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| Group Benefits Design Corp. Sponsors Health Promotion Planning Contest At the University of Northern Iowa
Each semester, students in the Health Promotion Program Planning course (410:176) select a different health problem to be the focus of their planning efforts. In recent semesters students have addressed, West Nile Virus, colo-rectal cancer, influenza, whooping cough, and prostate cancer. Last semester, students were invited to prepare plans to prevent musculoskeletal and back injuries among employees at Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing, Inc.
Group Benefits Design Corp. an Iowa employee benefits consulting firm, provided UNI students an additional incentive in the form of cash awards for the best plans. Using aggregate cost and injury data, students prepared program plans that verified the severity of the back-injury problem, identified target behaviors and environmental circumstances that contributed to back injuries, and proposed programs to reduce the injuries. Student plans were reviewed by a panel of judges including John Monaghan, President of Group Benefits Design Corp., Maria Johnson Drees, Health and Wellness Consultant for Group Benefits Design Corp., (and UNI graduate), and Mitzi Tann, Human Resources Director for Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing, Inc.
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Teams from the University of Northern Iowa won this prestigious competition in 2008, 2007 and 2006. Attached is a photograph of the winners and sponsors: (back row) Dr. Thomas M. Davis, Professor of Health Promotion; John Monaghan, President, Group Benefits Design Corp.; and Maria Johnson Drees, Health and Wellness Consultant, Group Benefits Design Corp. (front row) Jennifer Lathrum, Lauren Brown, Shavise Hargro, Nicole DeSousa)
Winners were: 1st Place ($200) Nicole DeSousa, Dyersville, Iowa, Health Promotion, Women's Health (local newspaper, Dyersville Commercial) 2nd Place ($150) Lauren Brown, Ames, Iowa, Health and Fitness Promotion (local newspaper, Ames Tribune) 3rd Place ($100) Jennifer Lathrum, St. Charles, Iowa, Health and Fitness Promotion (local newspaper, Winterset Madisonian) 4th Place, ($50) Shavise Hargro, Gary, Indiana, Movement and Exercise Science (local newspaper, Gary, Indiana, Post-Tribune) These students will represent the University of Northern Iowa at the American Association for Health Education National Case Study Competition in Indianapolis, March 16-20, 2010. Oct 30th. 2009.
 
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DR. CATHERINE ZEMAN RECOGNIZED BY GOV. CULVER
Dr. Catherine Zeman has received special recognition in receiving the Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award for the "Get Your Green On" program developed at Lincoln Elementary School in Cedar Falls. Aug 15th. 2009. Learn More
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2009 POLAR SCHOLARS
New graduate students participating in the contextually-based, total immersion, master's degree program focused on physical education-teaching with an emphasis in technology include: Ross Chakrian (Salisbury University), Kassandra Drey(University of Northern Iowa), Daniel Gawrisch(Martin Luther College), Lindsey Kingsbury(University of Houston), Anthony Loomis(Springfield College), and Christopher Mekelburg(SUNY at Cortland). Aug 20th. 2009.
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HPELS FACULTY PRESENT IN MAYLASIA
Dr. Christopher Edginton, Director of the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services, Dr. Iradge Ahrabi-Fard and Dr. Ming-Kai Chin, Professors in the Division of Physical Education, and Jed Smith, Instructor and Strength and Conditioning Coach, all presented papers at the Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science held in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, on July 15-17, 2009. Leisure, Youth and Human Services graduate Winnie Wong also presented at the conference. July 20th. 2009.
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CONGRESSMAN BRALEY HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE IN THE WRC
The Honorable Bruce Braley, Iowa's 1st Congressional District Representative, and Dr. Christopher R. Edginton, Director of the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services, discussed issues related to preventative health and chronic disease at a press conference held in the Wellness/Recreation Center on July 1st , 2009 on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa.
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President Allen Acknowledges Dr. Christopher Edginton.
President Allen recognized Edginton for his lifetime of achievement, leadership, dedication and excellent in the service of young people. Learn More
President Ben Allen recognized Dr. Christopher Edginton
for a life time of achievement and service to young people
at the annual Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services Dessertfest.
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UNI Grads in IAHPERD Leadership Roles
Graduates of the Division of Physical Education at the University of Northern Iowa were in great evidence at the Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention held November 1 & 2, 2008 held in Iowa City, Iowa.
UNI alumni Margaret Beutler was named Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Also, a number of UNI former graduates assumed leadership roles including Debra Stephenson (Past President); Kari (Kruse) Bullis (Secretary); Rob Chapman (Elementary Section Chair); Kari (Kruse) Bullis ( Secondary Section Chair); Troy Houge (Sport Section Chair); Margaret Beuter (Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator); Steve France (Legislative Affairs); Justin Wiese (El. Section Chair Elect); Eric Vander Velden (Sport Section Chair Elect); and Karilyn Claude, Kathy Courtney, Barb Carter, Shira Gebel (Area Education Representatives). Nov 7th, 2008.
