Opening Session
Thursday, August 6
5:00-6:30 pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre | South Building
Exhibit Halls F & G
Let the exciting performances and impressive speakers at the Opening Session set the stage for your 2009 convention experience!
With musical entertainment, an exciting keynote address and the presentation of awards to distinguished colleagues, the opening session sets the stage for your 2009 convention experience.
Keynote Address
 Don’t miss the keynote speech by The Honorable Brian Baird, U.S. Representative from Washington State’s 3rd Congressional District. Congressman Baird brings a unique perspective to the U.S. House of Representatives as a licensed clinical psychologist who has practiced in Washington State and Oregon. He also taught at the university level and is a former chairman of the Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University. Prior to his election, Congressman Baird worked in state and Veterans Administration psychiatric hospitals, community mental health clinics, substance abuse treatment programs, institutions for juvenile offenders and head injury rehabilitation programs.
Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology
Join your colleagues in honoring two distinguished psychologists, Alan E. Kazdin, PhD and Patrick H. DeLeon, PhD, JD, MPH as they each receive the APA’s highest honor, the APA Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology.
 
Dr. Kazdin Dr. DeLeon
Entertainment
Funkadesi has been hailed by Time magazine, and was named "Best World Music Group" by the Chicago Reader's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards. Hailing from Chicago, Funkadesi represents the diverse multiethnic population of the city, creating an exceptional musical experience. Don't miss this unique and exciting musical experience!
Funkadesi
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