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Upcoming Events
Creating Inclusion and Belonging: Examining Cues that Foster Identity-Safety (Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 12:30p-1:45p | Tivoli 320)
Thursday, October 8, 2026. 12:30p-1:45p. Tivoli 320. Why do some spaces feel welcoming while others make us question whether we fit in? The MSU Denver Department of Psychological Sciences invites the campus community to Creating Inclusion and Belonging: Examining Cues that Foster Identity-Safety, presented by Eva Pietri, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder. As part of the Shane Marie Morrow Lectureship Series, Dr. Pietri will explore the psychology of belonging, identity, and inclusion and examine how environmental cues can shape our experiences. Attendees will learn how even small changes can contribute to more welcoming and identity-safe spaces on our campus. This event is an AAC Approved topic.
Department of Psychological Sciences Fall Open House
September 10th, 10:30a-1:00p. Connect with the Department of Psychological Sciences and discover opportunities to enhance your academic journey. Meet faculty and advisors, learn about student clubs, internships, the Psyched 2 Work Program, and First Generation student resources, and connect with fellow Psychology and HDFS students. Enjoy pizza, games, prizes, and a chance to get involved in the department community.
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Outstanding Alumnus Award
The Outstanding Alumnus Award is an annual award given by the Department of Psychological Sciences at MSU Denver to recognize one outstanding alumnus who has demonstrated exceptional contribution to the profession of psychology, local or national community, and our university. Though many of our former students go on to achieve and contribute in ways that make our department very proud, the award recipient stands out as truly exemplary. Winners of the Outstanding Alumnus Award are honored at our annual awards ceremony held every spring, and additionally have their name added to a plaque kept in the Department of Psychological Sciences.
Outstanding Alumnus Award Recipients
- 2026 — Bobby LeFebre, M.A., ’04
- 2025 — Nathan J. Mondragon, Ph.D., ’87
- 2024 — Juliet Madsen, M.A., ’18
- 2023 — Gregory Seibert, Ph.D., ’11
- 2022 — Travis Heath, Ph.D., ’02
- 2021 — Bryce Pasko, M.D., ’96
- 2019 — Lisa Vallejos, Ph.D., ’01
- 2018 — Anne Duran, Ph.D., ’95
- 2017 — Jeffrey Daniels, Ph.D., ’87
- 2016 — Laura Hahn, Ph.D., ’06
- 2015 — Paul Larson, Ph.D., J.D., ’72
- 2014 — Franci Crepeau-Hobson, Ph.D., ’85
- 2013 — Loring J. Crepeau, Ph.D., ‘82
- 2012 — Bridgette Everhart Hardin, Ed.D.
- 2011 — Gregory A. Aarons, Ph.D., ‘90
- 2010 — Eugene “Skip” Ackler, M.A., ‘76
- 2009 — Virginia A. McCann, M.A., M.S.W.
- 2008 — Rick L. Perea, Ed.D.
- 2007 — Laura Excell, N.D., R.N.
- 2006 — Kent Wilson, J.D., Ph.D.
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