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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Commencement .............. 2
Psychology Graduates...... 2
Student Features ............. 3
Holiday Project ............... 4
Gaffney Lecture Series ..... 4
Student Organizations ..... 5
Message from the Chair ... 6
Welcome New Faculty ..... 6
Student/Alumni Mixer..... 7
Alumni Feature ............... 8
A Look Back .................... 9
Upcoming Events………….10
Get PSYCHED! by The ‘House
A publication designed to highlight the Department of Psychology’s commitment and dedication to grow thoughtful and servant leaders steeped in a holistic understanding of behavior, while also upholding the
values and mission of Morehouse College. Fall 2018
Volume 1, Issue 1
Commencement 2018 CELEBRATING OUR NEWEST MOREHOUSE MEN!
At 5:45 a.m. King Chapel, on most mornings, would be quiet and
locked up tight with only the joyous spirit of its rich history flowing about.
However, on this special day, Sunday, May 20, 2018, this sacred space,
dedicated in 1978 in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is filled with
nearly 400 Men of Morehouse waiting for their moment to grace the stage and
embark on their journey as Morehouse Men. Within the countless memories of
this magnificent experience, one can easily be overcome with an ineffable,
breathtaking feeling of wonder as you hear the rhythmic drumbeats leading the
processional, or as you focus on the regal voice of Dr. Anne Wimbush Watts as
it fills the campus. From parents to faculty to beloved friends and family, all
are present at this moment to jubilantly bear witness to the educational
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L to R: MarTáze Gaines, Maceo Dingle, Kevin Cornwall, Brian Tunson, Jr., Johntavis Williams, Jordan Gayle, Robert Cummings
“It is not your environment, it is you- the quality of your mind, the integrity of your soul and the determination of your will that will decide your future and shape your life.” -Benjamin E. Mays
Post-Graduation Plans
Maceo Dingle Will pursue a Juris Doctorate degree at the Howard
University School of Law.
Dee-André Ferguson Will pursue a Master of Social Work degree at Columbia
University’s School of Social Work.
MarTáze Gaines Will pursue a Master of Education degree at Vanderbilt
University in the Peabody College’s Community
Development and Action Program in the Department of
Human and Organizational Development.
James Garrett Will pursue a Master of Social Work degree at the Whitney
M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work at Clark Atlanta
University.
Alexander Harris, Jr. Will pursue a Master of Arts degree in the Learning
Sciences Program at Northwestern University’s School of
Education and Social Policy.
Lebert Lester, III Will pursue a Master of Arts degree in the General
Psychology Program at Central Connecticut State
University.
Daniel Satterthwaite Will pursue a Master of Education degree in the Educational
Psychology-Social Foundations Program at the University of
Virginia’s Curry School of Education.
Evan White Will join the staff at Patagonia’s corporate office in Ventura,
California as an Intern in their Human Resources Department.
COMMENCEMENT 2018 (Continued from front page)
WHERE ARE THEY GOING? SOME OF OUR PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES SHARE THEIR
POST-GRADUATION PLANS
achievement these young men have
dedicated their lives to over the past
four years, which now culminates in
this glorious commencement
ceremony!
The Department of Psychology
congratulates all of the 2018 graduates.
May your path be protected as you
make your way to changing our world
and the lives of others for the better.
Congratulations to our new alumni!
Kevin P. Cornwall Robert T. Cummings
Maceo S. Dingle Dee-André D. Ferguson
MarTáze T. Gaines James R. Garrett Jordan O. Gayle
Alexander D. Harris, Jr. Robert V. Johnson, Jr.
Debonaire A. Laws Lebert F. Lester, III
Morris E. Reese Alex A. Roberts
Daniel A. Satterthwaite Brian T. Tunson, Jr.
Evan B. White Jalen J. Williams
Johntavis Williams
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Psychology‘s Top Senior, Alexander Harris, Jr.
Psychology graduate, James Garrett
Service is embedded within the Psychology Department’s mission; thus growing servant leaders is central to our mission.
Therefore, when Isaac Taggart ‘14, Vice President of Planting a Seed International (PASI) contacted then Psychology Chair, Dr. David Wall
Rice to request financial sponsorship for a psychology major to participate in the Liberia West Africa Fellowship Program, it was with no
hesitation that Dr. Rice reviewed the program details and pledged the department’s full support. From the psychology majors who
completed the program’s application and interview process, Jordan Johnson, a senior psychology major, received the pledged program
sponsorship.
