The Center for Student Involvement presented the 2012-2013 Leadership Recognition Program Awards April 9.  The following HES students were recognized at the banquet:

Briana Bonner (Women of Distinction Student)

Jerod Simek (Athletic Leadership Award)

Erin Foster (Senior Leadership Award)

Alaina Kramer (Student Excellence Award)

The Truman team competing in the 2013 AAHE Case Study Competition placed third in national competition on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Charlotte, NC at the AAHPERD National Convention.  In the picture on the left, it shows (Left to right) Justin Ryckman, McKenzie Tate, and Vanessa Shaw receiving their award from Dr. Caile Spear, American Association of Health Education (AAHE) President.  The picture on the right shows them with the poster they used as part of their presentation on the problem of Alzheimer’s Disease in Mecklenburg County, NC.  They were judged on their ability to utilize the Seven Areas of Responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists (assess, plan, implement, evaluate, evaluate, administer, serve as a resource, and communicate and advocate for health education) to deal with the Alzheimer’s Disease.  Dr. Janice Clark is the sponsor for the group.  Additionally, Justin, McKenzie, Vanessa, and Emma Hosman assisted Dr. Clark in her presentation, “Is Your Health Curriculum CHES-Aligned?”

These students applied for the positions on the case study team.  Emma Hosman was the alternate member.  To finance the trip, they applied for grant funding from MO-PIP, the Student Senate, and the Student Public Health Association.

Interested in going on the trip of a lifetime, but need a little help? Here is your chance!

$250 scholarships are still available for students interested in registering for TruAdventure.

Deadline for the registration is May 6^th, 2013.

TruAdventure is a summer excursion like no other – combining a great wilderness experience with wonderful learning and social opportunities.  This seven-day program will reinvigorate your passion for the outdoors and your sense of adventure as you visit breathtaking sites in the Badlands, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks.  Through hiking, wildlife observation, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding or one day of beginning rock-climbing instruction, you will get hands on learning about the parks’ fascinating features. Scholarships are only open to Truman student, so apply today for the adventure of a lifetime.

For more information on TruAdventure and an application for the scholarship, visit the website: http://institute.truman.edu/truadvregister.asp

or Jennifer Hurst at jhurst@truman.edu or 785-4464.

This past weekend students from ES 506 Advanced Sport Management hosted a family fishing day at Spur Pond.  Over 150 people came out for a fun afternoon of fishing and lots of fish were caught!  The event received support from the Missouri Department of Conservation which provided fishing poles and goodie bags for kids and the Kirksville Bait Shop donated bait.  Other events for kids this semester are a Dive in Movie (March), Frisbee Golf (April 27) and the Hershey’s Track and Field Meet (May 4)-for more information about these events contact the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department 627-1485 or www.kirksvillecity.com

TRUMAN TODAY – Mason Einspahr accepts a check from Laura Bates, CSI director and assistant Student Union Building director, for his artwork. Einspahr, a senior health science major, and biology/studio art painting minor from Boonville, Mo., received a Student Union Building purchase award for his oil on canvas, “Forest Lake Trail,” at the Annual Juried Student Art Show March 5. The piece will become part of the Student Union Building’s permanent student art collection and will be displayed beginning next fall. 

Briana Bonner, a junior health science major, has been selected as a Newman Civic Fellow, a program sponsored by the national Campus Compact.

Nominated by their college and university presidents, fellows are students who are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. These students are recognized as the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing their communities.

Bonner has a passion for helping individuals with disabilities. She regularly volunteers at the People Achieving Connections Together (PACT), a center that provides daily activities for individuals with developmental disabilities in Kirksville. Her experiences at the PACT center led her to propose a student-initiated course, Disability and Community Connect, which was offered to prepare students to both volunteer and work in community based programs for disabled individuals. Bonner hopes to earn a Ph. D. in rehabilitation science so that she can continue to help improve the lives of those with disabilities.

Bonner was one of 181 student leaders across 36 states to be recognized. Only one student from each institution can be nominated each year.

Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents who are committed to fulfilling the civic purposes of higher education to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility. For more information about the Newman Civic Fellows visit compact.org.

McKenzie Tate, president of the Student Public Health Association, presents a donation to Sheila and Tom Jones of Foster Families of Adair County. Every year SPHA makes a donation to the organization to help with funds for foster parents in the area. Foster Families of Adair County is SPHA’s philanthropy. The $400 donation was made Jan. 23.

- Courtesy of Truman Today

     The ES 506 Advanced Sport Management class hosted a breakfast and panel on January 28^th of local sport and recreation management professionals.  The panel included Sarah Riffer, Executive Director of the Adair County YMCA, Melanie Smith, Assistant City Manager and supervisor of Kirksville Parks and Recreation, Dan Martin, Wellness Director at the Thompson Campus Center-ATSU and Coach Nesbitt, Head Truman Football Coach.  The panel provided advice and insight for the students on a wide range of topics including resumes, cover letters, interview dress codes, customer service training, internships, grad schools, and the hiring process.

The students in ES 506 will also be working with the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department this semester to plan events for local children including a frisbee golf workshop and tournament, family fishing and the annual Hershey’s Track and Field meet.

Each year the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance honors outstanding future professionals from each college and university in the state.  Truman’s Health and Exercise Sciences have chosen the following three students, pictured with Bill Russell, the current MOAHPERD president:  Bradley Schaefer, Exercise Science; Megan Purk, Athletic Training; and Erin Foster, Health Science.

The purpose of this program is to honor outstanding future professionals in the state and to focus attention on the work they have accomplished.  It provides incentives for future professionals to continue to strive for excellence in their professional preparation.  Qualifying standards are:  Junior or Senior status; overall GPA of 3.25 or higher; professional involvement in a majors club or other professional activity; leadership evidence; and other professional accomplishments.

Congratulations Brad, Megan, and Erin!