On November 10th, Environmental Buddies and the HLTH 362 course presented an activity about recycling to Mrs. Lechner’s second grade class at Kirksville Primary. The Environmental Buddies group was organized by Sydney Smith, Lauren Houk, Miley Vu, and Aviance Webb (pictured below).
Students Sydney Smith and Chris Bogguss work with students on their bird feeder craft.
In HLTH 362: Environmental Health, students presented their ‘second-life’ projects. All objects were made from second-hand items to create a new, final product including shelves, a cat post/bed, wooden chest, flower vases, a clock, a lamp, games, and accessories.
On October 28th, students from HLTH 362 presented their ‘second-life’ projects on Sustainability Day. Sustainability Day was co-hosted with the President’s Sustainability Action Committee, Student Government, and the Bike Coop.
(Left) From left to right, students pictured include Maddie Moran, Lauren Renschler, Courtney West, and Gillian Mwangi.
(Right) Student, Cody Scott shows off his lamp made completely from used car parts. Posters were developed by students from the class including Natalie Wronkiewicz and Clare Pond.
On October 22nd, HLTH 362 spent half the day at Possibility Alliance in LaPlata to learn more about sustainable living. Possibility Alliance is a sanctuary run by Ethan and Sarah Hughes as well as countless volunteers. Students’ eyes were open to the idea of living in the present and learning how to live a more sustainable life, while also discussing key environmental issues.
Athletic Training students Brock Wright and Aaron Patterson competed in the NATA #BetterTogether photo contest in November to win a trip to the 2016 NATA National Convention in Baltimore. This contest was open to all certified athletic trainers and athletic training students. Their theme was ‘Brock and Aaron support their school and athletes in any way possible! Like tape and prewrap!’ Out of 200 entries, the Truman Athletic Training students won the competition gaining the most votes! They have won free airfare, registration and housing to the national convention in Baltimore in June 2016!
Truman students, Bonnie Kempker, Nathan Gorman and Matt Bowden, were recognized with the Outstanding Future Professional of the Year Award at the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (MOAHPERD) fall convention banquet, saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MO. They qualified for this award by having an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher, professional involvement and leadership evidence. They are pictured below receiving their plaques from MOAHPERD President Mr. John Poznar.
Bonnie Kempker – Health Science 
Nathan Gorman-Exercise Science Matt Bowden–Athletic Training
Jennifer Hurst was invited to speak to students from Davis County High School in Bloomfield, IA about
the athletic training profession on November 5th. This was part of Davis County’s Biannual Career Fair for the high school.
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Senior Exercise Science students, Hannah Runez and Nicole Moss, presented their original research with Jennifer Hurst at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology in October. Their project explored the influence of both visual and auditory stimuli of water on changes in mood and enjoyment of moderate physical activity.