Sharing a portion of Jordan’s reflection on his experience illustrates the importance of service to others and to the broader
community.
Traveling abroad totally changes your personality. When you go somewhere you haven’t been before it changes your mindset,
how you view things, your behavior and your outlook on life itself.
This trip was the best trip I’ve taken out of the country. I was able to make an impact and difference in many people’s lives in a
week’s worth of time. My main goal was to get an understanding of the people to see what they valued, what made them resilient, what
they needed, and what can be done to make their lives better for when I do get back I get to make a huge difference. I want to give a huge
thank you to the psychology department and Isaac Taggart for making all of this possible. This experience has changed my life for the
better and has added to my drive. Since this trip I’ve been able to elevate mentally, spiritually, financially, and also help others do the
same and it’s been great. I plan on continuing to work with the PASI organization and going back to Liberia when I get chance to. I
definitely have to say if you’re looking for an experience to make an impact in another country, this study abroad trip is the one you’re
looking for. Not only will you be able to make an impact but you’ll get to enjoy a beautiful country. Liberia will always be my home when
I go to Africa, and it’s safe to say that it’s Liberia West Africa I call home. Jordan’s full reflection can be read here,
Jordan T. Johnson_Giving Back in Liberia_Fall 2017 .
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“This trip to Liberia changed my
perspective on life and how I
value my time; it increased my
level of discipline; and it made
me realize the overall importance
of community service. While in
Liberia, it is more about the
interaction with the people and
being present in the moment.
That sets the foundation for the
trip.”
-Jordan Johnson (2017 PASI Fellow)
Giving Back: A Psychology Major Reflects on a Life Altering Experience
Jord
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Joh
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What Did You Do This Summer? Senior Psychology Major, Jabarey Wells Shares His
Summer 2018 Research Experience This summer I participated
in the Summer Research
Opportunities Program (SROP) at the
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
campus. I worked under Dr. Myles
Durkee in the Personality & Social
Contexts area in the psychology
department. Dr. Durkee focuses on
how youth navigate racial identity in
academic settings, and has recently
been conducting research on the
effects of cultural invalidations on
Black and Latinx college students. Dr.
Durkee, in collaboration with faculty
from other universities, has been
collecting data through the Minority
College Cohort Study (MCCS). In this
study, Black and Latinx college
students from universities in the state
of Illinois have been surveyed on
various aspects of their college
experience, racial identity, and health.
The MCCS is a longitudinal study,
meaning that the participants were
first surveyed at the beginning of their
freshman year in 2013, and have been
surveyed in different waves leading
up to today in order to track changes
as they progressed through college.
One of my main tasks was to conduct
phone interviews with participants for
the last wave of data collection. I
spoke to students about what they are
doing now, how they identify racially,
how their schooling affected their
thoughts about race, and if they have
ever been accused of “acting white.” I
also utilized established data from
previous waves of the MCCS to
conduct an independent project titled
“Racial Identity, Discrimination, and
Political Activism.” Specifically, I
examined the relationship between
the strength of college students’ racial
identity and the amount of political
activism they were involved in, with
experience of racial microaggressions
as the mediating variable. At the end
of the program, I presented my
research poster at a symposium with
the other SROP participants. The
SROP program at University of
Michigan was an excellent program; it
included research guided by a faculty
member in my field of interest, free
GRE courses and materials, graduate
school seminars, networking
opportunities, panels with current
graduate students, and a considerable
stipend. I enjoyed my time in the
program, and felt that they did a good
job of providing resources to help
students with preparing for and
applying to graduate school. I highly
recommend that any student planning
to pursue a graduate education,
especially a Ph.D., apply to the SROP
program, including students in the
humanities and social sciences.
For more information on SROP, visit
SROP Student Information.
Additional Congratulations goes out to Jabarey for placing 3rd in the Poster
Presentations at the 21st Annual AUC Psychology Research Day, held on April 17, 2018. He is also the first recipient of
a new scholarship dedicated to the Department of Psychology by the
generosity of Robert and Magnoria Meekins Smothers, in honor of Mr. Smothers, ‘54, who passed away 14
months ago. Information on this scholarship can be found here,
RobertandMagnoriaSmothersScholarship
GREAT JOB!
