Health and Exercise Sciences
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Maria Benitez Shares What She Gained From Truman HES
September 25, 2017“After graduating from Truman, I pursued a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from The University of Missouri—Columbia, or Mizzou. I received my MHA and a graduate certificate in Health Informatics in May 2016. During my last year of grad school, I applied for competitive administrative fellowships and obtained one with HSHS Eastern Wisconsin Division in […]
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Truman Alumna Recounts on HES Experience
September 23, 2017“After graduating from Truman, I enrolled in graduate school at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC), where I earned my Master in Public Health (MPH) degree in May 2015. During my time at SIUC, I had a great position at the campus Wellness Center doing college sexual health education. After I left SIUC, I realized […]
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HLTH 362 Students Clean High Street
September 22, 2017HLTH 362 students cleaned the course’s street on High Street on Sept. 14, 2017. The City of Kirksville asked for all streets to be cleaned before September 16 for Truman’s Family Weekend and the Red Barn Festival.
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Hear Why Truman HES was the Best Fit for Alumnus Darius Taylor
September 21, 2017“The transition from high school to college was a real challenge for me. Despite taking Accelerated and Advanced Placement courses in high school, I struggled with the coursework and independence of being a student at Truman. Being a first-generation college student did not help at all, as I felt a bit isolated seeing the confidence […]
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Athletic Training Summer Experiences
September 19, 2017While the Athletic Training major does not have a formal summer internship, many of the students sought out these learning opportunities. The following are some of the athletic training students sharing their experiences. Paige Clawson, Senior “I spent the summer working for JRobinson Intensive Wrestling Camps. I traveled to Forest City, IA; Edinboro, PA; Riverfalls, […]
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STAPH 2017
September 18, 2017Amanda Starks & Nancy Daley-Moore co-directed the STAPH camp this year. Thirty-seven high school students attended and participated in a variety of adventures, including visiting the nursing simulation lab, learning about disability studies and research in exercise science, and becoming CPR certified. They also researched various diseases and presented their work. STAPH 2017 was a […]
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Students Present Research at TruScholar Summer Symposium
Two HES Students presented their research at the 2017 TruScholar summer symposium in August. Michaela Mooney presented her research, Glenohumeral Forces in Lifting in Women. Her funded work continues with data collection. Michaela’s work was mentored by Michael Bird. Caleb Bishoff presented his research, Relationship Between Force and Power Asymmetry During Jumping. […]
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Truman Alumna Describes Her Experience in HES
“When I started my freshmen year at Truman, I couldn’t decide which major would be best for me although I have known I wanted be a dentist since age 11. Soon after I arrived on campus, I met with HES faculty and knew it was the right place for me. Little did I know my […]
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Read What HES Alumna Emily Denight Values from her HES Education
September 17, 2017“After graduating with my B.S. in Health Science and earning my Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential, I served in the Peace Corps as a community health development worker in Burkina Faso. After that experience, I accepted a job at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) as their Adolescent Health Educator. I […]
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Dr. Ashley Hemphill Recounts About Her Valuable Experience in HES
September 16, 2017“I loved my time in the HES department. I knew that I was receiving a unique education as an undergraduate in HES. After graduation I attended Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and earned my Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree in May 2017. I now work for Clarkson Eyecare in Affton, Missouri. If you want […]