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Jasmine Johnson (BS in Health Science ’13) recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) with a Master of Science in Nutrition.  She is currently studying for the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) exam.  After passing the exam, she plans to seek employment as a dietitian working in the fields of community nutrition, diabetes, and child nutrition.  Jasmine said, “My time at Truman helped me develop great friendships and study habits (sometimes even both during late nights at Pickler lol) that helped me do well at UIC.  The Health Science and Science faculty and curriculum at Truman challenged me, which allowed me to be prepared academically for graduate school.  I am proud to a Bulldog and my experiences at Truman State University will continue to assist me throughout my life.  Thank you to everyone at Truman that supported me while I was there and beyond!” Congratulations Jasmine!

Students in the HLTH 260: Human sexuality course completed over 300 hours of service learning projects during the spring semester. Projects included Condom Awareness Week, participation in the Vagina Monologues, Pink Tax Awareness Tabling, STI awareness month, Body Image Awareness, and Women’s mental health discussions with the WRC.

 

Health Science seniors Sung Huh, Leyna Craigmile, and Kacie Isaacson presented an oral presentation at the Student Research Conference titled, The prevalence of body image issues among sorority women.” Students were mentored by Dr. Alicia Wodika.

 

Health Science students Joetta Schmidt and Jessi Falvey presented their research on Parental Awareness and Behaviors of the Flu Vaccine. Jessi is pictured below. Both students were mentored by Dr. Alicia Wodika.

 

 

 

Health Science student, Meghan Jones, presented her research poster, “Perceptions of Sexual Consent and Alcohol Consumption among College Students.” Meghan received a mini grant to conduct her research from the SHES in the Fall. Meghan was co-mentored by Dr. Nancy Daley-Moore and Dr. Alicia Wodika.

This semester, the two sections of HLTH 366 (Program Assessment and Planning in Health) raised money to help fund Kirksville Child Development Center’s (K-CDC) future bike path.  This paved bike path is scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2016 and will allow the children to use their tricycles and bicycles more than in their present small concrete area.

After meeting with Ms. Katy Korty, Director of K-CDC, students in Dr. Alicia Wodika’s and Dr. Janice Clark’s sections of HLTH 366 were each assigned to develop project proposals for this fund raising event in each of their respective classes.  Students then presented these proposals to their classmates and one fundraising project was selected by each class.  Dr. Wodika’s students chose to design and sell “Club Pickler” t-shirts, while Dr. Clark’s class organized a free movie night and sold refreshments and requested donations.

A total of $719.00 was raised by both HLTH 366 classes with Dr. Wodika’s students raising $391.60, with Dr. Clark’s class raising $327.40.  Pictures of the HLTH 366 students presenting their checks or money to Ms. Korty are below.

 

 

 

Health Science Students Abby Meyer and Alicia Wolken distributing the “Club Pickler” T-shirts in the SUB!

 

The Student Public Health Association welcomed 12 new members in the spring semester. SPHA is co-advised by Dr. Janice Clark and Dr. Alicia Wodika.

 

The Truman Athletic Training Academic Quiz Bowl Team placed 1^st on February 6, 2016 at the MOATA Educator’s and Student Leadership Conference in Fayette, MO! The team consisted of Kevin Madden (senior), Jordan Beckett (senior), Mackenzie Mertz (junior), and Madi Hoppe (junior) (not pictured). The Quiz Bowl Team is qualified to represent the state at the District level! The District competition will be held March 18, 2016 in Springfield, MO in conjunction with the MAATA District Conference.

On April 8-10, 2016, Student Public Health Association members attended the Public Health Scholar Bowl and Trivia Challenge at SLU in St. Louis. After leading all 13 teams in the Trivia Challenge, they placed third overall.

Pictured above (from left to right) includes: SPHA members Chaney Cooper, Alex Connor, Brendan Cronley, Clare Pond and co-advisor Dr. Alicia Wodika.

 

 

 

Trivia Team members get ready for their next Trivia match!

Melody Jennings, Exercise Science Professor, received the Women’s Resource Center’s Women of Distinction Faculty Award for her contributions here on Truman’s Campus and in the Kirksville Community. Professor Jennings is well known for her work with the home schooled community through her Fundamental in Movement and Tumbling class teaching a large group of children each Friday. She also runs Melody’s School of Dance & Tumbling in Kirksville where she empowers girls to be fit and healthy. Congratulations Professor Jennings!

The Student Public Health Association sent their seniors off in the last meeting of the semester. They stated, “Thank you to all of our seniors for their service and contributions to the organization. We wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. Keep being awesome!”

To celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW), the health communication students and nutrition students worked to educate the campus and surrounding community about the many accomplishments of public health. These classes also worked to raise awareness concerning food insecurity, safe sexual practices, older adult health, healthy eating habits, and physical activity.

 

 

 

During National Public Health Week, the health communication students launched the “This is Public Health” social media campaign publicizing Truman’s public health efforts.

 

 

 

During National Public Health Week, the health communication students launched the “This is Public Health” social media campaign publicizing Truman’s public health efforts.

The nutrition students tabled all week at HyVee, Walmart, and on campus to collect donations for the Food Bank and to raise awareness about food insecurity in Missouri. The students raised almost $1600!