UPLIFTING THE COMMUNITY: One family at a time
PSYCHOLOGY LECTURE SERIES MARKS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR
On select Tuesdays at 11am, Psychology students as well as faculty, staff, and
students across the Atlanta University Center have an opportunity to attend the Eddie
D. Gaffney Faculty Lecture Series presentations. In honor of the late Eddie Dean
Gaffney, ‘70, a beloved alumnus, instructor, campus dean, brother and friend, the
Department of Psychology hosts a monthly lecture in Dansby Hall. This year’s series
provided a vast array of interesting and relevant presentation topics.
“Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.” -Dorothy I. Height
Uplifting a family during the holiday season has become a tradition. Thanks to
the continued generosity of psychology students, faculty, and staff, the Department of
Psychology through the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services
(DFACS), sponsors a single parent family in need. Each December, since 2003, the
Department of Psychology has come together to purchase gifts and deliver them to a local
family. The 2017 project raised $510 in donations. Though this annual commitment is
done without desire for recognition, the Volunteer Services Department of Fulton County
DFACS bestowed the Morehouse College Department of Psychology with their Longevity
Service Award on May 16, 2017.
2017 Holiday Project gifts
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Aside from end of the semester yoga sessions in the fall
and spring semesters, MPA also hosted a Healing Our He(ARTS)
Event on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Healing Our He(ARTS)
provided students of Morehouse College with the opportunity to
heal through art.
On April 16, 2018, Faculty Advisor, Dr. Yohance Murray
and Morehouse Chapter President, Daniel Satterthwaite, led the
membership induction of 7 psychology majors.
Emmanuel Badru Dee-André Ferguson Cai Johnson Lebert Lester, III Kenton McNeal Myles Washington Jabarey Wells
PSYCHOLOGY’S STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Morehouse Psychological Association (MPA) and Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology
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Morehouse Chapter Contact Information:
Dr. Yohance Murray, Advisor
Membership Criteria: Psi Chi Membership Criteria
MPA Contact Information:
Alfred Craig,
Student President
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
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Starting in August 2018, Dr. Maya A. Corneille will join the Department of Psychology as a Visiting Professor. Included in her
fall 2018 teaching load, Dr. Corneille will teach a new psychology elective, Psychology of Gender (CRN 45907, HPSY 479-03,
Tuesdays 1pm-4pm).
Background:
Dr. Maya Aisha Corneille is an Associate professor of psychology at North Carolina A&T State University and a Visiting
Professor at Morehouse College. Dr. Corneille received her Master’s degree in child clinical psychology from Virginia
Commonwealth University and a PhD. in social psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has taught many
courses, but her favorites are Black Psychology, Helping and Healing, and Psychology of Gender. She is the co-director of
the Collective Health and Education Equity Research (CHEER) Collective. The CHEER Collective seeks to (1) build knowledge and collective action
plans to enhance Black wellness and educational opportunities, (2) identify strategies to dismantle structural inequalities, and (3) understand ways
to build upon collective strengths in the Black community. Her research uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches to examine reducing the
negative impacts of racism and sexism on sexual health, HIV/AIDS prevention, cardiovascular health, and education leadership. Her research has been
funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Mental Health, and the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies at the University of
California, San Francisco.
Welcome To The ‘House! Psychology Has A New Faculty Member, Dr. Maya A. Corneille
Welcome Back Scholars, I hope that you had a relaxing, yet productive summer. As we embark upon the 2018-2019 academic year, the Psychology Department is keenly aware of the sociopolitical environment which surrounds us. Your education does not occur in a vacuum and the national conversations around #BlackLivesMatter, the #MeToo movement, LGBTQIA+ rights, prison reform, the Poor People’s Campaign, access to healthcare, and so much more, play a prominent role in our lives and often make their way into the classroom. As a result, our theme for this academic year will be “Optimizing Mental Health and Resilience.” The Psychology Department is committed to creating an inclusive community that respects the lived experiences and needs of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We strive to optimize the overall well-being of our community members and create an environment conducive to learning, in and outside of the classroom. This commitment is realized by treating each other with respect, supporting one another, acting with integrity, and being active stewards of what Dr. Martin Luther King called, the “Beloved Community.” We have planned a number of exciting activities that we believe will greatly enhance your experience this academic year. We hope that you will participate and take full advantage of all of the opportunities available to you. In the words of our illustrious sixth president of Morehouse College, Benjamin E. Mays, “The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability; but rather in our living below our capacities.” We welcome you to live up to your full capacities, this year and every year hereafter. Have a wonderful year!
