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Upper Iowa University students take top honors at psychology convention in Missouri

Fayette, Iowa (March 21, 2006) -- Sixteen Upper Iowa University (UIU) psychology students attended the 26th annual meeting of the Great Plains Students' Psychology Convention held at Central Missouri State University. The two-day event, March 17-18, 2006, allowed students to present their research and ideas regarding various topics in psychology.

Four UIU students walked away with awards: Laurence Van Dusen received a first-place award for his presentation of “Personal Choice Model Regarding Mental Health,” while Amanda Luker, Sherry Gale, and Brian Frenzen each received second-place awards for their respective presentations.

Other Upper Iowa students presenting included Lisa Bischoff, Brenda Groth, Christina Johnson, Angie Johnson, Daniel Goodson, Aaron Marr, Rebecca Newman, Austin Dopp, Erin Jamison, Willie Stewman, Kelsey Kapler, and Dana Jordan.

“There’s no greater reward than seeing students recognized for their hard work,” said Dr. Tom Parish, associate professor of psychology, who accompanied the Upper Iowa students at the convention. According to his students, Parish has been an inspiration and source of encouragement leading to this opportunity to present their research and ideas.

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Sixteen Upper Iowa University psychology students attended the 26th annual meeting of the Great Plains Students' Psychology Convention held at Central Missouri State University. The two-day event, March 17-18, 2006, allowed students to present their research and ideas regarding various topics in psychology. The group photo was taken before the students left late Friday afternoon. Front row (l to r): Lisa Bischoff, Brenda Groth, Aaron Marr, Christina Johnson, Angie Johnson, Dr. Tom Parish. Back Row (l to r): Daniel Goodson, Laurence Van Dusen, Willie Stewman, Sherry Gale, Brian Frenzen, Amanda Luker, Rebecca Newman. Not pictured are: Austin Dopp, Erin Jamison, Kelsey Kapler, and Dana Jordan.

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