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January 2024

It’s time for our annual Year in Review! As we look back on each month of the academic year, the MSP community can reflect on the changes and growth we have experienced since September, both individually and as a community. Here’s a look at highlights from January 2024.

MA Student's Deena Hadad and Raghad Hamami giving a presentation.

MA students Deena Haddad and Raghad Hamami presented on the effects of war on mental health.

Photo of a band playing on stage at MLK celebration.

Members of IDEA attended the MLK Jr. celebration in Southfield.

Michelle Ciaramellano presenting to a classroom.

Michelle Ciaramellan from Havenwyck Hospital gave a presentation on suicide prevention.

Photo of the We don't want the exhibit.

The Structural Racism Programming Committee brought the “We Don’t Want Them: Race and Housing in Metropolitan Detroit” traveling exhibit to campus.

Other highlights from January:

IDEA and the ABPsi SC honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by posting copies of his “I Have a Dream” speech in the atrium and inviting students to add their own dreams to a shooting stars mural on the wall. 

Andrew Kaleita, our writing specialist, Stephanie Swanberg, one of our MSP librarians, and Carrie Pyeatt, Director of Student Services, offered more sessions on tips and tricks for succeeding in Grad School. 

MENAPC hosted Arabic lessons and a potluck. 

Psi Chi hosted new member recruitment events where they shared how to apply for membership.

Blogs: We learned tips and tricks for course readings, Dr. Amy Hanes (PsyD ’16) shared what life is like after MSP, Rachel Melton was in the staff spotlight, and Dr. Andreia Schulte was in the faculty spotlight.