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Recreation Class Backpacks in the
Great Smoky Mountains
Students in the School of Human Ecology’s Adventure Education class took the trip of a lifetime Oct. 21-23 when they hiked through the Great Smoky Mountains.
John Peden, Ph.D., associate professor of recreation and tourism management, Barry Joyner, Ph.D., dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, and eight recreation students backpacked roughly 12 miles through Sunkota Ridge, primitively camped for two nights and visited Indian Creek Falls.
During the trip, students were designated as leaders for different portions of the day and were responsible for guiding the group.
“Students learn to plan and organize all aspects of the trip, including site selection, logistics, food, equipment, risk management, transportation and budgeting,” said Peden. “They work as a team to assemble a detailed trip plan, which must be approved by the instructor prior to departure. Students lead the trip in teams of two, serving as designated leaders who are responsible for decision-making and facilitation of group activities.”
As a first time backpacker, Taylor Wozniacki, senior recreation student, is grateful for the Adventure Education course and what she learned from this journey.
“The trip allowed me to develop relationships with my classmates, Dr. Peden and Dr. Joyner,” said Wozniacki. “Spending time outside does a beautiful thing of bringing people together in a unique way, and I am thankful I had the opportunity to be part of the Recreation Program and the Adventure Education class.”
This is the 40th Adventure Education course trip that Peden has led, and he certainly plans to continue taking unique trips every semester with his students.
“I feel that this was perhaps the best experience I’ve ever had with a class,” said James Crockett, junior recreation student. “Being able to apply what I’ve learned in a natural setting did not only deepen my understanding of core concepts, but it also solidified my desire to work in this field.”
To learn more about School of Human Ecology visit http://chhs.georgiasouthern.edu/she/. |
Honors Students Present at GURC
The GURC is considered the “Southeast’s preeminent regional research and creative endeavors conference.” "It was great to see our honors students shining in an environment where Georgia's top student scholars were ever present,” stated Czech. "The GURC was a fun, exciting experience in an intellectual atmosphere where I could share my research ideas," said Molly McLaughlin, senior exercise science major. Chelsea Rodqriquez, junior exercise science major, added "to enjoy a different campus and present my research with other honors students was a great experience for me."
The following students presented their research:
Eva Blais: "Effect of Static Stretching on Proprioception and Muscle Power Production"
Chelsea Rodriguez: “An Examination of Goal Orientation and Motivational Climates between Race and School Classification of Milleneal Students”
Lacey Dennis: “Effects of Static Stretching on Pennation Angle and Muscle Power Production in the Gastrocnemius Muscle”
Molly McLaughlin: “Reliability of Pennation Angle Measurements at Various Degrees of Plantar Flexion “
Diana Tyler: “Reliability of Gastrocnemius Muscle Pennation Angle Measured by Ultrasound in Standing Position” |
Stephens Inducted into Honor Society
School of Nursing Post-Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student, Michele Lorraine Barutio Stephens, of Atlanta, Georgia, has been inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society recognizes academic achievement and campus leadership across five phases of campus life: scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social or religious activities, campus government, journalism, speech and the mass media, and creative and performing arts. Members demonstrate exemplary character, responsible leadership and service in campus or community life, superior scholarship, genuine fellowship, and dedication to democratic ideals.
“It is with the greatest honor and respect that I accept induction in the Georgia Southern Circle of the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society,” Stephens stated.
Stephens, who has been a registered nurse since 1985, received a Master’s degree in Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner Tract from Georgia Southern University in 1995 and is currently enrolled at Georgia Southern in the PMHNP Certificate Program and will graduate with the first cohort in December 2016.
The program, which began in fall 2015, is for baccalaureate prepared nurses earning a Master of Science in Nursing degree, students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice program, or those seeking a post-master’s certificate program. The seven-course online track will partner with clinical environments that provide team-based care, include on campus simulation learning experiences, and short summer intensive sessions with national content experts.
Since graduating in 1985, Stephens has been involved with various activities including the National Day of Giving, food bank drives, River Keepers, Habitat for Humanity, AmeriCorps, career health fairs and student educational fairs.
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society recognizes academic achievement and campus leadership across five phases of campus life: scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social or religious activities, campus government, journalism, speech and the mass media, and creative and performing arts. Members demonstrate exemplary character, responsible leadership and service in campus or community life, superior scholarship, genuine fellowship, and dedication to democratic ideals. |
Dietetic Interns Introduce Seasonal Recipes
L-R: Krista Faircloth, La'Darius Madison,
and Sydney White
As schools geared up for Farm to School month in October, School of Health and Kinesiolgy dietetic interns provided education to school age children on the importance of eating nutritious food. School Nutrition Administration graduate students, Krista Faircloth, La'Darious Madision and Sydney White, partnered with Burke County Public Schools to create seasonal recipes using local ingredients. The recipes created were Cool Cucumber Salsa and Arugula Pesto Pasta.
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Alumni in the Media
Alumni and CEO of Macon Occupational Medicine awarded 2016 Small Business of the Year--Macon Chamber of Commerce
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CHHS SGA Senators
The Student Government Association is responsible for enhancing student life, contributing opinions and information to the colleges and university leadership regarding student concerns, providing support to individual students, student clubs, and other organizations, and sponsoring and hosting programs and community service events on campus. CHHS Senators are available to answer students' questions and solicit feedback on ways to improve CHHS and Georgia Southern University. You can find your CHHS Senators below. Click their name and send them an email explaining your questions and concerns!"
2016-2017 SGA Members
Andrew Easterwood
Claire Doroff
Nyla Hall
Valentine Okonkwo
Kiana Young
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Retirements
Please join us in extending best wishes to Mary Kate Pung and Jim McMillan, Ph.D. on their retirement. A retirement reception will be held for both Mrs. Pung and Dr. McMillan.
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UPB: Fall 2016 Latern Walk
7:00-8:00 p.m., Williams Center, Multipurpose Room
Join the University Programming Board as we honor all the Fall 2016 graduating seniors! Friends and families of graduates are welcomed to attend. Graduates, wear your caps and/or gown and receive a free commemorative lantern. Light refreshments will be served. For more information email: upb@georgiasouthern.edu.
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Fall Commencement (graduate and undergraduate)
1:00 p.m., Paulson Stadium
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Residence Halls Close
12:00 p.m.
Residence halls close at 12:00 p.m. with the exception of students residing in Centennial Place, University Villas and Freedom's Landing. |
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Winter Break-Administrative Offices Closed
Administrative offices will be closed beginning December 26, 2016 and will reopen on January 3, 2017.
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