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Order and Disorder in the Emotional Brain. Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Clinical Psychology Colloquium, University of Michigan. 4448 East Hall, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2011.
The Centrality of SELF Theory and Research for Enabling Human Potential
Laval University, Quebec City, Canada, June 19-22, 2011
The conference is part of a continuing series of meetings that have gained greater visibility in the field of SELF research. Subject matter of interest will include
attributions, emotions, expectancies, goals, identity, motivation, passion, values, self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-concept. These topics will be addressed by leading international researchers: Edward L. Deci, University of Rochester; Reinhard Pekrun, University of Munich; Andrew J. Elliot, University of Rochester; Robert J. Vallerand, UQAM; Mark Leary, Duke University; Herbert W. Marsh, University of Oxford; Jacquelynne Eccles, University of Michigan. Call for papers.
IPPA Second World Congress on Positive Psychology - Philadelphia, PA. July 23-26, 2011.
Notable Past Events
Lectures - What Makes Life Worth Living? Theme Semester, University of Michigan, Fall 2010
Special highlights include:
Mihaly Csikszentmihályi: Good Work Discussion Parker Room, University of Michigan Union, September 17, 2010, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Martin Seligman: Tanner Lecture on Human Values. Rackham Auditorium, University of Michigan, October 7, 2010, 4 – 6 p.m.
2010 Academy of Management Annual Meeting - Dare to Care: Compassion and Passion in Management Practice and Management Research. Montreal, Canada, August 6-10, 2010.
POS-Related Sessions.
Fifth European Conference on Positive Psychology - Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23-26, 2010.
U-M 2010 Golden Apple Award (AnnArbor.com report) - recipient Chris Peterson gave his ideal last lecture, The First Lecture, on March 9, 2010. Sponsored by Students Honoring Outstanding University Teaching.
Magnetic Forces of POS - The Center for POS hosted its fourth biennial conference December 4-6 2008 in Ann Arbor
Academy of Management 2009 - Nearly 60 sessions touched on POS themes.
