The Wayne State University Department of Psychology will host a lecture by Norine Johnson, PhD, president of the American Psychological Association and a graduate of WSU's doctoral program in clinical psychology, on Friday, Oct. 19, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bernath Auditorium of the David Adamany Undergraduate Library. Johnson's topic will be "Psychology Responds to Trauma, Terror and War," and is free and open to the public.

Over the course of her 30-year career, Dr. Johnson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment and strong leadership to the service of psychology with initiatives in professional practice, education and training and in public interest. An assistant professor of neurology at the Boston University Medical School, she chaired several committees within APA prior to becoming president. She has been repeatedly honored for her service both to APA and to the Massachusetts Psychological Association.

Joseph Jacobson, PhD, chair of the WSU Department of Psychology, views the visit as important on several levels. "This visit highlights our ongoing commitment to the preparation of undergraduate and graduate students for careers in psychology and related disciplines," Dr. Jacobson said. "Not only is Dr. Johnson a nationally prominent graduate of our WSU doctoral program, but she also provides leadership to hundreds of thousands of clinical psychologists across the country."

In addition to her full-time independent practice and academic work in clinical psychology, Dr. Johnson has established and manages four psychology-related businesses.

For more information or to confirm your attendance, contact the Department of Psychology at (313) 577-2840 or via email at vevans@wayne.edu.

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