoption application and a photograph of a couple who were Caucasian, bi-racial, Middle Eastern, or gay. The participants rated the suitability of the couple as adoptive parents. It is expected that the Caucasian couple will receive higher ratings of suitability than the other couples.
PSY 350
Nani Skaggs
Banquet Room
9 – 11 AM