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Founded in 1953, the '''UP Psychology Society''' is the oldest Psychology-oriented student organization in the university. As its members, we are proud to be part of 58 years of excellence as we continue to maintain and exceed our high standards, uphold the ideals of our department and college, and promote human welfare. Guided by our values and goals, we aim to ignite the potential in each of our members; our most recent work includes raising funds for a scholarship in Mindanao, establishing and maintaining close ties with a community in Payatas, coordinating an inter-university party with Psychology organizations in Ateneo and La Salle, and conducting weekly storytelling sessions with children from low-income families in Katipunan. We count amongst our alumni several senior faculty and former heads of the Department of Psychology, including the Father of Filipino Psychology, a National Scientist, and the creator of the Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino. | Founded in 1953, the '''UP Psychology Society''' is the oldest Psychology-oriented student organization in the university. As its members, we are proud to be part of 58 years of excellence as we continue to maintain and exceed our high standards, uphold the ideals of our department and college, and promote human welfare. Guided by our values and goals, we aim to ignite the potential in each of our members; our most recent work includes raising funds for a scholarship in Mindanao, establishing and maintaining close ties with a community in Payatas, coordinating an inter-university party with Psychology organizations in Ateneo and La Salle, and conducting weekly storytelling sessions with children from low-income families in Katipunan. We count amongst our alumni several senior faculty and former heads of the Department of Psychology, including the Father of Filipino Psychology, a National Scientist, and the creator of the Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino. | ||
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==Brief History== | ==Brief History== | ||
The Society was founded on February 1953 as the UP Psychological Society, with Sylvia Cinco as the first president and Dr. Consuelo Blanco as the adviser. Since then, the organization has undergone many changes. These changes include the name change to the UP Psychology Society in 1973, opening its membership to non-psych majors, as well as developing the Society’s activities to be relevant to its current milieu. | The Society was founded on February 1953 as the UP Psychological Society, with Sylvia Cinco as the first president and Dr. Consuelo Blanco as the adviser. Since then, the organization has undergone many changes. These changes include the name change to the UP Psychology Society in 1973, opening its membership to non-psych majors, as well as developing the Society’s activities to be relevant to its current milieu. | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
The society is spearheaded by its Executive committee, which is made up of the organization's elected officers | The society is spearheaded by its Executive committee, which is made up of the organization's elected officers. | ||
'''Executive Committee 2010-2011''' | '''Executive Committee 2010-2011''' | ||
'''President''': Christine Michelle Espenilla Fua | '''President''': Christine Michelle Espenilla Fua | ||
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'''Publicity Committee Chairperson''': Michelle Cristine Blay Miranda | '''Publicity Committee Chairperson''': Michelle Cristine Blay Miranda | ||
[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Psychology Society]] | [[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Psychology Society]] | ||
Revision as of 01:34, 8 June 2010
Founded in 1953, the UP Psychology Society is the oldest Psychology-oriented student organization in the university. As its members, we are proud to be part of 58 years of excellence as we continue to maintain and exceed our high standards, uphold the ideals of our department and college, and promote human welfare. Guided by our values and goals, we aim to ignite the potential in each of our members; our most recent work includes raising funds for a scholarship in Mindanao, establishing and maintaining close ties with a community in Payatas, coordinating an inter-university party with Psychology organizations in Ateneo and La Salle, and conducting weekly storytelling sessions with children from low-income families in Katipunan. We count amongst our alumni several senior faculty and former heads of the Department of Psychology, including the Father of Filipino Psychology, a National Scientist, and the creator of the Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino.
Brief History
The Society was founded on February 1953 as the UP Psychological Society, with Sylvia Cinco as the first president and Dr. Consuelo Blanco as the adviser. Since then, the organization has undergone many changes. These changes include the name change to the UP Psychology Society in 1973, opening its membership to non-psych majors, as well as developing the Society’s activities to be relevant to its current milieu. An academic organization, the UP Psychology Society is currently located at Kiosk #4, Left Wing, Palma Hall.
Officers
The society is spearheaded by its Executive committee, which is made up of the organization's elected officers.
Executive Committee 2010-2011
President: Christine Michelle Espenilla Fua
Vice President / Externals Committee Chairperson: Ana Karina Bacnis Abola
Secretary / Internals Committee Chairperson: Eunice Elaiza Anyaya Joyosa
Treasurer / Finance Committee Chairperson: Maria Theresa Cloribel Dizon
Academics Committee Chairperson: Vincent Albert Galvez Flores
Library Committee Chairperson: Vhina Therese Prieto Sison
Membership Committee Chairperson: Margarita Valenzuela Monzon
Publicity Committee Chairperson: Michelle Cristine Blay Miranda