We are looking forward to seeing CPAGS members at Convention this week! We have many great activities specifically planned for you! Be sure to check out the following events:
CPAGS Lounge- (Santa Monica Room)
This is your home base during the convention. Mingle with other graduate students throughout the course of the weekend, sign up for events, participate in grad student luncheons, network, and simply hang out! Open to all students! For CPAGS convention volunteers, this is also where you will pick up your session materials.
Thursday, April 19
5:00 to 6:30 pm—Welcome Reception
We encourage CPAGS attendees to kick-off the convention with 2012 CPA President,Craig Lareau, JD, PhD, ABPP
7:00 to 9:00 pm—Division VII TownHall Meeting on Diversity and Social Justice
Join in an open discussion about CPA’s recent social justice efforts and ideas to increase diversity in CPA leadership. Your voice is important!
Friday, April 20
10:30 to 11:00 am—Beverage Break (CPAGS Lounge- Santa Monica Room)
Grab a drink or snack from the exhibit hall area and join fellow students for Beverage Breaks in the lounge this year!
12:30 to 2:00 pm—Poster Session
12:45 to 1:45 pm—Internship Talk (CPAGSLounge- Santa Monica Room)
Have a quick lunch with students from across the state! Get the 411 on internships: Pre and Post Doc. Our own CPAGS leaders will share their experiences and tips with you. Presenters will be CPAGS Chair – Kasmira Sobkow, M.S., Past Chair – Stephanie Salo, M.A., and Convention Chair – Heather Cuatok, M.Ed.
Lunch is $ 7 for pre-registered students and $12.00 for walk-ins.
Still time to register!!! RSVP Rebecca Mathew at rebeccarmathew@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 18th!
3:30 to 4:00 pm—Beverage Break (CPAGS Lounge- Santa Monica Room)
Grab a drink or snack from the exhibit hall area and join fellow students for Beverage Breaks in the lounge this year!
6:30 to 9:30 pm—CPAGS Night Out
Meet in the Santa Monica Room at 6:30 pm and head to Cannery Row with your fellow grad students. Beautiful views of the MontereyBay, fantastic food, and good company make for a fun CPAGS Annual Night Out. CPAGS buys the appetizers and you pay for your drinks! The event will be held at the Pacific Courtyard of the Clement Monterey.
Sign up in the CPAGS lounge (Santa Monica Room) – Carpooling options available.
Saturday, April 21
10:30 to 11:00 am—Beverage Break (CPAGS Lounge- Santa Monica Room)
Grab a drink or snack from the exhibit hall area and join fellow students for Beverage Breaks in the lounge this year!
12:30 to 2:00 pm—Poster Session
12:45 to 1:45 pm—Licensing andEarly Career Psychology Luncheon (CPAGS Lounge- Santa Monica Room)
Join us for lunch to learn more about EPPP, the licensing process,and the transition into an Early Career psychologist. You will be treated to great presentationsfrom the President of AATBS, Mr. Scott Ables, and two Early Career Psychologists,Dr. Rochelle Perper and Dr. Michele Wilkens.
Lunch is $ 7 for pre-registered students and $12.00 for walk-ins.
Still time to register!!! RSVP Rebecca Mathew at rebeccarmathew@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 18th!
3:30-4:00 pm (Beverage Break)—CPAGSAnnual Update (CPAGS Lounge- Santa Monica Room)
Stop by the lounge for a few minutes before visiting the exhibit hall. A recap of this year’s events and other information about CPAGS will be available. Our chair, Kasmira Sobkow, M.S. and other officers will be present to answer questions.
6:00 to 7:30 pm—President’sReception
Sunday, April 22
7:45-8:45am – Speed Mentoring (CPAGS Lounge- Santa Monica Room)
This is a great way for graduate students to glean advice from seasoned professionals. Visit us in the lounge Thursday, Friday, or Saturday to find out more about the mentors and write down some of your questions. It’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
