The Western Psychologist
2011 WPA Convention
The 2011 WPA Convention will be in Los Angeles from April 28 to May 1, 2011 at the Wilshire Grand. The Terman Teaching Conference will be held on April 27, from 9am to 5pm. The hotel is very close to the LA Live Entertainment Complex, Disney Hall, and other downtown attractions. It is next to a metro station to take you to Union Station, Hollywood, and Universal City. More information >>
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2011 Call-for-Papers & Submission Forms
Writing a Conference Abstract: Some Suggestions and Common Errors
Student Guide to the WPA Convention
Announcements
APF is currently accepting nominations for its 2010 Gold Medal Awards, which recognize life achievement in and enduring contributions to psychology. Awards are presented in four categories:
- Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology
- Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology
- Life Achievement by a Psychologist in the Public Interest
- Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology
All awardees receive a gold medal, and an all-expense paid trip to APA's 2010 Annual Convention in San Diego, where the award will be presented.
Eligibility is limited to psychologists 65 years or older who reside in North America. Nominations should indicate the specific award for which the individual is nominated, a nomination statement that traces the nominee's career, a current curriculum vitae and bibliography, and letters of recommendation in support of the nomination. All nomination materials should be coordinated by a chief nominator and sent in one package. There is no nomination form.
The nomination deadline is December 1. Send nominations by mail to APF Gold Medal Awards, at the APF address. For more information, visit www.apa.org/apf/gold.html.