Events
Spring 2026 Events Schedule
Unless otherwise noted, Spring 2026 events will happen in Lentz Hall 232, the Psychological Science Laboratory.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Welcome Back Social
11:30am-12:30pm
Join Psychological Science students and faculty for an informal gathering to kick off the semester.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Coffee & Conversation: Inattentional Blindness
11:30am-12:30pm
We’ll meet to discuss a reading about inattentional blindness in preparation for the One World Seminar virtual presentation by Dan Simons on February 26th. The paper we’re discussing, a recent work by Prof. Simons, is available for download .
Thursday, Feb. 26
Viewing Party: Dan Simons on Inattentional Blindness
10:15am-12:00pm
We’ll meet in the lab to watch a virtual presentation by Dan Simons as part of the . You need not have attended the 2/24 Coffee & Conversation to join us for this event.
Tuesday, March 3
Coffee & Conversation: Group Advising
11:30am-12:30pm
This event will offer the opportunity to receive advising on Psychological Science classes, the major, and career options in an informal, group setting with multiple professors.
Monday, March 16
MAGI Lab Open Meeting
3:00-4:00pm
Join the members of for a discussion of new controvery surrounding the case studies of Oliver Sacks described in .
Tuesday, March 24
Coffee & Conversation: A chat with Dr. Tanya Prewitt-White
11:30am-12:30pm
Dr. Prewitt-White is a Ðǿմ«Ã½ alumni and prior recipient of the Lloyd B. Yepsent Outstanding Psychology Student Award! She will return to her alma mater to discuss her new book, . Please join us for this informal opportunity to hobnob with a successful alum!
Sunday, March 29
Virtual Group Advising Session6:00pm,
This virtual event will offer the opportunity to receive advising on Psychological Science classes, the major, and career options in a group setting with multiple professors.
Tuesday, April 7
Coffee & Conversation: MPA Planning
11:30am-12:30pm
We’ll use this meeting to discuss final planning for our annual trip to the Midwestern Psychological Association conference. All attendees are strongly encouraged to join this discussion.
April 16-18
Conference, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL
Tuesday, April 21
Coffee & Conversation: MPA Post-Mortem
11:30am-12:30pm
We’ll get together to discuss our experience at the MPA conference. Be prepared to share your highlight!
Monday, April 27
MAGI Lab Open Meeting
3:00-4:00pm
Join members of for a discussion of on the Muller-Lyer illusion.
Tuesday, May 5
De-Stress Event
11:30am-12:30pm
Hang out in the lab for some relaxing crafting and snacks.
Monday, May 11
Theses Due to Department Chair
Noon
Submit thesis documents at
Friday, May 15
Departmental Research Talk & Poster Session
4:00-6:00pm, Campbell Student Union Living Room & Auditorium
Support your peers as they present the outcomes of their theses and faculty-sponsored research.