Lecture series at UPEI highlights February as Psychology Month

The UPEI Department of Psychology and the Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island will mark February as Psychology Month with a series of lectures, starting on Valentine’s Day.

On Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, Dr. Stacey MacKinnon will give a presentation called “Finding and Keeping Love in the New Millennium” in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Veterinary College at 7 p.m.

Dr. Fiona Papps will present “‘Dying at 15?’ Living (A) Female Adolescence” on Friday, February 15, at 3 p.m., in UPEI’s Memorial Building, Room 215, at 3 p.m. A reception and discussion will follow.

On Wednesday, February 20, Dr. Christina Campbell will talk about “Sexual Behaviour in University Students” in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Veterinary College at 7 p.m.

Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie will talk about “Feminist Research in Action: Exploring the Nexus of Psychology and Social Justice” on Thursday, February 21, at 7 p.m. in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Veterinary College.

The series wraps up on Thursday, February 28, at 6 p.m., with a presentation called “Almost Famous: Muse or Groupie,” by Dr. Fiona Papps in the Atlantic Veterinary College, Lecture Theatre A. The film, Almost Famous, will be shown, and a discussion will follow.

All are invited to attend these free presentations.