Alliant International University

Dear Alliant Community, Please join I-MERIT and the MFT Student Organization in a presentation by Dr. Iman Dadras on the topic of Neurosociology of Anti-Black Racism in the age of Police Brutality on Wednesday, February 17 at 4pm-5:30pm via Zoom.

Hello LA students. Please take a moment to review the attached newsletter (with live links). It’s full of information on resources and events!

Dear Alliant Community The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to January 31th. Please send submissions and any questions to [email protected]. The Sixth Annual Family, Child and Couple Conference of Southern California will take place virtually on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Details regarding the virtual platform to be announced soon. All Clinical Psychology and CFT students are welcome to submit a proposal to present.

Want to be more prepared for your dissertation? Join us for a review of the dissertation cycle! Learn how to choose your research method, navigate the IRB process, and successfully fulfill the stages of dissertation from filling out required dissertation forms to working with your student advisor & faculty! You will also have the opportunity to hear directly from students regarding their own experiences and tips for success. We look forward to having you join us and helping you prepare for this very important milestone! Please register here: https://alliant.zoom.us//tJElcuChrjIiHtB06V2sGJPdlNLwQCs1Y

Hello Alliant Students, Join us next Tuesday, December 15, 12pm-1pm via zoom! Bring your lunch, questions, and thoughts to discuss the attached article, Selection Criteria for Internships in Clinical Neuropsychology (Ritchie et al., 2012), with fellow students interested in the field of Neuropsychology! We will also share our practicum application site approvals, past and hopeful future experiences to discuss how they may assist in enhancing our individual neuropsychology pat...hs. Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Time: 12pm - 1pm

Hello Alliant Community, Are you still feeling fatigued from the end of the Fall semester? Take some time to De-stress and Regress back to your childhood with Saturday Morning Cartoons! This event is open to students and faculty from all programs and emphasis areas. RSVP using the Qualtrics link below to receive $5 Venmo credit toward a breakfast treat.... RSVP: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1SVdBTFsAIzYMi9 MIO Presents: De-Stress & Regress with Saturday Morning Cartoons Time: Dec 12, 2020 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Hello Allianf Community, Join us December 1st from 6:30 to 8:30pm for a viewing of the documentary 13th. An event will follow this viewing two weeks later to discuss the information in the documentary. Mission statement: To provide a space for people with white privilege to reflect on racial biases and educate themselves on racial injustices, societal racism, and white privilege. This way, white people can learn more about racial injustices and assumptions without putting the responsibility on people of color to teach them. In addition, this will allow for open dialogue, personal growth, and development of anti-racist behaviors among white people in an environment where this learning does not harm people of color.

Haha the grad student life doesn’t stop until you graduate... Happy Friday to you all!!

TO: Alliant Students Join us November 13th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm to answer any questions as a group that might be on your mind regarding culture, systemic issues, the current political climate, or any other questions you may have relating to cultural identity and intersectionality. mission statement: To provide a space for people with white privilege to reflect on racial biases and educate themselves on racial injustices, societal racism, and white privilege. This way, white p...eople can learn more about racial injustices and assumptions without putting the responsibility on people of color to teach them. In addition, this will allow for open dialogue, personal growth, and development of anti-racist behaviors among white people in an environment where this learning does not harm people of color. Everyone who would like to attend is welcome.

Dear Alliant Community, We are each coping with the uncertainty and stress of COVID-19, racial injustice, political and civil unrest, economic challenges, wildfires, education and training consequences, and an increasingly polarized political environment. Please know that this is NOT a therapy group but an opportunity for all of us to embrace this challenging time together. Come weekly or just drop in when you are available.... Here is the link to register. After registering you can join any Tuesday at 7pm beginning October 6th you wish. https://us02web.zoom.us//tZMlfuyopjkpGtAnpvGPy-RaBq-6N8LNY

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Hello Alliant Community, The Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA) will be hosting an open discussion facilitated by Dr. Gharibian on Tuesday, October 13th from 6PM - 7PM in order to address the unrest in the Middle East. This event will focus on the current unrest in the Armenian region of Artsakh. MESA acknowledges that the suffering from this conflict extends far beyond the region, and would like to provide the Alliant community with a safe space to share regarding their experiences and offer support. While MESA focuses on addressing Middle Eastern cultures, we strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to attend our events.

Hello Alliant Community, Please join a Lab Seminar with Dr. Dadras on Critically-Conscious Systemic Psychotherapy. Tuesday October 6th 4-5:15PM. Dm for zoom details

Hello Alliant Community, Join us Tuesday, October 27th, Noon-1pm via zoom! Bring your lunch and take an hour between classes to meet-and-greet fellow students interested in the field of Neuropsychology! Feel free to discuss current hot topics in clinical neuropsychology; inquire about current neuropsychology student practicum experiences as well as future neuropsychology endeavors, and provide input on possible Neuropsychology Club-LA presentation topics.

Alliant Community, On behalf of the LA Campus SGA: Student Veterans Organization, please join for a Netflix Party viewing of To Be of Service on Friday, October 23rd from 3pm-5pm via zoom. If you register for the event, you will be send a $5 door dash gift card to enjoy during the viewing. Register here: http://svonetflixparty.rsvpify.com

Alliant Community, Come join us on October 8th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm for an open discussion about what white privilege is, how it presents itself in structural foundations, and what components of our society help propagate it.

Hello Alliant Community, G A M E N I G H T!!! Hosted by: Family/Child and Couple Emphasis (FACE). October 11th from 5pm-7pm. Via Zoom.

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Dear Alliant Community, Global Initiative University will be hosting a virtual event series where they cover multiple topics, including the impact of COVID-19 in New York, climate change, homelessness, and other subjects. Developers, leaders, problem solvers, social innovators, and university students are invited to attend. The purpose is to learn how to implement an idea to impact the community positively. The event is free if you're interested, then register below. https:...//cgiu.cgiforms.org/view.php Enjoy!

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