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Applications for the 3 rd Cohort Group for MA in Philanthropy & Nonprofit Development are now being taken. Learn More
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UNI Athletic Training Student to Lead Iowa Athletic Training Student Leadership Council
Randyl Meyer, Senior in the Division of Athletic Training, serves as Chair of the Iowa Athletic Training Student Leadership Council and was selected as the District representative for the national student leadership committee. The newly formed Iowa Athletic Training Student Leadership Council will be holding their inaugural annual fall meeting this Saturday, October 25, 2008 in the athletic training classroom of the Human Performance Center on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls .
The Iowa Athletic Training Student Leadership Council is made up of two student representatives from each of the 13 accredited athletic training education programs in the state of Iowa . The meeting agenda includes discussion of the constitution, policies and procedures and the organization of committees in this new group. Nov 1st, 2008.
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Iowa Parks and Recreation
Association Scholarships Awards
The IPRA scholarships and three undergraduate recipients for 2009 from the Leisure, Youth & Human Services Division are as follows:
Seth Kinrade:
Amateur Softball Association Scholarship - $750
Kelly Eckhart: Kathryn Krieg Scholarship - $1000.00
Rick McGill: Musco Lighting Scholarship - $750
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| Applications for the 3 rd Cohort Group for MA in Philanthropy & Nonprofit Development. |
Applications for the 3 rd cohort group for the MA degree in Philanthropy & Nonprofit Development are now being taken. Designed primarily for professionals currently employed in philanthropy and nonprofit settings, this interdisciplinary program has a specific purpose to develop and enhance professionals' skills and knowledge in the fundraising and nonprofit sectors. Students wishing to apply for the program may contact Dr. Rodney Dieser at Rodney.dieser@uni.edu or julee.jacobson@uni.edu for more information.
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| UNI and Power Lift Partner to Establish a Collaborative Partnership. |
The University of Northern Iowa and Power Lift has established a collaborative partnership to advance best practices in the area of strength and conditioning. A formal program emphasizing new product development, research and scholarship, and the training of educators, coaches and fitness management specialists is being planned. Power Lift will support equipment purchases, a strength and conditioning coach fellowship, scholarships and conference/symposia fund. The new Strength & Conditioning laboratory will carry the name of Power Lift.
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| Dr. Kathy Scholl Elected to Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Executive Committee. |
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Dr. Kathy Scholl, Associate Professor, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services was recently elected as a member to the executive committee of the Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Executive Committee. Dr. Scholl has been instrumental in numerous projects related to preservation, conservation and environmental education including providing leadership to the newly developed Wetland Demonstration Park project and UNI's Upland Forest Preserve Trail System.
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US Secretary of Education visits UNI's POLAR Elector graduate program. |
Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education visited the physical education program operated in partnership with the University of Northern Iowa 's School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services. Commenting on the program, Secretary Duncan noted "I love the innovation, I loved the engagement, and these students are getting a great background, and a great education. It was just really inspiring to see." (The Grundy Register, April 24, 2009). UNI's State-of-the Art Masters Degree program focused on physical education-teaching with an emphasis on technology is a groundbreaking collaboration between UNI, POLAR Electro, Inc. and Grundy Center .
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POLAR Electro President Visits UNI. |
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Jeff Padovan, President of POLAR Electro visited the School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services at the University of Northern Iowa . In particular, he discussed with faculty, staff and coaches technological applications in the area of strength and conditioning.
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| President Allen Acknowledges Dr. Christopher Edginton. |
President Benjamin Allen presented Dr. Christopher Edginton with a certificate acknowledging his years of leadership and service to children and youth world wide at the 25 th anniversary celebration of Camp Adventure ™ Youth Services. President Allen recognized Edginton for his lifetime of achievement, leadership, dedication and excellent in the service of young people.
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| Kelli Snyder Awarded NATA Scholarship. |
Kelli Snyder, doctoral student in Rehabilitation Studies and instructor in the Division of Athletic Training was awarded a National Athletic Trainers' Association Research and Education Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship reflects Kelli's excellence in pursuit of her advanced degree in the area of Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies.
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| Forrest Dolgener Elected Chair of the Division of Physical Education. |
Dr. Forrest Dolgener was elected Chair of the Division of Physical Education. He will serve a 3-year term. Dr. Dolgener is a well respected full professor who has served the School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services with great distinction.
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| Rho Phi Lambda. |
In 2009, Rho Phi Lambda, a national honorary society for recreation, park and leisure majors was established at the University of Northern Iowa . The program seeks to acknowledge leisure, youth and human service majors who are committed to excellence in academics as well as their other professional endeavors. The program provides opportunities for students to engage in active leadership within the organization and to the community as a whole. Inductees in 2009 included Elizabeth Cerveny, Megan Coady, Erika Durham, Emily Delagardelle, Kari Dirksen, Rachel Evans, Kaylee Hunt, Brooke Kayser, Seth Kinrade, Keri Kulish, Hannah Lang, Kari McCann, Drew Meinecke, Paige Metzger, Lindsay Patterson, Kristen Reihle, J. Spencer Steffy, Christopher Stumpff, Kelly Weber and Kelsey Wegner. Dr. Daniel Yoder, Professor at Western Illinois University , inducted the inaugural class of inductees.
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