Event Highlights 2009

August 2009

Several GSAPP alumni participated in the APA convention in Toronto, Ontario. Judith Glassgold (1990 Clinical), presented a report from an APA Task Force. Dorothy W. Cantor (1976 School) presented psychology’s highest awards at the Awards Ceremony. Lou Kruger’s (1982 School) film documentary, Children Left Behind, was shown (see Alumni Highlights). Simon Rego (2002 Clinical) participated a plenary session. More on the APA Conference.

June 2009

The 12th Biennial Conference of the APA’s Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA) was held from June 18-21, 2009. Rutgers University collaborated with Montclair State University, the host of this year’s conference. Two GSAPP alumni served as the SCRA Conference Co-Chairs and Logistics Coordinators: Dr. Milton Fuentes, (1998 Clinical) and Dr. Sandra Lewis (1984 Clinical). These two alumni also contribute as Co-Chairs on the National Planning Committee of the organization. In addition, Dr. Cary Cherniss actively participates on the Local Planning Committee, while Dr. Maurice Elias, joint appointment faculty member, acted as Program Co-Chair. More on the SCRA Conference.

May 2009

GSAPP Alumni and Dean’s Office Celebration Brunch, was held on Sunday, May 3rd in the Life Sciences Bldg. Atrium, Busch Campus. More on the Celebration Brunch.

The Commencement Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. on Voorhees Mall. GSAPP held a Graduation Reception in the Life Sciences Bldg. Atrium in the morning. More on commencement.

January 2009

GSAPP Boston Alumni Event - Susan Schnur (2007 Clinical) and her husband Len Fishman hosted dinner for our Boston area alumni and their spouses and guests.  Dean Stanley Messer gave an update of current happenings at GSAPP along with a vision for the future. Read the full story.

Event Highlights 2008

May 2008

The Commencement Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. on Voorhees Mall. GSAPP held a Graduation Reception in the Life Sciences Bldg. Atrium in the morning. See the event

April 2008

The main 2008 event was the Alumni Organization 15th Anniversary Gala at the Zimmerli Museum in April 2008. Those who founded the Alumni Organization were honored. The first Grace K. Smith Award for Meritorious Service to the Alumni Organization was presented to Dr. Carole Salvador. The first Alumni Award for Distinguished Career Achievement was presented to Dr. Suzanne Phillips. The GSAPP Band, "Group Therapy", under the leadership of Dr. Oades-Sese was a big hit!  Especially with guest vocalist Dr. Stan Messer singing "Dr. Freud"! Read the full story.