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The Department of Psychology at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University in St. Joseph and Collegeville, Minnesota

05/13/2026

On Monday, May 11, Class of 2026 Psychology graduates and faculty celebrated the students' accomplishments at a reception ahead of commencement exercises at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Graduates:
Kaylee Allen
StellaRae Ambord
Alex Boebel
Ella Bosl
Josie Braun
Amelia Brower
Ava Brown
Riley Buxell
Joe Coffey
Doran Cooper
Karoline Curlo
Ana Dailey
Kate Daubenberger
Areli De Rosas Lazaro
Rachel Dingmann
Cate Duffey
Cole Engen
Mason Fike
Gracyn Follrath
Anthony Forare
Halei Foster
Mac Franklin
Shelby Geislinger
Aixa Guevara Martinez
Aleah Hanson
Sophie Heck
Hailey Jensen
Sierra Joseph
Julia Keiffer
Katie Klaphake
Samuel Koppi
Isabel Kraabel
Summer Langva
Anson Leung
Sander Lien
Caesar Lopez
Mia Lopez
Emma McAlpine
Clay Megaw
Jasmyn Olson
Samantha Ortiz-Perez
Kennedy Rolle
John Ruff
Makenna Runk
Sophia Ryan
Drew Schmidt
Josie Schmitt
Emma Schuele
Kouper Seidl
Brayden Slavik
Morgan Stout
Katelyn Sutton
Leah Taszarek
Sandra Vega
Annika Veldman
Pengqian Yu

04/30/2026

Six psychology majors presented their research at the annual Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC) at Augsburg University, Minneapolis, on April 25, 2026.

Valerie Partida and Alicia Sylvester (advised by Dr. Majel Baker) presented their poster on “Gender and Race Stigma Consciousness Dualism and Reactions to Race and Gender Measures.”

Alicia Sylvester and Valerie Partida (advised by Dr. Majel Baker) presented their poster on “Students’ Relationships with Professors and Peers and Their Belonging Within Majors.”

Josie Braun (advised by Dr. Majel Baker) delivered an oral presentation of her research on “Peer Cultural Socialization as a Moderator of Perceived Discrimination and Ethnic-Racial Identity Exploration Among Korean Adoptees.”

Madeline Fritz and Julia Keiffer (advised by Dr. Blaine Tomkins) presented their research on “Valence-Related Effects in Word Processing Depend on Task Demands: It’s Not the Word, It’s What You Do With It.”

Amelia Brower (advised by Dr. Aubrey Immelman) presented her research on “The Personality Profile of Business Leader Elon Musk.”

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More information about the Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference at Augsburg University: https://www.augsburg.edu/psychology/mupc/

04/28/2026

Amelia Brower and Alayna Furman, advised by Dr. Aubrey Immelman, presented their research on the personality profiles of business entrepreneur Elon Musk and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held April 13–15, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia.

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NCUR website: https://ncur.secure-platform.com/2026/

04/27/2026

The Psychology Club, in partnership with the Hidden Opponent organization, is hosting an event focused on managing student-athlete performance anxiety and mental health.

When: April 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Gorecki 204A, CSB

Please see the flyer for more details.

04/25/2026

Senior Psychology major Josie Braun (CSB ’26) has been awarded the Minnesota Psychological Association’s Donald G. Paterson Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award.

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04/19/2026

Students and faculty are invited to join Professor Emeritus Michael Livingston for an author talk in Dr. Majel Baker's History of Psychology class on Tuesday, April 21, 1:05-2:25 p.m. in CSB Main 150.

Dr. Livingston will discuss his textbook, "Connections: A History of Psychology as Science," and respond to questions by Dr. Baker and her students.

04/14/2026

Psychology senior Katelyn Sutton will defend her distinguished thesis, "Who Leaves Home? Parenting Style and Personality as Predictors of College Students’ Intent to Study Abroad," on Tuesday, April 14, 3-4 p.m. in CSB Main 006.

The event is open to all interested members of the CSBSJU community.

Thesis advisor: Dr. Erin Donohue
Faculty readers: Drs. Rodger Narloch and Aubrey Immelman

04/06/2026

*** XPD Employer & Graduate School Tabling Event focused on health and wellness ***

When: Wednesday, April 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: CSB – Gorecki Center, Fireside Area

What: Employers and graduate programs closely connected to health and wellness fields will be on site to share career paths, internships, and next steps. This is a great, low‑lift way for students at all stages to explore options and network from the safety and convenience of campus.

For more information: Contact Laura Hammond, Senior Associate Director (Career Coach with focus in Health and Social Services/Government Industries), XPD – EXperience & Professional Development

04/01/2026

Creating a Culture of Consent and Care: Community Resistance to Gender-Based Violence

Presented by the Gender Studies Program (featuring psychology professor Dr. Majel Baker)
When: Wednesday, April 1, 6-7 p.m.
Where: CSB Gorecki 204C

Moderated by Emily Esch (Philosophy)

Panelists include Majel Baker (Psychology, Gender Studies), Jake Jantzer (Sociology and Anthropology, Gender Studies), Shannon Smith (History, Gender Studies), Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman (Theology), Tamara Hennes-Vix (Anna Marie's Alliance), and Bri Cornell (Central MN Sexual Assault Network)

The CSB and SJU community is reeling after recent reports of sexual violence on our campuses. Join us for an evening of discussion with a panel of faculty from History, Psychology, Sociology, Theology, and practitioners in the local community as they discuss the nature of sexual violence on college campuses, what enables this violence, and how our communities can build a culture of resistance, consent, and care.

Note: This event counts as a Gender event for students currently enrolled in CSD:I.

12/04/2025

Psychology Club presents: "Holiday Tea Party"

When: Thursday, December 4, 4-5 PM
Where: CSB Main 107

Join the Psych Club for a relaxing holiday tea party! Make ornaments for the Psychology Department tree, enjoy hot cocoa and tea, and connect with psychology professors and students!

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Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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