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About Catherine Rawn

Senior Instructor at UBC; teaches learners in Intro Psychology (Psyc 101 & 102), quantitative research methods and statistics (Psyc 217 & 218), and others; heads Psychology's TA Development; co-writes quantitative research methods textbook; shows up. From Guelph Ontario; enjoys balcony gardening, good food, good wine; half-marathoner and occasional sprint triathlete; car-free; vegetarian; happily married; nemeses: bell peppers, aphids.

I got tenure!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Catherine Rawn

One week ago today I saw a small, white envelope in my mailbox in the department. I saw it was from the Office of the President at UBC and I tore it open — careful not to destroy the sacred Continue reading I got tenure!→

Creative Advertisement Showcase 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Catherine Rawn

A couple of weeks ago in my section of Psyc 208 we held the Creative Advertisement Showcase, which was a fantastic celebration of what my students had discovered throughout the term! Previously, each team of students identified a learning challenge Continue reading Creative Advertisement Showcase 2014→

Term 2 Exam Period Drop-In Office Hours

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Catherine Rawn

Please note that my regular office hours as stated on my syllabi are on hold for the summer. During the exam period, my drop-in office ours are as follows. Psyc 218: Friday 11 April 2-3 and Tuesday 15 April 11:30-12:30 Continue reading Term 2 Exam Period Drop-In Office Hours→

Olympics

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Catherine Rawn

[This post is a bit belated… I forgot I wrote it last month and just found it in my drafts!] I understand that there are political, social, economic, etc problems with the Olympics. Like every institution, it’s flawed in many Continue reading Olympics→

My Syllabi are Ready!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Catherine Rawn

I didn’t quite realize it’s been a full term since I last wrote a blog post. It was a hectic one for sure, for reasons both academic and personal. And here we are, about to start on the next journey. Continue reading My Syllabi are Ready!→