Dr. Sinead N. Younge,
Associate Professor and Danforth
Endowed Chair of Psychology
“As a result, our theme for this academic year will be
Optimizing Mental Health and Resilience.”
-Dr. Younge
YOUR SUPPORT IS REQUESTED
Psychology Alumni - if you have not
already done so, please complete our
Alumni Directory Form:
PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS & ALUMNI CONNECT
On Monday, April 16, 2018, the Department of Psychology hosted its first Student/Alumni
Mixer. This informal networking event for students and alumni was planned in conjunction with the
annual Atlanta University Center Psychology Research Day. Additionally, this event provided a valuable
opportunity for current psychology students to network with alumni and learn from their expertise.
We welcome the support of our
Psychology alumni. There are
several ways to help. If you would
like to volunteer your time to
engage with current students for
mentoring or career related
seminars, please email us at
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ALUMNI FEATURE
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Dustin T. Duncan, ScD (Class of 2005)
Associate Professor of Population Health
New York University School of Medicine
Twitter: @drdustinduncan Email: [email protected] Phone: 646-501-2674
Dr. Duncan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health at New York University School of Medicine, where he directs NYU’s Spatial Epidemiology Lab. He received a BA degree in Psychology from Morehouse College, with a Public Health Sciences Minor. After completing his master’s in Public Health, he completed his doctorate and the Alonzo Smythe Yerby Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Epidemiology all at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Duncan’s research broadly seeks to understand how social and contextual factors, especially neighborhood characteristics, influence population health and health disparities. Dr. Duncan has over 120 publications and book chapters in leading public health, epidemiology, medical, geography, criminology, and demography journals. His research and that of the field of spatial epidemiology is summarized in his co-edited book Neighborhoods and Health (2nd edition) with Ichiro Kawachi (Oxford University Press, 2018). His forthcoming co-edited book The Social Epidemiology of Sleep with Ichiro Kawachi and Susan Redline focuses on social factors, such as neighborhoods, as they relate to sleep health (Oxford University Press, 2019).
Reflecting on his time at Morehouse:
Q. When you were a freshman, what did you think your future occupation would be?
A. First sem ester freshm an year , I thought m y future occupation w as going to be a clinical -community psychologist who conducted psychology and public health research. However, beginning in my junior year, I participated in research training programs and pursued public health and research-related courses and activities. For example, during my junior and senior years, I participated in the AUC National Institute of General Medical Sciences MARC U*STAR Undergraduate Research Fellowship and was a Research Fellow in the Social Epidemiology Research Center at Morehouse School of Medicine. These experiences piqued and solidified my interest in public health research.
Q. What was your most memorable course at Morehouse and why?
A. My m ost m em orable course at Morehouse w as “Introduction to Epidemiology” with Dr. Bill Jenkins, who remains a strong mentor of mine and actually attended my dissertation defense. I talked with Dr. Jenkins for hours after most class sessions about public health and epidemiology. If it had not been for that class or Dr. Jenkins, I honestly don't know what career I would have at the moment.
Q. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your junior year self?
A. If I could tell my junior self something it would be you are on your way, so do not worry so much! I always planned every step in college and really still to this day. Perhaps, I studied a bit too much in college. I do not have any regrets and certainly enjoyed Morehouse and my college years; however, I could have enjoyed myself a bit more.
Upcoming
Departmental
Events
August 2018
Thursday, 30th Psychology Majors Meeting, 11am, African American Hall of Fame (King Chapel)
September 2018
Tuesday, 18th Gaffney Lecture Presentation, Ms. Alisa Porter
Dansby Hall, Room 200 (11am)
Friday, 21st Abstracts are due for the Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference, GURC 2018.
The conference is November 2nd-3rd on the Gainesville campus of the University of
North Georgia.
October 2018
Tuesday, 23rd Gaffney Lecture Presentation, Dr. Samuel Livingston
Dansby Hall, Room 200 (11am)
Monday, 29th Holiday Project Donation Drive Begins
November 2018
Tuesday, 6th Gaffney Lecture Presentation—Dansby Hall, Room 200 (11am)
Friday, 9th Psychology Day Trip to the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and
Justice, Legacy Museum and Memorial - (Montgomery, Alabama)
Tuesday, 27th Morehouse Psychology Research Day
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Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: 470.639.0593 Fax: 470.639.0185
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