Psychology in New York: Its Fascinating History Colloquium

73 South College Street,Akron OH 44325-4302

29 September, 2021

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Since 1879, why has no city on earth had a greater impact than New York on the science and practice of psychology? Psychology in New York ColloquiumThe Cummings Center invites you to join us as psychologists Harold Takooshian and Florence L. Denmark address this question as they provide an illustrated tour of the remarkable sweep of Psychology in New York, including its people, places, and events. Free event, open to the public. About the SpeakersHarold Takooshian, Ph.D., is on the faculty of Fordham University since 1975, where he is a Professor of Psychology, Urban Studies, and Organizational Leadership. He completed his Ph.D. in Psychology in 1979 at CUNY with Stanley Milgram. He is a researcher, teacher, and consultant whose work is described in Marquis’ Who’s Who in the World. He has taught at 12 universities in six nations. As a co-founder and past-President of the APA Division of International Psychology, he served with the United Nations, and chaired its NGO Habitat Committee on Human Settlements (2008-2010). A second-generation New Yorker, Harold serves as an officer and past-President of the Manhattan Psychological Association. Florence L. Denmark, Ph.D., is a prominent psychologist who has focused her career on addressing social inequality, especially as it relates to gender, prejudice, and leadership. She has written over 15 books and 100 articles, and has appeared widely on television and radio programs. Florence is the past-President of a number of organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the Association for Women in Psychology, the International Council of Psychologists, and the New York State Psychological Association. Her work has earned her wide recognition, including the APA Centennial Award for Sustained Contributions to the Public Interest Directorate (APA), the Carolyn Sherif Memorial Lecture Award (AWP), and the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award (Dyson College of Pace University). Covid-19 requirementsThe University of Akron currently requires that ALL individuals - regardless of vaccination status - wear a mask / face covering in indoor public areas across all campuses. Please stay home if you do not feel well, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or had direct contact with an individual diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID-19. AccessibilityA wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. An interior elevator provides access to the event space, located on the third floor. A wheelchair is also kept on-site and is available for loan to those visiting the museum and archives. For more information, see our accessibility page: https://uakron.edu/chp/about-us/accessibility. LocationThe exhibit is hosted on the 3rd floor of the Cummings Center. The street address is 73 S. College Street Akron, Ohio 44325-4302 (on the corner of Mill and College Streets). ParkingA small parking lot is adjacent to the Cummings Center, on College St. There are also parking meters located along College St. or visitor parking available in Lot 30 (corner of College and Market streets).UA staff, faculty, and student parking is available in Lot 45, off Mill St. About the Cummings CenterThe Drs. Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology (CCHP) cares for, provides access to, and interprets the historical record of psychology and related human sciences. In addition to the Institute, the Center is the home to the Archives of the History of American Psychology (AHAP) and the National Museum of Psychology (NMP). Get social!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @CCHPsych.