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Truman State University Health Science students tied for second place in the 2012 American Association of Health Education (AAHE) Case Study Competition.   Truman team members were Gina Hansen, Lisa Dworak, McKenzie Tate, and Ali Coats (alternate).   There were nine teams competing in this national competition, and each team had ten minutes to explain their program and media campaign for this situation.   Dr. Janice Clark entered the team in the competition, but AAHE Case Study Competition rules do not allow faculty members to assist them with the solution to the problem.  The team members received the problem and rules for the case study two weeks before the March 14 competition and traveled to Boston, MA to compete.  Due to a massive power failure, the convention was cancelled and the students had to videotape their presentation and submit it for judging.   Student teams were evaluated on how well their solution met the following criteria:

Creativity and resourcefulness;  Attribution of Sources;  Professionalism; and Meeting the seven CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) areas of responsibility.

Eastern Illinois State University won first place, with Truman State University and University of Florida tying for second place.

WE’RE VERY PROUD OF YOU, LADIES!

This picture was taken at the Harvard Train Station in Cambridge, MA.  From left to right:  Gina Hansen, Lisa Dworak, McKenzie Tate, and Ali Coats (alternate).

 

Jennifer Zweifel, a Health Science major at Truman State University and an All-American track athlete was named the first runner-up in the Miss Missouri pageant held in Mexico, MO on Saturday, June 9th.  Jennifer is pictured here with Miss Missouri and her court.   (Jennifer is on the far left.)  CONGRATULATIONS!  *Note:  Jennifer is the fourth HES student to be a Miss Missouri finalist!

You may view the article in the Kirksville Daily Express here:  http://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/features/x2067835885/Miss-Northeast-Counties-takes-second-at-Miss-Missouri.

Jordan Morgan (ES, May ’11) has accepted a job as the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator of the Harvard Orthopaedic Trauma Service in Boston, MA.  In this role, Jordan will oversee all of the orthopaedic trauma research at all of the Harvard affiliate hospitals (Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital-Boston, etc.)  Jordan says:  “My field experience really opened some doors for me. In fact, I was recently appointed as a Research Associate at Harvard Medical School, which is very exciting, especially because I am the only non-MD or Ph.D Research Associate at HMS in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery! Truman prepared me very well.”  CONGRATULATIONS Jordan!

Sam Friedman, Exercise Science senior, was fortunate enough to be accepted for a 10 week Summer Internship in Atlanta Georgia with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League for the Summer of 2012.   Sam’s official title will be Group Ticket Sales Intern and he will be working in the Front Office within the Ticket Sales Department.   Throughout the summer Sam will be responsible for tasks such as selling tickets via telemarketing and establishing new relationships with youth and community organizations, as well as working booths at various community events.   Sam said “It will be an exciting experience, not only working with a professional sports team, but to be living by myself in a city that is much different than Kirksville.  I am more than positive that the hard work and dedication which I’ve learned at Truman throughout my first three years will only help throughout the internship.”   We look forward to hearing about your experiences.  CONGRATULATIONS SAM!

The Jack C. Bowen Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony was held on Saturday, June 2, 2012. There were approximately 150 people who attended the event to honor Jack’s memory. Dr. Chris Lantz opened the ceremony, followed by reflections on Jack’s life from Dr. Larry Boleach. Jack and Melba’s sons also spoke briefly. You may check out the article in the Kirksville Daily Express here: http://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/features/x492300621/Truman-dedicates-Bowen-Garden.

Camden Stockton, (December ’11 Grad with ES Major and Bus Admin Minor) will be attending West Virginia University, beginning June 14, 2012.  Camden will be completing the MBA program for the first year and working on the Masters in Sports Management during his second year.   Camden’s Graduate Assistantship is in the Mountaineer Athletic Club with the annual fund.  This program requires working on game days and helping WVU retain funds from donors for scholarships, etc.  The Sports Management program has over 200 applicants every year and only 20 are selected.   In addition, only a handful of students are accepted each year for the dual degree program that Camden will be participating in.   West Virginia University’s MBA program is in the top 5% nationally.   CONGRATULATIONS CAMDEN!

Carina Pautz, May, 2011 Exercise Science graduate, will be attending SDSU beginning Fall 2012 to pursue a Dual Masters Degree in Nutritional Sciences and Exercise Physiology.  The School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University offers a concurrent graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences and M.S. degree in Exercise Physiology, commonly referred to as the DUAL Masters program. This program of study includes coursework across a broad spectrum of exercise and nutritional sciences that provide a basis for students who anticipate employment in the preventive, clinical, corporate, or rehabilitative fields. The interrelated roles of exercise and nutrition in health, aging, and disease prevention and rehabilitation are studied by providing strong theoretical and practical experiences. Students have the opportunity to conduct research in discrete areas of foods and nutrition, and exercise physiology, as well as integrating research between these interrelated disciplines. Areas of focused research is reflective of the faculty expertise, including nutritional status of children, elders, and ethnic groups; bone health and metabolism; exercise and thermoregulation; metabolic studies on cholesterol and energy balance; exercise and nutrition in chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammation, obesity, and cancer; athletic performance and fitness of masters athletes. Laboratories, including animal facilities and equipment, at SDSU support research conducted under the direct supervision of the graduate faculty in the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences. In addition, students may conduct research at other facilities in the community in conjunction with collaborative studies pursued by nutritional sciences faculty and researchers at other institutions in San Diego. Students are trained for diverse professional careers in the fields of nutrition, dietetics, food science, and exercise science.

The Health & Exercise Sciences Department will be dedicating the Jack C. Bowen Memorial Garden on Saturday, June 2nd at 1:00 p.m.  The Garden is directly in front of Pershing’s East entrance. Please come join us in celebrating Jack’s life and dedicating this most fitting tribute to him.

 

Anne Ratermann, Emma Lennon, and Elli Mathis attended the NCUR (National Conference on Undergraduate Research) in Ogden, UT, March 29-31, 2012.   Anne, Emma, & Elli made an oral presentation on their research project, titled “Influence of Training Volume and Diet on Ferritin Levels of Division II Female Cross Country Runners.”

Also pictured is Dr. Alex Koch, former HES Faculty and project mentor.

 

On Saturday April 21^st, Exercise Science  students planning to become Physical Education Instructors implemented the 2^nd Annual Bike Rodeo for area children. Students in ES368 Lifetime Fitness planned, organized and conducted a variety of stations to teach children bicycle skills, safety, and rules. The Bike Rodeo is in conjunction with the City of Kirksville Parks and Recreation as the Bicycle Education part of the Complete Streets Grant awarded to the City in 2010